Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (RPZC) and Namitvest have formalised a Payroll Deduction Agreement to allow Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) members employed at RPZC to purchase Namitvest shares through automated salary deductions. Rosh Pinah Zinc is a long-established zinc mine located in the southwest of Namibia and employing a significant number of MUN members....
A Bank Windhoek customer, Stefan Mans, last week drove away as the winner of the bank’s second annual Swipe and Save Visa Competition, in which he won a brand-new Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid valued at N$450 000. In his excitement, Stephan extended a kind gesture to his fellow finalists, Asteria Josef and Robert Sparg, by...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) hosted a senior (50+) chess championship over the past weekend in Windhoek. The championships aimed to establish a senior national team that will represent the country at future international senior championships. NCF president, Berdian Beukes, reiterated the importance of the championship, saying it plays a vital role in...
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, will soon purchase 11 additional 737 MAX jets from Boeing. The order for 11 B737-8s, signed at the Dubai Airshow on Monday, is intended for Ethiopian Airlines to expand its regional and international networks and grow its Addis Ababa hub. “We are thrilled to be announcing our agreement with Boeing...
Hilma Nalupe The World Fitness Federation (WFF) African Championship took place last weekend in Lusaka, Zambia, and four Namibian bodybuilding athletes made a lasting impression by walking away with gold and silver medals. The championship brought over 100 athletes together from nine African countries to showcase the continent’s bodybuilding talent. Three Namibian athletes, Tshipanda Mbuyi,...
Ministers and high-level government officials formally opened the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) this week with statements on how to ensure everyone around the world benefits from digital technologies. Organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and hosted in Baku by the Government of Azerbaijan, WTDC-25 focuses on the push for universal, meaningful and affordable...
Deep Yellow Limited, an Australian stock exchange-listed uranium developer, has appointed Zebra Kasete as Managing Director of its Namibian operations, effective 5 January 2026. In this role, Kasete, who will report to the Managing Director and CEO of Deep Yellow, will support the construction of the Tumas Project and be responsible for managing the Namibian...
Standard Bank Namibia is urging citizens to take proactive steps in protecting themselves from fraud and scams, as Namibia joins the global community in observing International Fraud Awareness Week, which is observed under the theme “Stop. Check. Protect.” The bank is championing a culture of awareness and vigilance to help safeguard consumers, businesses, and the...
Ford is making exciting updates to its powertrain offerings, adding the 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine for the award-winning Ranger and Everest. Also, the 3.0L V6 turbo diesel will be expanded into more derivatives alongside the proven 2.0L turbo diesel, while the 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel will be phased out as part of the revised line-up. The...
Omoda is expanding its SUV line-up with the introduction of the all-new C7, a striking model that slots between the C5 X Series and the range-topping C9. Designed for drivers who value style, versatility and cutting-edge technology, the C7 combines head-turning design with practical functionality and, importantly, value for money, making it a compelling choice for...