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Kauandenge’s association to become a political party 

Kauandenge’s association to become a political party 

Allexer Namundjembo The Association for Localised Interest (Asoli) plans to transition into a political party ahead of the 2029 elections. The new party will be called the Assoli Progressives Party. ASOLI president Josef Kauandenge said on Wednesday that the decision follows consultations with members across the country. The transition follows the group’s participation in the 2025 local authorities elections in Windhoek and Swakopmund. “Although we did not win any seats, we managed to outperform some long-established political parties. This demonstrates that, with time, we can grow into a significant political force ahead of the 2029 elections,” Kauandenge said. He said…
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MUN questions stalled diamond bill

MUN questions stalled diamond bill

Justicia Shipena  The Mineworkers' Union of Namibia (MUN) has criticised delays in finalising the Diamond Bill, saying some provisions could weaken due process and worker protection. The union raised the issue during a meeting with the minister responsible for industries, mines and energy Modestus Amuste on Tuesday. The delegation was led by acting president Poco-key Mathew Mberiuana and general secretary George Ampweya, with members of the national executive committee. MUN said delays in the bill remain a key issue as the sector faces pressure. The union also pointed to retrenchments at Almond Diamonds and Dash Diamonds. It said job losses…
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Youth urged to build skills machines cannot replace

Youth urged to build skills machines cannot replace

Patience Makwele  The project manager at Monasa Advisory and Associates, Lineekela Hamutumwa, has urged young Namibian professionals to focus on skills that machines cannot replace. Hamutumwa spoke at the recently concluded 15th Namibia Careers Expo. She said project management plays an important role in career growth and development. "Project management is the skill that quietly transforms employees into leaders," she said. She said the skill helps people plan, organise and complete tasks on time and within budget. Hamutumwa said project management supports growth in three ways. She said it develops leadership, builds human skills such as emotional intelligence and teamwork,…
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OBSERVER COASTAL | Emergency exercise confuses Walvis Bay motorists

OBSERVER COASTAL | Emergency exercise confuses Walvis Bay motorists

Renthia Kaimbi  Motorists in Walvis Bay were left alarmed on Tuesday morning after what appeared to be a serious multi-vehicle accident at a busy intersection. The scene showed a damaged truck, a passenger bus, injured people and orange smoke. It was later confirmed to be an unannounced emergency drill. The exercise took place near the Manica Group Namibia head office and Namport offices. The simulation involved a truck carrying bagged chemicals colliding with a passenger bus. One victim lay on the road, another was exposed to a simulated chemical spill and the truck driver was trapped inside the vehicle. Orange…
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OBSERVER COASTAL | Bank Windhoek honours top coastal estate agents

OBSERVER COASTAL | Bank Windhoek honours top coastal estate agents

Renthia Kaimbi  Bank Windhoek honoured top estate agents at its Coastal Estate Agent Awards held in Swakopmund on Friday. The event recognised agents and agencies for their performance in the coastal property market. LaRochelle Properties was among the top performers. Rochelle Mulder received recognition in the Loan Business category for deals between N$15 million and N$20 million. The agency also won gold in the Special Awards of Excellence for Achiever of the Year in the coastal region. HomePage Estate Agency received silver in the same category. In the Loan Business category for N$10 million to N$15 million, Alexia Mofokeng of…
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OBSERVER COASTAL |National Council members trained on parliamentary responsibilities

OBSERVER COASTAL |National Council members trained on parliamentary responsibilities

Renthia Kaimbi  Members of the seventh National Council are attending an induction and orientation seminar in Swakopmund to prepare for their parliamentary duties. The training brings together all 42 members from the country’s 14 regions. National Council chairperson Lukas Muha opened the seminar. He said parliament must serve all Namibians. He described it as the “people’s house" and said it must reflect the needs of communities. Muha said parliament must ensure laws, policies and budgets represent the country. He said this supports inclusive development and public participation. The seminar follows the swearing-in of members in December. It focuses on helping…
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OBSERVER COASTAL | Walvis Bay engages Narraville on service delivery

OBSERVER COASTAL | Walvis Bay engages Narraville on service delivery

Renthia Kaimbi  The municipality of Walvis Bay held a public meeting in Narraville as part of its 2026 engagement programme. The meeting brought together council members, officials and residents. It focused on service delivery issues and input for the 2026/2027 budget. The council shared updates on waste management. Five refuse trucks are currently in use. Two more compactor trucks are expected in April. An extra bin campaign has been introduced to support households that share bins. The municipality is also distributing 30 skip containers. Plans are underway to procure two more skip trucks. Officials addressed water and sewer services. They…
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Sector revival signals hope for Namibia’s economy

After a sluggish start to the year, Namibia’s construction sector is finally showing signs of life, and it could not have come at a more critical time. The increase in building plan approvals from January to February, coupled with a rise in the value of construction projects, offers a welcome indication that one of the country’s most important economic engines may be revving up again. This is more than just a statistical improvement. It is a signal of renewed confidence from investors, developers, and households in the direction of the economy. Construction is often one of the first sectors to…
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Construction activity picks up 

Construction activity picks up 

Chamwe Kaira  Despite delays in major projects and limited public spending, Namibia's construction sector has begun to show signs of recovery in 2026. A report by Simonis Storm indicates that activity improved after a slow start to the year. The report says structural challenges continue to affect the sector. These include delays in green hydrogen and oil and gas projects, limited fiscal space and shortages of serviced land. In Windhoek, building activity increased in February. A total of 163 building plans were approved, up from 109 in January. This is a 49.5% increase. Compared to February 2025, approvals rose by…
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Passenger cars drive February sales increase

Passenger cars drive February sales increase

Chamwe Kaira  Vehicle sales increased in February, showing stronger demand in the market. A total of 1 165 vehicles were sold during the month. This is a 4.1% increase compared to February 2025 and a 15.9% rise from January’s 1 005 units. A report by Simonis Storm said the figure is the strongest February performance since 2016. Total sales for January and February reached 2,170 units, up 4.1% from the same period last year. Passenger vehicles drove the increase. Sales rose to 582 units in February from 495 in January. This figure is a 17.6% increase. Compared to February 2025,…
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