By Festus Nakatana It is a challenging time for media operations everywhere. Printed media sustainability has been sliding towards the abyss due to declining advertising revenue, reduced circulation, and loss to technology giants. Advertising revenue, in particular, is the lifeblood of newspapers’ ability to remain profitable. This reality rings trueContinue Reading
The Namibia Financial Services Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has announced that Louis Potgieter, a Chartered Accountant and a Senior Financial Analyst within the Insurance and Medical Aid Funds Division, has been appointed to the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Accounting and Auditing Working Group (AAWG). The AAWG is tasked withContinue Reading
O&L Leisure, a proud subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, has announced the successful conclusion of its wage negotiations. The newly established agreement, effective from 1 July 2024, underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to its employees and the Namibian community. Guided by the O&L Persona of being authentic,Continue Reading
From the first sizzle to the final flourish, the 10th-anniversary edition of the Kapana Cook-off has been a vibrant celebration of flavour and flair. This culinary extravaganza will culminate in a spectacular finale on 24 August at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair.’ On 24 August, the Ongwediva Annual Trade FairContinue Reading
Namibia-based Consolidated Copper Corp (CCC) has appointed Yalkin Demirkaya as chief information officer and chief information security officer. The company says his appointment will enhance the company’s technology infrastructure as CCC restarts copper mine production at three mines – Tschudi, Otjihase and Matchless – in Namibia. The company also plansContinue Reading
Capricorn Group marked a historic milestone in the Group’s journey on 20 August with the celebration of the commencement of construction of a significant new development in Windhoek’s central business district next to the Capricorn Group building. The groundbreaking ceremony, on the corner of Independence Avenue and Kasino Street, signifiesContinue Reading
A seasoned IT expert, Rushabdha Nepolo, has joined Letshego Holdings Namibia as its IT Manager for Infrastructure and Operations. With a proven track record, Nepolo brings a wealth of experience poised to lead IT infrastructure transformation at Letshego, having previously excelled as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at a leading AmericanContinue Reading
Green Enterprise Solutions, a local ICT company, has announced the onboarding of ten interns across its various departments. This internship program will foster a new wave of tech-savvy professionals. Three (3) of these interns are stationed in Erongo region, and ten (10) are interning at the main office of GreenContinue Reading
Namibia’s ban on South African citrus and vegetables has taken a new twist, with newly appointed South African Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen saying that he will move to engage Namibia, leveraging the provisions of the SACU agreement, in an effort to avert a potential trade war. Steenhuisen, who believes thatContinue Reading
As we look towards the future, it is imperative that Namibia invests in research and development to drive innovation in the emerging green energy and new oil and natural gas sectors, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi, the Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, has said. Speaking at the 2024 Creative EntrepreneurshipContinue Reading
