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  • Published on 14:19 GMT

    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 11, 2026

    Namibia's central bank cuts 2026 growth forecast to 2.1 pct

    WINDHOEK, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's central bank has lowered its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.1 percent from 2.6 percent, citing a sharper-than-expected contraction in diamond mining and weaker construction activity, the Bank of Namibia said …

    Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on 15:53 GMT

    Standard Bank launches direct payment system for trade with China

    Standard Bank Namibia has become the first bank in the country to offer businesses direct access to China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), making it easier to send and receive payments with Chinese companies. The bank launched the service in …

    Source: New Era - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    The House We Cannot Afford: Is Namibia Building Wealth or Selling Debt?

    The national conversation about Namibian housing keeps returning to a single number: the average house price. But price alone tells us little about whether what buyers receive for their money is worth it. A more honest debate would separate what a house …

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

    Eswatini to study Namibia model for E27B ‘mega fund’ on climate finance

    Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini on Monday received a delegation from the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, EIF, as government moves to transform the Eswatini Environment Fund into a larger institution capable of mobilising significant …

    Source: Eswatini Daily News - Pending
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    Eswatini seeks to learn from Namibia’s E27bn environmental fund

    Reading Time: 2 minutesThe country is looking to learn from Namibia’s experience in transforming its environmental investment fund into a major financing vehicle capable of mobilising billions of Emalangeni for sustainable development. This follows Cabinet …

    Source: Eswatini Observer - Pending
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    Old Mutual Namibia named ‘Most trusted wealth management and financial solutions provider’

    ​Staff Writer  Old Mutual Namibia has been announced as the winner of the “Most Trusted Wealth Management & Financial Solutions Provider – Namibia – 2026” award in the 14th edition of the Global Brand Awards, hosted by Global Brands Magazine (GBM) in …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    Diamond slump deepens as Namibia’s growth outlook improves

    CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s diamond industry is facing another sharp contraction, with the Bank of Namibia warning that weak global demand, growing competition from lab-grown diamonds and trade tariffs are deepening what it describes as a structural decline in …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on 16:08 GMT

    Farmer bypasses hurdles to feed Rundu

    MUPAPAMA – Along the banks of the Kavango River, some 55km east of Rundu, an agricultural revolution is quietly taking root.  On a small piece of land in Mupapama, Ernest Sirefwe (34), the founder and mastermind behind EG Freshway Farming, is rewriting …

    Source: New Era - Pro-Government
  • Published on 08:48 GMT

    Accidental fire destroys N$3 million lodge project in Kavango East

    Sostenus Wilherm Entrepreneur Isdor Muronga says a fire has destroyed much of a lodge he had been building for years in Andara village in the Mukwe Constituency of the Kavango East region, wiping out an investment of more than N$3 million and forcing him …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 10, 2026

    China's cross-border payment system launched in Namibia to facilitate bilateral trade

    WINDHOEK, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Standard Bank Namibia on Monday launched China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), becoming the first bank in the country to offer the service in a move to facilitate direct Chinese currency renminbi (RMB) …

    Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on 18:26 GMT

    Centennial Of Fidel Castro: A Cuban Hero For Africa

    Introduction He came to Africa not to take, not to dictate policy or impose his own will, but to stand shoulder to shoulder with Africa. And his legacy is as clear as daylight: small nations can stand tall when they defend their dignity and sovereignty. …

    Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 10, 2026

    Namibians can now invest in silver without buying

    Namibian investors can now invest in silver through the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), following the listing of a new silver investment product on the local stock market. The NewWave Silver Exchange Traded Note (ETN) was dual-listed on the NSX on …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on 06:16 GMT

    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 13:31 GMT

    How WPC clash exposes Africa’s dangerous dependence on conference diplomacy

    The argument over overlapping dates has focused on Saudi Arabia, institutional rivalry and competition for investors. But the collision reveals a deeper weakness: Africa’s energy agenda remains too dependent on a few days of conferences to secure attention …

    Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Indeterminate
  • Published on 13:22 GMT

    World Cup and 100th cap beckons for SA Hockey captain Dayaan Cassiem

    It has been 10 years in the making, but South African men’s hockey captain, Dayaan Cassiem, is on the cusp of a major milestone.  The Mitchells Plain-born star is set to earn his 100th international cap at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, which runs from 15 …

    Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral
  • Published on 18:12 GMT

    Declaration Expressing Pan-African Solidarity with the Republic of Cuba

    "Cuba has remained a shining example of internationalism and holds a special place in the history of people's struggles against imperialism." In the name of internationalism and the unity of oppressed peoples against imperialism, we, The …

    Source: Black Agenda Report - Left-wing
  • Published on Aug 9, 2026

    Police investigate two unauthorised banking transactions

    Date: August 09, 2026 Staff Reporter POLICE are investigating two separate fraud cases reported in Tsumeb and Katima Mulilo, involving alleged unauthorised transactions totalling nearly N$100 000. In Tsumeb, a complainant reported that N$60 900, which had …

    Source: Informante - Pending
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    Bank launches China payment system

    Standard Bank Namibia has launched its Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) capability, becoming the first bank in Namibia to give clients direct access to China’s international payment system. Launched on Monday in Windhoek, the CIPS is expected …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral

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