In an era where Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) have accelerated business growth, created jobs and fostered innovation across the world, the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN), in partnership with the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), recently hosted a public discussion under the theme ‘Investing in Potential: How Venture Capital & Private Equity Can...
An ambitious housing development programme called the Cuvelai Special Housing Scheme Fund was launched on last Friday in Keetmanshoop. With a five-year vision to construct 100 000 affordable homes nationwide, the fund has commenced its first phase, which targets the delivery of 10 000 housing units, including 2 142 homes earmarked specifically for Keetmanshoop. ...
The Ondjola Annual Sport Bash is scheduled to take place from 23 to 26 December this year at Ondjola stadium in the Omusati region. Guided by the theme Preserving Culture Through Sports, the event continues to stand as one of Namibia’s influential local sporting tournaments, particularly in the northern regions, where it plays a vital...
NBA Africa on Wednesday announced the 10 startup companies from five African countries selected as finalists for the second edition of the NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator, a programmme launched last year to support the continent’s technology ecosystem and the next generation of African entrepreneurs. The 10 finalists will pitch their products to a panel of...
Representatives from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States, River Basin Organisations (RBOs), Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs), development partners, civil society, International Cooperating Partners (ICPs) and financial institutions convened this week for the inaugural Transboundary Water and Landscapes Sustainable Finance Bootcamp. This regional gathering, held on 26 and 27 November in Muldersdrift, South Africa,...
Isuzu Motors has expanded the range of colours available on its range-topping D-Max models, comprising the luxuriously appointed V-Cross and the highly capable D-Max Arctic Truck AT35. Both can now be specified in metallic Onyx Black. “Based on the success of the recently launched MU-X Onyx XT and the X-Rider Black in Onyx Black, we’ve...
December in Namibia means sunshine, road trips, and coastal escapes—and now, planning your next adventure just got easier. Standard Bank Namibia has unveiled a new online Vehicle and Asset Finance (VAF) calculator, designed to give customers the freedom to explore financing options from the comfort of their home. The tool allows users to enter details...
The Capricorn Foundation, in partnership with Bank Windhoek, celebrated its first group of graduates from the Emerging Bankers Programme on Friday. The event marked the successful completion of 18 months of intensive training, hands-on experience and job placements for nine young Namibians in various rural Bank Windhoek branches across the country. Launched in 2024 with...
Edward Shivute will serve as acting chief executive officer at the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, effective 1 December 2025, until a substantive appointment has been made. This was confirmed on Saturday by the WBCG’s Board of Directors following the appointment of former CEO, Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua, who took up the position of chief executive officer...
As International Fraud Awareness Week underscores the global urgency to combat financial crime, FNB and RMB Namibia convened a high-level engagement focused on fraud awareness and cybersecurity. The event brought together senior decision-makers and risk officers to address the escalating threat of fraud and cybercrime, issues that compromise not only individual security but the resilience...