Namibia reached a milestone when it reported a cumulative total number of 1 315 124 eligible Namibians registered as voters inside the country and at all Namibian Diplomatic Missions abroad, representing 81% of the eligible voters. Based on the latest figures from the Namibia Statistics Agency, there are about 1.7 million eligible Namibians. The general...
Brazil’s state-run oil firm Petrobras has reportedly made a non-binding offer to buy a major stake in the Orange basin off the coast of Namibia. Industry insiders reported that Petrobras is interested in acquiring the massive oil discovery made by Portuguese company Galp Energia and its local partners. Petrobras’ offer was shared with an international news agency...
The ongoing protests in Kenya has necessitated organisers of the Namibia-Kenya Chamber of Commerce to change the initial venue for its launch on 31 October from Nairobi to Windhoek “to give room for imminent positive political and economic changes currently sweeping the country,” said Elvis Mboya, the chamber’s founder and brand ambassador. The Kenyan protests,...
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) on Friday certified 49 young Namibians with basic fire-fighting skills following six-months of rigorous training at the Hosea Kutako International and Walvis Bay International airports. The graduation at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) heralds a new lease for the country’s airport safety. The trainees will now...
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) recovered N$20 million from 14 fishing companies between 1 May and 19 July 2024. This is as the revenue agency intensifies efforts to combat deliberate tax evasion within the fishing industry. In a statement issued last week, NamRA stated it has taken targeted actions to halt revenue leakage in this...
A delegation of the World Bank Group’s (WBG) board of executive directors (EDs) recently noted Namibia’s and South Africa’s progress in achieving development goals, and reaffirmed World Bank Group’s commitment to providing support. The 11 EDs and Alternate EDs were hosted by the World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC) country offices during their recent visit from...
The Bank Windhoek Red Run, previously known as the Bank Windhoek Relay, is shaping up to be a memorable, active and thrilling experience. The event is a collaboration between the /Ae //Gams Sports Club and Bank Windhoek, and is scheduled to take place on 10 August in Windhoek, starting at Zoo Park. Anticipating a day...
Lupita Nyong’o, the global ambassador for the world’s leading diamond company De Beers, was in Namibia last week to witness the impact that natural diamonds have on the country and its people. A De Beers ambassador since 2022, Nyong’o has sought to learn more about the untold stories of natural diamonds. Together with joint venture...
Women in Media handed over school shoes to Tsumkwe Secondary School onFriday. They also provided sanitary items and maize meal to some community members in Tsumkwe. Founders Limba Mupetami and Jemima Beukes expressed gratitude to the sponsors, emphasising that collaboration is key to successful projects. Mupetami highlighted their successful outreach in January, where they distributed...
Swarovski Namibia hosted its first annual event with customers as well as the public at its recently-opened shop at Grove Mall Namibia. This occasion was attended by a small crowd, including the international jewellery company’s brand ambassador Cassia Sharpley, regional manager Jonathan Minter and owner Wagner Luis. Minter expressed excitement at usinginfluential Namibians who align...