Namibia-based Consolidated Copper Corp (CCC) has appointed Yalkin Demirkaya as chief information officer and chief information security officer. The company says his appointment will enhance the company’s technology infrastructure as CCC restarts copper mine production at three mines – Tschudi, Otjihase and Matchless – in Namibia. The company also plansContinue Reading
Capricorn Group marked a historic milestone in the Group’s journey on 20 August with the celebration of the commencement of construction of a significant new development in Windhoek’s central business district next to the Capricorn Group building. The groundbreaking ceremony, on the corner of Independence Avenue and Kasino Street, signifiesContinue Reading
A seasoned IT expert, Rushabdha Nepolo, has joined Letshego Holdings Namibia as its IT Manager for Infrastructure and Operations. With a proven track record, Nepolo brings a wealth of experience poised to lead IT infrastructure transformation at Letshego, having previously excelled as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at a leading AmericanContinue Reading
Green Enterprise Solutions, a local ICT company, has announced the onboarding of ten interns across its various departments. This internship program will foster a new wave of tech-savvy professionals. Three (3) of these interns are stationed in Erongo region, and ten (10) are interning at the main office of GreenContinue Reading
Namibia’s ban on South African citrus and vegetables has taken a new twist, with newly appointed South African Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen saying that he will move to engage Namibia, leveraging the provisions of the SACU agreement, in an effort to avert a potential trade war. Steenhuisen, who believes thatContinue Reading
As we look towards the future, it is imperative that Namibia invests in research and development to drive innovation in the emerging green energy and new oil and natural gas sectors, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi, the Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, has said. Speaking at the 2024 Creative EntrepreneurshipContinue Reading
In the first half of 2024, Namibia’s beef export market showcased impressive growth, with total exports reaching 11.0 million kilogrammes, a significant increase compared to the 6.5 million kilogrammes exported in the same period in 2023. According to Simonis Storm, the European Union (EU) emerged as the largest recipient, importingContinue Reading
…as Minister calls for support of PowerCom’s infrastructure drive PowerCom is not simply constructing infrastructure (towers); they are building bridges and bridging the digital divide, connecting people to a world of information and opportunities, and empowering the people in various regions to actively participate in the digital age. This wasContinue Reading
During July 2024, 671 new Toyota vehicles were sold, accounting for over 50% of total new vehicle sales, a report by Simonis Storm reveals. Of these, 365 were light commercial vehicles, 305 were passenger vehicles, and one was a medium commercial vehicle. Regarding the popularity of Toyota models, the ToyotaContinue Reading
India is set to establish its next Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) in Namibia, marking a significant step in its educational collaboration with African nations. The announcement came during an address by Puneet Kundal, Additional Secretary (East & Southern Africa Division), Ministry of External Affairs, at a FICCI dialogue with AfricanContinue Reading
