The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has reported that Namibia observes an upward trajectory of cancer cases from 3 700 to 4 300 on average new cases annually. Breast cancer cases remain the highest “life-threatening,” while prostate cancer is epidemiologically stated (per 100 000 population) as the top cancer inContinue Reading
With the rising cost of living, many Namibians are burdened by financial pressure, which is aggravated by inflation. Facing increasing financial pressure, many policyholders are tempted as a first reaction to cancel or stop paying their insurance and retirement premiums to ease the financial burden. Wendy Naruses, Marketing and CommunicationsContinue Reading
FNB Namibia, Commercial Division, has appointed Naftal Akweenda as Relationship Manager in the FNB Commercial Banking Segment effective 16 July 2024. In his role as Relationship Manager, Naftal will focus on Enterprise Banking clients in the Oil & Gas value chain and other energy sectors. Naftal is an experienced BankerContinue Reading
A delegation of the World Bank Group’s (WBG) Board of Executive Directors (EDs) noted South Africa’s and Namibia’s progress in achieving their development goals and re-affirmed World Bank Group’s commitment to providing support. The 11 EDs and Alternate EDs were hosted by the World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC)Continue Reading
…as about N$94 million is needed for the survey To successfully undertake the 2025/2026 Namibia Household Income & Expenditure Survey (NHIES), the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) will recruit around 171 temporary staff that includes team supervisors and enumerators for the main fieldwork. For the pilot survey, NSA will recruit aContinue Reading
A conference seminar aiming to address the main issues facing the Namibian Marketing landscape is scheduled to take place in Windhoek on Friday, 26 July 2024. The Conference Seminar aims to foster innovation, address marketing myopia, and enhance local expertise by providing training and showcasing new trends and technologies. ItContinue Reading
88 Energy Ltd told investors it has completed the 2D seismic acquisition programme onshore Namibia. The program, which covered 203 line-kms, in the Owambo Basin, was completed on time and within budget. Data processing is now underway, with final imaging results expected by the fourth quarter. It is expected thatContinue Reading
Namibia Critical Metals Inc. has mutually terminated the share purchase agreement with Sylla Gold Corp. to divest four non-material gold properties in Namibia. This termination affects the previously announced transaction on March 19, 2024, which was updated on June 13, 2024. The decision to end the agreement suggests a changeContinue Reading
…as quarterly profit goes up 16% Portugal’s Galp Energia, opens new tab reported on Monday a 16% rise in second-quarter net profit, beating expectations as higher oil prices and lower production costs offset reduced output and the refining margin held steady. The company also confirmed ongoing preparations for a secondContinue Reading
African graphite explorer and developer NGX has entered into binding earn-in joint venture (JV) agreements for two exclusive prospecting licence (EPL) applications in Namibia. Both EPLs lie in the Erongo region of Namibia in one of the world’s best-known uranium districts established with several operating mines nearby. Under the bindingContinue Reading
