Standard Bank Namibia has launched the Standard Bank Africa Business Awards 2026, providing Namibian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an opportunity to gain continental recognition for the innovation, resilience and economic contribution they make to communities across the country and the wider African continent. As Namibia continues to prioritiseContinue Reading
The European Union has placed EUR 1.4 million, approximately N$26 million, behind a UNFPA programme on gender equality and combatting gender-based violence in Namibia, with EU Ambassador Ana Beatriz Martins using a major stakeholder conference on Wednesday to argue that male engagement is not a side issue but a centralContinue Reading
Mining output in Namibia has declined compared to last year, largely due to reduced gold and zinc production, the Chamber of Mines revealed in its latest update on 5/10/2026. According to the report, July marked the first time in 2026 that Namibia’s mines produced more than in the same monthContinue Reading
The Anti-Corruption Commission has announced the appointment of Mr. Hosea Idipo as the new Chief of Public Relations, effective 1 October 2026. In his new role, Mr. Idipo will lead the Commission’s communication and public relations function, with a focus on strengthening strategic communication, enhancing public engagement, and ensuring theContinue Reading
Azule Energy has announced the appointment of Rachel Namata Msiska Deputy General Manager for its operations in Namibia, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to advance its activities and long-term ambitions in the country. Rachel Namata Msiska brings more than 12 years of experience in Namibia’s energy andContinue Reading
By Maryke Van Lill This year’s World Tourism Day’s focus on the digital agenda and artificial intelligence invites tourism leaders to consider what we want technology to enable. For me, there are three priorities. We should use technology to make the traveller’s journey through Namibia easier, use data to understandContinue Reading
Bank Windhoek’s strong credit standing has been affirmed by Global Credit Rating (GCR), which has maintained the Bank’s AA+(NA) long term national scale issuer rating with a Stable Outlook, as well as its A1+(NA) short term issuer rating. GCR has also affirmed Bank Windhoek’s A+(ZA) long term issuer rating onContinue Reading
The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), housed at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), has announced the appointment of Ms. Cornelia Shipindo as Executive: NAM-CSIRT, effective 01 October 2026. Ms. Shipindo’s appointment marks a significant step in strengthening Namibia’s national cyber resilience and advancing coordinated efforts toContinue Reading
By Awie Thompson Agriculture has always demanded resilience. But there are moments when that word carries considerably more weight than usual. For livestock farmers affected by the current Foot-and-Mouth Disease situation, this is one of those moments. Movement restrictions and uncertainty around market access have very real consequences for farmingContinue Reading
Old Mutual Corporate Segment recently hosted its Northern Intermediary Excellence Forum in Oshakati, bringing together more than 30 financial intermediaries from across the northern regions to strengthen collaboration, share industry insights and discuss the evolving regulatory landscape. The forum brought together both financial advisers and brokers from Oshakati, Ongwediva, Ondangwa,Continue Reading
