Rejoice Itembu has taken up the role of operations executive at Standard Bank Namibia, effective 1 March 2026. Itembu is a seasoned banking executive with more than 15 years of leadership experience spanning retail banking, business and commercial banking, digital transformation, client solutions, insurance, public relations, and strategic operations. Throughout her career at Standard Bank...
Standard Bank named best trade finance provider in Namibia
Standard Bank Namibia has been named the Best Trade Finance Provider in Namibia in the 2026 Global Finance Best Trade Finance Providers Awards, reinforcing the bank’s role as a leading enabler of cross-border commerce, investment flows, and sector expansion. The accolade highlights the bank’s continued success in delivering competitive, sophisticated trade finance solutions that support...
Namdeb braces for sales slump
The chief executive of Namdeb, Riaan Burger, on Wednesday said the company’s long history of resilience and innovation will help it weather what he described as the worst downturn in the global diamond market. Speaking during a commemorative event marking three decades of the company’s partnership structure and book launch titled ‘Mining for Good: The...
Nedbank clients embrace digital channels …70% NAR clients dominate digital space
The Nedbank Group’s digital volumes and values have increased significantly. This is as more clients across all its businesses embrace the benefits and convenience of digital channels. In Personal and Private Banking (PPB), digital transaction volumes and values increased by 10% and 16%, respectively, supported by a 9% increase in digitally active retail clients...
Proflight Zambia embarks on Namibia route
Proflight Zambia this week embarked on its maiden landing at Hosea Kutako International Airport. The flight landed on Tuesday to much fanfare as tourism and aviation stakeholders witnessed the arrival of new opportunities between Namibia and Zambia. Captain Josias Walubita landed the 50-seat CRJ-200 at exactly 12h00 local time, welcomed by a traditional water salute...
Nam Oil and Gas launches second industry report
Namibia Oil and Gas last week hosted the launch of its second Bi-Annual Industry Report, bringing together key stakeholders to reflect on the country’s rapidly evolving energy landscape. The event was supported by Africa Provider Offshore Services. The report provides data-driven analysis and strategic insights into developments shaping Namibia’s oil and gas sector. The...
Oil extends gains, stocks dive amid Middle East war
HONG KONG – Oil prices extended gains while the dollar and equities tumbled yesterday as investors kept tabs on the widening war in the Middle East. The US and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic have upended regional energy flows, with the crucial Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of global oil transits,...
SMEs’ spotlight with Pricilla Mukokobi – Brick business built on NSFAF refund
Namibia’s brick manufacturing industry is on the rise, with manufacturers operating across the country. The sector continues to expand as new players enter the market, and established companies invest in more advanced machinery and technology to improve production. Different types of bricks, including clay, concrete and engineering bricks, are now widely available to meet various...
SMEs’ spotlight with Pricilla Mukokobi – Kahorere grows food, hope in Gobabis
GOBABIS – Alma Kahorere is a teacher at Ben Van De Walt Primary School in Gobabis. Beyond the classroom, she is the founder of Ehupo Mu Eden Farming Enterprises CC, a local crop-producing farm that is making a difference in her community. “I started with a small backyard garden in 2020 just to feed my...
Ongwe secures EPL for Omatjete expansion … applies for additional EPL
Adolf Kaure Ongwe Minerals secures additional licenses, significantly increases its Omatjete project area and identifies a prospective parallel fault zone. Ongwe Minerals Inc has announced in a press statement released last week that it has increased the size of its Omatjete project by up to 42% by acquiring a 90% stake in the adjacent EPL7400...









