For many young Namibians, building a successful career goes hand in hand with carrying significant family responsibilities. While they are focused on growth and financial independence, many also act as de facto breadwinners, supporting parents edging toward retirement, younger siblings still in school, and extended family members with ongoing healthcare needs. Geoffrey Namaseb, sales manager...
While the phrase “value for money” has become common place in automotive marketing, one recently launched SUV is proving that this catchphrase is more than just a tagline. The Jetour T1, recently launched in southern Africa and already available in China, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the Philippines, has received a very warm...
Employees of the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) have gone six years without a wage increase. This is despite several meetings and discussions held through recognised union structures. The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) has strongly criticised Nored, its executive management, and its Board of Directors. In a recent statement, the union condemned the attitude...
Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) has announced 18 excellence award categories at the second edition of the MTC Branding & Marketing Indaba. The awards will recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation in Branding, Marketing, Communications, and Advertising. The award ceremony will take place during the MTC Branding & Marketing Indaba Gala Dinner on 10 April. The...
The Roads Authority (RA) requests all road users to be extra careful when travelling on national roads. This comes as Namibia is receiving good rainfall across many parts of the country. Heavy rains have been reported in the Kavango West, Kavango East and Zambezi regions. While the rain is good for the country, it has...
Namibia is set to once again take a leading role in shaping Africa’s digital future by hosting the Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (NICSC) 2026, scheduled for 22 to 24 April 2026 at Arebusch Travel Lodge in Windhoek. The aim of the event is to strengthen cyber resilience, improve digital trust, and promote collaboration...
Former chief executive officer (CEO) of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), Nangula Uaandja, has been appointed as the new executive director of Emeraldsand Platforms, effective 1 July 2026. Uaandja takes over the position from Albe Botha. Emeralds and Platforms is a diversified investment group with interests in media, financial services, logistics and...
Bank Windhoek has stated it has demonstrated commitment to providing affordable and transparent banking solutions to all Namibian. The statement emanates from the release of the December 2025 Banking Fees and Charges Comparison Report by the Bank of Namibia, when Bank Windhoek noted pricing structure remains a benchmark for consistent value, particularly in essential services...
FNB Namibia has for the second time been awarded the title of Top Employer in Namibia and Africa for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, marking the second consecutive year the bank has received this prestigious recognition. The certification reaffirms FNB Namibia’s commitment to creating a high-performing organisation through data-driven people strategies, independent validation, and...
The Roads Authority (RA) has warned foreign transport operators against carrying passengers or goods within Namibia without the required permits, saying such actions are illegal and punishable by law. RA Chief Executive Officer Mbahupu Tjivikua said foreign-registered vehicles are not allowed to operate on local routes unless they have been granted a valid cross-border permit....