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The Supreme Court overturns more than N$1 million in export levies charged to dolomite miner Africa Big Lion Mining; Chery plans to build its Omoda C4 SUV in South Africa, and Zelensky says he’s ready for immediate peace talks with Russia. Plus, the heatwave persists into the weekend, with showers on the way for the central area.
22 Oct 1PM English Namibia News

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28 October - 1 pm news

The Bank of Namibia raises the repo rate to 7% as inflation climbs to 5.4%, and FMD stays confined to two areas as vaccination passes 61,000 cattle. WHO launched an Ebola vaccine trial in the DRC, Cape Town’s mayor warns on smaller-party votes ahead of South Africa’s local elections, and…
28 Oct 7AM 4 min

Repo rate: Cuts only expected in latter half of 2027

Reaction has been received on the Bank of Namibia raising the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%. The move was expected as consumer prices rose by 0.3% in September this year, with inflation coming in at 5.4%, up from 5% in August 2026 and 3.5% in September 2025…
28 Oct 6AM 1 min

FMD still confined, no new cases in the south

The Agriculture Ministry has reported on the foot-and-mouth disease situation in the //Kharas Region, confirming no new cases in the Zambezi Region and the Karasburg veterinary district. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda has the latest.
28 Oct 6AM 1 min

Repo rate up by 0.25% to 7%

The Bank of Namibia has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%. The move was expected as consumer prices rose by 0.3% in September this year, with inflation coming in at 5.4%, up from 5% in August 2026 and 3.5% in September 2025. The central bank uses the repo…
28 Oct 5AM 1 min

Psemas mess: Schlettwein proposes biometrics

Former Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein has proposed biometric verification as a possible measure to strengthen controls within the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme. The scheme faces mounting financial pressure, with annual costs of about N$3.9 billion and government seeking another N$535 million, as concerns grow over rising healthcare expenses and…
28 Oct 3AM 1 min
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