Letshego Holdings Namibia has appointed Lizl Timbo as the new manager of people relations. In her role, she is expected to work closely with Letshego’s head of people and culture to execute strategic initiatives. With 14 years of experience in human resources, Timbo is passionate about creating a thriving human-centric work environment. She anchors her...
In Namibia, Paratus has a long-standing partnership with Eduvision, a project dedicated to advancing digital learning in rural schools. For more than six years, Paratus has provided Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite equipment, infrastructure and technical support to empower more than12 000 learners and 471 teachers in schools – from junior primary to senior secondary schools...
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy’s recently-launched Local Content Roadshows (LCRs) aim to share the initial results of a baseline study investigating potential local content opportunities for Namibian businesses to participate in the Hyphen project. Hyphen has launched roadshows with the Namibia Investment Promotion Development Board (NIPDB) and the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI). The LCR...
The Old Crocks tournament 2025 is set to ignite the courts at SKW this Saturday, with action expected to commence as early as 08h30. Fistball veterans from three continents will converge in Namibia, competing across four age categories. This landmark event will feature 16 teams travelling from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the USA, making it...
Namibia’s trade deficit in February improved, standing at N$2 billion compared to N$2.7 billion recorded in January 2025. This is as domestic export earnings for the same month stood at N$10.1 billion, a decrease of 5.1% from N$10.7 billion recorded in January 2025. The Namibia Statistics Agency’s (NSA) latest Trade Statistics Bulletin reveal that duringFebruary...
Following regulatory approval, Trustco Life has rebranded to Stanbury Life. This transformation, as approved by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa), the non-banking financial services regulator, follows the recent completion for a N$468 million share buyback transaction in the insurer’s holding company, Legal Shield Holdings. This means Stanbury Life, formerly Trustco Life limited, is...
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was recently awarded by vote, the prestigious Best Civil Aviation Authority accolade at the Aviation Week Africa (AWA) gala night held in Livingstone, Zambia. The continental recognition celebrates outstanding performance, regulatory excellence, and commitment to aviation safety and service delivery across Africa. The award was handed over to NCAA...
Esther Beukes is no stranger to the Namibian film industry, and her recent appointment as chairperson of the Namibia Film Commission (NFC) marks a significant milestone in her journey. As a filmmaker, storyteller and advocate for the creative sector, she has always been deeply invested in the growth and development of Namibian cinema. Launching her...
Standard Bank Namibia this week entered into a three-year partnership with Rich-Africa Consultancy to support Namibia’s Energy Sector development. Beyond 2025, the bank intends to pursue opportunities to lead Africa’s energy and infrastructure development, using its deep sector expertise in the infrastructure and energy sectors and large balance-sheet to support clients amongst other advantages. Namibia...
The Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) has lifted restrictions on the Namibia National Paralympic Committee (NNPC) and the Namibia Boxing Federation (NBF), paving the way for both bodies to resume normal operations and access crucial funding. NSC chief administrator Freddy Mwiya made this announcement yesterday during a press conference in Windhoek, saying the decision was made...