The Old Mutual Foundation has revealed the top three entrepreneurial champions from the Otjozondjupa region in the concluding chapter of the Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED). These driven individuals stood out for their innovation, community value, and determination to grow small businesses into engines of local opportunity. Taking the top spot...
Youth from across northern Namibia were left inspired and spirited when award-winning philanthropist and youth icon Mavis Elias presented a touching keynote address at the Elite Tutorial College award event. The event was held at both the Omafo and Ondangwa campuses last week. Speaking to almost 100 high-achieving learners, Elias did not just deliver a...
Nedbank has announced its role in empowering Namibian owned-managed businesses through the inaugural Nedbank Future of Business Conference, set for 21 August 2025, at Droombos. The conference aims to address critical areas for business growth, including leadership, communication, human resources and IT. Nedbank stated the conference is tailored for forward-thinking SMEs, emerging startups, and established...
The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) of Namibia has been accredited as a National Implementing Entity (NIE) of the Adaptation Fund. According to the statement issued by CEO Benedict Libanda, the accreditation, confirmed during the intersessional period between the Adaptation Fund Board’s forty-fourth and forty-fifth meetings through Decision B.44-45/10, positions the EIF to access and manage...
A game-changing initiative in African trade was officially unveiled at the inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting held in Johannesburg last week. The Continental Network for Women’s Business Associations in Africa, (CONWOBAA) aimed at promoting intra-African trade, brought together over 100 women’s business associations from West Africa, North Africa, Indian Ocean, Central Africa, East Africa, and...
The Bank of Namibia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa), recently launched the Namibia Financial Sector Transformation Strategy (NFSTS) 2025–2035. The national strategy sets the course for a modern, inclusive, and future-ready financial system that serves the development needs of all Namibians. The strategy represents a...
The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) announced that preparations for the inaugural CIF Golf Classic 2025 are set to take place at the Windhoek Golf Club today. With 44 sponsors already on board and 18 teams of four players confirmed, the tournament is attracting broad support from across Namibia’s business community. Hosted by the...
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) this week launched a national promotional campaign aimed at enhancing the level of public understanding on financial solutions tailor-made for young entrepreneurs and small business owners in the country. This initiative is part of the bank’s broader mandate to develop the national economy by financing sustainable enterprises, particularly in...
Namibia’s largest privately held company, the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, celebrated a remarkable milestone last week, namely the 100th edition of O&L World at Midgard Otjihavera Windhoek, O&L Leisure’s boutique farm lodge. Every transformative onboarding and cultural immersion experience delivers four days of intensive leadership development and empowerment activities, uniting O&L as ONE through...
The Old Mutual Foundation has announced the top 40 finalists for the fourth edition of the Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) under the theme ‘Rooted in Growth for Sustainability’. This year marks the final chapter of the OM SEED journey, which continues to make a tangible impact on grassroots entrepreneurship in...