Namibia

  • Nov 21, 2019
  • 7 min read

Namibia’s president faces increased election troubles

The incumbent is facing a trickier campaign than expected due to an independent challenger and a corruption scandal

Namibia
  • Oct 10, 2018
  • 7 min read

Namibian government land reforms may unnerve investors

While foreign-owned land has been targeted for redistribution, ‘expropriation without compensation’ has been avoided

Namibia
  • Oct 3, 2018
  • 2 min read

Namibian land expropriation fears may be overblown

Concerns of more radical policies from the government may be misplaced

Namibia
  • Jan 3, 2018
  • 7 min read

Namibia's Geingob must balance competing priorities

After vanquishing more radical opponents, the incumbent president must tread carefully to balance the books

Namibia
  • May 26, 2017
  • 7 min read

South African downgrades will raise regional risks

Pretoria's economic woes pose economic and political challenges for the Southern African Customs Union

South Africa
  • Mar 29, 2017
  • 7 min read

Namibian president will stifle internal challenges

In an attempt to sideline dissident voices, Namibia’s president is embracing a range of populist positions

Namibia
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • 2 min read

Namibian land plans will raise investor fears

President uses independence day anniversary to moot possible revision of 'willing buyer, willing seller' land policy

Namibia
  • Feb 7, 2017
  • 2 min read

Armyworm outbreak could worsen African food insecurity

With several countries attempting to recover from El Nino-related drought, a new pest could hamper regional production

Africa