Democracy in the mirror
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CHAMWE KAIRA The current disruption affecting jet fuel supplies has highlighted concerns within the industry over Namibia’s reliance on a single-supplier model for petroleum products, with industry sources warning that the arrangement could expose the country to broader energy security risks when contamination or other supply chain disruptions occur. According to industry sources, the latest […]
Namibia’s hospitality sector recorded its strongest July performance since before the Covid-19 pandemic, with national room occupancy rising to 62.63% in July 2026, according to the latest data from the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN).
Namibia’s emerging oil and gas industry is entering a defining phase, with government and industry leaders increasingly shifting the conversation from the excitement of offshore discoveries to the harder question of how those resources will translate into lasting economic benefits for Namibians.
Namibia’s vehicle market recorded its strongest July since comparable records began, with 1 535 units registered during the month, up 17.6% from 1 305 units in July 2025, according to the latest monthly market analysis by Simonis Storm.
Namibia’s emerging oil and gas industry, green hydrogen developments and expanding mining activity could create a multi-decade construction and infrastructure pipeline that significantly exceeds what is currently reflected in monthly building approval statistics, according to Simonis Storm.
Trustco Group Holdings has issued a further cautionary announcement to shareholders regarding its minority equity interest in Meya Mining Limited based in Sierra Leone and a loan receivable from the company.
The Anti-Corruption Commission’s slogan, “Be Part of the Fight,” represents more than a call to report corruption. It is a national invitation for every Namibian to participate in the protection of the country’s resources, institutions and democratic governance.
A spectre unfolded in Namibia’s southern neighbour, South Africa. A spectre not in terms of a calamity, as some may conclude and/or guess and jump to conclusions, nor in terms of a jamboree, as yet others may hasten to think. But a historic and revolutionary one.
The Windhoek Observer welcomes the decision by the Namibian Police Force and the Ministry of Safety and Security to once again provide an amnesty for people in possession of illegal firearms, ammunition and related materials. The September Amnesty Month is a sensible and potentially life-saving intervention, and the police deserve credit for recognising that removing […]
Patience Makwele Illegal firearm owners have been given until 30 September to surrender their weapons without arrest or prosecution, with the Namibian Police Force warning that those who continue to possess unlicensed firearms and related materials after the amnesty will face prosecution. The warning was issued during the launch of the 2026 September Amnesty Month […]
