Namibia is demonstrating what is possible in Africa’s energy transition with the continent’s first fully-integrated green hydrogen facility at the CMB.TECH Namibia facility in Walvis Bay. The facility brings together solar power generation, green hydrogen production, and energy storage in a single operational ecosystem demonstrating how clean energy can beContinue Reading
By Mufaro Nesongano As organisations increasingly rely on digital platforms to deliver services and store sensitive information, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve in both sophistication and impact. While many emerging threats attract attention, some of the most damaging cyberattacks still exploit vulnerabilities that have been known for decades. One suchContinue Reading
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has successfully concluded its four-day stakeholder outreach programme, conducted from 27 to 30 July 2026, across the Omaheke, Kavango East and Kavango West regions. The National Outreach Programme is an initiative by DBN aimed at enhancing stakeholder engagement, increasing awareness of the Bank’s financingContinue Reading
In a landmark development for Namibian cricket, STADIO Namibia and Cricket Namibia formalised a strategic partnership on Wednesday at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, marking a significant step towards integrating education with elite sports development. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed during a ceremony at the national cricket venue, will seeContinue Reading
Africa Online and Radio Electronic (Pty) Ltd have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to jointly evaluate how OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology could strengthen broadband connectivity across Namibia, particularly in rural, remote and geographically challenging areas where traditional terrestrial infrastructure remains limited. Signed by Ingram van Heerden,Continue Reading
Old Mutual Namibia has been announced as the winner of the “Most Trusted Wealth Management & Financial Solutions Provider – Namibia – 2026” award in the 14th edition of the Global Brand Awards, hosted by Global Brands Magazine (GBM) in the United Kingdom. The accolade reaffirms the trust Namibians continueContinue Reading
When the government unveiled plans for a compulsory national pension fund carrying a 15.9 percent payroll charge, the retirement industry braced for impact. Critics warned of a looming disaster for existing funds, fears of asset confiscation, and a potential N$92 billion diversion of capital that would concentrate Namibia’s retirement savingsContinue Reading
As Namibia stands on the precipice of becoming an oil-producing nation, the Bank of Namibia has sent a clear message to the financial sector: opportunity must be matched by capability, and participation must never come at the expense of stability. The central bank yesterday hosted its inaugural Oil and GasContinue Reading
Standard Bank Namibia is warning consumers to remain vigilant against two increasingly common fraud threats: investment scams and online marketplace scams. As digital transactions and online interactions become more widespread, fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to deceive people into transferring money under false pretences. These scams often exploit trust,Continue Reading
Andrada Mining has received approval from the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) for the earn-in agreement reached, in respect of the Brandberg West copper, tungsten and tin project, between its subsidiary Andrada Investments and natural resource partnership ACAM subsidiary BWCAM. Under the terms of the earn-in agreement, BWCAM could provide upContinue Reading
