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Staff Writer Southern Sun Limited has announced a proposed transaction to acquire a 50% undivided share in a portfolio of hospitality and leisure properties in Sandton that it currently operates under long-term lease and management agreements. The assets, known as the Sandton Consortium Properties, include Sandton Towers, Garden Court, Sandton City, the Sandton Convention Center and Virgin Active Sandton.  The properties are located on Erf 596, Sandown Extension 38, in Gauteng. Virgin Active Sandton is leased to the Virgin Active Group.  The Sandton Sun hotel is not part of the transaction and will remain under its current ownership, with Southern…

Chamwe Kaira Capricorn Group Limited has warned shareholders that its financial performance for the interim period ended 31 December 2025 will be weaker than the prior year, mainly due to higher credit impairment charges and softer economic conditions in parts of its regional operations. In a trading statement issued in line with Namibia Securities Exchange listing requirements, the group said profit after tax, earnings per share and headline earnings per share are expected to decline by between 10% and 15% compared to the same period in 2024. The group said the expected decline is largely driven by increased credit impairment…

Staff Writer Tsodilo Resources Limited has raised about N$10.2 million through a non-brokered private placement to support its critical and rare earth metals projects.  The company plans to ship its products through Namibia once mining begins. The financing closed on 2 February 2026 and generated gross proceeds of C$742,095, equal to about N$10.2 million. Tsodilo issued 4,947,297 units at a price of C$0.15 per unit, or about N$2.06 per unit. Each unit includes one ordinary share and one share purchase warrant. The warrants allow holders to buy one additional ordinary share over five years at an exercise price of US$0.15…

Chamwe Kaira Proflight Zambia has completed the International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and is now listed on the IOSA registry, strengthening its safety credentials and readiness for international operations. The airline said it is now an IATA member. Ahead of its launch, the airline has appointed AirlinePros International as its general sales agent in Namibia to support sales development, market outreach and customer service. The Windhoek service is scheduled to start on 3 March 2026 and will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Flights will depart Lusaka at 08h30, stop briefly in Livingstone,…

Chamwe Kaira The Chamber of Mines of Namibia says gold prices are expected to remain supportive, with levels forecast to stay high by historical standards. “This should sustain strong margins at operating mines and encourage further investment in mine-life extensions and new project development, reinforcing gold’s role as a key non-diamond contributor to export earnings and government revenue,” the chamber says in its mining update for November and December 2025. The chamber says copper and tin are emerging as potential upside commodities. Copper demand is supported by global electrification, renewable energy investment and infrastructure expansion.  Tin continues to benefit from…

Chamwe Kaira The Road Fund Administration (RFA) says it faces a funding shortfall of N$3.6 billion under its Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP) for the 2024–2029 period, a gap that rises to N$15.3 billion over five years. The ISBP sets out a plan to gradually increase funding for national and urban road maintenance.  RFA says this will be supported by capacity-building efforts within the Roads Authority and municipalities.  It also notes that traffic law enforcement should be funded through public allocations to keep it independent of Road User Charges (RUCS) fluctuations. The RFA says the ISBP extends its internal business…

Staff Writer Shoprite Group reported higher sales for the six months ended 28 December 2025, with merchandise sales from continuing operations rising 7.2% to about N$136.8 billion. This compares with restated sales of N$127.6 billion in the same period last year. The increase represents an extra N$9.2 billion in sales during the interim period. The group’s Supermarkets South Africa segment contributed most of the growth.  The segment accounted for 84.3% of total group sales and recorded sales growth of 7.1%, adding N$7.7 billion over six months. The group said its pricing approach continued to support affordability. Internal selling price inflation…

Staff Writer MTC Maris has signed an agreement with Kazang to expand access to mobile money services across Namibia, with a focus on underserved and hard-to-reach communities. Kazang brings a national network of more than 5 500 agents.  This network gives Maris wider reach in urban centres, informal settlements and remote rural areas. MTC Maris executive director Kayembe Ilunga said the partnership supports Maris’ goal of full financial inclusion. “Through this partnership, we will drive and accelerate our core mandate of ensuring that every Namibian, regardless of location or economic status, can access essential financial services through a trusted local…

Staff Writer The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has identified the Namibia Berries Blueberry Project as a driver of agricultural diversification, rural development, and job creation in the Kavango East Region. The project is located in Divundu and is being developed by Loxworth Capital, with facilitation by NIPDB in partnership with government ministries, including the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development.  It is the largest blueberry farming investment currently underway in Namibia. About N$400 million has been invested so far. Total planned capital expenditure is estimated at N$1.5 billion over seven years. The investment is expected to support long-term…

Chamwe Kaira The Chamber of Mines of Namibia says the outlook for the country’s mining sector in 2026 remains positive and optimistic, despite ongoing global economic uncertainty. The chamber said demand fundamentals for key commodities remain supportive.  Gold prices are forecast by some analysts to exceed US$5 200 per troy ounce, which could strengthen revenues and boost investment in the gold sector. Uranium demand is expected to increase further as more nuclear reactors come online worldwide.  Copper and tin are also set to benefit from steady demand linked to the global energy transition, supporting exploration and development activity in Namibia. …