Nedbank Namibia has announced the successful conclusion of a funding deal with Trollope Contractors Namibia (Pty) Ltd, an affiliate to the South African-based Trollope Mining Group. The deal marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at advancing Namibia’s mining sector. The funding package, which includes asset-based finance and workingContinue Reading
Against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, Namibia positioned itself at the epicentre of a revitalised Commonwealth trade revolution yesterday, hosting the inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit alongside an unprecedented gathering of Trade Ministers in Windhoek. With a bold target of $2 trillion in intra-Commonwealth trade by 2030, the summit, describedContinue Reading
Senior government officials and research leaders yesterday outlined a comprehensive national strategy positioning sustainable energy as the cornerstone of Namibia’s future economic growth, job creation, and climate resilience. Speaking at the Namibia Sustainable Energy Futures (NSEF) Dialogue, representatives from key ministries and the National Commission on Research, Science and TechnologyContinue Reading
The Government of the Republic of Namibia has announced that it has been invited to participate in CIF’s ground-breaking US$1 billion Industry Decarbonization investment program, the first global concessional finance initiative dedicated to reducing industrial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in developing countries. Namibia was chosen from twenty-six global applicants andContinue Reading
In a landmark engagement that signals a new era for youth inclusion in Namibia’s energy sector, the Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF), under the capable leadership of its Advisory Board and Management Team, held a high-level meeting with the Office of the President at the invitation of Her Excellency Dr.Continue Reading
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has announced the appointment of Yvonne Amukwaya as Business Manager in the CEO’s Office, effective 2 June 2025. In this role, Yvonne will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Chamber, partnering closely with the Chief Executive andContinue Reading
In a strategic move to accelerate its digital transformation and combat urban crime, the City of Windhoek has entered a landmark public-private partnership with telecommunications infrastructure provider PowerCom Namibia. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed today at the Windhoek City Police Headquarters, marks a significant step toward realizing the capital’sContinue Reading
Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter CEO Loggan Lou has announced a temporary suspension of copper smelting operations, citing severe global market disruptions. The decision follows intensive stakeholder consultations with employees, government officials, and suppliers this week, where Lou detailed unsustainable pressures on the industry. Rampant expansion of smelting capacity in major copper-producingContinue Reading
Namibia stands on the precipice of an unprecedented economic transformation, fuelled by massive offshore oil discoveries. Yet, a critical question hangs heavy over the burgeoning energy sector: can the nation’s ports infrastructure be developed swiftly and effectively enough to capture this opportunity before it slips away? Major international oil companiesContinue Reading
On May 19, the U.S. Embassy in Namibia hosted the Youth Sandbox on Sports and Economic Benefits at the American Center in Windhoek. The event brought together Namibian youth, policymakers, educators, and sports professionals for an engaging evening of dialogue focused on how sports can be leveraged to drive economicContinue Reading
