31.1% of young Namibians between the ages of 13 and 15 are consuming tobacco products according to data from the World Health Organisation, and alcohol abuse is also on the rise with an alarming rate

A petroleum sector rooted in integrity, inclusion and bold leadership to make oil and gas resources a benefit for all is what Kornelia Shilunga, Head of the upstream petroleum unit, called for at the opening of 2025 Youth in Oil&Gas Summit at Walvis Bay

45.000 tonnes of salt shipped to Nigeria is the first consignment under African Continental Free Trade Area agreement; as only the Walvis Bay Salt Company took part in the program, Namibia Trade Forum said more work is needed to fully benefit from ACFTA

16 Namibian companies have expressed interest in contributing to establish a new national airline, announced for December 2026; a dedicated technical committee has been set up to guide the process of setting up the new national carrier