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Chamwe Kaira

2026-05-052026-07-06
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  1. June 2026

  2. Windhoek Observer

    Chamwe Kaira has been cited as an important country in the global supply of critical minerals

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    “Chamwe Kaira Namibia has been cited as an important country in the global supply of critical minerals.”

    Namibia a key player in supply of critical minerals
  3. May 2026

  4. Windhoek Observer

    Chamwe Kaira is associated with Africa Bitcoin Corporation

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    “Chamwe Kaira South Africa-based Africa Bitcoin Corporation plans to expand its Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund into Namibia in 2026 as part of a broader African growth strategy.”

    Africa Bitcoin targets Namibia expansion amid crypto push

  5. Windhoek Observer

    Chamwe Kaira is Famous Brands

    Source

    “Chamwe Kaira Famous Brands has reported weaker profits from its Southern African Development Community (SADC) operations as declining consumer spending in key regional markets such as Botswana and Zambia weighed on performance.”

    Famous Brands profit declines in SADC

  6. Windhoek Observer

    Chamwe Kaira is attributed as byline author of article

    Source

    “Chamwe Kaira Food prices continued to differ across Namibia's three zones in April as the country's annual inflation rate stood at 3.1%, down from 3.6% recorded in April 2025.”

    Food price gaps widen as April inflation hits 3.1%
Mining & Energy

Namibia positioned as key global critical minerals supplier

The News

At the Critical Minerals Forum's US-Africa Investment Summit, the US Ambassador to Namibia highlighted Namibia's growing importance in securing critical minerals and energy resources, noting that economic power increasingly depends on countries' ability to build integrated systems connecting resources, infrastructure, energy, capital and technology into functioning value chains.

9 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Namibia positioned as key global critical minerals supplier

    At the Critical Minerals Forum's US-Africa Investment Summit, the US Ambassador to Namibia highlighted Namibia's growing importance in securing critical minerals and energy resources, noting that economic power increasingly depends on countries' ability to build integrated systems connecting resources, infrastructure, energy, capital and technology into functioning value chains.

    9 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 5 June

  1. De Beers launches Desert Diamonds campaign to promote natural diamonds

    De Beers Group has intensified efforts to boost demand for natural diamonds through a new phase of its global 'Desert Diamonds' marketing campaign, aiming to distinguish natural stones from synthetic alternatives and capitalize on growing consumer interest. Namibia produced 556,000 carats in the first quarter ending 31 March 2026, and diamonds remain critical to the country's economy.

    5 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Momentum Africa earnings rise 60% as Namibia operations boost group

    Momentum Group reported a 15% increase in normalised headline earnings to N$5.54 billion for the nine months ended 31 March 2026, with Namibia's operations contributing strongly to growth in life insurance, new business volumes and contractual service margins across African operations. Momentum Africa, which includes Namibia, Botswana and Lesotho, recorded a 60% increase in earnings to N$304 million, driven by strong investment income, improved operating profits and positive changes in economic assumptions.

    3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Fitch: NamPower stronger financially than South Africa's Eskom

    Fitch Ratings says Namibia Power Corporation has stronger liquidity and leverage metrics than South Africa's Eskom, which relies heavily on government support. NamPower holds a 'BB-/Stable' rating with a 'bb-' standalone credit profile, while Eskom is rated 'B' with a 'ccc+' standalone profile.

    2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 1 June

  1. Bank of Namibia reserves reach N$58.8 billion in April

    The Bank of Namibia's international reserves increased 13.6% in April to N$58.8 billion, supported by SACU inflows and foreign currency placements, providing an estimated import cover of 3.7 months. Private sector credit extension also accelerated, with loans to the domestic private sector reaching N$124.1 billion and growing at 4.8% annually.

    1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 27 May

  1. Africa Bitcoin plans Namibia expansion for credit fund

    South Africa-based Africa Bitcoin Corporation, listed on the NSX, plans to expand its Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund into Namibia in 2026, with investor roadshows already underway in Namibia and Botswana. The expansion reflects growing interest in alternative investments and digital assets across southern Africa, though Namibian regulators have maintained a cautious approach toward cryptocurrency investments.

    27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 21 May

  1. South Africa's inflation rises to 4%, driven by fuel price surge

    South Africa's inflation rate rose to 4% in April from 3.1% in March, mainly driven by sharp fuel price increases, with the fuel index rising 18.2% — the largest monthly jump since the CPI series began in 2008. Namibia imports most of its consumer goods from South Africa, making the increase important for local consumers and businesses.

