Govt blows N$13m on study for commuter rail
Justicia Shipena
The government has spent over N$13 million on early-stage commuter rail plans linking Windhoek to Katutura and Rehoboth.
Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi said ...
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NNN pins hopes on 24 000 jobs from projects …as LPM skips Sona
Justicia Shipena and Patience Makwele
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah still sings the song of jobs, promising opportunities even as pressure mounts over unemployment.
During her second state of...
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Govt blows N$13m on study for commuter rail
Justicia Shipena
The government has spent over N$13 million on early-stage commuter rail plans linking Windhoek to Katutura and Rehoboth.
Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi said ...
Swapo delays filling vacant NA seat
Allexer Namundjembo
Swapo says it is not in a hurry to fill the National Assembly seat left by its late member James Uerikua.
The party said it is still in mourning. Swapo party spokesper...
Russian crew stuck on Namibian vessel
Renthia Kaimbi
At least 15 foreign crew members, mostly Russian nationals, say they have been stuck at sea for months on the Venus 1 fishing vessel.
The crew shared a video on social media, asse...
Salt Oncology takes over Namibian Oncology Centre
Staff Writer
The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has approved the acquisition of the Namibian Oncology Centre by Salt Oncology Holdings without conditions.
Salt Oncology Holdings will tak...
OBSERVER COASTAL | Intoxicated girlfriend linked to Swakopmund shack fire
Renthia Kaimbi
A fire in the DRC informal settlement in Swakopmund has left at least 36 people affected and destroyed 12 informal structures, according to a report released by the municipality of S...
NNN pins hopes on 24 000 jobs from projects …as LPM skips Sona
Justicia Shipena and Patience Makwele
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah still sings the song of jobs, promising opportunities even as pressure mounts over unemployment.
During her second state of...
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Trade balance balloons to N$5.2 billion deficit
Chamwe Kaira
Namibia recorded a trade deficit of N$5.2 billion in February 2026, reversing the N$198 million surplus recorded in January, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) statistic...
Govt trains 98 youth for rail sector
Chamwe Kaira
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says work to upgrade and maintain railway infrastructure across Namibia is ongoing, alongside efforts to build skills in the transport sector.
She ...
Annual inflation drops to 2.1 % in March
Chamwe Kaira
Namibia’s annual inflation rate slowed to 2.1% in March 2026, down from 4.2% recorded in March 2025, according to the Namibian Statistics Agency (NSA).
NSA statistician general and...
NSX market value rises to N$2.8 trillion in 2025
Chamwe Kaira
The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) recorded growth in 2025, with total market capitalisation rising to N$2.8 trillion by the end of the year, up from N$2.4 trillion in 2024.
Dat...
Coca-Cola Africa deal approved in Namibia
Staff Writer
The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has approved the proposed acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa by Coca-Cola HBC AG and its subsidiary Coca-Cola HBC Holdings B.V.
The...
NSX rebounds strongly as major indices surge on Wednesday trading
Chamwe Kaira
The Namibian Securities Exchange (NSX) recorded a recovery on Wednesday, with most indices closing higher after a weaker performance the previous day.
The JSE all share index rose ...