Top Stories

CPBN awards N$123m cordon fence tender to failed bidder

CPBN awards N$123m cordon fence tender to failed bidder

September 9, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) is at the centre of a mounting controversy after it cancelled a N$127 million tender for the construction of veterinary cordon fences,...
Sankwasa rejects Divundu CEO’s appeal for contract renewal

Sankwasa rejects Divundu CEO’s appeal for contract renewal

September 8, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has rejected Divundu Village Council’s appeal to have chief executive officer Athanasius Ndjamba Maghumbo’s five-year contract r...

National

‘We are tired of teaching in shacks’ – Omusati teachers 

‘We are tired of teaching in shacks’ – Omusati teachers 

September 9, 2026
Patience Makwele Teachers in the Omusati region say they are tired of teaching in makeshift “shacks” (classrooms), with some schools still struggling with basic sanitation, administrative space and...
Omaheke, Zambezi struggle with higher maternal deaths

Omaheke, Zambezi struggle with higher maternal deaths

September 9, 2026
Patience Makwele Namibia’s sharp decline in maternal deaths nationally is being undermined by persistent regional disparities, with the Omaheke and Zambezi regions recording maternal mortality rati...
Spar’s N$97.2 debt follows Nekomba into insolvency 

Spar’s N$97.2 debt follows Nekomba into insolvency 

September 9, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm A N$97.2 million debt dispute between The Spar Group Limited and businessman Herman Nekomba has shifted to his insolvent estate, with the High Court ordering that his trustees take...
Governance promises face reality check in Omusati

Governance promises face reality check in Omusati

September 9, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Namibia’s commitment to good governance is facing a reality check, with stakeholders in the Omusati Region urged to critically assess the country’s progress in implementing governa...
CPBN awards N$123m cordon fence tender to failed bidder

CPBN awards N$123m cordon fence tender to failed bidder

September 9, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) is at the centre of a mounting controversy after it cancelled a N$127 million tender for the construction of veterinary cordon fences,...
SA-Namibia illegal mining probe freezes N$49.4m

SA-Namibia illegal mining probe freezes N$49.4m

September 8, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi A cross-border investigation into alleged illegal coal mining in South Africa has resulted in the freezing of N$49.4 million in Namibian bank accounts. The National Prosecuting Au...
Brilliant Star workers challenge detention in High Court

Brilliant Star workers challenge detention in High Court

September 8, 2026
Patience Makwele Seven Indian employees of Brilliant Star Diamonds have approached the High Court of Namibia challenging their detention after an immigration operation at the company’s Prosperita p...
‘Common sense cannot be legislated’ – Ngurare

‘Common sense cannot be legislated’ – Ngurare

September 8, 2026
Patience Makwele Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has warned that Namibia’s public-service recruitment system risks being undermined by tribalism, favouritism and corruption, alleging that some jobs a...
Namibia faces a hotter and drier 2026/27 rainfall season

Namibia faces a hotter and drier 2026/27 rainfall season

September 8, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Namibia is heading into a potentially punishing 2026/27 rainfall season, with the Namibia Meteorological Service warning of widespread below-normal rainfall and temperatures reachi...
Sankwasa rejects Divundu CEO’s appeal for contract renewal

Sankwasa rejects Divundu CEO’s appeal for contract renewal

September 8, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has rejected Divundu Village Council’s appeal to have chief executive officer Athanasius Ndjamba Maghumbo’s five-year contract r...

MONEY

Oryx expects earnings to rise by more than 30%

Oryx expects earnings to rise by more than 30%

September 9, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Oryx Properties Limited expects profit, headline earnings and earnings per linked unit for the financial year ended 30 June, to increase by more than 30% compared with the previous fin...
NNH Group profit rises 23.7% to N$239 million in first half of 2026

NNH Group profit rises 23.7% to N$239 million in first half of 2026

September 9, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA NedNamibia Holdings Limited (NNH Group) increased its profit after tax by 23.7% to N$239 million for the six months ended 30 June 2026, supported by growth in core banking income, impr...
Gold overtakes uranium as Namibia’s largest export commodity in July

Gold overtakes uranium as Namibia’s largest export commodity in July

September 9, 2026
Staff Writer  Non-monetary gold overtook uranium to become Namibia’s largest export commodity in July 2026, benefiting from a strong global rally that has pushed gold prices to record levels, accor...
NIPDB showcases investment projects at African Green Industries Summit

NIPDB showcases investment projects at African Green Industries Summit

September 9, 2026
Staff Writer  The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), kicked off the African Green Industries Summit by hosting an Investment Forum aimed at connecting Namibian project owne...
FNB strengthens wellness for City of Windhoek employees

FNB strengthens wellness for City of Windhoek employees

September 9, 2026
Staff Writer  FNB Namibia and the City of Windhoek have entered into a workplace banking staffing solutions strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the financial wellbeing, empowerment, and long-t...
South Africa’s electricity generation falls 7.9% in July

South Africa’s electricity generation falls 7.9% in July

September 9, 2026
Staff Writer  South Africa’s electricity generation fell by 7.9% year-on-year in July 2026, while electricity consumption declined by 2.6%, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The l...
When Parliament becomes the problem
Editorial

When Parliament becomes the problem

September 9, 2026
‘We are tired of teaching in shacks’ – Omusati teachers 
National News

‘We are tired of teaching in shacks’ – Omusati teachers 

September 9, 2026
Omaheke, Zambezi struggle with higher maternal deaths
National News

Omaheke, Zambezi struggle with higher maternal deaths

September 9, 2026
Spar’s N$97.2 debt follows Nekomba into insolvency 
National News

Spar’s N$97.2 debt follows Nekomba into insolvency 

September 9, 2026
Governance promises face reality check in Omusati
National News

Governance promises face reality check in Omusati

September 9, 2026
Like Us
Follow Us
Subscribe Us
Follow Us
LinkedIn