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
On Monday, July 15, the Namibia Professional Communicators Forum was officially launched in Windhoek. The forum, a new platform open to all, is designed to bring together industry leaders, seasoned professionals, and enthusiastic newcomers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional development in the field of communications. The forum aims to beContinue Reading
In a triumphant moment for the University of Namibia, two doctoral candidates from the Department of Environmental Science in the School of Science, Faith Chambara and Ndamonenghenda Hamunyela, clinched the first and third positions respectively, for Best Research Paper Presentations, during the 12th Oppenheimer Research Conference (ORC) 2023. Their captivatingContinue Reading
The Energy Invest: Namibia 2023 publication – the official investment report on Namibia’s oil, natural gas, power, mining and renewable energy sectors – will be launched at the “Invest in Namibia Energies” strategic session at African Energy Week 2023 in Cape Town on October 18. Endorsed by the Ministry ofContinue Reading
The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) has announced the appointment of Helena Amadhila as managing director for GEN Namibia. Appointed by the GEN Namibia board of directors, Amadhila succeeds Johanna Cloete, the previous managing director who launched GEN Namibia and has led the organization since 2015. Cloete remains involved as chairContinue Reading
The Recycle Namibia Forum (RNF), a non-profit and membership-driven organisation, recently launched its new education campaign with the introduction of a mascot named Rubbish Ronnie. The launch on 28 October 2022 introduced Rubbish Ronnie, designed to teach children about the 7 R’s and to Rethink Tomorrow by way of songContinue Reading
…as two week long business development mission ends Walvisbay Corridor Group (WBCG)’s two week business development mission to Brazil as part of ongoing efforts to promote Namibia as the preferred and shortest trade route into southern Africa has been concluded yielding optimism that Namibia will become a preferred trade routeContinue Reading
Savanna Beef Processors has announced the company successfully raised N$146 million from Namibian beef producers. A subscription rate of 73% on the offer. “This was a massive success given the initial targeted raising of N$100 million from producers,” the company said. Earlier in the year, the company led by theContinue Reading
