A photograph of a Mahangu (Pearl Millet) harvester in northern Namibia has won first prize in an international photographic competition organised by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The competition was part of the FAO’s International Year of Millets, which raised awareness of the nutritional benefits of millets,Continue Reading
Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to education, Telecom Namibia has joined forces with OneAfrica’s LearnOnOne initiative by providing a N$120 000 broadcast sponsorship for school lessons on the platform. LearnOnOne, a pioneering educational platform delivering supplementary education through broadcast television to Namibian learners, announced the sponsorship in collaboration with Telecom Namibia.Continue Reading
Standard BanK Namibia has announced the appointment of Kerikora Kavari, as Manager – Investment Banking (Corporate Financing Solutions) effective 16 January 2024. Kerikora joined Standard Bank Namibia in December 2018 as a Graduate Trainee in Corporate & Investment Banking. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the NamibiaContinue Reading
Engen has instituted legal proceedings against the Ministry of Works and Transport in pursuit of at least N$23 million it claims it is owed for fuel and related supplies to now defunct Air Namibia. Engen is an African-based energy group focused on the marketing of petroleum, lubricants and functional fluids,Continue Reading
Following an intensive 24-months of facilitation, training, peer-to-peer learning, and diverse events, the European Union-funded Twinning Project titled “Support to the Namibian Standards Institution” successfully concludes on 31 January 2024, marking a significant milestone in boosting Namibia’s trade capabilities. This was revealed at the closing event, hosted at Droombos toContinue Reading
RMB Namibia has been announced as Best Foreign Exchange Bank in the country for the 24th annual Global Finance’s World’s Best Foreign Exchange Banks as part of the Gordon Platt Foreign Exchange Awards. This award celebrates excellence and innovation in foreign exchange banking services. This latest accolade is again aContinue Reading
A total of N$171 million (About $9 million) has been budgeted for exploration at B2Gold’s Otjikoto mine in 2024, the largest program since the definition of the Wolfshag discovery in 2012. This was said this week by B2Gold which further highlighted that the focus of the exploration program will beContinue Reading
Rössing Uranium and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) Rössing Branch Executive Committee (BEC) concluded negotiations for salary increments for the year 2024, 2025 and 2026. The three-year wage agreement was signed on 18 January 2024, for the Bargaining Unit employees being Grade 1 to 11 and L Band. TheContinue Reading
Graham Chamberlain, New Business Director at Murray & Roberts Cementation says mining sector progress in Namibia and Botswana is encouraging while the company with over a century of experience is considering opportunities in Zambia. In compliance with many African countries’ localisation regulations, Murray & Roberts Cementation has registered companies inContinue Reading
Namibia’s strides in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, while aligned with its green hydrogen initiatives, face substantial challenges, particularly in infrastructure development and cost, research experts Simonis Storm say. The firm highlights that the introduction of the high-end GWM ORA 03 300 Super Luxury by Pupkewitz GWM showcases innovation inContinue Reading
