Organisers of the first-ever Namport Nedbank Powerhouse Challenge, which is set to take place in Lüderitz from 2 to 3 May, say all systems are set to go. The event is organised by Powerhouse Cycling Club, which was initially established as a social cycling club by a group of friends in 2017 before getting affiliated...
RocketNet, a Namibian internet service provider, is transforming connectivity by delivering fast, affordable fibre internet to underserved Namibian communities. Founded in 2019 by Xander Erasmus with a vision to bridge the digital divide in areas such as Osona Village, RocketNet has since expanded its reach to include other previously- overlooked areas and towns in Namibia....
Bank Windhoek’s managing director Baronice Hans said the bank remains firmly committed to promoting sustainable solutions in all its financing and investment decisions around the oil and gas value chain. She made these remarks when industry leaders gathered last week in Windhoek for the 7th Namibia International Energy Conference, where they reaffirmed the country’s ambition...
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) and its joint venture partners have made a significant discovery off the southern coast of Namibia by detecting a high-quality light-oil-bearing reservoir. The joint venture partners will now turn their attention to post-drilling analysis to determine the next steps of its exploration strategy. Namcor is a joint venture...
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has warned the public of some unscrupulous persons posing themselves as NAC employees, representatives or agents with ulterior motives to earn wrongful gain or cheat the public at large. The fraudsters are deceitfully offering jobs online on certain websites and through telephone calls for a “regions vacancy post”. “We wish...
Prices for petrol and both diesel variants will remain unchanged in the country during May 2025, as crude oil prices for April 2025 declined mainly due to increased global supply and weakened demand outlook. The prices in Walvis Bay will remain N$20.67 per litre for petrol, N$20.62 for diesel 50ppm, and N$20.72 for diesel 10...
In continuous efforts to uphold its mandate of emancipating the economy, the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) engaged stakeholders from various financial organisations in Windhoek on 25 April. The event brought together various key stakeholders from institutions such as banks and financial organisations in Namibia and South Africa. It further served as a platform to...
Kiltir, a Maloya group of soul-stirring rhythms of the Réunion Island, are set to perform for three days in Namibia. The Franco-Namibia Cultural Centre (FNCC) will host Kiltir, a group whose music is rooted in the Creole traditions of their island homeland. With concerts and workshops scheduled across three days, Namibian audiences will get a...
Recent changes in government and the reconfiguration of administrative responsibilities, had resulted in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) resuming its oversight of Telecom Namibia. Given this, Telecom Namibia’s board of directors and executive management, joined by its subsidiary’s (Powercom) board and executive team, met ICT minister Emma Theofelus, on Wednesday at the...
From a rugged, off-road utility vehicle to a suburban family car, this has been the evolution of the SUV, with its spacious interiors and elevation, making it an extremely popular choice. In fact, even though Namibia’s new vehicle market experienced a slight decline last year, the popularity of SUVs and crossovers continues to increase, accounting...