Kraatz, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, has announced the commencement of its first apprenticeship intake for the year 2024. This intake sees 10 promising young Namibians embark on a 6-month apprenticeship journey, as part of Kraatz’s ongoing commitment to developing skilled professionals and future leaders. TheContinue Reading
Hangana Seafood, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, has announced the conclusion of its wage negotiations with the Workers’ Council. This marks the first time these negotiations have been conducted with representation from a Workers’ Council, a significant shift from previous years when a union led theContinue Reading
The Old Mutual Namibia Foundation has congratulated the exceptional students who emerged as top performers of the 2024 National Mathematics Olympiad (NMO) Grand Finale. This year’s competition, supported by an investment of N$100 000 from the Foundation, showcased the outstanding mathematical talent of Namibian youth. The Grand Finale, which tookContinue Reading
Trigon Metals said it has reached a key milestone at the company’s Kombat copper mine in Namibia. The company said that having mined an average of 980 tonnes of ore per day from its underground operation over a 30-day period that it will pause its open pit operations at theContinue Reading
Perth-based critical minerals developer Lepidico has secured access to a key public road in Namibia, essential for reaching its exploration tenement, following a ruling by the High Court of Namibia. The court ruled in Lepidico’s favor, dismissing objections from Ombujomenge Close Corporation and three associated individuals. “We are pleased toContinue Reading
Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of an honorary consulate for Namibia in Bulgaria. This consulate, set to be located in Sofia, will cover the entire Bulgarian territory. Mihail Mihailov, who has a notable history of diplomatic service, will head the new consulate. Mihailov served as the thirdContinue Reading
Star Minerals has leapt at the chance to buy up to an 85 per cent stake in the Cobra uranium project in Namibia from Canadian-listed Madison Metals, in a strategic pivot into the heavy metal’s booming sector. The farm-in and joint venture (JV) agreement for the project that lies inContinue Reading
Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd is positioning itself for a major breakthrough in Namibia’s burgeoning energy sector, led by an oil and gas veteran. Since taking the helm one year ago, CEO Brian Reinsborough has spearheaded a strategic overhaul, reshaping the company’s focus and bringing in a team of seasoned expertsContinue Reading
Recognising hard-working individuals of all ages and diverse cultures who want to lead better lives and aspire to success, Bank Windhoek will launch the Selekt Red offering on Friday, 20 September 2024. The launch of Selekt Red is the Bank’s value proposition within Namibia’s retail mass segment, emphasising that theContinue Reading
The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) recently appointed eight members to the National Indigenous Knowledge Systems Council (NIKSC). This Council will play a pivotal role in advising and assisting the NCRST in finalising the draft IKS policy whilst developing and implementing a comprehensive National Agenda for IndigenousContinue Reading
