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‘We don’t hate him, we hate his incompetence’ – Okahandja activists

‘We don’t hate him, we hate his incompetence’ – Okahandja activists

…as Okahandja residents reject CEO’s contract renewal, ask Sankwasa to intervene Patience Makwele Okahandja residents are challenging the renewal of municipality chief executive officer (CEO) Al...
‘Don’t blame road accidents on witchcraft’ – Iipumbu

‘Don’t blame road accidents on witchcraft’ – Iipumbu

Desmarius Hansen Home affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu has challenged police officers manning roadblocks to look beyond vehicle and driver licences, warning that irresponsible behaviour, including dr...

National

Govt chooses to keep Maasdorp’s death investigation findings under wraps 

Govt chooses to keep Maasdorp’s death investigation findings under wraps 

Desmarius Hansen An open school gate, missing attendance registers, teachers who had left before midday and an internal investigation report the government refuses to disclose have emerged in court...
NPC to mobilize private capital for development

NPC to mobilize private capital for development

Patience Makwele The National Planning Commission (NPC) is looking to mobilise private-sector capital to support Namibia’s development priorities as pressure on traditional sources of development f...
NPC to mobilize private capital for development

NPC to mobilize private capital for development

Patience Makwele The National Planning Commission (NPC) is looking to mobilise private-sector capital to support Namibia’s development priorities as pressure on traditional sources of development f...
IPC seeks global allies ahead of oil boom

IPC seeks global allies ahead of oil boom

Party says international membership offers access to governing experience, policy expertise and political networks, but no direct funding Desmarius Hansen  The Independent Patriots for Chan...
US political shift puts Namibia’s critical minerals, AGOA in focus

US political shift puts Namibia’s critical minerals, AGOA in focus

Democratic takeover of Congress and Senate could reshape Washington’s trade, investment and development priorities towards Africa, putting Namibia’s mineral wealth and economic diplomacy under fresh s...
‘We don’t hate him, we hate his incompetence’ – Okahandja activists

‘We don’t hate him, we hate his incompetence’ – Okahandja activists

…as Okahandja residents reject CEO’s contract renewal, ask Sankwasa to intervene Patience Makwele Okahandja residents are challenging the renewal of municipality chief executive officer (CEO) Al...
Border drug detection capacity under scrutiny

Border drug detection capacity under scrutiny

Patience Makwele The adequacy of Namibia’s border security resources has come under scrutiny after Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) member of parliament Immanuel Nashinge raised concerns about ...
Boko says Namibia part of new De Beers deal

Boko says Namibia part of new De Beers deal

CHAMWE KAIRA President Duma Boko announced in his 2026 State of the Nation Address on Monday that Botswana has selected the Global Diamond Consortium as its preferred bidder for Anglo American’s 85...
ANC’s declining electoral support should worry Swapo

ANC’s declining electoral support should worry Swapo

Elvis Mboya South Africa's changing political landscape exposes the economic consequences of weak governance, unemployment and poor service delivery, raising important questions for Namibia's rulin...
‘Don’t blame road accidents on witchcraft’ – Iipumbu

‘Don’t blame road accidents on witchcraft’ – Iipumbu

Desmarius Hansen Home affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu has challenged police officers manning roadblocks to look beyond vehicle and driver licences, warning that irresponsible behaviour, including dr...

MONEY

Skorpion Zinc restart hinges on affordable power, Vedanta says

Skorpion Zinc restart hinges on affordable power, Vedanta says

CHAMWE KAIRA Vedanta Zinc International (VZI) says the reopening of the Skorpion Zinc Mine remains dependent on securing an affordable long-term electricity supply, with the mine continuing to oper...
Trade deficit deteriorates to N$4.7 billion in September

Trade deficit deteriorates to N$4.7 billion in September

CHAMWE KAIRA  The country’s trade developments have revealed that exports amounted to N$12.2 billion in September while imports were higher, with a value of N$16.9 billion, resulting in a trade def...
House prices rise 8.9% as property transactions decline

House prices rise 8.9% as property transactions decline

CHAMWE KAIRA  The country’s house prices increased by 8.9% in the third quarter of 2026, while property transaction volumes contracted by 3%, highlighting growing affordability pressures in a housi...
NSX trading activity reaches N$63m in weekly turnover

NSX trading activity reaches N$63m in weekly turnover

CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) recorded approximately N$63 million in share trading during the week ended 6 November 2026, with financial stocks accounting for the bulk of activity ...
Global Diamond Consortium welcomes Botswana backing for De Beers acquisition

Global Diamond Consortium welcomes Botswana backing for De Beers acquisition

Staff Writer  The Global Diamond Consortium (GDC) has welcomed Botswana’s support for its proposed partnership to acquire Anglo American’s 85% stake in De Beers, saying it remains focused on finali...
Innovative financing helps unlock serviced land in Namibia

Innovative financing helps unlock serviced land in Namibia

Staff Writer  As Namibia continues to grapple with the growing demand for serviced land, one of the biggest obstacles is not the availability of land itself, but the funding required to install the...