Namibia Dairies has commenced with its first export shipment to Zimbabwe, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history. The export not only represents a significant achievement for Namibia Dairies, but also aligns with its commitment to expanding its market reach, enhancing economic ties as well as caring for the communities it touches within the...
GAC Motor, a subsidiary of GAC Group, has entered southern Africa as it continues its global expansion. Founded in 2008, GAC Motor has rapidly grown into one of China’s leading vehicle manufacturers, boasting a workforce of about113 000, and earning a spot on the 2023 Fortune Global 500 list. In a significant move, GAC Motor...
GWM has introduced a pure beast, as the all-new Tank 500 Hybrid SUV offers a combination of elegance, advanced technology and exceptional off-road capability. This newest addition to the GWM line-up epitomises luxury, innovation and exceptional build quality. The Tank 500 is the latest in the series of new GWM vehicles to be introduced in...
Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in southern Africa’s independent regional carrier, Airlink. The announcement is a continuation of Qatar Airways’ ambition to further develop operations across the African continent. This deal comes as both airlines seek to expand African services and passenger numbers. The investment in Airlink, which flies to more than...
Louis Potgieter, a senior financial analyst at the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa), has been appointed to the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Accounting and Auditing Working Group (AAWG). The working group is tasked withmonitoring developments in international accounting auditing, financial reporting, valuation standards, and public disclosures made by insurers. By joining this...
An inter-governmental committee formulating a Namibian content policy for the burgeoning oil and gas industry has made local content development in the country a priority. The National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy, currently in draft format, aims to improve Namibian participation in the sector and boost the domestic supply chain, while continuing to welcome international...
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) lawmaker Hidipo Hamata has come out swinging, pushing for the party’s current top six leaders to be retained without breaking a sweat. While PDM leaders have denied pushing for the status quo to be retained as reported by this publication, he becomes the first PDM senior figure to make this position...
Green Enterprise Solutions, a Namibian ICT company, has announced the onboarding ofinterns across its various departments. This internship programme is expected tofoster a new wave of tech-savvy professionals.Three of these interns are stationed in Erongo region, and 10 are interning at Green’s main office in Windhoek. The 13 interns are expected to engage in comprehensive,...
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has increased payments for the human-wildlife conflict self-reliance scheme, effective 1 September this year. The announcement was made by MEFT minister Pohamba Shifeta at a press conference on Monday. Compensation for funeral expenses will, however, remain at N$100 000, while permanent disability payments will increase from N$50...
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