Men urged to break silence on mental health
Patience Makwele
Namibian men are being urged to break the culture of silence around mental health as the country continues to record hundreds of suicide deaths and thousands of attempts.
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Monday, August 24
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Jet fuel disruption exposes risks in single-supplier model
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...
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Nekundi moves to regulate driving schools and instructors
Renthia Kaimbi
The ministry of works and transport has moved to strengthen Namibia’s road-safety framework by introducing a regulatory system for driving schools and driving instructors, with the a...
Ongwediva trade fair outgrows venue as demand surges
Patience Makwele
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair has outgrown its current facilities, with demand for exhibition space far exceeding the centre’s capacity, prompting President Netumbo Nandi-N...
‘Don’t train for the streets’ – Nandi-Ndaitwah warns youth
Patience Makwele
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned young Namibians against pursuing qualifications without considering labour-market demand, saying the country must align education ...
A nation’s dead finally come home: Namibia receives 86 remains from South Africa
Staff Reporter
For more than five decades, the families of two Namibian liberation heroes lived with the pain of knowing that their loved ones had died far from home.
For more than a centu...
Chief justice warns judicial pressure must not come at cost of health
Sostenus Wilherm
Chief justice Peter Shivute has called for greater institutional responsibility for the well-being of judicial officers and support staff, warning that individual resilience cannot...
MTC commits N$624.9m to digital infrastructure expansion
Sostenus Wilherm
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has reaffirmed its commitment to Namibia’s digital transformation and enterprise development, highlighting a N$624.9 million capital expendi...
Namibia targets 80% food self-sufficiency by 2030
Sostenus Wilherm
Namibia is targeting a shift in its agricultural sector, with the country aiming to produce 80% of its national food requirements by 2030 as the government moves to reduce dependen...
Men urged to break silence on mental health
Patience Makwele
Namibian men are being urged to break the culture of silence around mental health as the country continues to record hundreds of suicide deaths and thousands of attempts.
...
National Council backs Cuba aid drive with N$27 609 donation
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
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...
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MONEY
Producer prices surged by 50.7% in the second quarter
CHAMWE KAIRA
The country’s producer prices surged by 50.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, driven largely by sharp increases in mining and quarrying prices, according to the latest Nami...
FirstRand Namibia expects earnings to rise up to 15%
CHAMWE KAIRA
FirstRand Namibia expects its earnings and headline earnings for the year ended 30 June 2026 to increase by between 10% and 15% compared with the previous financial year, supported by ...
JSE N$5m fine against Trustco remains enforceable after tribunal dismissal
CHAMWE KAIRA
The N$5 million fine and public censure imposed on Trustco Group Holdings by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) remain binding and enforceable after the Financial Services Tribunal ...
Vehicle sales increase 14.6% to 1523 cars in June
CHAMWE KAIRA
Last month saw a decisive recovery, with total vehicle sales of 1 523 units advancing 14.6% year on-year from 1329 units in June 2025 and a robust 30.4% month-on-month from May’s 1168 ...
NSX’s overall market rises 0.97% as basic materials lead gains
Staff Writer
The Namibia Stock Exchange overall market index rose 0.97% in the latest trading session, supported by gains in basic materials and a stable performance from local counters in the wee...
Old Mutual’s N$80 000 investment in brighter futures through padel
Staff Writer
Old Mutual Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to meaningful community development through a sponsorship of N$80 000 towards the third edition of the Standard Bank Padel for Purpose...
