The Namibian table grape export season is in full swing. The first significant container shipments left the port of Cape Town for Europe last weekend and are due to arrive in the UK in around 15 days. Buoyed by excellent weather conditions and a bigger crop, growers in the AussenkehrContinue Reading
BluSky Carbon Inc., a clean technology company in the carbon removal sector, has announced a joint venture agreement with Ikigai Carbon Corporation. The partnership aims to deploy biochar projects in Namibia, focusing on waste biomass transformation and carbon removal. The project is structured as a 50/50 “Joint Venture” (“JV”) partnershipContinue Reading
The Namibia University of Science and Technology – NUST has appointed Dr Andreas Elombo as the Director of the Namibia Energy Institute (NEI). Elombo is an engineering scientist with a background in electrical engineering. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford, aContinue Reading
In a quest to transform the operation modalities of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Namibia to become profitable, government has sent a delegation to Ghana to understudy the blueprint used in the transformation of the SOE sector. The delegation of 16 officials, drawn from different sectors of the Namibian economy, wantsContinue Reading
The Bank of Namibia has re-emphasised that on 30 September 2024, the determination on the conduct of Electronic Fund Transfers within the National Payment System also known as PSD-9 will become effective. In addition, the Directive on the Speed and User Fees and Charges of Common Monetary Area (CMA) TransactionsContinue Reading
Tom Alweendo, Minister of Mines and Energy of Namibia, has been selected to participate in a ministerial panel discussion during the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference, taking place October 2-3 in Luanda. He will be joined by Diamantino Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources and Petroleum of Angola; Bruno Jean-RichardContinue Reading
Specialists in AV technology integration and supply, Stage Audio Works Namibia recently integrated a complex array of tech to provide a major auditorium upgrade for Bank of Namibia, the nation’s most important financial institution. Crestron tech installed at the HQ in Windhoek included an AirMedia receiver, PTZ cameras and aContinue Reading
In recent years, Namibia has emerged as a beacon of innovation in the African fintech landscape. With a blend of supportive policies, a burgeoning startup culture, and increasing access to technology, the country is positioning itself as a key player in the digital finance sector. One of the cornerstones ofContinue Reading
The University of Namibia (UNAM) has announced that Prof. Dr. Kenneth Matengu, Vice-Chancellor of UNAM, has been re-elected as President of the Pan-African University (PAU) Council by the African Union (AU) Executive Council. Prof. Dr. Matengu will serve another 3-year term, continuing his leadership until October 2027. His re-election reflectsContinue Reading
At the 14th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) in London, Lucia Iipumbu, the Minister of Industrialization and Trade, received the prestigious Africa Trade and Investment Minister of the Year 2024 award. This prestigious award is a testament to her unwavering commitment to fostering trade, enhancing investment opportunities, and driving economicContinue Reading
