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...
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...
Capricorn Private Wealth on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, announced the appointment of Elize Smith as its head, effective 1 May 2026. Smith has more than 35 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry and will lead the business’ continued focus on profitable growth and an exceptional, client-centred private wealth experience. She began...
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 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 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,...
With the winter months approaching, Namibians can expect weather patterns to shift toward drier, windier conditions, particularly in inland and coastal regions. According to Franco Feris, chief executive officer at Santam Namibia Limited, these seasonal changes can bring a range of weather-related risks that homeowners and motorists should not overlook. “While many people associate winter...
With youth unemployment a major challenge in Namibia, Bank Windhoek, through its social investment vehicle, the Capricorn Foundation, is addressing it with the 18-month Emerging Bankers Programme, which helps young people transition from education to work. Launched in 2024 with an initial N$1 million investment, the programme provides structured learning and hands-on branch experience, with...
The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), housed at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), has officially launched the National Cybersecurity Incident Management Guidelines 2026, themed “Building a Cyber Resilience Ecosystem,” on 29 April 2026. This landmark event took place in Ondangwa, bringing together key stakeholders from government, private sector and civil society to...
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has noted the implementation of the upgraded ASYCUDAWorld system version 4.4.1, effective from today. The Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) is a computerised customs management system that covers most foreign trade procedures. It handles manifests and customs declarations, along with accounting, transit and suspense procedures. It also generates trade data...