A group representing the Daure Daman Traditional Elders Council petitioned for the removal of Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses, accusing her of interference.
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7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
A group representing the Daure Daman Traditional Elders Council petitioned for the removal of Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses, accusing her of interference.
7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Namibia recorded a 1.2% suspected digital fraud rate among transaction attempts in 2025, significantly below the global average of 3.8%, with third-party seller scams on e-commerce platforms driving most reported financial losses among affected consumers.
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Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited Old Mutual Namibia's newly established Wellness Centre in Windhoek and commended the company for investing in preventative healthcare and employee wellbeing. Old Mutual CEO Tassius Chigariro said the centre was established to support employee wellbeing and create a healthy working environment.
4 hours ago · Informanté →
The Bank of Namibia held an Internal Audit Awareness Day bringing together policymakers, governance practitioners, auditors, and public sector leaders to discuss internal audit's role in strengthening governance and accountability. Deputy Governor Nicholas Mukasa highlighted internal audit as an independent assurance function that supports risk management and promotes accountability across institutions.
59 min ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has introduced the SME Fund through a partnership between the National Planning Commission, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, and GIZ, to strengthen sustainability and growth of Namibian micro, small and medium enterprises. The fund provides targeted financial support to registered Namibian businesses with annual turnover up to N$10 million and at least 51% Namibian ownership.
1 hour ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Governor of //Kharas Region called on local communities to share ideas on how the green hydrogen industry should develop in the region, including priorities on employment, land use, and environmental safeguards. He emphasized that stakeholder engagement ensures communities have a voice in development plans, particularly for the anticipated Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project.
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Alrosa's supervisory board has approved a programme to promote natural diamonds through 2030, aimed at generating sustainable long-term demand in key global markets. The initiative will include generic marketing to highlight natural diamonds' authenticity, uniqueness, and sustainability benefits, alongside retail education and regulatory protection efforts.
53 min ago · Windhoek Observer →
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and resulting rise in global oil prices are expected to push inflation higher in Namibia and South Africa over coming months, though analysts say the impact will be temporary and unlikely to trigger a prolonged inflation cycle. Namibia's inflation rose from 2.1% in March to 3.1% in April as fuel prices increased, and is expected to climb further.
1 hour ago · Windhoek Observer →
Jaden van Rensburg, 21, is positioning himself as a young changemaker focused on creating opportunities for Namibia's youth through work spanning IT services and tutoring.
7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
A reviewer found Masters of the Universe to be highly enjoyable, striking a balance between modern storytelling and 1980s nostalgia.
7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Five Namibian creatives have earned nominations at the Africa Content Creators Awards, with public voting now under way.
7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
An analysis piece argues that the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico with forty-eight participating nations, faces a fundamental contradiction: its universalist ideals of global celebration are undermined by immigration and border restrictions in the host countries, raising questions about sovereignty, soft power, and international order.
1 hour ago · Windhoek Observer →