WALVIS BAY- When Ivolene Van Reneen first stepped into the world of non-destructive testing (NDT) in 2009, she started out as a sales representative at RITC Namibia, then a small company servicing the maritime, oil and gas industries. Four years later, she took over as managing director, determined to grow the business against all odds....
With unemployment rate standing at 36.9%, many Namibians are turning to small businesses as a means of survival. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah last year said 15 000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are registered in the country, contributing around 12% to the gross domestic product (GDP). Broader estimates suggest there are more than 40...
Pricilla Mukokobi Paheja Siririka With a pioneer of blended reggae, Afro-fusion, and traditional Namibian sounds, veteran musician Hans Sheehama, popularly known as Ras Sheehama, has engraved his name not only in the country’s music books but also in the nation’s heart. The legendary musician, who died on Friday at the age of 59, was...
Namibia recorded a trade deficit of N$58 million in July 2025, marking a decline from a surplus of N$856 million recorded in June, but reflecting an improvement compared to the N$2 billion deficit registered in July 2024. This is according to Statistician-General and Namibia Statistics Agency CEO, Alex Shimuafeni, whose latest trade report highlighted blankets...
In today’s world of travel, airlines are more than just carriers of passengers; they are storytellers of culture, pride, and national identity. Namibia’s only airline, FlyNamibia, has embraced this approach by appointing ambassadors who serve as the public face of the airline, embodying its mission and values while directly connecting with the people it serves.With...
First National Bank Namibia (FNB) has reported that Private Sector Credit Extension (PSCE) held steady in July 2025, with business credit continuing to be the primary contributor to PSCE growth, although it decelerated slightly to 10.1% year-on-year (y/y) in July from 10.6% y/y recorded in the previous month. Meanwhile, household credit showed a marginal improvement,...
Civil servants, most of whom are members of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), will be able to use a portion of their pensions to either build a house or make improvements to existing properties by January next year. This is after the highly anticipated government approved scheme was made official this week during a...
Paratus Namibia on Tuesday evening introduced the latest innovations in mobile connectivity, showcasing how Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) are set to transform the way Namibians communicate. The network is built entirely on 4G LTE, making Paratus the first operator in the country to exclusively deploy a network designed for the...
A total of 33 drivers were arrested over the weekend for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. The arrests included both men and women, with the youngest offender aged 31 and the oldest a 73-year-old male. The arrests form part of the Namibian Police Traffic Division’s two-day operation in Windhoek over the past weekend,...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has raised concerns over a significant increase in online scams across the country in recent weeks, warning that the trend poses a threat to consumer safety and national digital security. In response, the regulatory authority is calling for intensified efforts to educate the public on the importance of...