By Wendy Naruses According to World Health Organisation, the life expectancy for men increased to just over 60 years, and for women, to just over 68 years. While there are many advantages to having an extra few years, the reality is that we also need to think about how weContinue Reading
The final preliminary round in the ninth edition of the Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off competition concluded last weekend at Soweto Market in Windhoek. The competition saw the crowning of the professional chef winner, as well as the selection of the four participants who will represent the central region at the finalContinue Reading
Only 15 countries account for 89% of Namibia’s total export bill since 2018, with China being the only country outside of SADC that has a double-digit stake in the export bill (17%), research firm Simonis Storm has said. In a trade statistic report released last week, the firm highlighted thatContinue Reading
The Namibian Business Hall of Fame in which Namibian entrepreneurs are honoured by induction has opened its nominations for the 2023 edition which is scheduled to take place on 18 November 2023. The induction ceremony is a highly anticipated event aimed at recognizing true and proudly Namibian business excellence. “ByContinue Reading
Research firm, Simonis storm has said that due to due to uncertainty around interest rates, clients are hesitant to sign loan agreements and are waiting to see where interest rates are headed before taking on debt to start their projects. Subsequently therefore, the firm expects potential pipeline of projects toContinue Reading
As a result of the timing of higher-grade ore mining, B2Gold’s Otjikoto mine in Namibia’s annual gold production is expected to be 60% weighted to the second half of 2023, when mining is scheduled to reach the higher-grade portions of Phase 4 of the Otjikoto pit coupled with higher productionContinue Reading
The continuation of operations for Farmers Meat in October 2022 was officially marked on 3 August 2023, with the abattoir hosting an event to formally re-open its doors. A subsidiary of the Hartlief Group – which is part of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group portfolio – Farmers Meat underwentContinue Reading
By Dr. Ester Kali In today’s ever-evolving world, women continue to break barriers and shatter glass ceilings in various leadership roles. As society embraces the importance of diversity and inclusivity, women leaders are emerging as -paragons of empowering leadership. Through unwavering commitment and effective leadership, these extraordinary women illuminate aContinue Reading
Heineken has beaten Corona Extra to become the world’s most valuable beer brand. Every year, global brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance ranks the world’s top, most valuable, and strongest alcoholic drink brands. This includes three alcoholic drink categories: beer, spirits, and champagne/wine brands. Despite the inflationary pressures being faced byContinue Reading
Capital expenditures for the second quarter of 2023 at B2Gold’s Otjikoto Mine in Namibia totalled US$16 million (about N$299 million), consisting of US$13 million (about N$243 million) for pre-stripping in the Otjikoto pit and US$2 million (about N$38 million) for Wolfshag underground mine development. B2Gold is executing another year ofContinue Reading
