Aim-listed tin and lithium developer Andrada Mining has confirmed the existence of continuous mineralisation at surface over a 6 km strike length at the ML133 mining licence area, or Lithium Ridge, located 35 km southeast of its Uis tin mine, in Namibia. The exploration programme on the licence area, whichContinue Reading
As part of its statutory mandate of providing pension and other related benefits to civil servants as well as employees of participating institutions established by Acts of Parliament, the GIPF will be offering pre-retirement workshops at this year’s Annual Ongwediva Trade Fair. As a pension fund, stakeholder relationships and engagementContinue Reading
Namibia’s Electricity Control Board (ECB), NamPower and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) have issued a joint guide to support Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in accessing the national and regional energy trading market. The “SAPP and MSB Market Access Guide” [https://www.ecb.org.na/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SAPP_MSB_Market_Access_Guide.pdf] was launched today with support from the European programmeContinue Reading
The Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off competition concluded in a joyous celebration of Namibian culinary heritage and entrepreneurial spirit at the Annual Ongwediva Trade Fair this past weekend. As a cornerstone of Nedbank Namibia’s commitment to supporting the informal market and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the competition showcases the remarkable growthContinue Reading
By Ndangi Katoma Funeral insurance is a financial product designed to ease the burden of funeral costs for individuals and their families. Despite its practical benefits, there are numerous myths and misconceptions that surround funeral insurance. These misunderstandings can deter people from considering this valuable option. In this article, weContinue Reading
Namibia’s Nation Brand Working Committee, chaired by the Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Emma Theofelus has resolved to appoint an independent consultant to develop the nation brand strategy for Namibia, with the ultimate objective to enhance the country’s global presence. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB),Continue Reading
After an arduous two-year period of negotiations and unresolved conflict, Hangana Abalone (Pty) Ltd and the Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) have come to a historic resolution. The hard-fought agreement, signed on August 23, 2023, marks a significant turning point in the relationship between the company and theContinue Reading
July 2023 occupancy levels have been the best over the last five years, having surpassed July 2018’s occupancy rate by 0.12 percentage points, research firm, Simonis Storm has said. The tourism peak season of 2023 is exhibiting robust performance, with July 2023 recording an occupancy rate of 61.0%, compared toContinue Reading
Kago Mmolawa, HR Executive for Botswana and Namibia at AECI Mining, was recently recognised as one of Botswana’s top 100 HR leaders in 2023 – an achievement she regards as one of her proudest career moments. “The Top 100 HR Leaders initiative is inspired by Botswana’s Vision 2023, which hasContinue Reading
Namibia’s energy sector is on the brink of a significant transformation, thanks to the discovery of substantial oil and gas reserves, ambitious renewable and green hydrogen projects, and the government’s proactive approach to attracting new investment. ExxonMobil is one of the companies making progress in unlocking the full potential ofContinue Reading
