Since oil and gas drilling campaigns over the last few years have been confirmed notable discoveries in the Orange Basin off the Namibian coast, the drillings campaigns scheduled for 2026 are crucial to confirm commercially viable volumes and in turn advance development planning. However, these downstream activities are only one aspect of a successful hydrocarbon...
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has appointed Ainna Vilengi Kaundu as its new chief executive officer (CEO) for a five-year term, effective from the beginning of this year. In a statement, BIPA said the Board of Directors expressed confidence in Kaundu’s ability to steer the institution in the right direction and advance its...
BEIJING – China on Wednesday announced an anti-dumping probe into imports from Japan of a key chemical used in making semiconductors, a day after it banned the export to the country of goods with potential military uses. The commerce ministry in Beijing said that “from 2022 to 2024, the quantity of dichlorosilane imported from Japan...
Private Sector Credit Extension (PSCE) in Namibia eased further to 4.5% year-on-year (y/y) in November 2025, down from 4.7% in October, reflecting softer borrowing by both corporates and households. Local analysts believe this reduction confirms a gradual moderation in credit momentum toward the end of 2025. Despite this slowdown, PSCE growth is still well above...
Standard Bank Namibia’s new pricing structure for 2026 introduces significant reductions on everyday banking fees, free digital services, and four bundled offerings tailored to diverse lifestyles and income segments. The bank yesterday announced their new pricing strategy which has been effective since 1 January 2026. In a statement the bank notes that its 2026 fees...
LAS VEGAS – Lenovo, the world’s top PC maker, unveiled its own AI assistant Tuesday at the CES tech show in Las Vegas, promising a tool that follows users seamlessly across laptops, smartphones and connected devices. The Beijing-based company commanded 28% of global PC market share in the third quarter of 2025, ahead of rivals...
SAN FRANCISCO – Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI announced Tuesday it has raised US$20 billion in its latest funding round, surpassing its initial US$15 billion target as the company accelerates development of its Grok AI models. Founded by Musk, xAI competes in an increasingly crowded generative AI market against OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, among...
India recently modernised its national nuclear energy strategy, which now complements Namibia’s Nuclear Industrial Strategy in terms of focusing on regulatory strength, human capital, and value addition in nuclear applications. This development means Namibia and India can deepen collaboration on uranium supply, fuel cycle services, and socio-economic development through nuclear technologies. India updated its...
Since the public and relevant stakeholders have shared their opinions on the application by Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate in Namibia, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) expects the official decision to be announced by the end of March this year. Starlink is Musk’s satellite internet network operated by SpaceX, which is designed to provide high-speed, low-latency...
When Rakkel Hamalwa talks about her business, she smiles easily and speaks proudly about her small business. For her, Journals by R is not just about paper and pages. It is about helping people feel less overwhelmed and more in control of their lives. Hamalwa is a qualified secondary school teacher with a bachelor’s degree...