N$64m Okakarara VTC dispute heads to mediation
Staff Writer
A multimillion-dollar dispute over the stalled upgrading of the Okakarara Vocational Training Centre (VTC) has moved closer to possible settlement.
This came after the High Co...
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N$64m Okakarara VTC dispute heads to mediation
Staff Writer
A multimillion-dollar dispute over the stalled upgrading of the Okakarara Vocational Training Centre (VTC) has moved closer to possible settlement.
This came after the High Co...
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NSI launches global standards drive
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NNN opens doors to Chinese investment
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Trade deficit narrows to N$3.1 billion in May
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Namibia's trade deficit narrowed to N$3.1 billion in May 2026 as export earnings increased to N$12.4 billion against imports of N$15.5 billion, according to the latest trade statistics...
Savanna Beef confirms 40 million share issue
CHAMWE KAIRA
Savanna Beef Processors Limited has confirmed the issuance of 40 million ordinary shares following the completion of a privately negotiated subscription agreement, strengthening the co...
Namdia announces new client list for 2026/27 to 2028/29
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The Namib Desert Diamonds (Pty) Ltd (Namdia) has announced the successful completion of its client selection process and the appointment of its new client list for the 2026/27 to 2028...
Goods worth N$6.2 billion exported via sea in May
CHAMWE KAIRA
Sea transportation occupied the top position as the leading mode of transport for exports in May, handling exports valued at N$6.2 billion.
The Namibia International Merchandi...
EU welcomes Namibia’s FATF delisting
Staff Writer
The European Union congratulated Namibia on its removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in June 2026, recognising the significant progress made in strengthening t...
Johannesburg retains Moody’s Ba3 credit rating
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The City of Johannesburg has retained its credit ratings from Moody's Investors Service, with the ratings agency confirming the municipality's long-term issuer rating at Ba3 while mai...
