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CIF Golf Classic returns to calendar
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CIF Golf Classic returns to calendar

The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) has announced the return of its annual Golf Classic, scheduled for 24 April 2026 at the Windhoek Golf Club. Following a successful debut last year, the 2026 edition is already drawing significant interest from across the construction industry and the broader business community.  This year’s tournament is headlined...

TotalEnergies discovers hydrocarbons in Republic of Congo 
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TotalEnergies discovers hydrocarbons in Republic of Congo 

TotalEnergies EP Congo (63.5%, operator) announced a hydrocarbon discovery on the Moho license, offshore the Republic of Congo, following the drilling of an exploration well targeting the Moho G structure.  In a statement, TotalEnergies noted that the well encountered a hydrocarbon column of approximately 160 meters in high-quality Albian reservoirs and that an extensive data...

NAC achieves airport carbon accreditation 
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NAC achieves airport carbon accreditation 

The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey, with Hosea Kutako International Airport and Walvis Bay International Airport attaining Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 1.  The NAC received the ACA Level 1 certificates from Airports Council International (ACI) Africa in March 2026.  Airport Carbon Accreditation is a globally recognised...

O&L BrandX, Namibia Dairies take top honours at MTC Indaba
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O&L BrandX, Namibia Dairies take top honours at MTC Indaba

O&L BrandX, the marketing agency of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, was crowned Agency of the Year at the inaugural MTC Branding & Marketing Excellence Awards on Friday evening, capping a three-day MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba with the most coveted accolade of the night. The O&L Group delivered a commanding double victory when...

New Ford Territory confirmed for southern Africa 
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New Ford Territory confirmed for southern Africa 

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has confirmed that a facelifted Ford Territory will go on sale in the coming weeks. The new model builds on the success of the outgoing model with enhanced design, smart technology and an even stronger value proposition for local customers. The new Territory reinforces Ford’s commitment to delivering versatile,...

Chery debuts new Tiggo 7 Executive
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Chery debuts new Tiggo 7 Executive

Chery is strengthening its commitment to family-focused mobility with the introduction of the new Tiggo 7 Executive, a higher-spec derivative of the Tiggo 7 Prime. Expected in Namibian showrooms very soon, the Tiggo 7 has been developed in response to customer feedback and growing expectations around comfort, convenience and in-car technology.  The Tiggo 7 Executive...

TransUnion Africa appoints Botha to lead legal, risk and compliance 
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TransUnion Africa appoints Botha to lead legal, risk and compliance 

TransUnion Africa, a global information and insights company, has appointed Annemie Botha as General Counsel, effective 1 February 2026. In her role, Botha will lead TransUnion Africa’s Legal, Risk and Compliance function across South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, and Malawi.  Her remit spans aligning legal and regulatory strategy with business objectives, strengthening...

50 students get trained in Petroleum Geoscience
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50 students get trained in Petroleum Geoscience

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) awarded approximately 50 Engineering students with certificates for successfully completing a transformative technical workshop titled ‘Introduction to Petroleum Geoscience’, an initiative made possible by Shell Namibia Upstream B.V. and partners. The programme aims to build local oil and gas expertise by strengthening capacity and skills among Namibians....

Nailenge appointed executive at Momentum Metropolitan
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Nailenge appointed executive at Momentum Metropolitan

Momentum Metropolitan Namibia has appointed Evangelina Nailenge as executive: retail distribution, effective March 2026. In this role, Nailenge will be responsible for developing and executing distribution strategies that place clients at the centre, ensuring more Namibians have access to the right financial solutions through a high-performing, client-focused advisers and brokers networks. This aims to drive...

Afreximbank’s US$10b to shield African and Caribbean economies
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Afreximbank’s US$10b to shield African and Caribbean economies

To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions and corporates from the impact of the ongoing Gulf crisis. The conflict, which...