Namibian corporates are throwing their weight to anchor the sustainable feet of the Namibia National Internship Programme (NNIP). The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) is the latest to bolster the programme with an amount of N$300 000. This is a collaborative partnership which seek to aid the development of youngContinue Reading
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is hosting the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) meetings from 15 to 19 July 2024. These meetings include the 1st African Preparatory Meeting (APM26-1) for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference in 2026 (PP-26) and the 2nd African Preparatory Meeting for the ITUContinue Reading
The multinational Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) says it has dismantled a sophisticated multinational scam network, with some of its key masterminds having operated from Namibia. Operation First Light, which targeted phishing, investment fraud, bogus online shopping sites, romance fraud, and impersonation frauds worldwide, busted the suspected network operating from Namibia’sContinue Reading
In the first half of 2024, a total of 6,361 units were sold, slightly below the 6,441 units sold in the same period of 2023 but surpassing prepandemic levels, a report by Simonis Storm revals. In June 2024, vehicle sales increased to 993 units from 966 units in May 2024,Continue Reading
Artisans de Genève has carved a niche in the world of haute horology with its daring customizations of iconic timepieces. Unlike traditional watch modifiers, Artisans de Genève operates with the full approval and collaboration of renowned watch brands, ensuring each transformation is both meticulous and respectful of the original craftsmanship.Continue Reading
African technology metals mining company Andrada Mining, which has its roots in exploring the rich geologies of Southern Africa, is poised to become a pivotal player in the global lithium supply chain, driven by burgeoning demand for critical minerals-intensive electric vehicles (EVs) and semiconductors. Speaking at this year’s Junior Indaba,Continue Reading
Business Scout for Development Christina Pfandl has spoken about Namibia possibly being an underestimated sourcing market for fresh produce in southern Africa. In a recent presentation, Pfandl noted that although Namibia is a net importer of fresh produce, it has some untapped competitive advantages worth exploring. “Namibia produces fruit andContinue Reading
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has received its accreditation certificate to the ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Standard from the Southern African Development Community Accreditation Services (SADCAS). This achievement underscores NAB’s commitment to excellence in regulating agronomic and horticultural products in Namibia. ISO/IEC 17020:2012 is an internationally recognised standard that specifies requirements forContinue Reading
…as over 700 families have benefited so far Twenty-eight families have today been ushered into their brand-new homes built under the Informal Settlement Upgrading Pilot Project (ISUPP) in Goreangab Extension Four. These houses are part of the 113 housing units that the project launched four months ago, on March 25,Continue Reading
In a financial industry where customer needs evolve and a seamless customer journey is paramount, Letshego Holdings Namibia has appointed João Bismarck as its new Customer Experience Manager. Bismarck is a dynamic individual who stays abreast of recent news and industry trends. He enjoys challenges that require creative thinking andContinue Reading
