The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced its achievement of an 86% compliance index (BB rating) for 2024, as awarded by the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI). This marks a significant improvement from the 82% score in the previous review, showcasing DBN’s steadfast commitment to governance excellence,Continue Reading
The Old Mutual Foundation has announced the second edition of its flagship Youth Indaba (2.0), scheduled for 21 February 2025. Building on the success of the inaugural event, this year’s Indaba will feature a dynamic programme centered on the theme: “Closing the Gap Between Education and Skills Development.” As aContinue Reading
To kick off the New Year, on Monday, 20 January 2025, Bank Windhoek announced the launch of its refreshed corporate identity, a bold step forward reflecting the brand’s evolution and commitment to staying relevant in an ever-changing financial landscape. The new identity, which came into effect this month, introduces updatedContinue Reading
Trustco Group Holdings Limited has announced today that its Board of Directors is evaluating options to delist from its primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), its secondary listing on the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), as well as the OTCQX Market in the United States. “For nearly two decades,Continue Reading
When most business owners think about insurance for their ventures, they automatically think about cover for their physical assets, such as buildings, stock, machinery or vehicles. The cost of replacing physical property is easily determinable through a valuation process. However, when it comes to estimating the financial fallout of anContinue Reading
In the mine’s continued quest to give back to the community they operate, Rössing Uranium this week donated N$1,25 million to the Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Erongo region for infrastructure upgrade and procurement of equipment at Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Usakos district hospitals. In Swakopmund, theContinue Reading
Following delays in receiving final costing and quotes for detailed engineering work, ASX-listed uranium miner Deep Yellow has decided to defer a final investment decision on its Tumas project, in Namibia, to March 2025. The company explains that the deferred decision will also allow for the completion of project optimisationContinue Reading
By Patricia Hoeksema of O&L BrandX “The 2025 communication and marketing landscape will be defined by personalisation, creativity and authenticity. Brands must integrate their messaging across multiple channels, leverage AI for tailored content and engage audiences through short-form video,” says Patricia Hoeksema of O&L BrandX. “Your ability to deal withContinue Reading
The Asset Forfeiture Unit in Mpumalanga, an arm of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), has seized R52.5-million – the proceeds of illegal coal mining – from 10 Namibian bank accounts. In doing so, the NPA has ticked a vital box in South Africa’s scramble to exit its Financial Action TaskContinue Reading
An exciting new agriculturally themed board game, developed in Namibia, has been launched with the support of Nedbank Namibia. Designed to educate and entertain, this unique game – Farmwise – fosters understanding of the challenges and rewards of farming while promoting collaboration between farmers, labourers, and their families. The ideaContinue Reading
