Namibia is positioning itself as an attractive investment destination, with the mining and quarrying sector continuing to dominate foreign direct investment, followed by financial services and manufacturing.
Oil and gas exploration remains an important driver of investment within the extractive sector.
The Namibian government in 2024 took an administrative decision to have an open window only from the 1st of April to the 31st of May for new applications for mining and exploration.
Phosphate mining may go ahead following an approved environmental clearance, but a researcher says strong monitoring will be critical to protecting Namibia's marine environment.
A proposed mining waste recovery project in the Okaoko area of the Kunene Region has moved a step forward. Dasanyuan Namibia, a company that proposed a waste recovery project in the area of Okaoko, held a public meeting to consult with residents on its plans to collect discarded tailings for processing at a new fact
A major milestone during the reporting period of the Erongo region is the upgrading of Uis from a settlement to a local authority, making it the eighth local authority in the region.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia aims to leverage its mineral-based economy by strategically managing the mining sector to benefit from the SADC industrialisation programme.
A reported gold discovery in Kenya's West Pokot County has sparked a rush to Cheparor village, drawing fortune seekers hoping to turn what lies beneath the soil into a new source of income.
Namibia's economy is expected to grow by 2.1% this year before strengthening to 2.8% in 2027.
The Bank of Namibia says the recovery will be supported by improved agricultural output, strong uranium mining and continued growth in wholesale and retail trade and construction.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for fast-tracking the Occupational Health and Safety Bill to protect mine workers.
Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah encouraged mining companies to provide post-retirement medical support for employees affected by occupational diseases and injuries.
State-owned diamond marketing and sales company NAMDIA has announced its new client list for the 2026/27 to 2028 sales period.
