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...
In Namibia’s growing entertainment industry, small businesses are finding new ways to turn passion into income. Sylvester Simubali, also known as Intwiza, has built a name in event management through persistence and creativity. Simubali is the founder of Intwiza Events Management, a small business specialising in event planning, sound engineering and artist management. His company...
At 19, Francisco Tunga left home to help feed his siblings. Today, he is still carrying that responsibility – this time through a small transport business he built after losing a previous job. The business, which started with one car, now has four drivers and provides shuttle services, school transport and deliveries around Windhoek. “I...
TotalEnergies EP Congo (63.5%, operator) announced a hydrocarbon discovery on the Moho license, offshore the Republic of Congo, following the drilling of an exploration well targeting the Moho G structure. In a statement, TotalEnergies noted that the well encountered a hydrocarbon column of approximately 160 meters in high-quality Albian reservoirs and that an extensive data...
Namibia’s economy has grown by about N$80 billion in five years, lifting total output to N$270 billion and giving the government more revenue to work with. But that growth is now running up against rising budget pressure and slow job creation. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has noted that tax revenue increased from N$55 billion to N$76...
Namibia’s plans to build a green hydrogen industry are gaining momentum, with new partnerships aimed at turning strategy into jobs and business opportunities. Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, Enertrag and GIZ to support Namibian suppliers in the green hydrogen value chain through the Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme held a signing ceremony yesterday in Windhoek. The partnership...