The Roads Authority (RA) has announced that, according to a survey done by Statista, Namibia has the best quality road infrastructure in Africa for 2024. In terms of road conditions and extensiveness, the country reached an index rating of 5.57 on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest). EgyptContinue Reading
BW Energy has committed to drill a well on the Kharas prospect offshore Namibia on the northwest of the Kudu Formation. The company has secured long-lead items for a program that it hopes to start in the second half of next year. It is reviewing offers for rig capacity viaContinue Reading
Bank Windhoek secured second place at the Battle of the Banks competition hosted by ICAP Training Solutions South Africa. Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director Baronice Hans said this achievement underscores the exceptional talent within Bank Windhoek. “It highlights the value of investing in initiatives that build local expertise while strengthening ourContinue Reading
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) in partnership with the University of Namibia (UNAM) have announced the launch of a partnership promoting responsible consumption awareness among students. The project is tailored in such a way for students to receive solutions-based training through their peer counsellors and educators, while creating a positive environmentContinue Reading
By Gernot de Klerk The hum of Artificial Intelligence (AI) servers is increasingly perceptible alongside the familiar drumbeat and rhythms of marketing departments across the globe. Once merely a buzzword, AI has transformed into a vital tool that is redefining the very essence of marketing. Embracing it has long beenContinue Reading
By Nasha Schiceya Imagine you are planning a family vacation. You budget carefully, but over time, you notice that prices for flights, hotels, and even food keep rising. This is inflation at work—it means your money buys less than it used to. The same happens in the world of savingsContinue Reading
The Green Hydrogen Programme hosted a panel discussion assessing the socioeconomic impact of green hydrogen in Namibia, under the theme “An Economic Outlook: Assessing the Socio-Economic Benefits of Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Industry”. Held in collaboration with the Bank of Namibia and the Namibia Statistics Agency, this session provided an in-depthContinue Reading
By Frank Mungunda The Youth for Green Hydrogen Scholarship Program (Y4H2) launched by the Namibian Government in collaboration with the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) is a groundbreaking initiative. It is strategically designedContinue Reading
By Illana Erasmus The holiday season fast approaching and with it comes the excitement of Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals and shopping for Christmas presents. These global shopping events have become popular and Namibia has fully embraced the shopping craze. While physical stores remain a go-to for many, the trendContinue Reading
In recent months, Namibia has emerged as a focal point for international oil exploration, particularly following significant discoveries in the Orange Basin. This newfound wealth has catalysed a remarkable transformation in the country’s logistics sector, with Port of Walvis Bay at the heart of this evolution. As global oil majorsContinue Reading
