Chief Executive Officer at Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA), Alisa Amupolo now Dr. Amupolo has bagged her Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from the University of Namibia. Dr Amupolo, a former CEO at PowerCom and a distinguished member of the Board of Commissioners of the National Commission on Research, Science &Continue Reading
Market sources have indicated that Santorini has been sublet from Eni by Galp Energia for work offshore Namibia. Galp will conduct a four-well campaign to explore and appraise the Mopane Complex, following up the Mopane exploration campaign that concluded in April 2024. During the previous exploration campaign, Galp encountered oilContinue Reading
Communication Specialist, Jona Musheko has been appointed the new Manager for External Affairs and Communications by the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P). His appointment is effective 03 October 2024. James Mnyupe, Green Hydrogen Commissioner described the appointment as a key part of the programme’s strategy to strengthen its communications effortsContinue Reading
The governments of Namibia and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Concerning the Renewable Energy (Clean Energy) Sector. The MoU is aimed at extending the impact of renewable energy sector programs between Namibia and the United States and increasing efficiency to achieve better measurable developmental outcomes. TheContinue Reading
The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) hosted its inaugural Economics and Climate Change Dialogue. Entitled “Assessing and Optimising the Namibian Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Economics Skill Set,” the event focused on Environmental Economics (EE) and Natural Resource Economics (NRE) in the context of climate change. It aimed to identify skillContinue Reading
During the conference of the Southern African Geophysical Association (SAGA) in Windhoek, a team of Namibian students from the University of Namibia (UNAM) and Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) working and/or undertaking an internship at the Geological Survey of Namibia (GSN) received the Frank Arnott Next Generation ExplorersContinue Reading
In recent years, banking fraud has become increasingly sophisticated, with pensioners often finding themselves scammed by unscrupulous criminals. These retirees, who may be less tech-savvy and more trusting, have become prime targets in incidents that can devastate their life savings. “While pensioners are prime targets for criminals, it’s important toContinue Reading
In support of children, especially those who experience learning challenges, the Old Mutual Foundation handed over N$50 000 in sponsorship to the Mainstream Foundation for children. The event which took place in Katima Mulilo, is aimed at enhancing the Foundation’s Motor Activity Training Programme (MATP), an initiative designed to improveContinue Reading
Having handed over N$7.7 million in dividends in the last financial year, Namibia’s only special risks insurance company, Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association Limited (NASRIA) has handed over a dividend of N$16 million for the 2024 financial year to its sole shareholder, the Government. Speaking at the dividend handover, NASRIA’sContinue Reading
To mark its centennial milestone, Manica Group Namibia has unveiled a sleek, modern logo, signalling a new chapter for the logistics giant. The brand reveal took place last week during its 100th anniversary celebrations, where customers, suppliers, and staff were introduced to the company’s refreshed look. The logo symbol representsContinue Reading
