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
During the entirety of 2023, the automotive market in Namibia witnessed a significant uptrend in new vehicle sales, a report released by Simonis Storm last week highlights. The year concluded with a total of 12,780 new units being sold, marking an increase of 17.0% y/y from the 10,923 units soldContinue Reading
On the back of growing global demand and with a largely untapped resource portfolio, Africa is on the cusp of transforming its energy sector. Foreign investors are eager to capitalise on diversified supply chains while efforts by African governments to bolster industrialisation and economic growth are unlocking a fresh slateContinue Reading
By Mignon du Preez Stakeholder involvement is becoming more and more prominent in the complex world of modern business; it’s a dynamic interaction that goes beyond boardrooms and spreadsheets. It’s an acknowledgment that companies are part of a web of relationships with different stakeholders and are not separate entities. ThisContinue Reading
The African Energy Chamber has announced the appointment of Tony B. Moyo as a Director within its ranks. Tony brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in senior roles, servicing clients over many decades in the oil and gas industry, strengthening the team at the African EnergyContinue Reading
Victor Songa Musiwa, a distinguished Customer Experience Expert from Namibia, has been appointed to spearhead the CXPA Africa Council. This notable leadership role within the Customer Experience Professional Association (CXPA) positions Victor to drive advancements and foster excellence in customer experience practices across the African continent. CXPA is a globalContinue Reading
The mobile planetarium team of the Africa Millimetre Telescope (AMT) project has been honoured by the UK’s Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) with the 2024 Annie Maunder Medal for Outreach. The mobile planetarium is used to bring immersive and interactive astronomy engagement to a diverse spectrum of the Namibian public andContinue Reading
Eurowings which also operates flights to Windhoek has entered into a five-year contract to deploy SITA Bag Journey for real-time tracking information of passenger bags through the entire journey. This will help improve the baggage experience for passengers, improve baggage operations, and reduce the overall cost of mishandled baggage. SITAContinue Reading
