Checkers — retail banner of Shoprite Holdings, recorded 10% merchandise sales increase in the 52 weeks ended June 2026.
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Windhoek Observer
Checkers and Checkers Hyper recorded stronger growth with sales increasing 10.0%
“Checkers and Checkers Hyper recorded stronger growth, with sales increasing 10.0%, while internal selling price inflation was 2.0% at Checkers and 1.2% at Checkers Hyper.”
Shoprite sales climb 7.2% to R270 billionThe Namibian
Checkers saw sales jump 13.8%, boosted by its FreshX format
“Shoprite and Usave stores grew sales by 5.9%, while Checkers jumped 13.8%, boosted by its FreshX format, which focuses on fresh and high-quality food, BusinessTech reported.”
SA Shoprite boss pockets R87 million after record-breaking yearThe Namibian
Checkers is where a man was observed not properly wearing a mask during the pandemic
“The first person to be uploaded from their magic of mechanisms and light would be a man they would have observed at Checkers.”
Covid and AliensThe Nedbank Citi Dash, a major road-running event on the spring calendar, will take place on Sunday at Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium and is expected to attract more than 2,000 runners. The sixth edition features elite 10km runs with qualifying times, a 10km fun run, and a 5km family run, with the weekend starting Saturday with a LiveXpo race village.
3 September 2026 · New Era →
The Nedbank Citi Dash, a major road-running event on the spring calendar, will take place on Sunday at Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium and is expected to attract more than 2,000 runners. The sixth edition features elite 10km runs with qualifying times, a 10km fun run, and a 5km family run, with the weekend starting Saturday with a LiveXpo race village.
3 September 2026 · New Era →
The sixth edition of Namibia's Nedbank Citi Dash will take place at Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium on 6 September, expected to attract over 2,000 runners across elite, recreational, and family categories.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Shoprite Holdings increased merchandise sales from continuing operations by 7.2% to R270.8 billion in the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2026, driven by growth across its main banners including a 10% increase at Checkers and 74.5% growth at Petshop Science, while the Sixty60 digital platform recorded 34.5% sales growth to R25.5 billion.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia is experiencing a surge in recreational running participation, driven by pandemic-era outdoor exercise freedoms and a global shift toward mental health and community fitness. The country now hosts more than 40 running events annually, with participation growing rapidly across all age groups and communities.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Artist Lynette Musukubili presents 'Material Memories', a solo exhibition of crocheted tapestries made from gifted and sourced plastic on display at The Project Room in Windhoek. The works document her daily life in the capital, exploring how memory lives in materials and the mundanity of everyday urban experiences.
1 August 2026 · The Namibian →
MK party MP Vusi Shongwe told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan offered to "look after" him and a cigarette businessman offered R10m after Shongwe raised issues about Khan in Parliament, which allegedly surprised party leader Jacob Zuma.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Aloe Agriculture Technologies in Sesfontein demonstrates that farming can flourish in Namibia's harsh Kunene region through modern irrigation, innovation, and careful planning. The operation supplies major retailers and farmer Johannes Swanepoel emphasizes that efficient farming methods and resilience can help Namibia reduce its food import dependence and strengthen food security.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
The Lewis Group has taken its challenge against Pepkor's proposed takeover of Shoprite's furniture assets to South Africa's Constitutional Court, arguing the R3.2 billion deal would create market dominance and harm consumers through higher prices and worse credit terms. Pepkor contends Lewis lacks standing to intervene and that the challenge would discourage investors.
10 January 2026 · The Namibian →