Pricilla Mukokobi Lissony Njembo As Namibia enters the oil, gas, and green hydrogen industries, it faces an immediate need for skilled technical workers, particularly artisans capable of supporting large-scale industrial projects. In response, youth from Outapi in the Omusati region began a five-day specialised welding training program at the Nakanyale Vocational Training Center on Monday. ...
The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) has approved 26 institutional grants totaling morethan N$3.7 million, benefiting individuals and institutions across priority sectors nationwide. Of the approved grants, eight projects are youth-led, and 11 are led by women. EIF spokesperson Romeo Muyunda said the funding supports a wide range of beneficiaries and interventions. “The funding supports a...
When a business hits distress, recovery is not about bold statements, but about disciplined, practical action. In previous articles, we explored how business turnaround begins, with early warning signs, structured planning, and clear collaboration. But what happens after the plan is agreed? That is when recovery truly begins. When a business is in distress, time,...
First National Bank (FNB) Namibia has handed over bibs and hats to 100 car guards operating under the Swakopmund Municipality, reinforcing efforts to enhance safety and visibility in public areas ahead of the busy festive season. The handover took place in Swakopmund at a time when the coastal town experiences an influx of holidaymakers, increasing...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) said it has received strong public support for the Starlink telecommunications licence application. Mufaro Nesongano, Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations at CRAN, said although the application is still under consideration, the majority of the submissions received are in favour of the telecommunications company. He said that by...
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) launched the Namibia Convention Bureau (NCB) yesterday. The new bureau, housed under the NIPDB, will help position Namibia as a top destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). The launch marks a step forward for Namibia as it aims to compete in the regional and global...
Whale Rock Cement (trading as Cheetah Cement) and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) have reached a new wage agreement for the 2025 and 2026 financial years. The agreement signed on 12 December 2025 aligns with the Recognition and Procedural Agreement between the two parties. Under the agreement, all employees in the bargaining unit will...
The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) has been recognised as the Most Innovative Securities Exchange, Southern Africa 2025 under the Innovation Awards category of the Global Banking and Finance Awards 2025, an international awards programme conducted by Global Banking and Finance Review. According to a statement from Tjiundja Kazohua, Chief Regulatory Officer at the Namibia Securities...
Outgoing Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes ǃGawaxab said the central bank is strong, stable, and well positioned for the future, following five years of turbulence, reform, and transformation. Reflecting on his tenure, !Gawaxab said his time in office, which began in 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, tested the country’s financial system in...
The total number of active SIM cards in Namibia increased by 3% between July and September 2025, indicating renewed growth after a stable period in the second quarter. The increase was mainly driven by prepaid SIM cards, which rose by 3%. Postpaid subscriptions grew more slowly, increasing by only 1%. Mobile internet use also continued...