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Jet fuel disruption exposes risks in single-supplier model

Jet fuel disruption exposes risks in single-supplier model

August 21, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA  The current disruption affecting jet fuel supplies has highlighted concerns within the industry over Namibia’s reliance on a single-supplier model for petroleum products, with in...
Otavi children hospitalised after vodka alert

Otavi children hospitalised after vodka alert

August 20, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Concerns over potentially dangerous alcoholic drinks recovered from a truck accident near Otavi have intensified after several minors were reportedly taken to the Otavi Clinic for ...

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National Council backs Cuba aid drive with N$27 609 donation

National Council backs Cuba aid drive with N$27 609 donation

August 21, 2026
Patience Makwele The National Council has donated N$27 609 to the Namibia-Cuba Solidarity Campaign to support humanitarian assistance to Cuba, with the campaign appealing to Namibian businesses and...
Onandjokwe urged to cut trauma patient transfers

Onandjokwe urged to cut trauma patient transfers

August 21, 2026
Patience Makwele Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has been urged to reduce trauma patient transfers following the installation of specialised medical equipment worth approximately N$4 million, whic...
‘Windhoek must stop being a tourist transit point’ – Nujoma

‘Windhoek must stop being a tourist transit point’ – Nujoma

August 21, 2026
Patience Makwele Khomas governor Sam Shafishuna Nujoma has called for Windhoek to stop being a transit point for tourists and position itself as a cultural destination capable of keeping visitors i...
Shoprite seeks more than N$16m from Ongwediva franchise operators

Shoprite seeks more than N$16m from Ongwediva franchise operators

August 21, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The High Court of Namibia has postponed a legal battle in which Shoprite Namibia (Pty) Ltd is seeking more than N$16 million from Amarula Investment CC, Gerome Meshawn Schmidt, Ama...
PETROFUND puts skills at centre of Namibia’s oil dividend

PETROFUND puts skills at centre of Namibia’s oil dividend

August 21, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The Petroleum Training and Education Fund (PETROFUND) has called for intensified investment in skills development, local employment and business capacity as Namibia moves closer to...
Jet fuel disruption exposes risks in single-supplier model

Jet fuel disruption exposes risks in single-supplier model

August 21, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA  The current disruption affecting jet fuel supplies has highlighted concerns within the industry over Namibia’s reliance on a single-supplier model for petroleum products, with in...
Iipumbu gives illegal gun owners 30 days to surrender weapons

Iipumbu gives illegal gun owners 30 days to surrender weapons

August 20, 2026
Patience Makwele Illegal firearm owners have been given until 30 September to surrender their weapons without arrest or prosecution, with the Namibian Police Force warning that those who continue t...
New permit targets investors and business growth

New permit targets investors and business growth

August 20, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The ministry of home affairs, immigration, safety and security has introduced the new Employment Permit to Conduct Business aimed at simplifying the process for investors and busin...
Cabinet approves oil and gas local content policy

Cabinet approves oil and gas local content policy

August 20, 2026
Patience Makwele Cabinet has approved Namibia’s National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy, paving the way for increased Namibian participation in the country’s emerging oil and gas industry....
Otavi children hospitalised after vodka alert

Otavi children hospitalised after vodka alert

August 20, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Concerns over potentially dangerous alcoholic drinks recovered from a truck accident near Otavi have intensified after several minors were reportedly taken to the Otavi Clinic for ...

MONEY

Hospitality posts record July occupancy

Hospitality posts record July occupancy

August 21, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA  Namibia’s hospitality sector recorded its strongest July performance since before the Covid-19 pandemic, with national room occupancy rising to 62.63% in July 2026, according to the l...
Oil industry faces the test of turning discovery into wealth

Oil industry faces the test of turning discovery into wealth

August 21, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s emerging oil and gas industry is entering a defining phase, with government and industry leaders increasingly shifting the conversation from the excitement of offshore discov...
Vehicle market records strongest July 

Vehicle market records strongest July 

August 21, 2026
Staff Writer  Namibia’s vehicle market recorded its strongest July since comparable records began, with 1 535 units registered during the month, up 17.6% from 1 305 units in July 2025, according to...
Resource boom could trigger generational construction cycle 

Resource boom could trigger generational construction cycle 

August 21, 2026
Staff Writer  Namibia’s emerging oil and gas industry, green hydrogen developments and expanding mining activity could create a multi-decade construction and infrastructure pipeline that significan...
Trustco issues further caution over Meya Mining position

Trustco issues further caution over Meya Mining position

August 21, 2026
Staff Writer Trustco Group Holdings has issued a further cautionary announcement to shareholders regarding its minority equity interest in Meya Mining Limited based in Sierra Leone and a loan recei...
Namibia’s N$552.8bn non-bank sector has growth potential

Namibia’s N$552.8bn non-bank sector has growth potential

August 20, 2026
Staff Writer  Namibia’s non-bank financial sector has grown to more than N$552.8 billion in assets, while the country’s broader capital market ecosystem is estimated at about N$338.2 billion, highl...
YOUNG OBSERVER | Boy-child faces a three-decade education gap
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YOUNG OBSERVER | Boy-child faces a three-decade education gap

August 21, 2026
YOUNG OBSERVER | First Gentleman launches foundation to tackle youth challenges
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YOUNG OBSERVER | First Gentleman launches foundation to tackle youth challenges

August 21, 2026
The crumbling state: 35 years of independence and the decline of Namibia’s public infrastructure
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The crumbling state: 35 years of independence and the decline of Namibia’s public infrastructure

August 21, 2026
Beyond meat, music and market stalls: What happened to Namibia’s trade fairs?
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Beyond meat, music and market stalls: What happened to Namibia’s trade fairs?

August 21, 2026
Namibia’s oil moment: Before we count the barrels, do Namibians understand the opportunity?
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Namibia’s oil moment: Before we count the barrels, do Namibians understand the opportunity?

August 21, 2026
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