Finance minister Ericah Shafudah yesterday announced the successful redemption of Namibia’s second Eurobond. This redemption, valued at US$750 million (over N$13 billion), represents the most considerable single debt maturity in Namibia’s history. The finance minister noted that Namibia issued its first Eurobond in 2011 for US$500 million (approximately N$7.5 billion), which was secured at an...
The Namibia Oil & Gas Podcast, which was established in 2024 with 42 episodes, made its mark among Africa’s leading oil and gas podcasts. It ranks second across the continent, according to Google. The podcast shares weekly news and discussions about Namibia’s growing energy sector. The first episode debuted on 3 December 2024, providing a...
Grant Muller of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Association and Eduardo Rodriguez of the Namibia Petroleum Operators Association co-chaired the Energy, Oil, Gas and Green Hydrogen Working Group said Namibia is on the brink of an economic transformation that could redefine its future. Massive projects in green hydrogen, oil and gas, and renewable energy are set...
They say good food warms the heart and every great business begins with a simple idea and a spark of passion. For Rauha Ndaafetwa Simon, better known as Kaleni, that spark was found in her kitchen. What started as a love for cooking has grown into Kaleni Catering, a flourishing small business that now feeds...
The Indongo Group officially opened its new Training Cent re on Monday, constituting an investment of around N$2 million. The project was carried out together with other dealerships and includes major renovations that comprise new equipment as well as preparing the centre for hands-on learning. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare inaugurated the training centre that is...
Namibia’s manufacturing leaders have called for urgent government action to reduce production costs, improve incentives and speed up industrial reforms to make the country more competitive under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). These calls were made during the Namibia Public-Private Forum on Manufacturing and Value Addition last week. During the presentation, Stephanus Ackermann...
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria) has announced another year of strong financial results, good governance and progress in its regional expansion plans. In a statement released last week, the association said it was pleased with its achievements for the 2024/2025 financial year. “Nasria is pleased to announce another year of strong financial performance,...
The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has released its new Persona Song, a lively and inspiring tune that celebrates unity and teamwork within the company. The song was created in collaboration with award-winning Namibian artist Sally Boss Madam and is now available for everyone to enjoy on YouTube and Spotify. The O&L Persona Song brings...
The eighth edition of the Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards (SYMLAFA) 2025 lit up the Hilton Hotel on Saturday, with a celebration of Namibian creativity, elegance, and cultural pride. Under the theme “Namibian Excellence: Black Tie and Diamonds”, the event brought together fashion icons, entertainers, and industry leaders for an evening of recognition...
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has announced a new pre-qualification exercise for specific construction works. The initiative aims to create a transparent and structured system for identifying capable and experienced contractors. Johanna Kambala, manager for stakeholder relations at CPBN, said this was developed in line with Section 42 (1) of the Public Procurement...