The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced the appointment of Nicky Katapa Mutenda as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from December 18, 2023, for a period of 5 years. Nicky’ appointment follows a meticulous selection process conducted by a panel of six distinguished individuals drawn fromContinue Reading
Trigon Metals Inc has announced that Rennie Morkel has been appointed President and COO of the Company as Jed Richardson transitions to the role as Executive Chairman. Rennie Morkel is a Namibian Permanent Resident who is a Chartered Accountant with qualifications from Ernst & Young South Africa and brings 19Continue Reading
To emphasise Namibia’s adaptation strategies in addition to climate mitigation efforts with the aim of showcasing their commitment to climate action towards achieving global goals, RMB Namibia and Capricorn Group will join forces at the COP28, in a panel discussion focusing on Innovative Finance for the Just Transition at theContinue Reading
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) hosted its prestigious 2023 Good Business Awards in Windhoek on the night of 28 November 2023 with Brandplan Advertising crowned winner of the SME category and Nampath Laborotories scooping the large enterprise category. The awards were officiated by the Minister of Finance and PublicContinue Reading
By Bianca Janse Van Vuuren According to the United Nations, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and micro-enterprises constitute over 95 per cent of all enterprises and account for two-thirds to one-half of total non-farm employment and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) worldwide. In the Namibian context, SMEs play a pivotal roleContinue Reading
By Mignon du Preez The holiday season, with its festive spirit and gift-giving traditions, prompts us to reflect on what truly matters in life. Amidst the joy and merriment, it’s worth considering a gift to yourself that transcends the immediate pleasures of the season – the gift of financial securityContinue Reading
The Katuka Mentorship Programme participants Naemi Ekandjo and Josephina Kanyeumbo said that the Programme created a platform for their personal growth, advancement and self-esteem. A registered nurse, Ekandjo, said she has grown into an individual with more confidence. “I used to be fearful. The Programme has allowed me to faceContinue Reading
The commissioning of London-listed technology metals mining company Andrada’s pilot plant, located adjacent to the main tin processing plant at its Uis mine, in Namibia, was completed in October, resulting in the production of 10 t of on-specification saleable lithium concentrate. The production rate is expected to increase to 250Continue Reading
Dr Esperance Luvindao, a distinguished medical healthcare practitioner and Founder of MENGA Healthcare Technology, has been invited by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to speak at the 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) in Lusaka, Zambia. The conference that started on 27Continue Reading
Galp Energia SGPS SA has spudded the Mopane 2X exploration well in petroleum exploration license (PEL) 83 in Namibia’s Orange basin, said partner Custos Energy (Pty) Ltd. in a Nov. 27 release. Mopane is the first of two wells which are scheduled to be drilled by the Hercules semi-submersible rigContinue Reading
