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Optimistic Media Group is setting its sights beyond Windhoek as it prepares to premiere Shortcut Part 3, with plans to take the film to four other towns and eventually rural communities across Namibia. observer24.com.na/young-obse…
Young Namibians entering the job market may increasingly need to demonstrate that they can use artificial intelligence (AI), with education deputy minister Dino Ballotti highlighting digital competence as an important skill for observer24.com.na/young-obse…
The National Assembly (NA) approved the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill’s second reading when it passed with 50 votes of the Swapo Party of Namibia, including one vote of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). observer24.com.na/has-the-pe…
October is a special month in global agricultural and food organisations. On the 16th many celebrated World Food Day, which marks the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. observer24.com.na/el-nino-th…
Namibia is making great strides in terms of telecommunications infrastructure investment, according to Paratus Namibia.
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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…
