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CMA central bank governors convene in Windhoek
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CMA central bank governors convene in Windhoek

The Bank of Namibia hosted a high-level meeting of the Common Monetary Area (CMA) Central Bank governors in Windhoek on 15 November 2024.  The meeting was hosted by Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab.  It brought together South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago, Central Bank of Lesotho governor Emmanuel Letete and Central Bank of...

Over 50s Africa Cup Cricket tournament launched
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Over 50s Africa Cup Cricket tournament launched

The 2024 Over-50s Cricket Tournament was officially launched by the Veterans Cricket Association of Namibia in Windhoek last week. The tournament features Namibia, Zimbabwe and two teams from South Africa. The tournament includes eight 45-over matches from the competition, which started on 17 to 21 November. The tournament, proudly sponsored by Nedbank Namibia to the...

COP29: TotalEnergies, bp, Equinor and Shell to increase access to energy
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COP29: TotalEnergies, bp, Equinor and Shell to increase access to energy

TotalEnergies, BP, Equinor and Shell have commitment to invest in support of UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (UN SDG7), which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.  The four energy majors have come up with a US$500 million joint investment commitment, intended to create positive energy access for people...

Bank of Namibia scoops tech award
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Bank of Namibia scoops tech award

The Bank of Namibia has been named the winner of the Pioneer Award at the 2024 Central Banking FinTech & RegTech Global Awards, held in Mexico City on 13 November 2024.  This prestigious accolade recognises central banks, regulators or supervisors that made outstanding contributions in leveraging cutting-edge technology for the public good. The award was...

COP29: TotalEnergies commits to curbing methane emissions 
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COP29: TotalEnergies commits to curbing methane emissions 

As part of its ambition to aim for near-zero methane emissions by 2030, TotalEnergies will be going a step further in the monitoring and reduction of its methane emissions with the deployment of continuous, real-time detection equipment at all of its operated upstream sites.  Since 2022, TotalEnergies has been pursuing its ambition to aim for...

Nedbank Rock and Rut XC Series has successful season
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Nedbank Rock and Rut XC Series has successful season

The Rock and Rut Mountain Bike Club held its 2024 annual general meeting (AGM) at the Nedbank Campus in Windhoek on 13 November, where the 2024 Nedbank Rock and Rut XC Series winners were announced.  Elite male cyclist Kevin Lowe and elite female cyclist Jean-Marie Mostert, took the honours, and were crowned the series champions...

Namcor nokwawo zendi kuna kuza vakamborore nombora edi vana tura melikwamo
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Namcor nokwawo zendi kuna kuza vakamborore nombora edi vana tura melikwamo

National petroleum corporation of Namibia (Namcor) neruganeno kumwe novaholi zwo ava vakara asi nonombapira dawo domaholi ndi asi PEL, mavango aga 56, 83, 85, ntani 90 kuna kumoneka asi tavakasima kehagero lyomvhura zeezi 2024, ntani ketameko tupu lyo 2025.  Embororo ngalihamena moOrange Basin offshore moNamibia. Montumwaraka kavageve nkera, Namcor katente asi awo kuna kuyimona tayikuru,...

Chery celebrates world-wide milestone
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Chery celebrates world-wide milestone

Chery Global is celebrating a significant production milestone. One-million Tiggo 7s have been exported globally, underscoring the automaker’s commitment to international markets. Chery Namibia sales manager Vincent van Rooyen said the latest model gracing local showrooms, the Chery Tiggo Cross, has arrived in the country.  This tech-savvy Chery currently retails from N$399 900. “Achieving this...

GWM’s Haval H6 GT: Sleek. Athletic. Reimagined …trendy SUV coupé blends comfort, technology and versatility
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GWM’s Haval H6 GT: Sleek. Athletic. Reimagined …trendy SUV coupé blends comfort, technology and versatility

Namibian streets are about to get a whole lot more exciting with the GWM Haval H6 GT.  Featuring a refreshed look, sleek sporty new seats and integrated voice command control, this model, which is already available in local showrooms, redefines the spirt of performance, delivering a driving experience like no other. A local salesperson says the...

Trustco applies for Nasdaq listing …aims to improve liquidity and increase exposure
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Trustco applies for Nasdaq listing …aims to improve liquidity and increase exposure

In a bid to raise liquidity, Trustco Group Holdings Limited this week submitted an application to list its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker “TRCO.”  Trustco submitted the application regarding its proposed direct listing of ordinary shares on Nasdaq, in addition to its current listings on the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX)...