Under the banner “Power to the People,” Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor (Erongo RED) marked its 20th anniversary with a landmark Stakeholder Dinner on Friday, July 25, 2025. The prestigious event, attended by government ministers, regional leaders, traditional authorities, industry captains, and community representatives, served as a powerful testament to theContinue Reading
Angola’s government has annulled a controversial agreement that would have seen Namibia’s state oil company Namcor take key stakes in a trio of deepwater blocks across three of its basins. Part of this ill-fated deal led to the suspension in 2023 of former Namcor managing director Immanuel Mulunga amid corruptionContinue Reading
Namibia has endorsed its bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the international body that sets rules for the export of nuclear technology and materials to prevent their use in weapons. The Ministry of International Relations and Trade will spearhead the application process and establish an inter-ministerial committee toContinue Reading
Heirs Energies CEO Osa Igiehon will take centre stage at the Namibia Oil & Gas Conference (NOGC) 2025 to share the blueprint for building world-class African energy companies. The development comes as Namibia’s Orange Basin attracts billions in international investments. Osa will headline the session – “The Making of anContinue Reading
Standard Bank Namibia has participated in the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), held in June 2025, as part of a broader Standard Bank Group delegation committed to unlocking new export opportunities for African businesses in the Chinese market. Representing Namibia among 48 businesses from 10 African countries, localContinue Reading
For many young entrepreneurs in Namibia, having a great business idea is only the first step. Turning that idea into a thriving business is often hindered by two major challenges: access to funding and access to mentorship. Without start-up capital, promising ideas remain on paper. Without experienced guidance, many newContinue Reading
Old Mutual Namibia has announced that it has been named the Best of Namibia 2025 Winner in the Service Category: Insurance. The annual Best of Namibia Awards celebrate outstanding brands and businesses across various industries, with winners determined entirely by public vote. This year’s award marks another milestone in OldContinue Reading
Telecom Namibia has appointed Kristofine Aili Itembu-Naunyango as Head: Legal Services & Regulatory Affairs, effective 4 August 2025. Nanyango brings a wealth of experience in Corporate Governance, Legal Services and Regulatory Affairs. In the new role, Kristofine will be responsible for leading TN’s Legal Department with a commitment to guideContinue Reading
Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Elzita Beukes as Senior Manager: Public Relations and Communications. She previously served as Head of Corporate Affairs at MultiChoice Namibia In social media post, Beukes said: “After an incredible journey with MultiChoice Namibia, it’s time to turn the page. Working in the entertainment industry wasContinue Reading
Chevron has appointed Beatrice Bienvenu to lead the oil major’s exploration activities in Namibia and West Africa as Country Manager. Bienvenu recently visited Windhoek in her new capacity and met with the leadership from the Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Presidency of Namibia, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR),Continue Reading
