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Chamwe Kaira Stimulus Investments Limited reported lower profit for the year ended 28 February 2026 despite continued growth across its investment portfolio and higher dividend income from investee companies. The listed investment company recorded a profit of N$22.7 million, down from N$49.8 million in 2025. Operating profit also declined to N$85.3 million from N$108.9 million the previous year. Stimulus said its net assets under management still increased by 9% during the financial year, compared to 12.7% growth in 2025. The company invests in unlisted businesses for capital growth and investment income. Its portfolio includes Cymot Group, Khomas Solar Saver, Neo…

Chamwe Kaira  South Africa-based Africa Bitcoin Corporation plans to expand its Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund into Namibia in 2026 as part of a broader African growth strategy. The company, which is listed on the Namibian Securities Exchange (NSX), said investor roadshows are already taking place in Namibia and Botswana to raise capital for the fund. The company also plans to expand into Uganda and Kenya. Africa Bitcoin Corporation said the Namibia expansion comes as interest in alternative investments, private credit and digital assets continues to grow across southern Africa. However, Namibia’s regulators have maintained a cautious approach toward cryptocurrencies and…

Chamwe Kaira  The Chamber of Mines of Namibia says its relationship with the government came under pressure during 2025 due to disagreements over proposed local ownership requirements for the mining sector. In its latest industry review, the Chamber said engagement with the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy became difficult during the year, especially after the ministry’s mandate was expanded to include the industries portfolio. The Chamber said former minister of industries, mines and energy Natangwe Ithete was also serving as deputy prime minister at the time, which created scheduling difficulties. After a new minister was appointed in March 2025,…

Staff Writer The Agricultural Employers’ Association says participation in its 2026 Wage Survey remained low, with only 421 completed questionnaires submitted nationwide. The submissions represent 20.3% of the Namibia Agricultural Union’s 2 075 main members. Although the official closing date for submissions was 30 April 2026, the association said late forms were still accepted and are being processed as data capturing continues ahead of the final wage report. The survey is used to assess wage trends in Namibia’s agricultural sector. For the third consecutive survey cycle, a prize is being offered to the farmers’ association with the highest participation rate.…

Chamwe Kaira The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Limited has proposed amendments to its listings requirements as part of efforts to improve corporate governance, simplify regulations and reduce compliance burdens for listed companies. Most large companies dual-listed on the Namibian Securities Exchange (NSX) hold primary listings on the JSE.  This gives Namibian investors access to South African equities and allows South African institutional investors to invest in Namibian assets. Namibian entities, including government and commercial banks, also issue debt on the JSE to raise capital and expand their investor base. In a notice issued on 25 May 2026, the JSE said…

Staff Writer The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has confirmed its office bearers serving on the executive committee for the 2026–2027 term following the organisation’s 47th annual general meeting held on 21 May 2026. The Chamber said the current executive leadership will remain in office for another term in line with the organisation’s constitution. No new elections were held during the AGM. The leadership team will serve until the next AGM in 2027. The office bearers for the new term are president George Botshiwe, managing director of QKR Navachab Gold Mine, first vice president John Roos, country manager of B2Gold…

Staff Writer The World Federation of Diamond Bourses has concluded its International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, where Botswana and Angola were officially admitted as nation-affiliated members of the organisation. The summit brought together government officials, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the global natural diamond industry to discuss the future of the sector amid changing market conditions and shifting consumer preferences. The meeting was held in partnership with Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy under the theme “Nation-Building and the Future of Responsible Luxury.” Discussions focused on the future of natural diamonds, including beneficiation, sustainability, transparency, responsible sourcing and value…

Chamwe Kaira A year after the minister of works and transport, Veikko Nekundi, cancelled TransNamib’s move to buy 23 new locomotives for N$1.7 billion because of what he termed 'single sourcing', TransNamib has disclosed that the procurement process for new rolling stock will commence in due course.  This follows the completion of an independent technical evaluation of locomotive manufacturers. Before the cancellation, TransNamib had planned to standardise its fleet through the procurement of general electric/wabtec locomotives.  The company is one of the world’s largest rail technology manufacturers and supplies freight and passenger rail systems. TransNamib manager for corporate communications Alina…

Chamwe Kaira The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says the Namibia Producer Price Index (NPPI) declined by 1.7% during the first quarter of 2026, mainly due to lower prices in the mining and quarrying sector. According to NSA statistician general and CEO Alex Shimuafeni, the report analyses wholesale price movements across major sectors of the economy, including mining and quarrying, manufacturing, electricity generation and water supply. Shimuafeni stated that the NPPI measures inflationary pressures and economic conditions by tracking the prices producers receive for locally produced goods and services. Despite the quarterly decline, the index still recorded annual growth of 2.7%…

Chamwe Kaira Namibia Asset Management Ltd (NAM) has reported improved financial results for the six months ended 31 March 2026, supported by higher operating profit, stronger fund management earnings and growth in assets under management. According to the company’s reviewed interim financial results released on the Namibian Stock Exchange, operating profit increased to N$9.4 million from N$7.3 million recorded during the same period in 2025. Fund management earnings rose to N$7.3 million from N$5.1 million, while total comprehensive income increased to N$6.1 million from N$5.5 million recorded a year earlier. Basic earnings per share improved to 4.27 cents from 3.46…