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Week in Review - 31 October 2026

The Bank of Namibia raises the repo rate to 7 percent as inflation climbs, while FMD vaccinations pass 61,000 cattle. Government development spending lags, prompting a N$110.6 million reallocation. Beyond our borders, South Africa deploys soldiers ahead of local elections, Ebola spreads in Central and West Africa, and oil prices…

31 Oct 2AM 5 min

30 October - Top Stories

Namibia remembers former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba at a memorial service in Ohangwena, and Meatco resumes slaughtering at Okapuka with a 20 percent cut in producer prices. And, Cape Town Airport faces delays amid taxi unrest, and US Vice President JD Vance says he expects the Iran war to end…

30 Oct 1PM 4 min

30 October - 5 pm news

Foot-and-mouth disease costs the livestock sector N$13 million a day, Cape Town Airport faces delays amid taxi unrest, and Binance is hit by a record US$6.3 billion hack. Plus, the Bank of Namibia’s loan relief for farmers and the Dakar Youth Games get underway. More at futuremedianews.com.na.

30 Oct 11AM 4 min

Renowned environmentalist reiterates support for marine phosphate

Namibian Chamber of Environment CEO Dr Chris Brown has defended marine phosphate mining, saying scientific assessments found its impact on commercial fish species and spawning grounds would be insignificant. He says the seabed can recover after dredging and that strict monitoring can protect marine ecosystems. Brown argues the project offers…

30 Oct 9AM 1 min

30 October - 1 pm news

Consumer confidence hits a record low as inflation rises, a South African farmer is critically injured in the latest farm attack, and the US war in Iran costs at least US$47 billion. Also, CAF reverses its AFCON four-year cycle plan and the latest from the High Court. More at futuremedianews.com.na.

30 Oct 7AM 3 min

Consumer Confidence Index dips below 50

Consumer inflation reached 5.4 percent in September, while fuel prices rose 30 percent year-on-year. The Simonis Storm Consumer Confidence Index fell to a record low of 42.2 in the fourth quarter. The firm forecasts 2 percent economic growth this year and expects inflation to peak at 6.2 percent in March…

30 Oct 6AM 1 min

30 October-8am news

# Foot-and-Mouth Controls Hit Sheep Exports.... # Fuel prices in focus ahead of November adjustment.... # Kamwi calls for stronger community support for malaria spraying ..... # Fishrot Trial Judge No Longer Assigned to Case ......PLUS # Sovereign wealth fund surpasses half-billion-dollar milestone

30 Oct 1AM 4 min

30 October-7am news

# Sheep Marketing Drops 40% After Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak.... # Fuel prices face another crucial monthly review.... # Malaria prevention efforts gain momentum in Zambezi ..... # Fishrot Trial Still Awaits Presiding Judge...... # Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund grows to N$514.6 million... PLUS # Billions in crypto move from Binance-linked wallets

30 Oct 1AM 4 min

Sovereign Wealth Fund surges

Namibia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund has surged past the half-billion-dollar mark, with government moving to table dedicated legislation that will legally protect natural resource revenues for future generations. According to the midterm budget documents, the Welwitschia Fund reached a market value of N$514.6 million Namibian dollars as of late June. That marks a 75%…

30 Oct 1AM 1 min

Kamwi applauds anti-malaria efforts, but resistance remains

Former Health Minister Dr Richard Kamwi has praised intensified indoor malaria spraying in high-risk areas. After spending three weeks supporting malaria control efforts in the Zambezi Region, he says community resistance remains a challenge, but awareness campaigns are improving acceptance of the programme. 

30 Oct 1AM 1 min

Analysts predict hold on November fuel price

The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, last month announced a N$1.50 increase in the price of petrol, while both grades of diesel remained unchanged. Future Media News spoke to IJG Securities data analyst Ndapewa Jeremia to find out what the firm predicts for fuel prices in November.

30 Oct 12AM 1 min

29 October - Top Stories

Kavango East records more than 18,000 mental health cases in one year, South Africa prepares for any AGOA outcome, Ugandan forces arrest a man accused of murdering and eating 38 people, and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde steps down in February 2027.

29 Oct 1PM 3 min

29 October - 5 pm news

No Ebola cases in Namibia, says the Health Ministry, oil prices fall on hopes of US-Iran peace talks, and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde steps down in February 2027.

29 Oct 11AM 4 min

29 October - 1 pm news

President Nandi-Ndaitwah looks to Russia for investment and industrialisation, South Africa prepares for any AGOA outcome, and Prime Minister Netanyahu alleges election irregularities in Israel.

29 Oct 7AM 3 min

FMD job losses are invariable - expert

The Food and Allied Workers Union plans to petition Beefcor management over proposed retrenchments affecting 393 workers at its Okahandja operation. Meanwhile, Savanna Beef has reportedly sent 240 employees home while negotiating with financiers to keep the business afloat. The crisis follows the suspension of overseas beef exports after foot-and-mouth…

29 Oct 1AM 1 min

Happy birthday, Madam President!

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is celebrating her 74th birthday today, with warm wishes and birthday cheer marking the special occasion. As the Head of State adds another year to the calendar, former President Nangolo Mbumba has extended his best wishes to her. 

29 Oct 1AM 1 min

29 October-8am news

# Foot-and-Mouth Disease Puts Hundreds of Beef Industry Jobs at Risk.... # Taxpayers Urged to Meet Saturday’s Filing Deadline.... # S.A. Keeps Brazilian Poultry Imports Open Despite Disease Outbreak ......PLUS # U.S. Stocks Steady Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Decision…

29 Oct 12AM 4 min

29 October-7am news

# Beefcor Faces Union Pressure Over Planned Job Cuts.... # NamRA Rules Out Further Tax Filing Extensions.... # S.A. Election Results Centre Declared Ready Ahead of Polls ......PLUS # Flavio Bolsonaro to Address Flight From Brazil at Miami Press Conference

29 Oct 12AM 4 min

28 October - Top Stories

President Nandi-Ndaitwah is in Moscow for the Russia-Africa Summit, and the Agriculture Ministry gives its latest foot-and-mouth update. Also: Tanzania’s Tundu Lissu reportedly begins a prison hunger strike ahead of a treason verdict, and Microsoft offers voluntary retrenchment to about 60,000 staff as it pours billions into AI.

28 Oct 1PM 2 min

28 October - 5 pm news

President Nandi-Ndaitwah attends the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. Also: the UN reports a rising toll of conflict on women and girls, Tehran talks could reshape the Middle East power balance, and King Charles begins his Caribbean tour in the Bahamas.

28 Oct 11AM 4 min