International monetary fund (IMF) visited Namibia and found that the domestic economy has grown drastically. However, due to many adjustment phases, it might experience a slight negative decline in 2017 after growing by 1.1 percent in 2016. The negative rate of growth is attributed to the completion of many construction projects like mining in 2017 and government fiscal consolidation. Geremia Palomba...

In November, the city of Windhoek passed 235 building plans which shows an increase of 46.9% from the ones approved in October. In terms of value, the number of approvals almost doubled from n$88.46 million passed in September to n$172 million although the completions fell from 88 to 67 in September and October respectively. Also, the number of properties approved increased by 197 on top of the 235...

In line with the regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, Namibia will now synchronise with modern society by introducing as of January 8th 2017 the age of electronic passports. The ministry of Home Affairs has approved and applauded the new development. Security now and then has been compromised by fraudulent practices of unscrupulous individuals who take the risk of counterfeiting...

In his New Year’s address Namibian President Hage Geingob made clear that 2018 is a year for his government to take center stage in fulfilling the promises it made to the people of Namibia; He lamented the reports of laxity, mismanagement and internal wrangles that have come from various government wings. He implored government officials to stand faithful in their calling to serve the public. Key...

Hotels in West Africa are focusing on sophistication and luxury to ensure that they emerge popularly and remain relevant. The hotels are in such a way that the need of every person is met regardless of their preferences. Africa is one of the most hospitable places and together with the rich heritage and contemporary culture; luxurious hotels are very keen on providing a unique experiences for their...

Water and electricity are essential for African development. “Electricity and water attract investors, and African countries should find new modern methods to fund infrastructure … and consider public-private partnerships,” said Alkhoraiby, Sherif Alkhoraiby, founder of Partner of Experts for Development “Out of 1,250 billion people in Africa, 635 million live in areas with no electricity,...

The construction sector in Opuwo has really helped for growth of the town as well as for an amelioration in the local economy of that town. Local Economic Development officer Sean Makono said Opuwo said that the local economy “is booming”. He added that the construction sector is steadily improving. There are also many commercial and residential buildings under construction. “It is predicted...

Windhoek is the capital city of Namibia. Currently, most of the African capital cities are upgrading to provide its residents with the right house by proper planning and making sure that the engineering standards are attained. The working of any government is seen by the housing standards it provides to the citizens. In Namibian capital, 40% of the residents live in houses of low standards. The weak...

Windhoek is vastly known for its impressive and conspicuous cleanliness making it one of the cleanest cities in Africa. The capital city of Namibia has more remarkable facts apart from just being clean that makes is one of the good towns in Africa. Here are the eight points that make the town to be liked by many. Katutura According to the locals, the name Katutura means not wanting to associate with...

Finding cheap properties is not easy for people in the country and it is also true for the residents of Mariental. To face the current housing backlog, the Mariental municipality partnered with Dynamo Property Developers to develop a new extension at the town. In the new Mariental extension, 209 residential houses will be constructed for ultra-low, low and middle-income groups. “The selling of...