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...
As airports invest heavily in automation, biometrics, security, self-service and personalised commercial services, terminal layouts must evolve alongside these innovations. The traditional model involving rows of check-in counters, static security areas and inefficient passenger flows no longer makes sense. Instead, airports need seamless integration, where smart technology and intelligent design work together to reduce congestion...
The first event in the Nedbank Rock and Rut XC Series competition 2025 will kick off at the IJG Farm in Windhoek this coming Saturday. The Nedbank Rock and Rut XC Series consists of five races that will take place in various venues during the year. One of the organisers of the races, Michael Hennes,...
Julinho Athletic Football Club has appointed Fabio Do Rego as chairperson. He takes over from Dino Ballotti, who has now been appointed as the deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture. The newly-appointed chairman said he is privileged and humbled to have stepped into this role. “Julinho Athletic has a proud and...
The Capricorn Foundation has thrown its weight behind the Plot to Plate project, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to boost sustainable food production and promote permaculture practices. On Friday, employees of Capricorn Group in their role as Changemakers, visited the Plot to Plate site in Groot Aub, a community project funded by the Capricorn Foundation,...
The Capricorn Foundation marked a significant milestone this year, celebrating five years of impactful community investment since its inception at a commemorative event held at the #BeFree Youth Campus in Katutura on Thursday, 27 March. Established in February 2020, the foundation has played a pivotal role in driving sustainable socio-economic development across Namibia, living up...
In a significant step towards strengthening national cybersecurity, government has allocated N$20 million in seed funding for the Namibia Cyber-Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT). This investment facilitated the operational launch of NAM-CSIRT, and reinforced government’s dedication to bolstering national resilience against cyber threats. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) last week successfully hosted the...