Also known as: NSA · Namibian Statistics Agency
Government statistical agency producing inflation, census, trade, production, and employment data cited across Namibian coverage.
The secretary general of Nudo Youth League urged the government to allocate sufficient funding to the National Youth Council and reform Affirmative Action legislation to help graduates enter the job market, citing Namibia's youth unemployment rate of 44.4% as a serious concern requiring effective policies on job creation.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
The secretary general of Nudo Youth League urged the government to allocate sufficient funding to the National Youth Council and reform Affirmative Action legislation to help graduates enter the job market, citing Namibia's youth unemployment rate of 44.4% as a serious concern requiring effective policies on job creation.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia imported nearly N$140 million in fish in the fourth quarter of 2025—a 40% increase from the previous year—driven by declining fishing quotas allocated to local companies, forcing processors to source raw material from South Africa and Spain to maintain operations and employment.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's grain production jumped 375.9% in late 2025 to 22,643 tonnes, driven primarily by a robust wheat harvest that grew 1,057.6%, while the agronomy import bill fell from N$863 million to N$488 million year-on-year.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's educated youth face alarmingly high unemployment despite qualifications, suffering emotional and financial strain due to a mismatch between education and labour market needs. The author calls for coordinated investment in skills, mentorship, and accessible entrepreneurship funding to unlock the nation's greatest resource.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Statistics Agency has highlighted the importance of accurate statistics for effective national development, noting that demographic data reveal key trends including rapid urbanisation, high unemployment, and a predominantly youthful population. NSA spokesperson Iipumbu Sakaria stressed that data-driven planning enables informed decisions on infrastructure, resource allocation, and targeted interventions.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian's editorial argues that after 36 years, Namibia's Independence Day celebrations need fundamental reform to move beyond ruling-party-focused, stadium-centred events and instead embrace inclusive, progressive formats that resonate with younger generations and address economic realities like urban poverty.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece reflecting on Namibia's 36 years of independence marks achievements in education, gender equality, and healthcare while identifying persistent challenges including youth unemployment, land inequality, poverty, corruption, and unresolved historical reconciliation. The authors argue that true independence requires addressing social justice, equitable resource distribution, and honest engagement with the nation's colonial and apartheid past.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
The Erongo region drives Namibia's economy through mining, fishing, and emerging sectors like renewable energy and oil and gas. Mining contributed N$51.3 billion to GDP in 2024, while fishing generates N$15 billion annually, though the region faces challenges including unemployment of 32% and housing shortages.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, sports experts point to inadequate facilities, chronic underfunding and weak grassroots development as major obstacles despite some international achievements. They call for stronger government-private sector partnerships and structured talent pathways to convert Namibia's sporting participation into sustained international success.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses has called for urgent review of Namibia's mining laws to address illegal mining and ensure residents benefit from the region's mineral resources. She highlighted that small-scale miners in the Daures constituency, many of whom have operated since the 1960s–70s, are now classified as illegal despite their long history, while poor enforcement has allowed this to continue for decades.
18 March 2026 · New Era →