Standard Bank Namibia has announced enhancements to its Digital Personal Loan Service, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to responsible lending and inclusive financial access. The upgraded platform enables clients to apply for and top up loans instantly via Internet Banking or Cellphone Banking (USSD short code: Dial *140*2345#), eliminating the need for paperwork, branch visits, or...
Bank Windhoek has launched its EasyWallet On-Send feature, which the bank described as a milestone innovation that empowers customers to send money instantly from one EasyWallet to another, anytime or anywhere. “The EasyWallet On-Send capability represents a first in the Namibian banking industry, enabling users to transfer funds seamlessly between wallets, even to individuals who...
TotalEnergies and Google have signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply Google with a total volume of 1.5 TWh of certified renewable electricity from TotalEnergies’ Montpelier solar farm in Ohio, USA. The solar facility, nearing completion, is connected to the PJM grid system, the largest in the United States, and will support Google’s...
FNB Namibia Retail has appointed Ziggy Muinjo as investment head and Carpio Minnaar as head of operations. Muinjo is a seasoned investment professional with more than a decade of experience across Namibia’s leading financial institutions. His career journey includes senior roles at the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), Rand Merchant Bank (RMB Namibia) and the...
Standard Bank Namibia and RMB Namibia, in partnership with Terminal Investment Namibia (TIN), are playing a pivotal role in transforming the Port of Walvis Bay into a leading African transshipment hub. This landmark collaboration supports the terminal’s capital expenditure programme, which is expected to modernise terminal operations, enhance capacity and strengthen Namibia’s position as a...
Mach 10, an information and communication technology (ICT) company dedicated to driving secure digital transformation, has opened applications for the 2026 intake of its flagship XT Training Programme. As part of the Ohlthaver & List stable, Mach 10 aims to help businesses navigate an evolving digital landscape by utilising cutting-edge technology solutions. Mach 10’s training...
Team Namibia hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, in Windhoek, bringing together members, partners and industry stakeholders under the theme “Proudly Namibian: Building Brands with a Purpose.” The AGM provided a platform to reflect, collaborate and reaffirm commitment to the “Buy Local, Grow Namibia” vision. The event highlighted achievements of...
Something profound is stirring in Namibia’s cultural landscape. From 24 to 29 November, Windhoek will transform into a space of exchange and awakening as KIFA Week 2025, the Kalahari International Festival of the Arts, unfolds across the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC), the College of the Arts Theatre School (COTA), and the National Library of Namibia....
As flash floods become an increasingly common and dangerous threat across Namibia, Santam Namibia, in partnership with the City of Windhoek, has launched a new flood signage initiative aimed at improving public safety at high-risk river crossings throughout the capital. Santam, Namibia’s largest short-term insurer, has committed close to N$150 000 towards the installation of...
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) received the Outstanding Regulatory Excellence Award during the 10th Anniversary of the Leaders Without Borders Annual Business Summit & International Honours, held on 24 and 25 October 2025 at the Hilton Windhoek Hotel. The award recognised Namfisa’s exceptional contributions to ensuring financial stability, promoting transparency, and protecting consumers...