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Sixty-eight Namibian entrepreneurs have graduated from the 2026 Blue Growth Series, a business development programme delivered through a partnership between Standard Bank Namibia and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), observer24.com.na/standard-b…
Following the strong interest in Old Mutual (OM) SEED: Seasons and the quality and diversity of applications received so far, the Old Mutual Foundation has expanded the 2026 prize structure to recognise more entrepreneurs across Namibia. observer24.com.na/old-mutual…
The country’s dams held 1 210.9 million cubic metres of water as at 26 October 2026, representing 77.8% of their combined full supply capacity, down from 78.3% a week earlier. observer24.com.na/dam-levels…
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 Basin, a critical water source for communities, observer24.com.na/project-to…
The Bank of Namibia’s decision to raise the repo rate to 7.00% will increase annual repayments on a typical N$1 million home loan by about N$4 000 since the current interest rate hiking cycle began, adding pressure on households already observer24.com.na/bon-rate-h…
Australian-listed uranium developer Deep Yellow Limited has delayed its planned final investment decision (FID) on Namibia’s Tumas uranium project, saying current equity market conditions do not support proceeding with the decision observer24.com.na/deep-yello…
The Bank of Namibia has directed commercial banks to grant up to 24-month loan repayment moratoriums to farmers and businesses affected by the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak and anticipated El Niño-induced climatic conditions. observer24.com.na/bon-direct…
Katima Mulilo Town Council (KMTC)’s engagements with the central government on revitalising the Zambezi Waterfront and Tourism Park have reached an advanced stage, mayor Kabende Kabende told the Windhoek Observer on Thursday. observer24.com.na/katima-wat…
Justice and labour relations minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel says resolving the employment contract issues of 2 700 employees is among his priorities, citing the matter as an example of the difficult decisions leaders must make observer24.com.na/immanuel-p…
Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi has called for disability accessibility to be incorporated into public infrastructure planning, budgets, procurement and construction. observer24.com.na/nekundi-ca…
Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi says Tsumeb’s mining wealth must translate into jobs, skills development and business opportunities for local people. observer24.com.na/tsumeb-mus…
A group of Swapo Party members from three branches in Grootfontein has petitioned district coordinator James Shipunda, accusing him of allegedly interfering with internal party elections and demanding that he reverse observer24.com.na/they-are-a…
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has improved the country’s aviation safety oversight rating from 57.5% to 72.6% following a 2024 International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) audit, according to the ministry of works and observer24.com.na/namibias-a…
Namibian Securities Exchange-listed Elevate Uranium Ltd narrowed its net loss to N$72.8 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, compared with N$88.3 million in the corresponding period in 2024, following a reduction in operating expenses observer24.com.na/elevate-ur…
Tourism and conservation company, ultimate.earth is investing N$85 million in a five-star boutique hotel in Swakopmund, with construction expected to create almost 200 temporary jobs and about 50 permanent positions once operational. observer24.com.na/ultimate-e…
Namport has closed tenders for new berths and upgrades at Walvis Bay’s South Port to support the development of the Venus oil field, with construction scheduled to start in early 2027. observer24.com.na/namport-te…
Savanna Beef Processors has suspended all slaughtering, cooling, deboning and packing operations following Namibia’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, observer24.com.na/savanna-ha…
The Bank of Namibia aims to buy 600kg of gold from local mining companies under its gold accumulation programme. observer24.com.na/bon-target…
The allegations surrounding a voice recording purportedly involving Deputy Prosecutor General Edmund Marondedze are serious enough to warrant more than public speculation and social-media commentary. observer24.com.na/the-deputy…
