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‘Don’t blame road accidents on witchcraft’ – Iipumbu

‘Don’t blame road accidents on witchcraft’ – Iipumbu

November 10, 2026
Desmarius Hansen Home affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu has challenged police officers manning roadblocks to look beyond vehicle and driver licences, warning that irresponsible behaviour, including dr...
Otjiwarongo CEO accused of shielding ‘baby mama’ in ghost worker scandal

Otjiwarongo CEO accused of shielding ‘baby mama’ in ghost worker scandal

November 9, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi A payroll officer identified as Otjiwarongo Municipality chief executive officer (CEO) Mberipura Hifitikeko’s “baby mama” allegedly processed payments for a ghost employee for approx...

National

Border drug detection capacity under scrutiny

Border drug detection capacity under scrutiny

November 10, 2026
Patience Makwele The adequacy of Namibia’s border security resources has come under scrutiny after Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) member of parliament Immanuel Nashinge raised concerns about ...
Boko says Namibia part of new De Beers deal

Boko says Namibia part of new De Beers deal

November 10, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA President Duma Boko announced in his 2026 State of the Nation Address on Monday that Botswana has selected the Global Diamond Consortium as its preferred bidder for Anglo American’s 85...
ANC’s declining electoral support should worry Swapo

ANC’s declining electoral support should worry Swapo

November 10, 2026
Elvis Mboya South Africa's changing political landscape exposes the economic consequences of weak governance, unemployment and poor service delivery, raising important questions for Namibia's rulin...
‘Don’t blame road accidents on witchcraft’ – Iipumbu

‘Don’t blame road accidents on witchcraft’ – Iipumbu

November 10, 2026
Desmarius Hansen Home affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu has challenged police officers manning roadblocks to look beyond vehicle and driver licences, warning that irresponsible behaviour, including dr...
Ohangwena looks to Germany to revive historic ties

Ohangwena looks to Germany to revive historic ties

November 10, 2026
…as partnership puts youth exchanges and vocational training in focus Patience Makwele  Nearly 400 Namibian children who studied in the former East Germany during the liberation struggle co...
‘Elections must be conducted without fear or favour’ – Sindano

‘Elections must be conducted without fear or favour’ – Sindano

November 10, 2026
Patience Makwele Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) chairperson Gerson Sindano has called for elections to be conducted fairly, transparently and without fear or favour, as the commission seeks ...
THIS IS THE AFRICA WE WANT: TAKING OWNERSHIP OF OUR WEALTH

THIS IS THE AFRICA WE WANT: TAKING OWNERSHIP OF OUR WEALTH

November 10, 2026
The proposed African consortium’s bid for De Beers is more than a business transaction. It represents an opportunity for resource-rich African nations to take greater control of their economic destiny...
‘They sold the fishing industry’ – NNN

‘They sold the fishing industry’ – NNN

November 9, 2026
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has accused beneficiaries of Namibia's fishing empowerment programme of selling off the rights entrusted to them, allowing the industry to return to the hands of estab...
Medicine shortages persist despite procurement reforms …as NNN vows to investigate suspected supply-chain sabotage

Medicine shortages persist despite procurement reforms …as NNN vows to investigate suspected supply-chain sabotage

November 9, 2026
Patience Makwele  Medicine shortages at public health facilities persist despite government efforts to improve procurement, with the Central Medical Stores previously recording supply levels b...
Ithete urges Okahao residents to turn culture into economic opportunities

Ithete urges Okahao residents to turn culture into economic opportunities

November 9, 2026
SWAPO parliamentarian Natangwe Ithete has challenged Okahao residents to take an active role in the town’s economic development, saying local sport, cultural heritage and businesses must become part o...

MONEY

Skorpion Zinc restart hinges on affordable power, Vedanta says

Skorpion Zinc restart hinges on affordable power, Vedanta says

November 11, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Vedanta Zinc International (VZI) says the reopening of the Skorpion Zinc Mine remains dependent on securing an affordable long-term electricity supply, with the mine continuing to oper...
Trade deficit deteriorates to N$4.7 billion in September

Trade deficit deteriorates to N$4.7 billion in September

November 11, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA  The country’s trade developments have revealed that exports amounted to N$12.2 billion in September while imports were higher, with a value of N$16.9 billion, resulting in a trade def...
House prices rise 8.9% as property transactions decline

House prices rise 8.9% as property transactions decline

November 11, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA  The country’s house prices increased by 8.9% in the third quarter of 2026, while property transaction volumes contracted by 3%, highlighting growing affordability pressures in a housi...
NSX trading activity reaches N$63m in weekly turnover

NSX trading activity reaches N$63m in weekly turnover

November 11, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) recorded approximately N$63 million in share trading during the week ended 6 November 2026, with financial stocks accounting for the bulk of activity ...
Global Diamond Consortium welcomes Botswana backing for De Beers acquisition

Global Diamond Consortium welcomes Botswana backing for De Beers acquisition

November 11, 2026
Staff Writer  The Global Diamond Consortium (GDC) has welcomed Botswana’s support for its proposed partnership to acquire Anglo American’s 85% stake in De Beers, saying it remains focused on finali...
Innovative financing helps unlock serviced land in Namibia

Innovative financing helps unlock serviced land in Namibia

November 11, 2026
Staff Writer  As Namibia continues to grapple with the growing demand for serviced land, one of the biggest obstacles is not the availability of land itself, but the funding required to install the...
Skorpion Zinc restart hinges on affordable power, Vedanta says
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Skorpion Zinc restart hinges on affordable power, Vedanta says

November 11, 2026
Trade deficit deteriorates to N$4.7 billion in September
Observer Money

Trade deficit deteriorates to N$4.7 billion in September

November 11, 2026
House prices rise 8.9% as property transactions decline
Observer Money

House prices rise 8.9% as property transactions decline

November 11, 2026
NSX trading activity reaches N$63m in weekly turnover
Observer Money

NSX trading activity reaches N$63m in weekly turnover

November 11, 2026
Global Diamond Consortium welcomes Botswana backing for De Beers acquisition
Observer Money

Global Diamond Consortium welcomes Botswana backing for De Beers acquisition

November 11, 2026
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