Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has launched its inaugural Sustainable Finance Framework (SFF). The Framework is aligned with the four core components of the International Capital Market Association’s (ICMA) Green Bond Principles 2021, Social Bond Principles 2021, Sustainability Bond Guidelines 2021 as well as the Loan Market Association’s (LMA) GreenContinue Reading
By Eddie King If you are in the market for a pre-owned vehicle, you must be aware of the risks involved and take steps to protect yourself from potential fraud. This is especially true when the car you are interested in may be subject to a hire purchase agreement withContinue Reading
By Celeste Nangolo As humans, we have a natural inclination to avoid failure. Failure often evokes negative emotions such as shame, embarrassment, and disappointment. Failure, on the other hand, is an unavoidable part of the human experience, and it is necessary for growth and development. Instead of being afraid ofContinue Reading
The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) has met with a delegation of the African Development Bank (AfDB) which was in Namibia in view of the preparations for a prospective public tender for the upgrade of the railway line between Kranzberg to Tsumeb. This meeting was an important step inContinue Reading
Deep Yellow Limited has announced the start of extensive resource drilling programs at its Tumas uranium project in Namibia with the expectation from this drill program being to increase the resource base and grow the Tumas 3 project Life of Mine from the current 22.5 years to greater than 30Continue Reading
Namib Desert Diamonds (Pty) Ltd (NAMDIA) has solidified its Angolan ties following a visit by an Angolan energy and mining industry delegation which opened doors for possible imminent and future cooperation. The delegation, spearheaded by Dr. Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas of the Republic ofContinue Reading
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has commenced plans to expand its waste disposal facility with Kupferberg waste disposal site which is used for the disposal of all general and hazardous waste generated within the City approaching the end of its cell life. Current space estimates indicate the remaining life ofContinue Reading
The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) and the Public Service Union of Namibia (PSUN) have agreed to end a labour impasse that began in February which subsequently means that in accordance with Rule 2.23 of the Strike Rules, employees will return to work on 11 April 2023. An agreement to thisContinue Reading
In an event reaffirming their strong seven-year partnership the Pupkewitz Foundation, Ohorongo Cement and FNB Namibia through the FirstRand Foundation Trust, collectively handed over N$2 million to the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia for the construction of 12 houses in Rupara, 22 in Divundu and 11 in Gobabis. Pupkewitz FoundationContinue Reading
Twelve Namibian MSMEs will have an opportunity to showcase their products at the upcoming Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) on the sidelines of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Cote d’Ivoire this November following their successful win at the 2023 Technovation Social which took place in Windhoek, on Friday 31 MarchContinue Reading
