Unemployment rate rose to 36,9% in 2023 from 33,4% in 2018, according to latest data from the country's Bureau of Statistics

Exports to the European Union have more than doubled over the past two decades, from around N$9 billion (€467.000) in 2004 to over N$20 billion in 2023, according to the EU-Namibia Trade Statistics Bulletin

Sam Nujoma, who has been the first president of Namibia after the independence from South Africa, has died at the age of 95; President for 15 years, was considered a father of the fatherland who led the country towards democracy

The heavy rains that have hit the country in recent weeks are bringing benefits to the water reserves; Namibia Water Corporation confirmed that the main dams have seen a significant increase of water levels

NamPost and Telecom Namibia will become independent government-owned companies by February, as the complete transfer of all properties of the Namibia Post and Telecom Holdings Limited to other stakeholders will be finalised by this month of January 2025