    21 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Vukile Property Fund targets 10–12% dividend growth in 2027

    The JSE and NSX-listed real estate investment trust expects funds from operations and dividend per share growth of 9.3% for the 2026 financial year, and forecasts FFO per share growth of 8–10% in 2027. For 2027, Vukile plans to increase its dividend payout ratio from 83% to 85%, which is expected to deliver dividend growth of 10–12%, supported by property expansions in South Africa, Spain and Italy and a 36% stake in Namibian property company MICC Properties.

    21 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Government rejects unsolicited private borrowing and financing proposals

    The Ministry of Finance says infrastructure funding must comply with existing procurement and borrowing laws and cannot be sourced through unsolicited proposals from private entities or their agents, despite acknowledging that such proposals could support national infrastructure development.

    20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Africa Bitcoin upgrades JSE listing to main board in May

    Africa Bitcoin Corporation, which is also listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), has received approval to move its listing from the JSE Alternative Exchange (AltX) to the JSE main board, effective 22 May. The transfer will include its ordinary shares and preferred shares and forms part of the company's plan to expand on international trading platforms and attract broader investor participation.

    20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Famous Brands SADC profit drops amid weak regional spending

    Famous Brands reported declining profits from SADC operations, with revenue from the region falling 6% to R423 million and operating profit dropping from R51 million to R29 million, driven by weakening consumer spending in Botswana, Zambia and other regional markets. In Namibia, the company operates Debonairs Pizza, Steers, Wimpy, Mugg & Bean, Fishaways and Milky Lane.

    19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Food prices vary widely across Namibia as April inflation reaches 3.1%

    Namibia's annual inflation rate stood at 3.1% in April, down from 3.6% in the same month last year, while monthly inflation rose to 1.1%. Consumers across the country's three zones experienced significant price differences for basic food items including flour, meat, and other staples.

    13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Namibia house price index grew 7.1% in Q1 2026

    Namibia's residential property market grew during the first quarter of 2026, with the national house price index increasing 7.1% on a 12-month average basis, though this represents slower growth than the 7.6% recorded at the end of 2025. Luxury housing recorded the strongest growth at 10.8% year-on-year, while transaction volume growth slowed to 10.4% from 17% in the previous quarter.

    13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. Swakopmund approves N$704m budget, proposes 5% tariff increase

    The Swakopmund Municipality has tabled a combined operational and capital budget of about N$704 million for the 2026/2027 financial year, proposing a 5% increase in municipal service tariffs including water, wastewater, refuse removal and other services, citing rising service delivery costs and inflation.

    13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 8 May

  1. Otjikoto Mine produces 24,529 ounces of gold in Q1 2026

    The Otjikoto Mine, in which B2Gold holds a 90% stake, produced 24,529 ounces of gold in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations largely due to better-than-expected ore grades, though this was partly offset by slightly lower mill throughput caused by repairs.

    8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Bank of Namibia keeps repo rate at 6.50%

    The Bank of Namibia held its repo rate unchanged at 6.50% on 29 April, citing weak economic activity, slow private sector credit growth, inflation risks and rand strengthening. An FNB economist said easing credit conditions will likely be tempered by elevated borrowing costs, keeping private sector credit growth subdued.

    7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Shaanika appointed Chamber of Mines CEO from May 2026

    Fabian Shaanika, former managing director of Kelp Blue, has been appointed chief executive officer of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia, effective 1 May 2026. He brings experience from mining and resources roles at Namdeb, Vedanta's Skorpion Zinc Mine, Debmarine Namibia, and Rand Merchant Bank Namibia.

    6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Bank of Namibia's reserves rise to N$51.8 billion in March

    The Bank of Namibia's international reserves increased slightly to N$51.8 billion at the end of March, supported by strong inflows of South African rand from commercial banks and customer foreign currency placements. The reserves provided about 3.2 months of import cover and are seen as sufficient to support the Namibian dollar's peg to the South African rand and meet short-term international obligations.

    5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Mining output falls 9.4% but sales reach N$64.2 billion

    Namibia's mining sector contracted 9.4% in 2025 due to lower diamond output, reduced metal production, and weaker global demand, yet generated N$64.18 billion in sales revenue. The sector contributed about 14% to GDP, with uranium and gold growth offsetting declines in diamonds and base metals, while government mining revenue increased 39% to N$7.8 billion.

    5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

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