Minister of Information, Communication and Technology Emma Theofelus on Friday launched the MTC eSIM card in Windhoek, as the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) and Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive digital transformation in the country’s tourism sector. The eSIM – short for embedded SIM, drops the need for physical...
One of the key objectives of the Forum of German-Speaking Namibians, which was formed in April 2021, is to promote Namibia as an attractive business location and to, if necessary, act as mediator between local and foreign enterprises and institutions. In this regard, the forum will host an open and solution-driven discussion on these issues...
The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) is on the brink of a breakthrough, as its proposal to establish the country’s first Green Industrial Zone has advanced to the final approval stage for a substantial €25 million, approximately N$625 million grant under the Mitigation Action Facility (MAF). According to a statement issued by EIF’s Chief...
Debmarine Namibia on Monday unveiled two new 800NB crawlers and an upgraded recovery system for the MV Benguela Gem, marking a major upgrade in offshore diamond recovery technology. The 370-tonne crawlers are designed for tougher seabed conditions and will increase mining rates by 20% while extending pump life by 30%. They are expected to add...
Jaecoo has introduced the all-new J5, a stylish and compact SUV that slots in below the larger J7, offering the same premium appeal in a more accessible package. Powered by a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine, the J5, which retails starting from N$505 000 for the top of the range derivative, delivers strong everyday performance and...
A high-level delegation of the European Union is scheduled to visit Namibia from today to Friday. It aims to reinforce the EU-Namibia partnership and see how Global Gateway investments in Namibian green industrialisation boost job creation and growth. The delegation consists of the EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, and the chair of the European...
The average house price in Namibia has increased to N$1,360,664 at the end of the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), slightly up from N$1,345,270 in the first quarter (1Q25), and higher than the N$1,263,673 recorded in the same period last year (2Q24). This is according to the latest FNB Housing Price Index, which shows that...
Nedbank Namibia has announced the successful conclusion of a landmark funding deal with Achill Island Investments, a leading agricultural enterprise operating in the Aussenkehr Valley. The deal marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at advancing Namibia’s agricultural sector. The funding will assist Achill Island Investments and its sister farm, Silverlands Vineyards, in expanding...
The Namibia Local Content Conference & Exhibition (NLCC) 2025, convened by Antila Oil & Gas (AO&G), the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) and with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) as a strategic partner, is scheduled to take place from 7 to 9 October 2025 at The Dome in Swakopmund. Hosted...
Volkswagen is expected to introduce the updated Golf GTI to the southern African market in the last quarter of 2025, marking the arrival of the latest evolution of the world’s most iconic hot hatch. The Limited Edition launch model is expected to retail for over N$900 000. From urban streets to coastal highways, no other hot...