Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has welcomed renowned economist Namene Kalili as the commercial services and strategy executive, effective 1 April 2025. Packed with extensive knowledge spanning over 20 years, Kalili will be based at NAC’s head office in Windhoek. In his new role he will be responsible for improving revenue growth for the NAC through...
The 2025 Cosafa U/17 Girls’ Championship will be staged in Windhoek from 10 to 17 May. The draw took place yesterday, ahead of the first regional competition of the year. It is the first time the tournament will be hosted in Namibia, which is also set to stage the Region 5 Games in July. Namibia...
The Easter holidays in April represent one of the busiest times on Namibian roads when there is a much higher risk of accidents. Ensuring your vehicle and its tyres are in roadworthy condition is one of the first steps to make sure you and yours have a safe and smooth journey. Tyres are the most...
The Nedbank Cycle Challenge is set to take place this Sunday. The registration and number collection for the race will be on Saturday at the Nedbank Campus, located on the corner of Fidel Castro and Rev. Michael Scott Street from 14h00 to 16h00. Dubbed ‘The Greatest Ride Under the Sun’, the race will commence on...
The annual language competition recently took place at the Goethe-Institut Namibia. The competition is aimed at learners who have chosen German as a foreign language. This year, 32 participants from grades 10 and 11 from public and PASCH schools came together to demonstrate their German language skills. Prizes such as tablets, laptops and two trips...
The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has appointed Christina Swart-Opperman as a non-executive director on the OLFITRA board, effective 1 April 2025. She has been an integral part of the O&L Family since 2016, serving as chairperson of the OLFITRA Remuneration and Nomination Committee (REMCO). Her leadership has played a pivotal role in shaping the...
April marks the globally-recognised Financial Literacy Month, a time dedicated to enhancing financial knowledge and empowering individuals to make sound financial decisions. Namibia proudly joins this worldwide initiative, reinforcing its commitment to financial education as a cornerstone of economic prosperity. Old Mutual Namibia celebrates World Financial Literacy Month, reaffirming its dedication to fostering financial empowerment...
A wholly Namibian-owned supermarket, Model, will officially replace Pick n Pay Namibia as of 1 July 2025. The transition is already in motion, with a phased refurbishment approach that will gradually bring the full Model experience to life from the beginning of July when Model will officially launch across the country. This re-emergence, as Model...
Monique du Plessis and Martin Freyer were crowned elite winners in the opening race of the 2025 Nedbank Rock and Rut XC series. The event took place at the IJG Trails in Windhoek last Saturday. Freyer led from start to finish to beat Justus Beulker in second and Theuns van der Westhuizen in third in...
The Bank Windhoek, Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation’s (NASFED) third Long Course Gala set new swimming records. The event was held over the past weekend. Over 200 athletes competed in 41 swimming events at the Olympia Swimming Pool in Windhoek. Six clubs participated in the championships: Aqua Swimming and Fitness Club, Dolphins Swimming Club, Flippers Swimming...