In a bid to relief congestion and bring services closer to people, the Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT) has acquired land in Wanaheda for the construction of new Namibia Traffic Information System (NaTIS) offices. Making the announcement in Parliament on Wednesday, works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi said the new facility has already been...
The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has expressed dissatisfaction with a new global report that ranks the Port of Walvis Bay near the bottom of the list. The 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), recently released by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, ranks Walvis Bay 376th out of 405 ports around the world....
In most organisations, there are departments that are considered non-negotiable. Legal and finance, for instance, operate with clearly defined standards and a level of seriousness that no one dares question. Contracts go through rigorous legal reviews. Financial reports are audited, undergo compliance checks and are thoroughly scrutinised. The processes are respected because the risk of...
//Kharas governor Dawid Gertze is supporting the call by the Construction Industries Federation (CIF) for the establishment of a Construction Council, which he said is a crucial development for his region. Speaking at a CIF Infrastructure Forum that concludes in Lüderitz today, he added that in the absence of a council, CIF membership should be...
The Bank of Namibia has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 6.75% to 6.50%, to support the country’s weak economy. This is contrary to some analysts who expected the central bank to maintain the repo rate at 6.75%, as they were not convinced there was scope for more than...
Bank Windhoek managing director James Chapman yesterday announced exceptional 2025 annual Customer Satisfaction Survey results, which recorded the largest-ever respondent sample since the Bank started participating in the survey. The 2025 survey highlights Bank Windhoek’s efforts in strengthening customer relationships and leadership in digital innovation. It reveals outstanding performance across key metrics. The overall satisfaction...
The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (Nam-CSIRT) recently hosted a Constituents Engagement in Windhoek, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity landscape. The engagement emphasised the collective responsibility of protecting Namibia’s critical infrastructure and information systems while advancing the development of a trusted and resilient cyber ecosystem that safeguards the public interest. Emilia...
Namibia’s long – term economic success crucially depends on a well-managed and innovative transportation system. In this regard the newly appointed Transportation Commission is expected to play a critical role in achieving this goal through effective regulation, strategic oversight, and fostering industry innovation. The new appointments mark a new chapter for domestic transport governance, with...
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Namibia’s economy. They create jobs, support families and help drive local development across the country. However, many of these businesses face challenges that limit their growth. The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, through its Industrial Development Directorate, plays an important role in helping these enterprises...
Bianca Uapunduka, a 36-year-old accountant and entrepreneur, has proven that with discipline, determination and faith, it is possible to build a thriving business empire without any financial assistance or loans. Today, she owns three growing businesses, all of which were self-funded and developed from the ground up. After completing secondary education at Immanuel Shifidi Secondary...