The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) has formed a strategic partnership with a global company, Atlas Professionals, to roll out an offshore training programme for the youth. This programme, called the Greenhand Programme, has been successfully implemented in other countries, including Aberdeen in the United Kingdom, Brazil, and is currently underway in Suriname. Following these...
At the recent launch of the 2025 Agra Weaner Championship in Windhoek, Bank Windhoek’s Marketing and Corporate Communication Services Executive Officer Jacquiline Pack said the bank’s support for developing the agricultural sector is evident in its various investment initiatives. The nationwide competition identifies, rewards, and promotes superior farming practices in Namibia. It is also an...
Evans Simataa, chairperson of the board of directors of Windhoek Country Club Resort (WCCR), last week handed over dividends amounting to N$25 million to Tjiuee Kaura, director of governance and financial advice in the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises. Simataa, with deep appreciation to his fellow board members and all staff at WCCR, expressed...
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has appealed to truck drivers to recommit to safe and responsible driving practices, following numerous complaints lodged by other road users. This matter was additionally recently raised by works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi during engagements with the WBCG’s board and management. The minister was particularly concerned about certain...
The justice and labour relations’ ministry, through its labour inspectorate, has successfully recovered more than N$2 million on behalf of disgruntled employees from their non-compliant employers between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. This amount was part of unpaid wages and other statutory entitlements unlawfully withheld from employees by their employers across various sectors...
The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) has announced the successful recipients of its 2025 Cycle One grant disbursement. The have awarded a total of N$330 733.34 to 12 artists and cultural practitioners across the country. In a continued celebration of arts as a force for transformation and national development, the NACN’s 2024/25 Grant Period...
Bank Windhoek’s new cutting-edge handheld Point-of-Sale (POS) device has been designed to improve payment processing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The bank said this payment solution will streamline SMEs’ operations, enhance customer experiences and enable seamless transactions on the go, further strengthening a commitment to supporting this important segment of the domestic economy. Bank...
OSHAKATI – Oshibofa shaHilia Shikongeni ou kwa li a kwatwa po omudo wa dja ko shaashi a yandjaneka omafano omukainhu mukwao e li hamunghele osha undulilwa komafiku 30 Juni 2025. Shikongeni okwa holoka momhangu yaShakati omwedi wa dja ko omo a pangulilwa oshibofa shokuyandjaneka omafano omukainhu mukwao e li hamunghele. Omukulunhu koshikondo shokukonakona oimbuluma moshitukulwa...
Revealed at the Paris Motor Show and sporting an all-new design that makes it more likeable and mature, the all-new Citroën Ami is available on order. Agile, with an electric range of 75km and rechargeable in four hours from a standard socket, the new Citroën Ami retains the recipes that have made it a success...
The Jeep brand has introduced the latest evolution of its successful Compass, a compact SUV that has captivated over 2.5 million customers worldwide since its debut in 2006. The new Compass, available from the end of 2025, is set to redefine expectations in the most competitive passenger car segment. Built to embody the Jeep brand’s hallmark...