Broll Namibia, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, and the Workers Council have signed a two-year wage agreement, effective from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026. Karen Keys, managing director of Broll Namibia, said the primary objectives of the negotiations were to enhance financial stability, improve employee satisfaction and strengthen company...
Amateur boxer Peter Cotze has vowed to send his opponent to the canvas in the first round of their bout, featured at the upcoming ‘Together as One Part 13’ boxing bonanza in the capital. The event will be held at the Windhoek Country Club and Casino, headlined by MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias boxing and fitness...
FNB Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) league log leaders Unam extended their lead by beating Kudus 31-21 on Saturday. The win sees Unam maintain their position on the log with a total of 66 points from 14 matches played. Meanwhile, the 2018 NRU league champions Wanderers remain in second position with 63 points, after dismantling newly-promoted...
Namibia should focus on strengthening its domestic fuel stocks to prepare for any eventuality in the face of persistently volatile international oil markets. The mines and energy ministry last week emphasised the need to strengthen the domestic shock absorption capacity “at this point” as it continues to closely monitor oil market developments, while protecting Namibian...
The 7th edition of the Rhuuksie Soccer Bonanza, formerly known as the Queensab Soccer Bonanza, will take place at Rehoboth Stadium this weekend. This highly-anticipated tournament promises to showcase some of the best local football talent, with an impressive prize pool of N$50 000 up for grabs. The entry fee is set at N$2 500,...
Rössing Uranium handed over sponsorship of N$50 000 to the SFC Swakopmund Sport Club for its annual youth tournament. The tournament is slated for the weekend of 9 to 11 August, and again from 14 to 15 September. It will see teams from Windhoek, Rosh Pinah, Swakopmund and the northern part of the country coming...
The just-concluded general registration of voters process tells a story of change in Namibia’s voter dynamics, necessitating a shift in planning and logistics. It is time to acknowledge it can no longer be business as usual. The new generation of voters want comfort and avoid ‘inconveniences’, especially when they are not sure if things will...
Puma Energy Namibia has announced the implementation of free Wi-Fi for its customers at 10 filling stations in Windhoek, with the last three scheduled for installation by the end of this week. However, Puma has emphasised that the use of cellphones at these sites will be subject to strict safety rules, as the company is...
TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Scatec, a Norwegian renewable energy company, to acquire 100% of its subsidiary SN Power, which holds interests in renewable hydropower projects in Africa, through a joint venture (51% SN Power) with Norfund and British International Investment (BII). As a result of this transaction, which is subject to certain previous...
The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group is now the sole shareholder of its property management company, Broll Namibia. This is after the successful acquisition, effective 1 July 2024, of the remaining 49.9% shares in Broll Namibia, which were previously held by the Broll Property Group (Pty) Ltd. “As a company born in Namibia, we take...