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Allexer Namundjembo Interpack chief executive officer Jacques Coetzer has denied claims that the company failed to pay employees their full basic salaries and overtime.  He said all workers were paid in full and that there were no outstanding payment issues. Coetzer said the company employs more than 440 workers and only received queries from two employees about their specific hours worked.  He said the concerns were reported to the Human Resources department and were resolved. “All employees were paid in full without any problems or challenges. The two minor issues that were reported to HR were resolved, and we are…

Chamwe Kaira Local electricity generation in Namibia increased on a year-on-year basis during the third quarter of 2025, supported by improved water availability at the Ruacana hydropower plant, according to the latest economic data. Local electricity generation rose by 19.4% compared with the same period last year.  Higher domestic output helped reduce reliance on imports, with electricity imports declining by 2.2% year-on-year over the quarter. Despite higher generation, electricity consumption fell. Units of electricity consumed declined by 3.2% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025.  The drop was linked to lower activity in several commercial subsectors, including mining, reflecting slower…

Justicia Shipena Namibia remains a safe and welcoming destination for tourists, the government has said. In a media statement issued on Thursday, the government said Namibia continues to offer a secure environment for residents and visitors and remains one of the most peaceful and politically stable countries in the world. The statement follows travel advisories issued by Canada and Germany, which were reported by international media as flagging Namibia for higher fraud and crime risks.  However, Namibia said the advisories do not reflect the overall safety situation in the country. Sikongo Haihambo, executive director of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry,…