To celebrate local talent and encourage the development of the arts in Namibia, Bank Windhoek and the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) launched the sixth edition of the Bank Windhoek Triennial in Windhoek on Tuesday. This year’s Triennial will be under the theme: ‘Namibian Identity: The Linework of a Country’s Contours and Wealth.’ The...
Auto Shanghai, officially known as the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, is a premier biennial automotive trade show held in Shanghai, China. It underscores China’s pivotal role in the global automotive industry, highlighting advancements in smart mobility and sustainable automotive solutions. This year’s theme is ‘Embracing Innovation, Empowering the Future’. The exhibition attracted over one-million...
In a landmark step toward enhancing national water security and resilience, government, the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) and the German Development Bank (KfW) on Tuesday signed a N$1.5 billion (EUR75 million) concessional loan agreement to fund the second phase of the Namibia Water Sector Support Programme (WSSP II). The agreement was officially signed by finance...
The United States (US) embassy in Namibia recently hosted the Youth Sandbox on Sports and Economic Benefits at the American Centre in Windhoek. It was a dynamic and forward-thinking event that placed the spotlight on the untapped economic potential of sport in Namibia. Bringing together an energetic mix of Namibian youth, policymakers, educators and sport...
Antila Oil and Gas, the organisers of the Namibia Local Content Conference and Exhibition 2025, has announced a three-year partnership with Namibia Oil and Gas, the Namibian news and information resource hub that focuses on the oil, gas, and energy sector. Namibia Oil and Gas will serve as the official news and media partner for...
The Archery Association of Namibia (AAN)’s event this past weekend was hailed as a resounding success by the organisers. Over 30 participants competed in the exciting competition, which served as crucial preparation for the upcoming African Regional Field Archery Championships, scheduled to take place in Lusaka, Zambia from 3 to July. Jannie Meuwesen, Stephan Meyer,...
Danie van der Merwe and Celonika Robinson were crowned winners of round four of the 2025 Nedbank for Good Series at the Okahandja Golf Club last Saturday. This round of the series debuted in Okahandja, making it the first new course added to the 2025 season. Two more venues are scheduled to join the series...
In recent years, Namibia’s emergence as a frontier for offshore oil and gas exploration has made global headlines. Behind much of this progress stands Northern Ocean Ltd, an international drilling contractor whose world-class offshore rigs, Deepsea Mira and Deepsea Bollsta, have played a vital role in unlocking the country’s energy potential. Earlier this year, both...
In pursuit of the mandate to advance Namibia’s industrialisation agenda by enhancing, promoting, facilitating and managing industrial development in the country, the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) targets to create 35 000 jobs over the next five years. This is outlined in their newly- developed first Turnaround Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP) 2025/26-2029/2030 and Sustainable...
Three Namibians have been named among the top three finalists for the 7th edition of the prestigious Regional Annual Sports Awards (RASA), themed ‘Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring Innovation’, which will be held this Saturday in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Leading the way is renowned para-athlete and Paris Paralympic gold medallist Lahja Ishitile, who has been shortlisted in the...