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ECB hosts final workshop to improve electricity sector
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ECB hosts final workshop to improve electricity sector

The Electricity Control Board (ECB), in collaboration with GET.transform last week, held the final national stakeholder workshop to review and strengthen the Performance Management Framework (PMF) for Namibia’s Electricity Supply Industry (ESI). The purpose of the final workshop was to confirm that the revised PMF is technically sound, practical to implement and aligned with Namibia’s...

Katutura East supports SMEs with equipment
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Katutura East supports SMEs with equipment

Councillor of the Katutura East Constituency Office Richard !Gaoseb handed over business materials to 18 small business owners on Thursday.  The total value of the materials is N$265 749.58. The materials were given to help small businesses in areas such as construction, nail technology, catering and auto mechanics.  The smallest support package was worth N$12...

NCCI restores Divundu branch to strengthen businesses
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NCCI restores Divundu branch to strengthen businesses

The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), in conjunction with entrepreneurs, have decided to re-establish the NCCI Divundu branch.  The move, which was resolved after the chamber met with the Divundu business community on 9 October 2025, forms part of ongoing efforts to promote entrepreneurship and strengthen grassroots representation across the country.  Following the...

Namport unhappy with Walvis port ranking 
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Namport unhappy with Walvis port ranking 

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....

Opinion – Why we compromise on communication but not compliance
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Opinion – Why we compromise on communication but not compliance

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...

Construction council vital – Gertze
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Construction council vital – Gertze

//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...

BoN cuts repo rate to help boost economy
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BoN cuts repo rate to help boost economy

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 records high customer satisfaction
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Bank Windhoek records high customer satisfaction

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...

Namibia aims to strengthen cyber security
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Namibia aims to strengthen cyber security

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...