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...
President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah has praised the Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) for its continued contribution to the country’s economy, calling it a shining example of local enterprise and commitment to national development. During a courtesy visit to the company on Wednesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said NBL, which is over 100 years old, has “grown in leaps and...
Leilah Nkandi is a passionate information technology systems administrator at the Ministry of home affairs, where she is making a difference in government by using technology to improve service delivery and efficiency. Before joining the public service, she worked as a bookkeeper at the Super Save Wholesaler and later moved into the IT field, where...
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...
The countdown for the 10th edition of the MTC Windhoek Fashion Week (MTCWFW) has begun and excitement is spreading across Namibia’s creative industry. The event will take place from 5 to 8 November at Maerua Mall and will be a grand celebration of Namibian fashion, creativity and culture. MTCWFW’s Alvaro Mukoroli, the creative director, said...
The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has paid N$9 million in pecuniary penalties to the State Revenue Fund for the financial year ending March 2025. This action fulfils the commission’s obligation under Section 53(5) of the Competition Act No.2 of 2003, which mandates that all collected penalties be paid into the fund. The penalties stem from...
Twenty years ago, a young boy from Walvis Bay began sketching his dreams on the dusty back pages of schoolbooks. Today, Reginald Emvula is a technical director at Walt Disney Animation Studios in Los Angeles, a name credited on Oscar-winning films like Encanto, and whose work has been reviewed by Disney legends who animated ‘The...
At just 20 years old, Alvie Ashipala had a dream to earn an honest living doing what she loved. With only a few nail tools and a strong determination, she started a small nail decoration business from her home. Today, at 28, she is the proud owner of Alvie’sBeauty Parlour, a growing beauty business located...
Immanuel Natanael, a 21-year-old student from Valombola Vocational Training Center (VTC), won first place at the 2025 WorldSkills Namibia National Competition. He received the President’s Award for his hard work and discipline. His journey started with a strong passion for making and building things by hand. He said that he trained very hard for the...