Namibia’s grape export sector recorded 16.7% year-on-year growth, rising from US$400,000 (N$7.7 million) in the final quarter of 2023 to US$66.9 million (N$1.29 billion) in the final quarter of 2024. Production is concentrated in the Aussenkehr Valley on the Orange River. According to Minister of International Relations and Trade, SelmaContinue Reading
JSE-listed Barloworld and investor consortium vehicle Newco have confirmed that the Namibian Competition Commission has granted unconditional approval for the implementation of Newco’s takeover offer for Barloworld. This means the condition of the standby offer relating to Namibian competition approval has been fulfilled. The only outstanding regulatory conditions for theContinue Reading
The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) officially commissioned three new mobile harbour cranes during a ceremony held at the Port of Walvis Bay on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. The event, attended by port users, clients, and representatives from equipment supplier Liebherr and financier Standard Bank, marks a key investment aimed atContinue Reading
Oryx Properties Limited, Namibia’s leading listed property group, has announced robust operational results for the financial year ended 30 June 2025. The group delivered a total return of 21% to unitholders, underscoring a year of significant strategic achievement despite a decline in reported profit largely due to legislative changes affectingContinue Reading
SAS 2030, a Namibian-registered staffing and operations support company, has officially announced the launch of its local operations in Windhoek and Walvis Bay. The company specialises in providing workforce solutions to the oil, gas, and mining industries. The launch marks a significant step in the expansion of the SAS InternationalContinue Reading
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has issued a firm response to recent anonymous letters circulating on social media and addressed to the Anti-Corruption Commission, reaffirming the institution’s strict governance protocols and commitment to transparency. In a media release dated Thursday, 11 September 2025, the university clarified thatContinue Reading
FirstRand Namibia has announced a robust set of financial results for the year ended 30 June 2025, showcasing resilience and strategic growth amidst a dynamic economic landscape. The group achieved a net profit after tax of N$1.9 billion, a significant 12.2% increase from the N$1.7 billion reported in 2024. TheContinue Reading
In a significant move that signals a dynamic new chapter, Orion Namibia Pension and Provident Funds, one of the country’s largest umbrella funds, has officially launched a refreshed brand identity. The rebranding introduces a new logo and modernised branding that embodies the fund’s core commitment to stability, growth, and inclusivityContinue Reading
The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) is proud to announce the launch of the Youth Energy Fund, a N$10 million transformative initiative, dedicated to empowering young Namibians and strengthening local content in the country’s energy sector. The fund will be officially unveiled at the Namibia Energy Connect & Energy TrailblazerContinue Reading
By Bank Windhoek’s Head of Business Re-Engineering, Hugo Capelao Imagine a scenario: you see an online video of a prominent authority announcing a shocking new policy. The footage looks authentic, the voice is uncannily accurate, and it has already gone viral, so you hit “share”. The catch? It is entirelyContinue Reading
