Popular Democratic Movement lost their court fight against a Russian businessman on Friday. Judge Orben Sibeya threw out PDM's case at Windhoek High Court. The party wanted to stop Rashid Sardarov's company from keeping four farms on a 99-year lease. Comsar Properties SA belongs to the Russian billionaire and operates from Switzerland. PDM argued that former land reform minister Utoni Nujoma made illegal decisions about the farm deal.
The disputed farms cover more than 17000 hectares east of Windhoek and north of Dordabis. Comsar Properties paid 43.4 million Namibian dollars to buy the land from previous farmers. The company gave the farms to government as a donation after the purchase. Government officials agreed to lease the same...
Canadian company Trigon Metals finished selling Kombat copper mine on May 27 for 428.7 million Namibian dollars. The deal cost buyers 24 million US dollars and transferred 80 percent ownership to Horizon Corporation and Kamino Minerals. Trigon received all cash from the buyers during the transaction. Horizon Corporation becomes the new majority owner of the mining operation. Kamino Minerals serves as an affiliate company that helped complete the purchase.
Knowledge Katti from Trigon Namibia praised the sale and supports Horizon as the new mine investor. He believes the change will create employment opportunities for local community members. Mining operations should restart and boost living conditions for families near Kombat. Children...
Policy expert Marius Kudumo believes President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah faces tough work bringing Namibians together. Nandi-Ndaitwah spoke at Wednesday's Genocide Remembrance Day and said she refuses to lead a split country. The event honored people killed during the 1904-1908 genocide at parliament gardens. Kudumo thinks the president could unite citizens if government leaders approach talks with open minds. Advanced talks between Germany and Namibia make the job harder for everyone.
Kudumo points out that some community leaders and members stay away from current talks because they have serious concerns. Government officials at top levels must start conversations with representatives from hurt communities. Leaders need to hear...
Local government leaders across Namibia want lawmakers to pass a land bill that gives property back to citizens. Association President Samuel !Oë-Amseb said foreign money helps the economy but Namibians must control their land and natural resources. The proposed law aims to fix past wrongs and stop outsiders from buying farms and homes. Cabinet members approved the bill last March but parliament ran out of time to debate it. Leaders expect lawmakers to discuss the measure again this financial year.
Minister Inge Zaamwani promised to bring the bill back to parliament with a budget of 2.5 billion dollars. The law would block foreign citizens from buying land or getting traditional property rights. Young people, women, and farmers without...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that America and China have hit roadblocks during trade discussions. The talks between both countries have slowed down recently. Bessent expects more conversations to happen over the coming weeks. He thinks President Trump might call Chinese leader Xi Jinping directly. The two world leaders could help push negotiations forward.
Both nations agreed this month to pause their tariff battle for 90 days. The surprise decision came after officials met in Geneva for talks. America will cut its China import taxes from 145 percent down to 30 percent temporarily. China will reduce its American import fees from 125 percent to just 10 percent. This truce affects the two largest economies on Earth...
Football Association of Malawi President Fleetwood Haiya opened the rebuilt Nsanje Youth Centre on Friday. FIFA Foundation provided 500000 dollars to fix damage from Cyclone Idai that hit during 2019. Haiya asked Nsanje District Council leaders to keep the facility working properly. The football chief wants council members to add more features until it becomes a complete stadium. Local people must protect the new sports ground from vandalism that destroys other facilities across Malawi.
Haiya believes the center will help FAM find talented players from countryside areas. The association wants football development to start at district levels before reaching national teams. Council official Mike Kafalaji promised his office will maintain...
First Capital Bank joined forces with Aero Lounge to make the Namadingo concert special for customers. Twikale Chirwa leads marketing at FCB and announced the partnership details. Gold and black card holders receive 10 percent off their bills at Aero Lounge on Sunday June 1st. The Belief Rewards program connects customers to partners across dining, travel, and wellness services. FCB customers can access valuable benefits through this network.
Chirwa shared plans for more than 100 branded gifts during the event. The first 200 people who arrive will receive FCB phone card holders. The customer who spends the most money using an FCB card wins a 2025 Nyasa Big Bullets Football Club jersey. William Ngwira manages marketing at Aero Lounge...
A UK report names dead Vice President Saulos Chilima among officials who took money from businessman Zuneth Sattar. Sattar faces charges for bribing top government workers across Malawi. The accused officials are Army Brigadier General Dan Kuwali, Police Chief George Kainja, Anti-Corruption Bureau Director Reyneck Matemba, and Presidential Chief of Staff Prince Harvey Kapondamgaga. People wonder if President Chakwera knew about these payments since he works closely with all these leaders.
Chilima died last June when his plane crashed and stayed missing for over 24 hours. Many people think the government hid facts about the crash but no one can prove this. When police arrested Chilima back in November 2022, he asked for presidential...
Old Mutual Limited threw a party for its 180th birthday across Africa. The company celebrated Africa Day with events that showed its strong ties to the continent. Workers dressed up to honor African culture and traditions. The festivities reached their peak on May 30 with special food and games. Staff members received awards for wearing the best African clothes.
Patience Chatsika works as the Marketing and Corporate Affairs Executive at Old Mutual Malawi. She talked about what the anniversary means for the company. Old Mutual Malawi started doing business in the country back in 1954. The financial services company has helped people for more than 70 years. Workers offer life insurance, retirement plans, investment help, and funeral...
