The auditor general's office completed just 21 of 53 planned asset inspection audits in the 2025/26 financial year, representing a drop of nearly 40% compared to the inspection target.
6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The auditor general's office completed just 21 of 53 planned asset inspection audits in the 2025/26 financial year, representing a drop of nearly 40% compared to the inspection target.
6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The ministry of industries, mines and energy approved only 70 of 1,564 applications under the Equipment Aid Scheme for 2024/25, while 36 of 461 applications were approved under the Industrial Upgrading Modernisation Programme for 2025/26, receiving assistance of N$3.2 million.
2 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Airlines globally incurred US$24.5 billion in payment processing costs on US$1.05 trillion in sales in 2025, a 10.4% increase versus 2023. Payment costs are rising faster than industry revenues, prompting IATA to explore lower-cost payment solutions including digital wallets and instant payment methods.
2 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Bank of Namibia aims to buy 600kg of gold from local mining companies under its gold accumulation programme, with 425kg purchased so far. The central bank launched the strategy last year to diversify foreign exchange reserves and strengthen economic stability.
2 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian Ports Authority has closed tenders for new berths and upgrades at Walvis Bay's South Port to support Venus oil field development, with construction scheduled to start in early 2027. The project is part of a phased expansion programme for Walvis Bay and Lüderitz to accommodate increased oil and gas activity.
2 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Elevate Uranium Ltd reduced its net loss to N$72.8 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, compared with N$88.3 million in the previous corresponding period, driven by lower operating expenses and increased revenue and other income.
2 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The agriculture and water ministry drilled 142 boreholes and constructed 2,078 toilet facilities in 2025/26, but spent only 55.5% of its revised development budget.
6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Savanna Beef Processors has suspended all slaughtering, cooling, deboning and packing operations following Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, putting approximately 240 jobs at risk during November and December as the company seeks alternative markets and financial support.
2 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao launched a new CT scanner and renovated emergency unit at Keetmanshoop District Hospital on Monday as part of a N$13.7 million upgrade.
6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The finance ministry has announced that all social grants will be paid monthly from November, ending the practice of double payments in November and January.
6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority improved the country's aviation safety oversight rating from 57.5% to 72.6% following a 2024 International Civil Aviation Organisation audit that assessed compliance with international aviation safety standards. No significant safety concerns were identified, though the NCAA continues implementing corrective actions focused on qualified technical personnel and safety surveillance obligations.
2 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Liverpool advanced to the League Cup quarter-finals after beating Chelsea 1-1 in normal time and winning a penalty shoot-out at Anfield on Wednesday, with Manchester City also progressing despite a scare against Brighton.
5 hours ago · The Namibian →
Tourism and conservation company ultimate.earth is investing N$85 million in a five-star boutique hotel called The Bohlen in central Swakopmund, which is expected to create almost 200 temporary jobs during construction and about 50 permanent positions once operational. Construction began in October and is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2027.
2 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →