The Basketball Artists School (BAS) Foundation in Katutura proudly hosted Ingo Weiss, president of the German Basketball Federation (DBB) and treasurer of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Sunday. The visit celebrated and strengthened a partnership that has, for over 15-years, empowered Namibian youth through sport, education, and international friendship. The visit, which included a...
Namibia’s real estate market is undergoing a pivotal transformation, driven by rapid urbanisation, demographic shifts and sectoral growth in energy, logistics and tourism. Yet, despite strong demand, the supply of both residential and commercial property remains critically constrained – particularly in urban centres like Windhoek, Swakopmund, and Walvis Bay. Dominic Shikola, head of client coverage...
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) commemorated Global Ethics Day last week Wednesday, themed ‘Ethics Re-Envisioned’. The event reaffirmed GIPF’s commitment to fostering an ethical, transparent and accountable organisational culture towards ethics. The annual observance of Global Ethics Day was initiated more than ten years ago by the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs,...
Namibian rugby talent Miguel Carballo has taken a major step in his sporting journey, signing with Ferrol Rugby Club in Spain. For him, this achievement represents not only years of dedication and discipline but also the unwavering support of his faith, his family and his mentors. “First of all, I want to thank God Almighty...
The Electricity Control Board (ECB), in collaboration with GET.transform last week, held the final national stakeholder workshop to review and strengthen the Performance Management Framework (PMF) for Namibia’s Electricity Supply Industry (ESI). The purpose of the final workshop was to confirm that the revised PMF is technically sound, practical to implement and aligned with Namibia’s...
The Capricorn Eagles, Namibia’s national women’s cricket team, are on an exciting nationwide tour to find the next generation of cricket talent. As part of their talent identification roadshow, the team has split into two groups, travelling to Outjo and Otjiwarongo to spend time with aspiring young players. Outjo, one of the largest hubs for...
Bank Windhoek managing director James Chapman yesterday announced exceptional 2025 annual Customer Satisfaction Survey results, which recorded the largest-ever respondent sample since the Bank started participating in the survey. The 2025 survey highlights Bank Windhoek’s efforts in strengthening customer relationships and leadership in digital innovation. It reveals outstanding performance across key metrics. The overall satisfaction...
The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (Nam-CSIRT) recently hosted a Constituents Engagement in Windhoek, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity landscape. The engagement emphasised the collective responsibility of protecting Namibia’s critical infrastructure and information systems while advancing the development of a trusted and resilient cyber ecosystem that safeguards the public interest. Emilia...
Starting tomorrow until 21 October, the 2025 Chery Brand User Summit will take place in Wuhu, China. Evolving from the theme ‘With Chery With Love’ to ‘With Creating With Love’, this year’s summit continues to embrace Chery’s spirit of co-creation. Over five days, the Chery Group will showcase its vision for the future of the...
The Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) hosted the 2025 Corporate Chess Team Challenge on Saturday, at Windhoek Gymnasium Private School. The event brought together corporate companies for a day of strategic competition, networking and charitable engagement, which raised N$44 000 for the Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project. A total of nine teams, representing seven companies, participated...