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Youth seek answers on B2Gold Funds

Allexer Namundjembo Concerns have emerged over how the “Be Your Own Boss” youth empowerment programme in Otavi is being managed. Sponsored by B2Gold Namibia with N$1.19 million, the program aims...
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New charges await Hengari in next court appearance

Allexer Namundjebo Former Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Mac Albert Hengari, will face new charges when he next appears in court.  These include contravening Section 34(a) ...

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Omitara residents struggle after BIG ended

Justicia Shipena  Residents of Otjivero–Omitara say their lives have worsened since the Basic Income Grant (BIG) pilot program ended.  They report increased hunger, crime, and school dropou...
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‘Report drunk police officers’ – Shikongo

Allexer Namundjebo The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, urged the public to report police officers who are drunk or misbehaving. Speaking on a local ...
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Cooperation on water is essential, says Zaamwani

Niël Terblanché The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, called for stronger regional cooperation and unity in managing the Zambezi River Basin.  She m...
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NamWater confirms Katima Mulilo’s discoloured tap water is safe

Niël Terblanché The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has responded to concerns from Katima Mulilo residents about brownish discolouration in their tap water.  NamWater spokesperson Lot ...
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Chronic medication stockouts continue despite deliveries

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Health and Social Services has admitted that stockouts of chronic medication remain an ongoing issue despite efforts to deliver supplies to regional facilities...
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Ministry denies claim that London mission lacks Nandi-Ndaitwah portrait

Hertta-Maria Amutenja  The Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) has rejected claims in the Windhoek Observer on 15 May that diplomatic missions, including the High Commission in Lon...

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Govt eyes new eurobond

Chamwe Kaira The government is considering issuing a new Eurobond or seeking a syndicated facility in 2026. However, analysts have urged caution due to the country’s heavy exposure to US dollar- an...
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Oryx gets the green light to buy Safari Investments

Chamwe Kaira Oryx Properties Limited has received approval from the Namibian Competition Commission to acquire 100% of Safari Investments Namibia (Proprietary) Limited. The approval, granted on 9 M...
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Oryx gets the green light to buy Safari Investments

Chamwe Kaira Oryx Properties Limited has received approval from the Namibian Competition Commission to acquire 100% of Safari Investments Namibia (Proprietary) Limited. The approval, granted on 9 M...
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SA getting lion’s share of dividends

Chamwe Kaira South Africa remained the largest recipient of dividend payments in 2024, according to the Foreign Investment Report by the Bank of Namibia and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Dev...
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Gecko Gold Mining wants a slice of mining boom

Chamwe Kaira  Gecko Gold Mining plans to explore copper, zinc, gold, and precious stones in the Otjozondjupa Region. The company aims to contribute to the country's socio-economic development throu...
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Liquidity pressures cast shadow over NBL

Chamwe Kaira  Liquidity pressures are becoming clear in Namibia Breweries Limited’s (NBL) balance sheet, according to an analysis by Simonis Storm Securities. Bank overdrafts have risen to just ove...