Bank Windhoek has reaffirmed its commitment to sports development in Namibia with a combined sponsorship of N$960 000 for volleyball and swimming. The bank allocated N$560 000 to the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) and N$400 000 to the Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED), strengthening development pathways from grassroots to elite level. Bank Windhoek’s partnership with...
Standard Bank Namibia has been named the Best Trade Finance Provider in Namibia in the 2026 Global Finance Best Trade Finance Providers Awards, reinforcing the bank’s role as a leading enabler of cross-border commerce, investment flows, and sector expansion. The accolade highlights the bank’s continued success in delivering competitive, sophisticated trade finance solutions that support...
Vantu vavali kavadogorokere mokukwama ehudi lyomahina zorutenda ehudi eli kalihorokere pepi naNaute ngurangura zosondaha. Rutenda oru aruganesa Rovos Rail, karuzumbanene korugodi rwazo ponovil 05h00. Ehudi eli kalihorokere pepi naNaute, konyara 100km kutunda moKeetmanshoop. Trans Namib mukurona gwazo pamberewa Desmond Van Jaarsveld kankondopekere ehudi lyangesi nokutanta asi mbunga zakarerapo mahudi nare vanazitumu nokukasika zina kasika nare...
Proflight Zambia this week embarked on its maiden landing at Hosea Kutako International Airport. The flight landed on Tuesday to much fanfare as tourism and aviation stakeholders witnessed the arrival of new opportunities between Namibia and Zambia. Captain Josias Walubita landed the 50-seat CRJ-200 at exactly 12h00 local time, welcomed by a traditional water salute...
The Pupkewitz/NASFED (Namibia Aquatics Sports Federation) Open Water Swimming team will be competing in the South African National Open Water Championships from 6 to 8 March at Marina Martinique in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. The eight-person team will compete in the 3km sprints and the 10km marathon swim. The Namibian team includes Madison Bergh, Candice...
Namibia Oil and Gas last week hosted the launch of its second Bi-Annual Industry Report, bringing together key stakeholders to reflect on the country’s rapidly evolving energy landscape. The event was supported by Africa Provider Offshore Services. The report provides data-driven analysis and strategic insights into developments shaping Namibia’s oil and gas sector. The...
Top leadership changes were recently announced at FNB Namibia and RMB Namibia, both part of the FirstRand Namibia Group. Philip Chapman, previously the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RMB Namibia, has been appointed CEO of FNB Commercial. With a distinguished career across corporate and investment banking, Chapman brings extensive sector expertise and a proven track...
Two people died following a train accident near Naute early Sunday morning. The train, operated by Rovos Rail, derailed at about 05h00. The accident happened near Naute, about 100 kilometres from Keetmanshoop. TransNamib CEO Desmond Van Jaarsveld confirmed the incident and said emergency teams were sent to the scene immediately. “Our priority was and remains...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah extended heartfelt congratulations to the Brave Gladiators following their historic victory over South Africa in the Cosafa Women’s Championship in Polokwane, South Africa, on Sunday. “Your achievement is a testament to perseverance, hard work, discipline and unwavering commitment,” she said in a media statement. “This victory once again affirms that sustained investment...
A bold new era for African youth entertainment is on the horizon as BASE Pulse, a dynamic new multiplatform youth culture channel, prepares to officially switch on across Africa soon on DStv Channel 322. Every generation has a movement – a beat stitched into its DNA and rooted in where it comes from. Across Africa,...