Letshego Namibia has announced the appointment of Mbo Mena Luvindao as its chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 November 2024. Luvindao brings a wealth of expertise and a dynamic vision to the CCO’s role. His mandate is to drive Letshego’s commercial strategy, enhancing growth, profitability and deeper customer engagement across Namibia. With an impressive 18...
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has addressed recent concerns and statements regarding its attendance at a community event affiliated with a political party. As a State-owned enterprise, Namcor’s mission is to serve the Namibian people by responsibly managing and promoting the development of the country’s oil and gas resources. “Our commitment to impartiality...
Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has embarked on a new client registration campaign, running from 4 November 2024 to 31 January 2025. This initiative aligns with Namdia’s mandate of price discovery, and its goals of expanding its global reach. “Through the campaign, clients will gain privileged access to Namibian rough diamonds, with a sourcing experience that...
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) the domestic retirement fund industry had more than N$218 million unclaimed pension benefits by pensioners and their beneficiaries in 2023. Although still a concerningly high number, this is a notable improvement from just more than N$229 million unclaimed in 2022. It is in the interest of any pension...
Paratus Group, the pan-African telecommunications’ company, has completed its East-West Africa fibre route, offering a fast and resilient link to anywhere in the world from anywhere in the southern African region. The Paratus East-West route, the first coast-to-coast terrestrial route using Paratus-built fibre infrastructure, offers an alternative terrestrial route, the current demand for which has...
DIVUNDU – In the heart of Divundu, the sun blazes down on a dedicated group of women harvesting at Namibia Berries. For nine hours a day, these women work tirelessly under the sweltering heat, painstakingly picking one berry at a time. Regina Muyenga, a 28-year-old picker and a graduate of the University of Namibia, embodies...
The recently-concluded Namibia Customer Care and Service Delivery Seminar agreed on the necessity for a new level of customer service standards. By addressing current challenges and presenting solutions through technological integration, trust-building and a commitment to consistent improvement, the seminar encouraged organisations to view customer care as essential to their long-term success. The seminar concluded...
Melanie Meiring Namibia has recently been under increased scrutiny from the global community, with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey-listing it. There are some gaps in Namibia’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing measures. These areas must improve to meet international standards. But what does this mean for businesses operating in Namibia, and how can...
DIVUNDU – The CEO and founder of Namibia Berries, Michael Rodenburg, has raised critical concerns regarding challenges of land acquisition for investors in Namibia, particularly in the agricultural sector. He voiced this concern during a recent media tour of the berries farm that was organised by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). Rodenburg...
The Development Bank of Namibia’s 2023/24 annual report shows the institution facilitated the creation of 3 525 jobs through various projects, with a substantial focus on supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The report, launched last Thursday, shows DBN supported 74 SME projects with funding of N$95.9 million. Meanwhile, the bank’s ambitious 2024-2029 Integrated Strategic...