Namibia Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026
Namibia politics in 2026: President Nandi-Ndaitwah, SWAPO's 51 seats, the IPC opposition, courts, oil and land. See who holds power...
October 26, 2026Section
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The Big Read: Today in Namibia
The stories that matter most today. Updated Oct 27, 3:30 PM ET.
Namibia Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and SWAPO hold power in Namibia, while the IPC leads the opposition and oil, land and a German genocide deal test the system.
Mon 9:36 AM ET
- Standard Bank Namibia Sees Rate Hike to 7%
Standard Bank Namibia expects the Bank of Namibia to raise its repo rate by 0.25 percentage points to 7% on 28 October 2026, after a rate rise in South Africa.
Mon 4:03 AM ET
- Bannerman Okays US$353M Namibia Uranium Mine
Bannerman Energy and China's CNNC Overseas approved the Etango uranium mine in Namibia on Friday 23 October, a US$353 million build due to start output in 2028.
Mon 3:50 AM ET
- FNB Namibia Bonds Face 9 Nov Deadline
First National Bank of Namibia told holders of its FNBJ28S bond to convert paper certificates to electronic form by Monday 9 November 2026.
Mon 3:59 AM ET
Standard Bank Namibia Sees Rate Hike to 7%
Standard Bank Namibia expects the central bank to lift its repo rate to 7% on 28 October 2026, after a...
October 26, 2026
FNB Namibia Bonds Face 9 Nov Deadline
FNB Namibia bonds held as paper certificates stop trading after 9 November 2026 unless holders move them to electronic form...
October 26, 2026
Bannerman Okays US$353M Namibia Uranium Mine
The Etango Namibia uranium mine won a final investment decision from Bannerman on 23 October, with US$353 million to build...
October 26, 2026
Who Runs Namibia’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026
Namibia economy in 2026: the uranium mines, De Beers diamonds, oil majors, banks and state firms that decide where the...
October 24, 2026
Namibia Geopolitics Explained 2026
Namibia geopolitics in October 2026: what the US, China, EU, Russia, India and the Gulf want, covering uranium, oil, trade...
October 23, 2026
Namibia Offered Angola Refinery Stake 19 Oct
Angola invited Namibia on 19 October to an Angola refinery stake at Lobito; Windhoek calls any talk of investing premature.
October 23, 2026
Namibia Uranium Exports Jump 438% to US$205M
Namibia's August uranium exports rose 438% to US$205 million while diamond output fell 12%, the Chamber of Mines says.
October 22, 2026
US Ambassador Pitches Namibia in 6 Cities
US Ambassador John Giordano pitched Namibia to American investors after a six-city tour, citing energy, critical minerals and infrastructure.
October 22, 2026