Onguma Nature Reserve in Namibia will be launching its much-anticipated Onguma Trails Camp on 1 April 2025. This intimate new glamp-camp will offer adventure seekers the opportunity to reconnect with nature over 2 nights and 3 days of winter walking trails, with just the right mix of thrills over frills.Continue Reading
NAMFISA has announced the appointment of Gloria Heita as its Change Management Specialist effective 2 December 2024. Heita brings a wealth of expertise to NAMFISA, with a career spanning multiple leading organizations, including Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Pty) Ltd, and Anglo-American plc. Her professional journey has equipped herContinue Reading
NAMFISA has announce the appointment of Abel Sindano as the General Manager for Research, Policy, and Statistics, effective from 1 November 2024. Sindano brings over 20 years of professional experience to NAMFISA, including a distinguished career as the Executive: Economic Statistics at the Namibia Statistics Agency, where he oversaw theContinue Reading
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced an update to its North West Continent (NWC) to South Africa service and the launch of two additional services, solidifying the Port of Walvis Bay as a transshipment hub in the region. MSC announced in a statement that it had committed to the newContinue Reading
Trustco Group Holdings Limited shareholders approved the N$469 million (USD 26 million) equity acquisition of additional shares in Legal Shield Holdings Limited (LSH) at a General Meeting held today. The transaction involves acquiring 1,135 shares from Riskowitz Value Fund LP (RVF), increasing Trustco’s stake in LSH to 91.35%. Quinton ZContinue Reading
The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) Governing Council has announced the appointment of Dr. Heroldt Murangi as the Executive Director for a period of three years, effective 01 January 2025. Dr. Murangi holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education Management, Law, and Policy Studies from theContinue Reading
Namibia has allocated 330 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity for procurement and implementation as part of its 2024 ministerial plan, the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced recently. Minister Tom Alweendo said in a statement that the new capacity will be divided between state-owned NamPower and independent powerContinue Reading
Nedbank Namibia hosted its annual Long-service Award Ceremony at the Nedbank Campus in Windhoek earlier this month. The event honoured employees who had achieved service milestones ranging from 5–35 years, recognising their invaluable contributions to the bank’s growth and success. The ceremony brought together employees, executives, and special guests inContinue Reading
Emilia Nghikembua, CEO of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has been named the Young African Leader of the Year by the African Leadership Magazine. Nghikembua emerged victorious ahead of other nominees of the recognition including Mohamed Ahmed Abdulle, Managing Director, Dakawou Transport Limited, Kenya; Bella Dissu, Vice Chairman,Continue Reading
Australian based Global Petroleum, an AIM-listed oil and gas upstream exploration company presently focused on Africa and the Mediterranean, has engaged in discussions to secure a farm-in agreement with an undisclosed potential operating partner for its petroleum exploration license (PEL) 94 in Block 2011A in the Walvis Basin, off theContinue Reading
