Since 13 May, the powerful sounds of African Vocals have been resonating across Germany, captivating audiences with their raw emotion, goosebumps, rich harmonies and soul-stirring performances. Joel Nambuli, the group coordinator, said although they have been exposed to many cities and cannot pinpoint a favourite, some of the highlights were singing in Cologne Cathedral for a midday...
At a critical juncture for the world economy, over 1 700 global leaders from government, business, academia, civil society, international organisations and media gathered at the World Economic Forum’s 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025. The event concluded in Tianjin, China, yesterday. Through high-level dialogues and action-oriented discussions, the meeting helped leaders navigate...
Despite extreme volatility of international oil prices coupled with under-recoveries in the domestic market, local fuel prices will remain unchanged for July 2025. This is as the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy provides relief to consumers by keeping fuel prices for all products unchanged until the next review. Other factors that impacted the international...
The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has confirmed the transitioning to a new chapter in Namibian retail that begins on 1 July 2025 with the launch of Model, a proudly home-grown retail brand. Due to franchise constraints, the switchover could not happen before this date, but from 1 July, the company gains complete operational independence,...
In a bid to access a large untapped African market and to provide appropriate and accessible financial solutions that reach across all levels of society, Sanlam this week officially rebranded as SanlamAllianz Namibia. This landmark development for Namibia’s financial sector was officially announced and unveiled by information and communication technology minister Emma Theofelus on Tuesday...
In this day and age, if you still find yourself simply marketing products or services, you are already behind. Consumer and buyer behaviours have shifted dramatically, making it more critical than ever to understand how people engage with what you offer. Clients today are not just buying products – they are paying for convenience, experience...
One of the wisest men who ever lived, King Solomon, maintains in the Holy Book that there is time for everything. In chapter 2 of his book, Ecclesiastes, he points out that there is a season to be born and a time to die. In the sixth verse, he continues that there is time to...
The recent treatment of president Hakainde Hichilema by the family of the late former president Edgar Lungu reportedly barring him from being close to the late president’s body marks a regrettable and deeply concerning episode in Zambia’s political and national life. Death, especially of a statesman, should be a moment of unity, reflection and dignity. ...
Burkina Faso is doing something powerful, something we in Namibia should have done a long time ago. They are formally integrating traditional medicine into their public healthcare system. Their National Health Policy now includes dedicated departments for traditional medicine in hospitals. It is a statement of pride in their identity and a practical step toward...
Lahja Nashuuta The ministry of finance has endorsed the use of pension savings as collateral for aquiring home loans. This is part of government efforts to address housing challenges among public servants. Finance minister Ericah Shafudah announced the approval of the Pension-Backed Home Loan (PBHL) scheme, developed in collaboration with the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory...