Namibia’s rugged terrain, mountainous landscapes and vast open spaces make it a paradise for off-road enthusiasts. From the winding passes to iconic trails and the scenic mountain routes, Namibia offers some of the most exhilarating and challenging 4×4 routes in the world. With a strong off-roading culture and passionate community of clubs and adventurers, the...
RFS Fund Administrators (RFS) has made two strategic staff movements that reinforce its commitment to service excellence and leadership in the Namibian pension fund industry. Vincent Shimutwikeni joined RFS from 1 June, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge in governance, legal compliance and retirement fund policy. He holds a Baccalaureus Juris degree, a Bachelor...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) this week stated that its latest performance appraisal report evaluates the effectiveness of its board of directors for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The appraisal is conducted in accordance with the performance agreement established between the board and the Minister of Information and Communication...
Namibia’s economy, like much of the world, is in the middle of a transformation. While nominal gross domestic product rose to N$245.1 billion in 2024, the real growth rate slowed to 3.7%, down from 4.4% in the previous year. The slowdown has put a spotlight on Namibia’s heavy reliance on industries like diamond mining and...
Leading Namibian property company, Oryx Properties, on Monday welcomed new participants to its comprehensive bursary and graduate programme, underscoring the company’s commitment to developing local talent in response to the property sector’s expanding opportunities. At a formal welcome ceremony in Windhoek, CEO Ben Jooste introduced bursary candidates Laurika Ashipala and Rauna Shagama, alongside graduate Panduleni...
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) is participating in the 2025 AviaDev Africa Summit, taking place from today, 11 June to Friday, 13 June at the Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel in Tanzania. AviaDev Africa 2025 provides an invaluable platform for Namibia to strengthen its aviation ties and support the national vision of a connected, accessible...
Namibia’s National Blue Economy Policy is a comprehensive framework designed to harness the vast potential of its aquatic ecosystems for national prosperity. The policy is based on the pillars of environmental protection, sustainable production and social inclusivity. The policy aims to create a future where economic benefits from sectors like fisheries, marine transport, aquaculture and...
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has provided an update on its continued commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and Investment (CSRI) and the positive impact it has had on various communities in Namibia. As part of Namfisa’s CSRI initiatives, the authority has prioritised N$447 239 in support of educational, cultural, and social programmes aimed...
The ExxonMobil Foundation, the primary philanthropic arm of Exxon Mobil Corporation in the United States, has renewed its agreement with Junior Achievement (JA) Africa for the second year of the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa competition with an increased grant of US$385 000 (aout N$6.8 million). The programme aims to equip approximately 3 000 students across...
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (Bipa) will soon move its head office in Windhoek to a new home. From 1 July 2025, Bipa will be operating from 172 Jan Jonker Road, Ausspanplatz, the former SME Bank building, in a move that signals a bold step forward in how the authority serves clients and the...