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NNN orders ministries to fund graduate internships

NNN orders ministries to fund graduate internships

April 30, 2026
Patience Makwele President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed all government offices, ministries and agencies to allocate funds for internships and apprenticeship programmes to address graduate un...
Salary hike for politicians raises eyebrows

Salary hike for politicians raises eyebrows

April 29, 2026
Patience Makwele Public anger is growing over salary increases for politicians, with many questioning the timing and priorities for salary increment.  The debate follows a proclamation by P...

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Sankwasa warns of ‘mushrooming’ traditional chiefs …orders lineage proof to amend relevant acts

Sankwasa warns of ‘mushrooming’ traditional chiefs …orders lineage proof to amend relevant acts

April 30, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has raised concerns over what he describes as a rapid and unverified increase in the number of traditional authorities across N...
Atomic Energy Board to review laws and projects

Atomic Energy Board to review laws and projects

April 30, 2026
Patience Makwele The reappointed Atomic Energy Board will focus on reviewing legislation, strengthening technical capacity and assessing projects as Namibia moves to advance its nuclear strategy. ...
Uanguta tells public to handle new coins properly

Uanguta tells public to handle new coins properly

April 30, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo Bank of Namibia (BoN) governor Ebson Uanguta has urged the public to stop damaging the country's new coin series.  He said such actions are contributing to their deterio...
Consultations begin on SWATF veterans petition

Consultations begin on SWATF veterans petition

April 30, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo Consultations on a petition by former members of the South West Africa Territorial Force (SWAFT) kicked off on Wednesday as they seek recognition and compensation under the law....
District road in Ohangwena links over 2 000 residents

District road in Ohangwena links over 2 000 residents

April 30, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The new D4119 district road from Omulondo to Oshuuli in the Ohangwena region has been inaugurated.  Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi and Ohangwena governor Kadi...
OBSERVER COASTAL | Unions accused of conflict of interest in fishing industry

OBSERVER COASTAL | Unions accused of conflict of interest in fishing industry

April 30, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi Unions representing workers in the fishing industry are facing accusations of conflicting roles following last week’s engagement between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and industry...

MONEY

Bannerman secures N$5.3 billion Etango funding deal

Bannerman secures N$5.3 billion Etango funding deal

April 30, 2026
Chamwe Kaira Bannerman Energy has secured a funding agreement worth about N$5.3 billion for its Etango Uranium Project in Namibia, paving the way for construction without taking on debt. The com...
Middle East war threatens reserves, inflation, growth

Middle East war threatens reserves, inflation, growth

April 30, 2026
Chamwe Kaira  Namibia’s foreign reserves, inflation outlook and economic growth could face pressure if the conflict in the Middle East continues, Bank of Namibia governor Ebson Uanguta has warned. ...
Anglo American pushes ahead with De Beers sale

Anglo American pushes ahead with De Beers sale

April 30, 2026
Chamwe Kaira Anglo American says it will proceed with plans to sell De Beers and expects to provide an update during 2026. De Beers plays a key role in Namibia’s diamond sector through its partn...
DBN launches client portal

DBN launches client portal

April 30, 2026
Staff Writer The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has launched a new client portal to improve access to its services and strengthen communication with clients. The platform forms part of the ba...
Diamond industry faces changes 

Diamond industry faces changes 

April 30, 2026
Apart from “A Diamond Is Forever", beacon campaigns, marketing, research, lobbying, social and environmental stewardship, traceability, and supply control, what has De Beers ever done for us? The r...
Summit examines consolidating Africa’s growing Blue Economy

Summit examines consolidating Africa’s growing Blue Economy

April 30, 2026
Staff Writer The Ocean Innovation Africa Summit 2026, held in Durban at the end of March, brought together 581 delegates from 36 countries and hosted more than 420 business meetings focused on Afri...
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