Owning a home continues to be difficult for many Namibians due to rising house prices, but Nedbank Namibia has launched a new programme to help first-time buyers enter the property market with ease. The “Unlock Your First Home” initiative aims to lower financial obstacles that many face when buying property. The bank has allocated dedicated...
Namibian musicians have called for fair treatment, better support and stronger development programmes as discussions begin on the future of the Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs). The discussions took place during an Industry Stakeholder Engagement Session hosted by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, through its Directorate of Arts, in partnership...
Nasan Energies has received approval to buy 52 fuel service stations across the country from Vivo Energy Namibia, in a major deal for the local fuel market. The stations operate under the Engen and Shell brands. The approval follows a public meeting organised by the Namibia Competition Commission, where more than 100 people attended to...
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for urgent interventions from financial institutions to protect homeowners against repossessions after years of payments, equating it to wanton disregard for dignity and against humanity. Speaking at a strategic staff meeting of the Bank of Namibia (BoN) this week, Ngurare said Namibians are losing their homes due to circumstances...
The number of mobile phone users in Namibia is growing, with prepaid services driving this increase. This is according to the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) Quarterly Statistics Bulletin for October to December 2025. The figures indicate that Namibian mobile fuel use is up from 2.563 million in the same period in 2024. This...
Pricilla Mukokobi Isai Sipunga Namibia’s film industry has travelled a long road – from a time when outsiders largely told the country’s stories to an era in which Namibians are increasingly shaping their own narratives. Before 1990, filmmaking in Namibia was rare. Films shot in the country were often produced by South African or Western...
Mauritius has invited Namibia and other African countries to deepen cooperation in digital technology, as both sides look to grow investment in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. Speaking at the Namibia–Mauritius Business ICT Forum, Mauritius Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation, Avinash Ramtohul, said his country is ready to work closely with...
The OMDis SME Centre is strengthening small businesses in Oranjemund by offering training, mentorship and access to markets as part of efforts to grow the town’s local economy. OMDis is a settlement transformation agency, tasked with the sole purpose of proactively accelerating the town transformation and the economic diversification of Oranjemund. This ensures the town’s...
A local makeup artist is gradually expanding her brand within Namibia’s beauty scene, transforming a small side venture into a burgeoning business with goals that go beyond just offering services. Dionisia Jonas, the founder of TouchbyDio, launched her business in 2017 with her personal makeup kit, operating from her home. “I started with very little...
Namibia and Russia are seeking to strengthen economic cooperation as government officials and business leaders attended the Namibia-Russia Business Forum on Friday. The forum was hosted by the Ministry of International Relations and Trade in partnership with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board. The event aimed to strengthen economic cooperation and create new opportunities...