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  • Published on 14:25 GMT

    Namibia’s growth outlook cut as economy weakens … Repo rate remains unchanged at 6.75%

    Pricilla Mukokobi Ester Hakaala Namibia’s economy is expected to grow by just 2.1% this year after the Bank of Namibia lowered its growth forecast, citing weak performance in mining, manufacturing, electricity generation and transport during the first half …

    Source: New Era - Pro-Government
  • Published on 08:14 GMT

    In 1908, diamonds brought sudden wealth to Namibia’s desert. By 1956, Kolmanskop had become a ghost town

    In 1908, a railway worker clearing sand beside a track in what is now Namibia noticed something unusual: stones that caught the sunlight. His German supervisor, August Stauch, recognised the discovery as diamonds, setting off a rush that would transform …

    Source: The Times of India - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 12, 2026

    BANK OF NAMIBIA HOLDS REPO RATE

    The Bank of Namibia has maintained the repo rate at 6.75%, while the prime lending rate remains at 10.25%. The Bank of Namibia says the stance is aimed at supporting international reserves and safeguarding the one-to-one link between the Namibian dollar …

    Source: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 12, 2026

    Namibia's central bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.75 pct

    WINDHOEK, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's central bank on Wednesday kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 6.75 percent, balancing subdued domestic economic activity against inflationary pressures and the need to safeguard the country's currency …

    Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Aug 12, 2026

    Beyond ‘willing seller, willing buyer’: A path to address pre- and post-independence colonial land dispossession in ...

    Lazarus Kwedhi For more than three decades, land has been the loudest issue in Namibian politics and the quietest in terms of results. At every election, at every rally, and at two National Land Conferences, we have been told that the government has a …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on 16:57 GMT

    India seeks lower tariffs on $1.7 billion auto exports as South Africa considers raising duties to 50%

    India and the Southern African Customs Union, or SACU, signed terms of reference on Wednesday to begin negotiations for a preferential trade agreement, nearly two decades after the process was first proposed. SACU comprises South Africa, Botswana, Namibia …

    Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 12, 2026

    Electricity, construction growth expected to moderate

    CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s electricity and water subsector is expected to remain a key contributor to secondary industry growth in 2026, although its growth rate is projected to slow significantly from the strong performance recorded last year, according to …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on 08:13 GMT

    The new mercantilism of resource nationalism

    Resource-rich nations are tightening controls over critical minerals and energy, while importing powers seek to diversify supply chains. A child miner displays stones at an artisanal cobalt and copper mine site on May 25, 2025, in Kolwezi, Democratic …

    Source: Geopolitical Intelligence Services - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 12, 2026

    Electric atmosphere grips Rufaro

    Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces President Mnangagwa and First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa share a light-hearted moment as they follow proceedings at the oversubscribed 46th Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day commemorations at Rufaro Stadium in …

    Source: The Sunday News - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    Namibia testing ground for EU’s mineral dreams

    The European Union (EU) is funding critical raw material projects in Namibia that could open a path for critical mineral processing in Europe. The union in May announced a partnership with Andrada, the London-listed mining company operating a tin mine in …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    Power up: How EU-Africa cooperation can drive Europe’s battery recycling future

    Recycling is no longer just an environmental obligation. It has become a geoeconomic imperative directly linked to Europe’s energy security and industrial competitiveness. The European Commission’s Critical Raw Materials Act reflects this change—it has set …

    Source: European Council on Foreign Relations - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    Namibia faces race to secure Copperbelt freight 

    Staff Writer  Namibia’s long-term trade prospects are increasingly tied to the development of rail infrastructure, with the Walvis Bay-Karibib freight corridor already operational and plans for links to Zambia and Botswana emerging as key priorities, …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on 15:01 GMT

    Night moves: Riding the world’s greatest sleeper trains

    (CNN) — You’ve spent the day exploring Vienna, one of Europe’s great capital cities. You’ve visited its wonderful museums and galleries, taken a spin on the giant Ferris wheel in Prater Park and indulged in a slice of Sacher torte at Café Central, but now …

    Source: Apple Valley News Now (KAPP) - Washington State - Pending
  • Published on Aug 10, 2026

    Namibia, Cuba seek stronger cooperation as Ngurare visits Havana

    Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is seeking to deepen cooperation with Cuba in education, healthcare, youth development, water infrastructure, engineering and tourism, as Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare undertakes an official visit to the Caribbean nation. …

    Source: Informante - Pending
  • Published on 04:59 GMT

    Africa’s Battery Future: Turning Critical Minerals into Industrial Growth

    Africa holds roughly 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, including 71% of global cobalt and 42% of manganese. To achieve green industrialisation, the continent must shift from exporting raw ores to local processing, battery manufacturing, and …

    Source: African Leadership Magazine - Pending
  • Published on 05:41 GMT

    Simonis Storm expects October hike

    CHAMWE KAIRA The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has kept its repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, in line with expectations, while maintaining the prime lending rate at 10.50%. The decision follows the central bank’s 25-basis-point rate increase in June, which was …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on 12:22 GMT

    Slovakia Supports 11 Development Projects Abroad

    Slovakia will provide more than 1.4 million euros to support 11 projects by Slovak businesses in ten SlovakAid partner countries. The projects aim to promote sustainable development, modern technologies and local economies. They will be carried out in …

    Source: Radio Slovakia International - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Aug 9, 2026

    NGURARE STRENGTHENS NAMIBIA-CUBA COOPERATION

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has paid tribute to Cuban national hero José Martí during his official visit to Cuba. Dr Ngurare also pushed for stronger cooperation between Namibia and Cuba in education, health, youth development, water and engineering. The …

    Source: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
  • Published on 03:59 GMT

    N$178 MILLION CENTRAL MEDICAL STORE CONTRACT SIGNED

    The construction of a new Central Medical Store and the refurbishment of the existing warehouse are set to start following the signing of an N$178 million contract between the Central Procurement Board (CPBN) and the Ministry of Health and Social Services …

    Source: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government

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