-The residents of Witvlei in the Omaheke Region have appealed for the reopening of the Witvlei Meat Abattoir which was closed almost four years ago.
-Finance Minister, Calle Schlettwein says prospects of economic growth for 2018 are brighter as opposed to the mild contractions seen over the last two years.
-The Economic Association of Namibia (EAN), has launched its online information repository, to strengthen the national statistics system.
-The town of Okakarara is growing fast with a number of companies coming the town.
-Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila calls on the private sector to enter into Public Private Partnership to assist government in its effort towards economic recovery.
-Namibia's annual inflation rate remains unchanged at 5,2% in December 2017, maintaining consistency for the last quarter.
-With emphasis firmly on growth at home and local value addition, some Namibian enterprises are striving to show commitment by investing in companies and also in the local economy.
-The TransNamib board of directors on Friday officially announced its appointment of Johny Smith as its new chief executive officer. His first day of office was Thursday, 1 February.
-Consumer advocate Rob Parker, warns Namibians against participating or investing in online financial schemes at all times.
-The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) is unhappy with security companies that have refused to implement the agreed upon and gazetted collective minimum wage of N$10 per hour, for all security employees.