Early bird registration is open for the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), which is already gearing up for its 7th edition next year from 23 to 25 April 2025 in Windhoek. Convened by RichAfrica Consultancy and endorsed by the mines and energy ministry, the conference is anticipated to gather global and local energy leaders, investors,...
Team Namibia recently held its annual general meeting (AGM), bringing key stakeholders, industry leaders and government officials together under the theme ‘Rooted in Namibia, Thriving Together’. The event celebrated the organisation’s continued commitment to driving local economic growth, and promoting Namibian products through strategic collaboration and patriotism. Patricia Hoeksema from Team Namibia’s board of directors...
PSG Wealth Namibia, a financial services’ company, has launched a new talk show called ‘Windows of Wealth’. The show aims to inspire and empower Namibians through captivating interviews with some of the country’s most influential leaders and trailblazers. According to a statement, ‘Windows of Wealth’ brings audiences closer to the personal and professional journeys of...
A professional examination report of the massive 391-carat diamond recovered by Meya Mining in Sierra Leone suggests the diamond contains metallic inclusions, mainly iron-rich metals. This means it formed deep in the Earth between 360 and 750 kilometres below the surface. Trustco Group Holdings holds a 19.5% interest in Meya Mining, which operates under a...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) is representing Namibia at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA-24). The event started on 14 October, and is scheduled to conclude on 24 October 2024 in New Delhi, India. This global event brings together policymakers, industry leaders and information and communication technology (ICT) experts...
The Capricorn Group, through joint donations from the Capricorn Foundation and Bank Windhoek, last week donated a total of N$500 000 to the environment, forestry and tourism ministry towards Namibia’s participation and pavilion at the COP29. The conference will be held from 11-22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to build on previous successes and pave...
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) held a one-day workshop on 15 October 2024 to validate the results of a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) and market assessment for Namibia’s small-scale fisheries (SSF) sector. The workshop brought together key stakeholders, including...
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) is observing the facilitation and transportation of a 50-metre oxygen plant container, currently being moved by a 63-metre-long truck enroute to Solwezi, the provincial capital of the mineral-rich north-western province of Zambia. This giant abnormal special project cargo, which originated from Malaysia via the Port of Walvis Bay, is...
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has announced the 9th edition of the Namibia Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) Forum, set for 24 October 2024 at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region. This year’s forum, which follows a successful event held in Oshakati in 2022, is poised to gather key stakeholders from across the electricity sector. The event...
Cricket Namibia yesterday announced Rent-A-Drum as the newest sponsor of the First National Bank Namibia (FNB) Cricket Ground, under construction, as one of the venues for the 2027 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup. Rent-A-Drum will serve as the official events and recycling service provider for the stadium, playing a crucial role in...