Market Watch

08/01/2026

NamPost has added Friday and Saturday for recipients to collect Child Cash Grants, following requests from beneficiaries. Spokesperson Gladwin Groenewaldt emphasised that the additional dates are exclusive to child grant recipients and urged all beneficiaries to adhere to their allocated payment dates. Smartcard holders have been able to collect their grants since Tuesday, with today, 8 January 2026, as their final date. Old Age and Disability Grants will be paid from 12 to 14 January, Child Cash Grants from 15 to 17 January, and Basic Income Grants on 19 and 20 January. Mobile teams have been distributing payments at pay points since 6 January.

05/01/2026

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02/01/2026

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31/12/2025

JUST IN: Government has approved several senior appointments and transfers within the public service, effective 1 January 2026, Cabinet secretary Emilia Mkusa has announced.

Mkusa said the Prime Minister, acting on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission and in terms of the Public Service Act of 1995, approved the changes at executive director level. “I have the pleasure to announce that the Prime Minister, on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission, approved the appointment and transfer of the following Executive Directors,” she said.

Linda Aipinge-Nakale has been appointed executive director and accounting officer in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology. Mkusa said Aipinge-Nakale holds a master’s degree in leadership development in ICT and a bachelor’s degree in public management, and has served in the ministry in senior ICT roles since 2011. She is appointed on a five-year fixed-term contract.

Oscar Capelao has been appointed executive director and accounting officer in the Ministry of Finance. Mkusa said he previously served as deputy executive director at the ministry and as group chief financial officer at FirstRand Namibia. He also holds a bachelor of accounting science and a global MBA, and is appointed for five years.

Cabinet further approved the transfer of Michael Humavindu to the Ministry of Works and Transport as executive director without accounting functions, while Ben Nangombe moves to the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations with accounting responsibility for Vote 14. Audrin Mathe (pictured) will serve as accounting officer for Vote 16 (Justice).

31/12/2025

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30/12/2025

🗓 Mark your calendar with the 2026 Monetary Policy Announcement dates below.

29/12/2025

First Rand Namibia chair restructures N$22.7m shareholding personally

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FirstRand Namibia Limited chairman Otto Nakasole Shikongo has restructured his significant indirect shareholding by transferring 416,225 ordinary shares – valued at approximately N$22.7 million – from Tshothi Investments (Pty) Ltd into his personal name.

29/12/2025

Bannerman Energy’s Etango uranium project remains on budget and on schedule, with early construction milestones achieved and first binding uranium offtake agreements secured, supporting progress towards a final investment decision.

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Early construction works at Bannerman Energy’s proposed Etango uranium mining project remain within budget and on schedule, the company said in a recent update. According to Bannerman, the site contractor workforce has progressively increased to more than 370 personnel, while the bulk earthworks c...

24/12/2025

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19/12/2025

MEET THE GOVERNOR: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Ebson Uanguta as governor of the Bank of Namibia, effective 1 January 2026, for five years. Uanguta, who has served as deputy governor since 2012, succeeds Dr. Johannes !Gawaxab.

19/12/2025

Thank you for a year of trust, growth and shared purpose. Season’s greetings to our Emeraldsand community, here’s to rest, reflection and renewed focus.