The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) continues to advance Namibia’s digital inclusion agenda by implementing the Universal Service Fund (USF) Phase 2 project. This initiative directly supports the priorities of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which identifies digital infrastructure and universal connectivity as key enablers of inclusive economic growth, improved public service delivery...
PPS Insurance Namibia has allocated a record N$367.3 million to members’ PPS Profit-Share Accounts. This is the highest Profit-Share allocation in the history of PPS Insurance Namibia and adds to the accumulated N$1.8 billion in Profit-Share to members during the last decade. The PPS Profit-Share Account reflects the accumulated value of annual profit allocations made...
Namibia has sent a high-level team to China this week as part of efforts to grow its renewable energy sector and support green industrial development. The visit to China is funded by the Global Wind Energy Council, an international body that represents more than 1 500 companies in over 80 countries. The delegation was led...
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has moved to overhaul how bid evaluators are appointed. This was done by introducing stricter procedures in what appears to be a direct response to mounting public pressure for transparency, accountability and delays in the country’s public procurement system. In a statement issued this week, CPBN spokesperson Johanna...
Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower), in partnership with its two co-lead arrangers, Cirrus Securities and Nedbank Namibia Limited, yesterday successfully listed a N$5 billion Domestic Medium-Term Note (DMTN) Programme on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX). The N$5 billion medium-term note programme has been specifically designed to allow a range of notes to be issued under it. ...
Nedbank Namibia has invested N$760 000 to fund the studies of 23 beneficiaries. This once again demonstrates sustained demand for the initiative and reaffirms the bank’s long-term commitment to education. The 2026 beneficiaries represent diverse academic fields, including commerce, business administration, data science, finance management, law, information technology, management, economics, human resources, procurement, informatics and...
“Namibia is emerging as a strategic node in a Southern African Energy Corridor – a system with the potential to link minerals, offshore energy and infrastructure into a platform capable of supporting global supply chains.” These are the remarks of US ambassador to Namibia John Giordano on the eve of the Namibia International Energy Conference,...
“The ANNA project is not merely a transmission line. It is a strategic instrument that will connect our economies, strengthen our institutions and improve the lives of our people.” This sentiment was expressed by Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse, marking a significant milestone in regional energy collaboration as Namibia and Angola officially...
The Ondangwa Town Council is rolling out an ambitious, multi-pronged strategy to transform the northern town into a competitive investment hub, leveraging infrastructure expansion, streamlined bureaucracy and targeted support for local enterprises to stimulate economic growth. At the centre of this push is the council’s 2022/23-2027/28 strategic plan, reinforced by a newly launched Local Economic...
The Capricorn Foundation, in partnership with Bank Windhoek, officially launched the 2026/2027 Emerging Bankers Programme on Monday at Capricorn Corner in Windhoek. The launch marked the onboarding of the second cohort of young Namibians into the programme, which forms part of Bank Windhoek’s Young Talent Development Programme. Introduced in 2024 with funding from the Capricorn...