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Politics

  1. Small claims court bill draft prepared after 30 years

    Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda says a draft bill to establish a small claims court, in development since 1996, has now been prepared.

    7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

Business

  1. Namport revenue declines 12% to N$2.512 billion

    The Namibian Ports Authority recorded a 12% decline in revenue to N$2.512 billion during the 2025/26 financial year, down from N$2.875 billion the previous year.

    7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  2. NBL, WWF sign N$13m five-year water agreement

    Namibia Breweries Limited, WWF Namibia, and the Global Water Challenge have signed a N$13 million, five-year agreement to strengthen water security in the Swakop River.

    7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  3. Fuel prices increase: petrol up N$2, diesel up N$3 per litre

    On 4 November, motorists will pay N$2 more per litre for petrol and N$3 more per litre for diesel, attributed to rising shipping costs and a weaker Namibia dollar.

    7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  4. Credit growth to slow as Bank of Namibia rate hikes filter through

    Private sector credit growth is expected to slow from the first quarter of 2027 as higher interest rates take effect, with monthly private sector credit flows forecast to decline from an average of about N$890 million in the third quarter to between N$450 million and N$500 million in the fourth quarter. Despite this outlook, private sector credit extension increased by 5.6% year-on-year in September, marking its fastest growth since September 2025.

    2 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

  5. Old Mutual Namibia appoints Bauernschmitt as head of broker distribution

    Old Mutual Namibia has appointed Christoff Bauernschmitt as Head of Broker Distribution within its Personal Finance business, effective 1 November, where he will lead the group's broker distribution strategy and drive sustainable growth. Bauernschmitt brings nearly three decades of experience in financial services, including senior leadership roles at Bank Windhoek and most recently as Head of Alternative Investments at Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia.

    2 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

  6. CRAN appoints Doreen Zaaruka as executive of human capital

    The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has appointed Doreen Kazekurupa Zaaruka as executive of human capital, effective 1 October. Zaaruka brings extensive experience in human resources management, organisational development, and strategic leadership across local authorities, state-owned enterprises, higher education, NGOs, and the private sector.

    2 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Mining & Energy

  1. Andrada Mining's Namibia contribution rises to N$775.2 million

    Andrada Mining's direct economic contribution to Namibia increased by 6% to N$775.2 million in the 2026 financial year, driven by wages, royalties and procurement as the company expanded operations at Uis Mine. The company recruited 126 employees during the year and worked with 241 active suppliers, 78% of which were Namibian businesses.

    1 hour ago · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Namibia's mining sector sources N$24bn locally, but manufacturing share unclear

    Namibia's mining industry spent approximately N$23.97 billion on locally sourced goods and services in 2025, representing 65% of total procurement expenditure, but the extent to which this supports domestic manufacturing remains unclear. The distinction between locally manufactured goods, services by Namibian firms, and imported products distributed locally matters for job creation and retaining economic value.

    1 hour ago · Windhoek Observer →

  3. In-situ leach mining method viable for water-sensitive areas

    An opinion piece argues that in-situ leach recovery (ISL), which dissolves uranium from existing rock formations without open-pit mining, is suitable for water-sensitive geological conditions such as those near the Stampriet Aquifer, and has been used internationally for decades when properly monitored and managed.

    2 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Agriculture & Land

  1. Foot-and-mouth disease threatens N$151m weekly livestock sales

    An outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) confirmed in Karasburg on 23 September—the first in Namibia's export zone in more than 60 years—puts an estimated N$151 million in weekly livestock sales at risk, with the Namibia Agricultural Union estimating value-chain losses at N$13 million daily or N$2.4 billion over six months, affecting some 52,000 agricultural jobs. Access to EU and Norwegian markets, which account for 94% of Namibia's 2025 beef exports, has been suspended, though alternative markets pay significantly less than European prices.

    1 hour ago · Windhoek Observer →

Society

  1. Telecom Namibia donates surveillance equipment to City Police

    Telecom Namibia has donated surveillance equipment valued at N$719,388.25 to the City of Windhoek's City Police to help strengthen crime prevention and protect critical infrastructure.

    7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

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