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FIMA blocks employers from recovering theft losses from employees’ pensions

FIMA blocks employers from recovering theft losses from employees’ pensions

June 17, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) now prohibits employers from deducting financial losses due to employee theft, fraud, dishonesty, or misconduct directly from pensio...
Tsumeb councillor denies soliciting N$80 000 to award housing tender

Tsumeb councillor denies soliciting N$80 000 to award housing tender

June 16, 2026
…Amupanda claims the screenshot is “fake” …Tsumeb acting CEO says allegations are politically motivated  Renthia Kaimbi Tsumeb councillor Sem Nghuulikwa has denied soliciting N$80 000 fr...

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FIMA blocks employers from recovering theft losses from employees’ pensions

FIMA blocks employers from recovering theft losses from employees’ pensions

June 17, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) now prohibits employers from deducting financial losses due to employee theft, fraud, dishonesty, or misconduct directly from pensio...
NNN urges Namibians to put children’s safety first

NNN urges Namibians to put children’s safety first

June 17, 2026
Patience Makwele Namibians across the country yesterday marked the Day of the African Child with renewed calls to protect children’s rights and improve access to education, water and sanitation, am...
Sankwasa warns of ‘underground capture’ of traditional authorities

Sankwasa warns of ‘underground capture’ of traditional authorities

June 17, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo Minister of urban and rural development, James Sankwasa, has raised alarm over what he described as an “underground capture” of Namibia's traditional authorities, warning that c...
Youth coalition backs Simon as NYC chairperson

Youth coalition backs Simon as NYC chairperson

June 17, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi A coalition of youth and student affiliates from across Namibia's political spectrum has thrown its weight behind Ester Simon as their sole candidate for the position of executive ch...
‘Namibian drivers are the real road hazards’ – expert

‘Namibian drivers are the real road hazards’ – expert

June 17, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi Road safety expert and activist Felix Tjozongoro has said public frustration with the installation of speed humps on the Western Bypass is misguided and that the real crisis lies in ...
Oil industry experts warn Namibia must prepare for boom

Oil industry experts warn Namibia must prepare for boom

June 17, 2026
Patience Makwele Oil industry executives have warned that Namibia faces a defining test as the country moves closer to oil production, arguing that discoveries and foreign investment alone will mea...
Govt to remove fuel premium to lower costs for consumers

Govt to remove fuel premium to lower costs for consumers

June 17, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo The ministry of industries, mines and energy has announced plans to remove the fuel premium currently paid by consumers, saying the move will help lower fuel costs while ensurin...
Windhoek’s ‘smart city’ vision draws mixed reactions

Windhoek’s ‘smart city’ vision draws mixed reactions

June 17, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo The City of Windhoek’s newly launched People-Centred Smart City Strategy (2026–2036) has drawn mixed reactions from community activists, with some welcoming the vision for techn...
Tsumeb councillor denies soliciting N$80 000 to award housing tender

Tsumeb councillor denies soliciting N$80 000 to award housing tender

June 16, 2026
…Amupanda claims the screenshot is “fake” …Tsumeb acting CEO says allegations are politically motivated  Renthia Kaimbi Tsumeb councillor Sem Nghuulikwa has denied soliciting N$80 000 fr...
Namcor leadership vacuum under spotlight in Vitol fuel deal

Namcor leadership vacuum under spotlight in Vitol fuel deal

June 16, 2026
Patience Makwele The government’s decision to award a three-month fuel supply arrangement worth an estimated N$7.2 billion to international energy trader Vitol has intensified scrutiny of governanc...

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Livestock firm as premium cattle fetch up to N$79.50/kg

Livestock firm as premium cattle fetch up to N$79.50/kg

June 17, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Local livestock producer prices remained broadly firm during the week ending 15 June, with premium beef cattle continuing to command prices of up to N$79.50 per kilogram, while slaught...
NSX Overall Index rises 1.38% as property stocks lead gains

NSX Overall Index rises 1.38% as property stocks lead gains

June 17, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA The Namibia Stock Exchange (NSX) Overall Index advanced 1.38% on Monday, 15 June, closing at 2,391.77 points, supported by gains in the financials, real estate and basic materials sect...
Acacia-Composites Manufacturers hosts ministerial delegation

Acacia-Composites Manufacturers hosts ministerial delegation

June 17, 2026
Staff Writer Acacia-Composites Manufacturers welcomed Asser Nashikaku, acting executive director at the ministry of international relations and trade (MIRT), together with his delegation, for an im...
FNB and Bank of Namibia engage on regional trade

FNB and Bank of Namibia engage on regional trade

June 17, 2026
Staff Writer FNB Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration between the financial sector and policymakers, following a strategic engagement with the Governor of the Bank o...
Producers invited to shape the future of sheep industry

Producers invited to shape the future of sheep industry

June 17, 2026
Staff Writer  A sheep producers’ session scheduled for 22 July 2026 in Mariental will provide a platform for sheep farmers to engage on the future of the industry.  Discussions are expected...
How digitisation is transforming Namibia’s oil and gas chain

How digitisation is transforming Namibia’s oil and gas chain

June 17, 2026
Helene Vosloo From offshore drilling to fuel distribution, digitisation is revolutionising every stage of Namibia’s oil and gas value chain. As the country prepares for full-scale production, di...
FIMA blocks employers from recovering theft losses from employees’ pensions
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FIMA blocks employers from recovering theft losses from employees’ pensions

June 17, 2026
NNN urges Namibians to put children’s safety first
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NNN urges Namibians to put children’s safety first

June 17, 2026
Sankwasa warns of ‘underground capture’ of traditional authorities
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Sankwasa warns of ‘underground capture’ of traditional authorities

June 17, 2026
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