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Root 77 market day drives community empowerment
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Root 77 market day drives community empowerment

Nedbank Namibia recently partnered with the Root 77 June Market Day in Rehoboth, reaffirming its commitment to community development, cultural celebration and financial inclusion across Namibia.  Held on the scenic banks of the Oanob River in Rehoboth, the Root 77 Market Day brought together local entrepreneurs, artists, chefs and families in a spirited celebration of...

DBN secures Green Climate Fund accreditation
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DBN secures Green Climate Fund accreditation

The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) announced its accreditation by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as a Direct Access Entity (DAE) under the medium-sized project category. This landmark achievement was confirmed during the GCF’s 42nd Board Meeting held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, from 30 June to 3 July 2025. The Green Climate Fund...

New Zurich-Windhoek direct flight set to boost domestic tourism 
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New Zurich-Windhoek direct flight set to boost domestic tourism 

Air Connect Namibia has welcomed a twice-weekly non-stop Edelweiss service between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). The new service commenced on Tuesday, 1 June 2026.  The introduction of the Zurich-Windhoek route is a landmark in Namibia’s efforts to strengthen ties with European markets. It also positions the country as an...

All-New Jeep Compass is the most aerodynamic ever 
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All-New Jeep Compass is the most aerodynamic ever 

The Jeep brand has unveiled a groundbreaking evolution of its most global nameplate with the debut of the all-new Jeep Compass—the most aerodynamic Jeep ever created for the super-competitive European scenario.  Designed to embody the legendary strength and spirit of the brand while leading a new chapter in sustainable mobility, the next-generation Compass sets a...

SADC’s future leaders visit Namibia
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SADC’s future leaders visit Namibia

Futurelect’s Southern Africa Public Leadership Programme fellows from Namibia, Zambia, Malawi and South Africa convened for Seminar Six, Leadership by Design, in Namibia recently to explore the challenges and opportunities of driving change for the better in their communities. This comes as Namibia steps into a new political chapter with its first female leader, President...

US-Africa Business Summit yields US$2.5 billion
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US-Africa Business Summit yields US$2.5 billion

More than 2 700 United States of America and African public and private sector leaders gathered for the 17th US-Africa Business Summit from 22 to 25 June, hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa and the President of Angola.  The US State Department this week said more than US$2.5 billion in new deals and commitments between...

GIPF’s pension backed home loan ready for implementation 
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GIPF’s pension backed home loan ready for implementation 

The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is ready to implement the much anticipated and fund-initiated Pension Backed Home Loan Scheme (PBHLS) following the public announcement by finance minister Ericah Shafudah.  “The GIPF has been proactively seized with this matter since 2016 when the Board of Trustees approved a proposal to amend its rules to allow...

Bank Windhoek offers business banking masterclass
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Bank Windhoek offers business banking masterclass

Bank Windhoek is offering a Business Banking Masterclass series, with the tagline ‘Where Business Makes Sense’.  The initiative is a ten-video educational programme designed to equip individuals, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as corporate customers with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in today’s complex financial landscape and refresh their business knowledge. ...

Bank Windhoek implements value-based fee structure …aims to maintain real value amid challenging environment
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Bank Windhoek implements value-based fee structure …aims to maintain real value amid challenging environment

Bank Windhoek has implemented a revised banking fee structure, effective today, which responds to ongoing economic uncertainty and a projected inflation rate of 4.5%.  The moderate fee adjustment aims to maintain real value and service quality amid a challenging operating environment. Bank Windhoek is committed to supporting its customers through transparent and accessible banking solutions....

Telecom Namibia works on network optimisation 
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Telecom Namibia works on network optimisation 

Telecom Namibia has acknowledged recent service quality challenges that have left some customers frustrated with mobile and fixed data services, as well as roaming.  “We assure our customers that we are actively working to stabilize network performance through continuous traffic optimisation and technical enhancements,” Telecom said about the service challenges over the past few weeks. ...