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...
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...
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....
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...
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business is scheduled to host the fifth Canada-Africa Business Conference in Windhoek on 5 February. The conference is expected to focus on mining, energy, infrastructure, and sustainable development and will feature participation from investors, senior executives, policymakers, and institutional partners from across Africa and Canada. The conference is set to include sector-specific discussions, senior-level panels, and private roundtables. The aim is to...
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has warned the public to only use registered microlenders when seeking short-term loans and related financial services. Namfisa said that using unregistered microlenders puts consumers at risk of unlawful practices, unfair and excessive charges, and loss of legal protections. Under the Microlending Act of Namibia, all microlenders must...
The president of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN), Shakwa Nyambe, has encouraged Namibians and other African energy professionals to take advantage of the upcoming AIEN International Oil & Gas Contracts and Negotiations Course. The five-day course will take place from 9 to 13 February 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. Nyambe said that, as Namibia...
The highly anticipated second round of the 2026 Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series (WPP) will take place this weekend. The event will be split into the WPP Individual Time Trial on 17 January and the WPP Road Race on 18 January. More than 200 cyclists are expected to compete to earn points that will...
At a pivotal moment for global cooperation, the World Economic Forum (WEF) is scheduled to convene its 56th Annual Meeting from 19 to 23 January 2026 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, bringing together close to 3 000 cross-sector leaders from over 130 countries under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.” Marking record levels of governmental participation, 400...