For over 110 years, Standard Bank Namibia has been more than a financial institution – it has been a partner in the country’s progress. From supporting entrepreneurs to expanding access to banking in remote areas, the bank’s journey has always been rooted in one purpose: “Namibia is our home, we drive her growth.” Today, that...
Nedbank Namibia’s recent business conference brought together over 300 entrepreneurs, business leaders and innovators from across Namibia to explore the evolving landscape of owner-managed businesses and the strategic tools needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. The sold-out event was hosted in collaboration with Future Media, Aurik, Droombos, Salt Essential IT, Fly Namibia and...
When Namibians were asked, ‘Where do you bank for the best experience?’, FNB Namibia was the clear and resounding choice. For FNB Namibia, the recognition of Best Banking Experience at the 2025 Best of Namibia Awards is an accolade that reflects what matters most: the voices of its customers. Banking is a service that touches...
Bank Windhoek, the country’s only locally owned bank, continues to pioneer innovative avenues for mobilising capital by issuing a new thematic instrument, a Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB). This milestone reaffirms Bank Windhoek’s commitment to supporting Namibia’s economic growth by leveraging its mandate as a financial institution to mobilise capital and commit to stimulating inclusive and sustainable...
Momentum Metropolitan Namibia has again lifted the Namibian flag high on the African stage by being named Best Life Insurance Company of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Momentum Africa Awards. With an extraordinary total of 24 wins out of 41 awards across Africa, Namibia not only participated but also led with...
In an effort to deepen economic ties between Japan and Africa, the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) co-hosted a high-level side event on the margins of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan. The event brought...
Already a major contender in the domestic bakkie segment, the GWM P500 now brings even more attitude to the road with a bold new look featuring blacked-out exterior details. The updated range, expected in Namibia next month, rolls out with a fresh visual edge that enhances its already commanding presence, adding stealthy black treatments to the...
Telecom Namibia and the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) yesterday hosted a signing ceremony to formalise two agreements for employees in the bargaining unit. The agreements cover wages and salaries, as well as substantive matters, for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 financial years. This event marks the successful conclusion of constructive negotiations and commencement of enhanced...
Namibia’s Beresford Teaghan is part of Rosatom’s sixth international Arctic expedition “Icebreaker of Knowledge”, which set sail from Murmansk on 13 August. The expedition commemorates the 80th anniversary of Russia’s nuclear industry and the 500th anniversary of the start of the Northern Sea Route development. It is scheduled to reach the North Pole on...
A high-level gathering of tourism investors, developers and ESG leaders has sparked critical debate about the relevance of global sustainability standards in the Southern African context. It raised pressing questions about whether widely used Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks are fit for purpose in emerging markets. Hosted by the Southern African Development Community Tourism...