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Telecom rewards Gladiators with smartphones
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Telecom rewards Gladiators with smartphones

Telecom Namibia has rewarded the Brave Gladiators with 30 smartphones following their historic triumph at the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Championship. The handover took place in Windhoek on Monday, recognising the senior women’s national football team and its technical staff for their landmark achievement.  Speaking at the sponsorship handover, Telecom Namibia CEO Stanley Shanapinda said the...

NovaNam fleet renews labour status 
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NovaNam fleet renews labour status 

NovaNam, a Namibian vertically integrated fishing company, has successfully renewed its FISH Standard for Crew certification, an international certification that recognises safe, fair and ethical labour practices on board its fishing vessels.  NovaNam’s fleet in Namibia, operating out of the ports of Lüderitz and Walvis Bay, consists of two freezer trawlers and five wet fish...

Omusati eyes third newspaper cup title 
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Omusati eyes third newspaper cup title 

Two-time champions Omusati Region are preparing to make a strong impact at this year’s Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup. The side previously won the national youth tournament in 2014 and again in 2024 when the event was hosted in Gobabis.  The 2026 edition is scheduled to take place in Keetmanshoop, in the //Kharas region, from 3...

Coca-Cola honours record 129 long-serving staff
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Coca-Cola honours record 129 long-serving staff

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Namibia has honoured 129 long-serving employees at its 2026 Long Service Awards, marking the highest number of staff recognised since 2022. The awards celebrate workers who have dedicated years of service to the company, ranging from five to 35 years. A highlight of the event was the recognition of 11 employees...

GWM unleashes the Haval H7 Black Edition
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GWM unleashes the Haval H7 Black Edition

GWM has expanded its local SUV portfolio with the introduction of the Haval H7 Black Edition, a darker, more assertive take on the already well-equipped Haval H7. The H7 arrived in southern Africa in January 2025 and quickly carved out a space in the competitive mid-size SUV segment. Its blend of performance, technology and value has...

NRU hosts rugby Super Week 
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NRU hosts rugby Super Week 

The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) is currently hosting its Super Week 2026 in Windhoek, bringing together key rugby stakeholders from across the country for an intensive development programme from 23 to 29 March 2026.  The initiative forms part of the NRU’s broader strategy to strengthen the foundations of rugby in Namibia through education, training and...

Asset declarations: Who owns what where? – Part 2 … as Swartbooi reveals 400 goats and 200 cattle 
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Asset declarations: Who owns what where? – Part 2 … as Swartbooi reveals 400 goats and 200 cattle 

The declarations further bring to the fore that most MPs are businessmen and women owning companies, while some heavily partner with local enterprises.Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter (NEFF) leader Longinus Iipumbu wholly owns Nandjitu Construction and has an 80% stake in Mukuta Security Services.He has 50% shares in Trinity Funeral Services. Amupanda and crew Activist Job...

BoN, NAMFISA strengthen financial sector oversight
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BoN, NAMFISA strengthen financial sector oversight

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) have signed an updated agreement to improve cooperation in regulating the country’s financial sector. The agreement, known as a Memorandum of Agreement, was signed at a joint event where the two institutions also introduced a new technical working group. The group will...

Old Mutual boosts housing in Mariental 
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Old Mutual boosts housing in Mariental 

The Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia has joined government and private partners to launch a new affordable housing project in Mariental, bringing hope to families struggling to access serviced land.  The Mariental Extension 6 Af fordable Housing Development was officially launched on 18 March 2026.  The event was officiated by Vice President Lucia Witbooi, alongside...

Namibian chess gets N$550 000  boost
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Namibian chess gets N$550 000  boost

Bank Windhoek sponsored N$550 000 to the Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) to strengthen youth development through chess, supporting education, strategic thinking and national representation.  The latest contribution lifts the Bank’s support over the past four years to N$2 million. Funding will drive national programmes ranging from grassroots development and school outreach to participation in regional...