Following two rigorous testing days in March, motoring journalists have spoken, crowning the BMW X3 as the 2025 South African (SA) Car of the Year (COTY). This marks a successive victory for the German manufacturer, as its G70 generation 7-Series took the 2024 title. BMW holds the record for the manufacturer with the greatest number...
United Airlines this week announced an investment in Twelve, an innovative low-carbon fuels company that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to transform Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and water into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy. This investment by the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund follows Twelve’s US$83 million (about N$1.5 billion at current...
In a continued commitment to redefine the Namibian travel experience, the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group acquired two new aircraft, elevating access to its premier O&L Leisure destinations for both Namibian and international guests. In addition to the Beechcraft 1900 V5-SAN (a 14-passenger twin-engine turboprop ideal for group travel) and the Cirrus SR22 V5-SGB, the...
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), in conjunction with its joint venture partners Impact Oil and Gas, Qatar Energy and TotalEnergies, remains committed to finding a path to develop the Venus Field in Block 2913B (PEL 56). In a recent statement, Namcor noted that exploration of another prospect, Marula-1X, was unsuccessful. “As partners, we...
The inaugural Namport Nedbank Powerhouse Challenge, held in Lüderitz from 2 to 3 May, was a resounding success. The event, organised by the Powerhouse Cycling Club, attracted enthusiastic participants and showcased the unique landscape of Lüderitz. In unofficial results, Joris Harteveld won the 100-kilometre (km) challenge. Petrus Hango finished second, and Simon Kaita took third...
As of the beginning of this month, South African Airways (SAA) commenced with a third daily flight connecting Johannesburg to Windhoek, up from the two daily flights previously offered. Air Connect Namibia (ACN) welcomed the additional daily flight between Johannesburg and Windhoek to enhance travel options and support the growing demand for regional air travel. ...
The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has officially been certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) for 2025/26. In a statement, the group noted this is a remarkable achievement that stands as a testament to the authentic, caring and passionate spirit which serves as the ethos of the group. Following the completion of the...
FNB Private Banking recently celebrated Namibia’s newest charted accountants at a prestigious Institute of Charted Accountants Namibia (iCAN) Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) congratulatory event in Windhoek. With 82 of the 104 candidates passing the 2025 Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), this year marks one of the highest pass rates in the profession’s history, a...
The US-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) returns to Houston with a bold agenda focused on catalysing American investment and innovation across Africa’s most dynamic energy markets. Designed as a high-impact platform for government and private sector dialogue, USAEF brings together African energy stakeholders and leading American companies to accelerate project development, capital deployment and technology transfer...
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Subsea7, a global offshore energy contractor. This strategic partnership comes in the wake of significant offshore energy discoveries in Namibia, and aims to foster collaboration on upstream offshore infrastructure development projects. The MoU sets the foundation for both companies to...