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‘Conservation must not stifle development’ – Mbuende

‘Conservation must not stifle development’ – Mbuende

September 10, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi National Planning Commission Director-General Dr Kaire Mbuende has called for a balance between environmental conservation and industrial development, warning that environmental conc...
CPBN awards N$123m cordon fence tender to failed bidder

CPBN awards N$123m cordon fence tender to failed bidder

September 9, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) is at the centre of a mounting controversy after it cancelled a N$127 million tender for the construction of veterinary cordon fences,...

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Theofelus urges government to speak with one voice

Theofelus urges government to speak with one voice

September 10, 2026
Patience Makwele  Information and communication technology Minister Emma Theofelus has urged government institutions to communicate with one voice, saying Namibians do not experience governmen...
Rehoboth gets N$180 000 youth fund boost

Rehoboth gets N$180 000 youth fund boost

September 10, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Rehoboth’s newly launched Mayoral Youth Development Fund has secured N$180 000 in cash pledges, alongside training opportunities and a commitment from the Social Security Commissio...
‘Conservation must not stifle development’ – Mbuende

‘Conservation must not stifle development’ – Mbuende

September 10, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi National Planning Commission Director-General Dr Kaire Mbuende has called for a balance between environmental conservation and industrial development, warning that environmental conc...
‘We are tired of teaching in shacks’ – Omusati teachers 

‘We are tired of teaching in shacks’ – Omusati teachers 

September 9, 2026
Patience Makwele Teachers in the Omusati region say they are tired of teaching in makeshift “shacks” (classrooms), with some schools still struggling with basic sanitation, administrative space and...
Omaheke, Zambezi struggle with higher maternal deaths

Omaheke, Zambezi struggle with higher maternal deaths

September 9, 2026
Patience Makwele Namibia’s sharp decline in maternal deaths nationally is being undermined by persistent regional disparities, with the Omaheke and Zambezi regions recording maternal mortality rati...
Spar’s N$97.2 debt follows Nekomba into insolvency 

Spar’s N$97.2 debt follows Nekomba into insolvency 

September 9, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm A N$97.2 million debt dispute between The Spar Group Limited and businessman Herman Nekomba has shifted to his insolvent estate, with the High Court ordering that his trustees take...
Governance promises face reality check in Omusati

Governance promises face reality check in Omusati

September 9, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Namibia’s commitment to good governance is facing a reality check, with stakeholders in the Omusati Region urged to critically assess the country’s progress in implementing governa...
CPBN awards N$123m cordon fence tender to failed bidder

CPBN awards N$123m cordon fence tender to failed bidder

September 9, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) is at the centre of a mounting controversy after it cancelled a N$127 million tender for the construction of veterinary cordon fences,...
SA-Namibia illegal mining probe freezes N$49.4m

SA-Namibia illegal mining probe freezes N$49.4m

September 8, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi A cross-border investigation into alleged illegal coal mining in South Africa has resulted in the freezing of N$49.4 million in Namibian bank accounts. The National Prosecuting Au...
Brilliant Star workers challenge detention in High Court

Brilliant Star workers challenge detention in High Court

September 8, 2026
Patience Makwele Seven Indian employees of Brilliant Star Diamonds have approached the High Court of Namibia challenging their detention after an immigration operation at the company’s Prosperita p...

MONEY

Bannerman raises N$1.43 billion to fully fund Etango development

Bannerman raises N$1.43 billion to fully fund Etango development

September 10, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Bannerman Energy has launched a fully underwritten A$124million (N$1.43 billion) equity placement to help fully fund the development, construction and ramp-up of its Etango Uranium Pro...
Old Mutual Bank customers rise to 742 000 as deposits reach N$1.4bn

Old Mutual Bank customers rise to 742 000 as deposits reach N$1.4bn

September 10, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Old Mutual Bank (OM Bank) continued to build its customer base during the first half of 2026, with customer numbers rising to 742 000 and retail deposits reaching N$1.4 billion, as par...
Walvis Bay handled N$3.9 billion exports in July

Walvis Bay handled N$3.9 billion exports in July

September 10, 2026
Staff Writer  The port of Walvis Bay remained Namibia’s leading gateway for international trade in July 2026, handling the highest value of both exports and imports among the country’s major border...
Green finance must deliver development, Amutse says

Green finance must deliver development, Amutse says

September 10, 2026
Staff Writer  Minister of industries, mines and energy Modestus Amutse says Namibia must rethink green finance to ensure that it supports productive capacity, broader economic participation and mea...
NIPDB calls for stronger pipeline of bankable green projects

NIPDB calls for stronger pipeline of bankable green projects

September 10, 2026
Staff Writer  The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has called for a stronger pipeline of bankable and investment-ready green industrial projects as Namibia seeks to transl...
NIP profit rose 54% to N$69 million in 2021/22

NIP profit rose 54% to N$69 million in 2021/22

September 10, 2026
Staff Writer  The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) recorded a profit of N$69 million during the 2021/22 financial year, representing growth of 54% compared to the previous financial year, despi...
Conservation cannot become Namibia’s development veto
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Conservation cannot become Namibia’s development veto

September 10, 2026
Theofelus urges government to speak with one voice
National News

Theofelus urges government to speak with one voice

September 10, 2026
Rehoboth gets N$180 000 youth fund boost
National News

Rehoboth gets N$180 000 youth fund boost

September 10, 2026
‘Conservation must not stifle development’ – Mbuende
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‘Conservation must not stifle development’ – Mbuende

September 10, 2026
Bannerman raises N$1.43 billion to fully fund Etango development
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Bannerman raises N$1.43 billion to fully fund Etango development

September 10, 2026
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