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Old Mutual Namibia backs employee wellness conference
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Old Mutual Namibia backs employee wellness conference

Old Mutual Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to employee well-being through its partnership with Eureka Psychology for the upcoming 2026 Employee Wellness Indaba. The event will take place from 20 to 21 May 2026 at the Windhoek Country Club Resort & Casino. The Indaba will be held under the theme “Well-being by Design: Building the...

Namibia ready to capitalise on investment boom
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Namibia ready to capitalise on investment boom

Namibia is fast becoming one of Africa’s most attractive investment destinations, driven by growth in oil and gas, mining, green hydrogen, infrastructure, and industrial development. Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows between 2021 and 2024 reached N$151 billion, far exceeding the N$50 billion recorded between 2009 and 2020, and global interest continues to rise. In a...

Germany bets on Africa with a US$32m stake in development insurer
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Germany bets on Africa with a US$32m stake in development insurer

The Federal Republic of Germany, through its development bank, KfW, has become the latest shareholder in the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), underscoring Germany’s commitment to strengthening its economic partnership with Africa and to supporting African institutions that facilitate trade and investment across the continent. The subscription agreement was recently signed in Nairobi...

Africa Trade Expo & Business Summit aims to speed up commerce
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Africa Trade Expo & Business Summit aims to speed up commerce

The Africa Economic Leadership Council (AELC) has announced that the upcoming Invest in Africa Trade Expo & Business Summit 2026 will take place take place from 28–30 May 2026 in Swakopmund, Namibia. Positioned at the intersection of opportunity and transformation, this continental gathering will convene African governments, global investors, private sector leaders, development institutions, SMEs,...

Namibia Desert Ice T20 League returns for fourth edition
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Namibia Desert Ice T20 League returns for fourth edition

The fourth edition of the Nedbank Namibia Desert Ice T20 League was officially launched by Impact Cricket Namibia on 29 April at the new Namibia Cricket Ground, with organisers promising a bigger and more competitive tournament this year. The 2026 edition is scheduled to run from 9 May to 2 August and will be hosted...

Unlocking Namibia’s Salmon industry
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Unlocking Namibia’s Salmon industry

NIDA and NASH held a seminar in Bergen, Norway, from 27 to 28 April 2026 under the theme “Unlocking Namibia’s Salmon Industry, an Opportunity to Industrialisation”. The seminar was a follow-up to the Namibian seminar held in Windhoek on 24 February 2026. Bergen is considered the centre of the Salmon industry in Norway and is...

Top 8 semi-finals set for Saturday in Outjo
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Top 8 semi-finals set for Saturday in Outjo

Excitement is building ahead of this weekend’s Standard Bank Top 8 semi-finals in Outjo, where four teams will battle for a place in the final of one of Namibia’s most prestigious knockout football competitions. The first semi-final will see Unam FC take on FC Ongos at 14h00, while Eleven Arrows and Mighty Gunners will square...

Hans heads FNB’s Public Sector Banking
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Hans heads FNB’s Public Sector Banking

First National Bank Namibia (FNB) has appointed Bolle Hans as Head of Public Sector Banking with effect from 1 May 2026. Hans has more than 31 years of banking experience in retail, corporate and private banking. He has spent over three decades within the FirstRand Namibia Group. The bank said the appointment forms part of...

Nedbank strengthens partnerships during Rundu and Katima engagements
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Nedbank strengthens partnerships during Rundu and Katima engagements

Nedbank Namibia recently conducted key client engagements in Rundu and Katima Mulilo, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to meaningful regional partnerships and ensuring that its 2026 strategy speaks directly to the needs of clients and communities across the country. As part of its annual Managing Director Roadshow which spans all major towns across Namibia, the roadshow...

Chery highlights safety innovation and AI partnerships
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Chery highlights safety innovation and AI partnerships

Chery has showcased its latest advancements in vehicle safety, intelligent mobility, and real-world performance through a series of key activities held alongside the 2026 International Business Summit and related events in China. Bringing together global media, partners and stakeholders, the programme combined technical validation, strategic collaboration and live product experience, reinforcing Chery’s focus on delivering safer,...