The Ohlthaver & List Group (O&L) has been named a Great Place to Work for 2026/27, showing its focus on building a strong and caring workplace. The certification was awarded by the Great Place to Work Institute, an independent body that measures how employees feel about their jobs. The recognition is based on feedback from...
For decades, Lüderitz has been a strong coastal town known for fishing, its maritime vibe, and tourism. Today, it sits at the heart of Namibia’s biggest economic change yet. Offshore oil and gas discoveries, green hydrogen plans, and critical minerals logistics are turning it into a key industrial and export hub for the south. Nedbank...
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Technical Support Mission on International Credit Ratings this week began its three-day mission to Namibia, from 27 April 2026 to 30 April 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s capacity to engage effectively with international credit rating agencies. The mission commenced the high-level engagement with Amb Kaire...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) and the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) recently signed a comprehensive agreement to foster closer cooperation in data sharing, spatial information management and the development of Namibia’s national statistical and spatial infrastructure. The signing ceremony on Friday last week, in Windhoek, marked a significant milestone in Namibia’s efforts to...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) hereby announces a series of senior leadership promotions and re-designations, reflecting its continued commitment to institutional strength, leadership continuity, and strategic agility. These changes follow the recent appointment of the Deputy Governor, Nicholas Mukasa, and are further necessitated by leadership movements within the management structure, including the appointment of Florette...
Nine-year-old chess player, Ayla-Khayani Kaure, has been chosen to represent Namibia at the 2026 African Youth Chess Championship (AYCC) taking place in Entebbe, Uganda, from 13 to 25 May. The Swakopmund-based wizard started playing chess when she was four years old after being introduced to the sport by his father, who was also a chess...
Capricorn Private Wealth recently backed Namibia’s first-ever polo showcase, bringing together clients, business leaders and equestrian enthusiasts for a day defined by sport, networking and premium hospitality. Held at La Muela Polo Estate in Aus Mountains south of Windhoek, the event offered many attendees their first introduction to polo, widely regarded as one of the...
One of Namibia’s rising cycling talents, Petrus Hanga, traces his journey back to a simple beginning, a second-hand BMX bicycle gifted to him by his parents, which he rode through the dusty streets of Oshitenda in Windhoek. Now 21, Hanga, whose parents are originally from the Ohangwena region, has transformed that childhood passion into a...
Bank Windhoek recently recognised top-performing dealer partners at the Northern Selekt Sales Awards Ceremony, underscoring renewed momentum in Namibia’s vehicle market and the Bank’s focus on responsible finance that helps households move and businesses grow across Northern Namibia. The awards event, held on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, in Oshakati, recognised dealerships and sales professionals who...
Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to strong media relations and transparent communication, Bank Windhoek recently conducted a strategic engagement visit to the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC). The visit forms part of the Bank’s broader initiative to deepen collaboration with key media stakeholders and enhance mutual understanding of the evolving media landscape. During the engagement, led by...