The Namibian government is doubling down on aviation infrastructure as part of its growth strategy, with Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi highlighting major upgrades at Hosea Kutako International Airport, including a third terminal and plans for a new national carrier, Namibia Air. “These developments are critical to ensuring that Namibia remains competitive and capable...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) hereby announces a series of senior leadership promotions and re-designations, reflecting its continued commitment to institutional strength, leadership continuity, and strategic agility. These changes follow the recent appointment of the Deputy Governor, Nicholas Mukasa, and are further necessitated by leadership movements within the management structure, including the appointment of Florette...
Airlines operating in Namibia have been handed a blunt ultimatum to slash domestic airfares within six months or face direct government regulation. Delivering a sharply worded warning at the opening of Aviation Week Africa 2026 in Windhoek on Wednesday, Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi made it clear that government patience has run out over...
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has taken a decisive step toward regulating Namibia’s emerging electric vehicle (EV) market, ordering all businesses, property owners and residents in the capital to register high-capacity EV charging stations by 30 November 2026. This signals both opportunity and growing pressure on the country’s electricity infrastructure. In a recent public notice,...
Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to strong media relations and transparent communication, Bank Windhoek recently conducted a strategic engagement visit to the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC). The visit forms part of the Bank’s broader initiative to deepen collaboration with key media stakeholders and enhance mutual understanding of the evolving media landscape. During the engagement, led by...
FNB Namibia and RMB Namibia recently launched the Exchange Control (ExCon) Scenarios Booklet at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2026, reinforcing their commitment to enabling regulatory clarity and supporting crossborder business activity in Namibia. The ExCon Scenarios Booklet was developed in collaboration with the regulator, the Bank of Namibia and key stakeholders. It provides...
LONDON – Britain’s annual inflation rate jumped to 3.3% in March as the Middle East war sent oil and gas prices surging, official data showed yesterday. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased from 3.0% in the 12 months to February, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. “Inflation climbed in March, largely due...
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing have announced the purchase of six 787 Dreamliner jets as the airline fully exercises commitments from its 2023 landmark order. Ethiopian Airlines will use the 787-9 jets to expand its intercontinental network from Addis Ababa and increase cargo capacity as demand for long-haul travel continues to rise. “Converting the options of...
SEOUL – A notorious North Korean hacking group is likely behind the theft of nearly US$300 million in cryptocurrency over the weekend, an affected party has said, in the biggest known crypto heist this year. It is the latest such incident linked to North Korea, whose sophisticated cybercrime programme uses stolen cryptocurrency to help fund...
Pinehas K Pinehas Young entrepreneur Alicia Fillipus is contributing to skin care innovation in Namibia with MsWhiteGlow Skincare, products that cater to everyone. In an exclusive sit down with New Era’s SME Spotlight, Fillipus explained how she became inspired to create the brand. “I have been struggling to get a simple skincare product or products...