The Namibia Local Content Conference & Exhibition (NLCC) 2025, convened by Antila Oil & Gas (AO&G), the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) and with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) as a strategic partner, is scheduled to take place from 7 to 9 October 2025 at The Dome in Swakopmund. Hosted...
Volkswagen is expected to introduce the updated Golf GTI to the southern African market in the last quarter of 2025, marking the arrival of the latest evolution of the world’s most iconic hot hatch. The Limited Edition launch model is expected to retail for over N$900 000. From urban streets to coastal highways, no other hot...
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has announced the arrival of the new Tata Harrier, a flagship premium SUV built on the Omega Arc platform which is derived from the Land Rover D8 platform. The Harrier truly combines luxury, capability and global pedigree. With a 5-star Global NCAP rating and enhanced ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), the Harrier sets...
KPMG has released its latest global report, Banking Transformation: The New Agenda, which reveals how leading banks are reshaping their operations to deliver sustainable growth and cost efficiency. Drawing on a global survey of 228 banking leaders, the report outlines practical strategies for African banks to navigate growing economic pressures, regulatory change, and intensifying competition...
The Osire Refugee Camp, home to approximately 5 000 people, is a vibrant community that has long faced significant challenges in accessing banking services. With more than 3 000 to 4 000 adult refugees who have never been banked by any financial institution in Namibia, despite some having IDs and passports, the need for accessible...
Zimbabwe completed the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa qualifier unbeaten, defeating hosts Namibia by nine wickets in the final on Saturday. Both finalists have secured places at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualifier 2026 in Nepal. After winning the toss, Zimbabwe elected to field first and restricted Namibia to 115 runs. Despite a...
Subaru’s best-selling Forester enters its sixth generation with sharper design, advanced safety, and even greater versatility. Subaru Southern Africa has launched the all-new 2025 Subaru Forester, marking the arrival of the sixth generation of the brand’s most successful model. First introduced in 1997, the Forester has sold more than 4.5 million units world-wide and accounts...
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Secretariat recently elected Lüderitz branch leadership for the next two years. The branch will be led by Alex Gawanab as chairperson and Daniel Hooft as vice chairperson. Both men are well-regarded figures in the Lüderitz business community, representing the fishing industry and the emerging kelp-linked sector, respectively....
Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has expressed strong appreciation for the European Union’s ongoing support of the country’s developmental efforts, highlighting key projects that strengthen the partnership between Namibia and the EU. Speaking during the Namibia-EU Partnership Dialogue in Windhoek yesterday, Ashipala-Musavyi highlighted several major initiatives supported by the EU, including...
Namibia’s entertainment industry stepped into the spotlight with the highly anticipated debut of the new local production Bora Box, that premiered on Friday, 29 August 2025 at 19h30, exclusively on Channel O. Made in collaboration with MultiChoice Namibia as the second phase of its local content project Ombura and Channel O, the production, filmed with...