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 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 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...
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...
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...
Darius van Zyl has taken over the helm as the new Head of private bank & wealth at Standard Bank Namibia, effective 5 January 2026. Van Zyl brings over 15 years of experience spanning in finance, corporate and international tax consulting, strategic leadership, and banking. A registered member of the Namibia Institute of Professional Accountants,...
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) recently undertook an official mission to Côte d’Ivoire, led by OPEC Fund president Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, to further strengthen strategic cooperation with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and advance joint efforts to support sustainable development across Africa. A highlight of the visit was the AfDB–OPEC Fund...
Namibia is set to take centre stage in Africa’s upstream oil and gas conversation. The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) Drilling Africa Conference & Exhibition will take place on 24 and 25 February 2026 at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek. The high-level conference is expected to attract more than 250 oil and gas professionals...
The US embassy in Windhoek has clarified the country’s recent decision to impose visa bond requirements on travellers from selected countries, which also includes Namibia. It says this will not negatively affect Namibian students planning to study in that country, as those travelling on the F or M visas are exempted from the visa bond...
After four-years in operation, the ‘Taste Restaurant’ in Eros has officially closed its doors on the 1st of January this year. For the past four years, the restaurant has been known for its curated dining experience and culinary innovation in Namibia. Founded in 2021 and led by self-taught chef and culinary innovator Nicla Dos Santos,...