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Staff Writer Standard Bank Group says its performance for the ten months to 31 October 2025 stayed in line with the trends reported in the first half of the year. The bank said its full-year guidance remains unchanged. In a voluntary trading update, the group said the economic environment across its sub-Saharan African markets showed easing inflation and lower interest rates. Nigeria, Angola and Ghana recorded more stability following economic reforms, while Malawi and Mozambique continued to face high levels of sovereign stress. South Africa also experienced lower inflation and interest rates, with the central bank cutting rates by 100…

Justicia Shipena The Supreme Court has this week dismissed an appeal by aspiring Rehoboth Baster traditional leader Rynault van Wyk, who wanted the court to overturn the 2021 election of kaptein Herbert George Britz. Van Wyk lost the election and argued that the process was irregular, unfair and not conducted under the Baster Paternal Laws of 1872. The election took place on 24 April 2021 after the deaths of kaptein John McNab in October 2020 and acting kaptein Barney Buys a month later. Cyril Pienaar was then appointed acting kaptein and formed an election committee to organise the vote. Van…

Justicia Shipena The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has asked one of its employees to clarify whether she has resigned or is still employed at the organisation. This comes after an independent investigation found no evidence to support allegations she made against senior management. The instruction is contained in a letter dated 24 November 2025 from acting chief executive officer Edward Shivute. The letter is addressed to project officer Verna Tjivera. Shivute said the organisation is still unsure of her [Tjivera's] employment status, even though she is on the payroll. WBCG, he said, commissioned an independent investigation into her case,…

Justicia Shipena A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) will establish a framework for information sharing and the delivery of accurate electoral communication ahead of future elections. The MoU was signed on Tuesday at ECN's headquarters. ECN chief electoral and referenda officer Peter Shaama said the agreement is an important step in strengthening the country's governance and communication systems. He stated that the partnership will guarantee transparent, effective and law-abiding electoral processes. Shaama highlighted the role of Cran in regulating the communication environment, especially during elections,…

Justicia Shipena The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has launched an urgent self-review application in the Electoral Court to correct a seat allocation error made during the Rundu local authority election.The commission admitted that one seat was wrongly awarded after the 26 November 2025 vote.ECN chief electoral and referenda officer Peter Shaama said the commission detected the mistake soon after the results were announced and is now asking the court to set aside the incorrect declaration and replace it with the accurate allocation.“Having made the administrative decision through its appointed official, the commission is functus officio and requires a competent…

Allexer Namundjembo The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has announced new tariff approvals for major telecommunications providers in a government gazette issued on 28 November 2025. The updates include changes to data and voice plans, fibre products, satellite services and spectrum applications for both business and individual customers. Mobile Telecommunications Limited has revised its Postpaid Mobiz Sky Voice Plans. The plans now offer data bundles from 10GB to 75GB, voice allocations between 300 minutes and 3 500 minutes and SMS bundles ranging from 200 to 3 000 messages. Prices range from N$199 to N$1 499 based on contract periods…

Renthia Kaimbi Otjozondjupa regional health director Timotheus Gerbardo is facing possible removal from his position after confirming cholera cases in Grootfontein to the media without first informing health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao. Sources in the health ministry said disciplinary steps were set in motion after executive director Penda Ithindi allegedly wrote to the human resources department (HR), reportedly on the minister’s instruction. The HR department then provided two formal options for Gerbardo’s removal. When contacted, Ithindi confirmed that disciplinary action took place but denied that Luvindao ordered Gerbardo’s removal. He said the director shared information with the public “without prior…

Moses Magadza  A panel discussion following the inaugural public lecture honouring the late chief Theresa Kachindamoto of Malawi stirred reflection, debate and renewed urgency for coordinated regional action to eradicate child marriage. The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), with funding from Sweden and in collaboration with the National Assembly of Zambia, the University of Zambia’s School of Law, CARE International, and other partners, convened the public lecture on Monday last week. Moderated by gender advocate Lynn Chinene of CARE Zambia, the panel discussion brought together traditional leaders, legal experts, lawmakers, youth representatives and students as efforts intensified…

Chamwe Kaira The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has welcomed South Africa’s new inflation target, announced on 12 November, which lowers the previous 3 to 6% range to 3% with a 1% tolerance band. Director of strategic communications and international relations, Kazembire Zemburuka, said the decision will affect Namibia as a member of the common monetary area (CMA).  He said the lower target is expected to lead to lower inflation and a reduction in interest rates in South Africa over the medium to long term. He said BoN's analysis shows that a 3% target in South Africa will result in low…