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GIPF ‘confident’ of recovering offshore investment losses …as it confirms N$815 million impairment in SA 

Justicia Shipena The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) says it remains confident in its ability to recover value from its investments despite a tax claim by the South African Revenue Serv...
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Suspended Nascam boss to receive full pay and benefits

Renthia Kaimbi The chief executive officer of the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam), Albert Nicanor, will continue to receive his full salary and benefits while on suspens...

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Erongo education officials get bail in Unam admission fraud

Justicia Shipena The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has uncovered an alleged education fraud scheme involving two senior officials from the directorate of education, arts and culture in the Erong...
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Staff had no legal power to accept nomination forms – ECN 

Allexer Namundjembo The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says its head office staff were not legally mandated to accept official nomination forms for the upcoming regional and local authority ...
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PM and 10 others to state position in WHS case next month 

Justicia Shipena Prime minister Elijah Ngurare and ten others must next month state whether they will oppose the lawsuit filed by the school board of Windhoek High School (WHS) against the Ministry...
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Nujoma’s Etunda school and clinic to be handed over to Govt

Renthia Kaimbi The Etunda Farm Primary School and clinic, built through the vision of the late founding president Sam Nujoma, will be officially handed over to the Namibian government later today. ...
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Ex-Nust spokesperson makes peace with legal adviser Kaumbi

Allexer Namundjembo Former Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) spokesperson John Haufiku has apologised to the university’s former chief legal adviser, Joshua Kaumbi.  The a...
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YOUNG OBSERVER | When ignorance dresses up as a joke 

“It was supposed to be harmless fun.” The above statement were the sentiments of some when two white learners painted their faces black during a Halloween celebration and referred to themselves usi...

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Khomas residents pay N$15 more for tomatoes

Chamwe Kaira In October, many Namibians felt their wallets tighten as the cost of living continued to climb, pushing everyday expenses even higher. Residents of the Khomas region paid about N$15...
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Limited local beneficiation restricts industrial growth

Chamwe Kaira  Namibia’s September trade data shows a slight improvement in external balances but highlights the country’s continued dependence on imported energy and machinery against a narrow, min...
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Bannerman boss exercises share option

Staff Writer Bannerman Energy Ltd has announced a change in the shareholding of its executive chairman, Brandon Munro.  The uranium developer said Munro exercised vested performance rights ...
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Capital project delays under review, says Shafudah

Chamwe Kaira Finance minister Ericah Shafudah said the government is addressing the slow execution of capital projects through stronger coordination between the Ministry of Finance and the National...
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Otjikoto produces 44 105 ounces of gold in Q3

Chamwe Kaira The Otjikoto Mine near Otavi, in which B2Gold holds a 90% interest, produced 44 105 ounces of gold during the third quarter of 2025, exceeding expectations. According to the company...
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Africa Bitcoin increases crypto reserves after NSX listing

Chamwe Kaira Africa Bitcoin Corporation Limited, formerly Altvest Capital Limited, has strengthened its position in the cryptocurrency market with a new Bitcoin purchase. The Johannesburg-based ...