By Henriëtte Hugo As a continuous improvement manager in Namibia’s insurance sector, I strive daily for efficiencies, operational excellence, and innovative customer service solutions. Observing the impacts of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) on our industry has been an eye-opener. While the digital revolution of the past few decades hasContinue Reading
FNB Namibia, through the FirstRand Namibia Foundation Trust has sponsored N$200 000 towards the Steps2Walk Outreach Project. This is the third year FNB has shown their commitment to the project, which will have doctors perform surgical care of disabling foot and ankle deformities, while simultaneously educating orthopedic surgeons in variousContinue Reading
Global aviation industry leaders will be meeting in Windhoek on 19-21 June 2024, for the Aviation Development (Aviadev) Africa Conference, which is hosted by the Namibia Airports Company at the Movenpick Hotel. This annual forum will bring together influential stakeholders, including airlines, airports, tourism boards, government officials, and industry expertsContinue Reading
By Hileni Amadhila Recently, the future of work has become a dominating topic of conversation, drawing much attention to the ways all kinds of industries are changing due to technological development. The field of data analytics is no exception; that is why it becomes a battleground of forces that presentContinue Reading
In early May, King Philippe of Belgium visited the edge of the Namib desert to launch a project designed to help decarbonize European industry. This initiative could potentially elevate one of Africa’s smallest economies to prominence in the clean-energy sector. It was a humble start for such grand designs asContinue Reading
Namibia has confirmed that a high-level delegation will participate in the 13th Annual International Southern African Railways Association (SARA) Conference and Exhibition. The delegation includes the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Works and Transport represented by the Veikko Nekundi, TransNamib’s Board Members, TransNamib’s senior officials, and the Director ofContinue Reading
FlyNamibia has announced significant enhancements to its flight operations to optimise connectivity and stimulate tourism in the Zambezi Region. Effective 3 July, FlyNamibia Katima Mulilo flights will transition from Eros Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport, facilitating improved access to key destinations. In conjunction with this shift, FlyNamibia is introducingContinue Reading
Namibia’s agricultural sector is a cornerstone of its economy, yet it faces a myriad of challenges that threaten its sustainability and growth. Agriculture contributes over 8% to Namibia’s gross domestic product (GDP), with about 70% of the population dependent on it for income and food security. Additionally, agriculture is theContinue Reading
The Old Mutual Foundation has shortlisted 40 candidates for the Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic, and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) Entrepreneurship Programme, which is currently in its third edition. This initiative maintains its objective to promote entrepreneurship, accelerate economic growth, and address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Namibia in collaborationContinue Reading
Canadian gold miner B2Gold which announced its phased closure of Otjikoto open-pit mine in Namibia because of depleted gold resource last year has stepped up its mine closure rehabilitation with closure liability (also including Fekola Mine, Masbate Gold Project) now estimated to cost N$2.3 billion. The mine, which began commercialContinue Reading
