Namibia’s fishing sector continues to be a cornerstone of the national economy and a vital source of employment, directly supporting nearly 20,000 citizens. This was confirmed by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi during an annual consultation with industry stakeholders. The Minister revealed that theContinue Reading
Namibia’s only locally owned bank, continues to pioneer innovative avenues for mobilising capital by issuing a new thematic instrument, a Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB). This milestone reaffirms Bank Windhoek’s commitment to supporting Namibia’s economic growth by leveraging its mandate as a financial institution to mobilise capital and commit to stimulating inclusiveContinue Reading
Paratus Group will in the coming weeks launch a mobile data network in Namibia that will challenge the dominant state-owned incumbent, MTC. Barney Harmse, group executive chairman at Windhoek-headquartered Paratus, a fast-growing digital infrastructure company with operations across Southern Africa, revealed the plans in an interview with the TechCentral Show.Continue Reading
Agribank has officially invited offers for the purchase of the Witvlei Abattoir and its related properties, setting a minimum reserve price of N$51,771,115.50. The sale presents a significant opportunity for interested parties to acquire a established meat processing facility, albeit under a strict set of non-negotiable conditions. According to theContinue Reading
Metropolitan has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Namibia’s youth by becoming the first official corporate partner of the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fair. This nationwide initiative, which spans 17 events across all 14 regions over a six-month period, is designed to equip out-of-school youth and unemployedContinue Reading
OTESA Civil Engineering is pleased has announced the appointment of Sethu Kalili as the Acting Chief Commercial and Technical Officer, effective 1 August 2025. In her new role as a key member of the executive leadership team, Mrs. Kalili will be responsible for strategically directing the company’s Commercial and TechnicalContinue Reading
The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) has announced the hosting of the Namibia Energy Connect & Energy Trailblazer Awards 2025, taking place from 04–05 November 2025 at Droombos, Windhoek. This flagship initiative is not a conventional energy summit or conference—it is a national platform designed to bring together Namibia’s energyContinue Reading
By Frederick Muller As headlines continue to swirl with higher tariffs being implemented by the US, potential trade wars, tensions and war in the Middle East and in Ukraine, it’s understandable for investors to feel unsettled. Global uncertainty has a way of seeping into our thoughts and, often, our financialContinue Reading
Shell will kick-off a new exploration drilling drive in 2026 on its geologically complex licence in Namibia’s Orange basin in a fresh effort to find commercial volumes of oil, according to the supermajor’s top representative in the country. However, Eduardo Rodriguez, Shell’s country chair, cautioned that upstream players and Namibia’sContinue Reading
In an effort to increase regional connectivity and stimulate economic development, the Botswana government and Namibia government reiterated their joint commitment to supporting the Trans-Kalahari Railway (TKR) project. This was after a joint Ministerial Committee meeting in Maun, Botswana, on August 15, 2025, when Botswana Transport and Infrastructure Minister NoahContinue Reading
