Acacia-Composites Manufacturers, the African continent’s only wood-plastic composite (WPC) manufacturer, has been exhibiting at WoodEX for Africa 2025. The event started on Wednesday and concludes today at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Acacia-Composites Manufacturers is turning heads not only with their premium decking and cladding solutions, but also with their sustainably designed exhibition booth,...
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), in its continued mission to deepen its impact and presence, has launched several strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening member engagement and promoting sustainable socioeconomic development. As part of this drive, MUN successfully hosted a Western regional roundtable discussion in Erongo region yesterday, marking a key milestone in its national...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) yesterday kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%. The decision was made earlier this week by the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) following a comprehensive review of current and projected domestic, regional and global economic developments. In addition, the repo rate decision was made to continue safeguarding the peg...
Namibia’s mixed martial arts (MMA) team has intensified preparations as they gear up for the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi from 21-27 July. This year’s event is set to be the biggest youth amateur MMA event in history, welcoming young athletes from around the globe to compete for...
Namibia Legends are preparing to compete in the third edition of Clash of the Legends Four Nations Tournament this Saturday in Francistown, Botswana. The four-nation tournament will also include teams from Botswana Legends, South Africa Legends and Zimbabwe Legends. The one-day exhibition tournament will take place at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. During...
The Youth Opportunity (YO!) Pillar through the One Economy Foundation, in partnership with MultiChoice Namibia, recently hosted a one-day Content Creation and Social Media Masterclass for 30 youth micro-entrepreneurs in Windhoek. Held under the theme “Passion to Pixels to Profit”, the masterclass aimed to equip young entrepreneurs with practical digital skills to build strong online...
Nedbank Namibia recently handed over 40 bicycles to Beautiful Kidz at their Ovitoto centre. They are a Namibian non-profit organisation dedicated to uplifting vulnerable children and families. This donation was made possible through funds raised during the 2024 Nedbank Desert Dash, where participants and supporters came together to generate N$40 000 for the cause. Beautiful...
Ethiopian Airlines this week launched a new route to Hyderabad, India, as the airline solidifies its presence in India to serve growing travel demand. Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, launched the new passenger service on 16 June 2025 with thrice-weekly flights. The new route provides more choice and seamless...
O&L Leisure has acquired two exceptional hospitality properties in a merger that is subject to, amongst others, approval from the Namibian Competition Commission. The expansion directly supports the O&L Group Vision 2029, reinforcing O&L Leisure’s role in positioning Namibia as a premier global travel destination. The iconic properties are Le Mirage in the renowned Sossusvlei...
The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has cautioned the public of an online recruitment scam falsely using its name to advertise vacancies under the heading “NAMWATER LTD 2025 Recruitment.” The fraudulent message reads: “The Namibia Water Corporation (NAMWATER LTD) has opened its online application portal to recruit new staff to fill in various open positions. Recruitment...