Baumgartbrunn Vocational Training Academy has strengthened its role in supporting skills development in Namibia, especially as demand for qualified welders continues to rise. The academy is registered as a Section 21 company, meaning it operates as a non-profit organisation focused on training and community development rather than making a profit. The academy is a member...
Standard Bank Namibia signed a new strategic financial services agreement with the City of Windhoek, strengthening its work with public institutions and supporting efforts to improve the financial wellbeing of Namibians. The signing ceremony took place at the bank’s head office in Windhoek on Tuesday. The agreement aims to give City of Windhoek employees access...
A six-month national programme aimed at improving access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Namibia’s 14 regions concluded with a high-level dialogue held in the capital this week. The initiative reached more than 300 MSMEs across all 14 regions and trained over 40 financial service providers, including banks, regulators, microlenders, development...
Namibia’s manufacturing sector continues to play an important role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and helping to reduce poverty. The sector includes meat and fish processing, food and beverage production and mineral beneficiation, which involvessmelting copper and zinc as well as cutting and polishing diamonds. Manufacturing is highlighted as a national priority in the...
Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture in Namibia Dino Ballotti yesterday launched the Namibia State of Skills Demand and Supply report. The report presents a comprehensive assessment of the current state of skills supply and demand in Namibia, providing crucial evidence base for policymakers, educators and industry stakeholders. The report is...
Outgoing Roads Authority Chief Executive Officer Conrad Lutombi says Namibia’s road network belongs to all citizens, regardless of political affiliation. Speaking to New Era on Thursday, as he reflected on his 14-year journey at the institution, Lutombi stressed that “roads have no politics”, adding that every person in Namibia should be able to enjoy quality...
Outgoing chief executive officer of the Roads Authority, Conrade Lutombi, says road transport remains the most important means of travel in Namibia. He noted that in many rural areas, roads are the only way people can access essential services. He was speaking at the Roads Authority committee and Board Meetings of the Association of Southern...
Pricilla Mukokobi Hilma Nalupe Poise, grace, confidence, and authenticity are some of the qualities exuding through Namibia’s stubborn dreamer, Johanna Swartbooi, as she struts the runway stage at the 74th Miss Universe in Pak Kret, Thailand. From the swimwear to the national costume, which pays homage to the craftsmanship of Namibia’s seven distinct indigenous groups...
United Africa Group (UAG) launched the United PayPoint yesterday. A new FinTech company was created to make financial services simple and accessible for people across Namibia. United PayPoint, is a fully licensed Payment Service Provider with authorisation from the Bank of Namibia to issue e-money and provide payment intermediary services, alongside a Micro Lending License...
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Namibia yesterday praised the governor of the central bank Johannes !Gawaxab, for his dedicated leadership during his tenure. This follows an unexpected announcement that the governor will vacate his post at the end of this year. The board cited inflation that remained well contained during his tenure,...