From the vibrant landscapes of the Zambezi Region, the 2024 Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) initiative has once again showcased the entrepreneurial spirit of Namibia. This year, the initiative highlighted the remarkable talents of individuals from Katima Mulilo, culminating in the celebration of three outstanding entrepreneurs.Continue Reading
Uranium project developer Bannerman Resources has announced a moderate increase in the preproduction capital forecast for the Etango-8 project, in Namibia. This update follows the completion of the front-end engineering design (FEED) and control budget estimate (CBE) processes. The completion of FEED and the CBE has refined the outcomes ofContinue Reading
City of Windhoek has announced the appointment of Metusalem ‘Archie’ Nikanor as the Strategic Executive: Human Capital and Corporate Services, effective 04 June 2024. Nikanor’s career, spanning more than 20 years includes various commercial and human capital management roles across diverse industries such as mining, consulting, utilities, and public serviceContinue Reading
Trustco Group Holdings Limited has announced a landmark agreement to convert N$4.4 billion (USD 235 million) of debt into equity, paving the way for a planned USD100 million capital raise in the US markets. The agreement is expected to increase Trustco’s net asset value by approximately N$1.5 billion (USD 79Continue Reading
Canada-headquartered oil and natural gas exploration player Sintana Energy has wrapped up its acquisition of a stake in Giraffe Energy Investments, which enabled it to get a hold of a new license in the Orange Basin off the coast of Namibia. Thanks to a deal with Crown Energy, a NamibianContinue Reading
By Henriëtte Hugo As a continuous improvement manager in Namibia’s insurance sector, I strive daily for efficiencies, operational excellence, and innovative customer service solutions. Observing the impacts of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) on our industry has been an eye-opener. While the digital revolution of the past few decades hasContinue Reading
FNB Namibia, through the FirstRand Namibia Foundation Trust has sponsored N$200 000 towards the Steps2Walk Outreach Project. This is the third year FNB has shown their commitment to the project, which will have doctors perform surgical care of disabling foot and ankle deformities, while simultaneously educating orthopedic surgeons in variousContinue Reading
Global aviation industry leaders will be meeting in Windhoek on 19-21 June 2024, for the Aviation Development (Aviadev) Africa Conference, which is hosted by the Namibia Airports Company at the Movenpick Hotel. This annual forum will bring together influential stakeholders, including airlines, airports, tourism boards, government officials, and industry expertsContinue Reading
By Hileni Amadhila Recently, the future of work has become a dominating topic of conversation, drawing much attention to the ways all kinds of industries are changing due to technological development. The field of data analytics is no exception; that is why it becomes a battleground of forces that presentContinue Reading
In early May, King Philippe of Belgium visited the edge of the Namib desert to launch a project designed to help decarbonize European industry. This initiative could potentially elevate one of Africa’s smallest economies to prominence in the clean-energy sector. It was a humble start for such grand designs asContinue Reading
