WASHINGTON – Fresh US tariffs on imported goods came into effect yesterday, as president Donald Trump moved to rebuild his trade agenda after the Supreme Court ruled against a swath of his global duties. The new tariffs, initially set at 10%, are justified as a means “to deal with the large and serious United States...
Old Mutual has appointed Pieter Moller as head: broker distribution within its personal finance business, effective 1 March 2026. Moller brings a wealth of experience across the financial services sector, spanning distribution leadership, business development, strategic partnerships, and operational management. He previously held senior positions at Old Mutual, including head of distribution: retail mass market,...
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) and South African Airways (SAA) have joined hands to promote travel within Africa and market the continent as a top global destination. After hosting a high-impact B2B networking session yesterday in Windhoek. The event marked the end of a nine-day Familiarisation (FAM) trip. Travel leaders and tour operators from 15...
The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), housed under the auspices of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran), hosted the Domain Name System (DNS) Resilience Training from 17 to 20 February 2026 in Windhoek. This vital capacity-building initiative, facilitated by the Cybersecurity Capacity Centre for Southern Africa (C3SA), aimed to bolster DNS security...
Havana Four Way is one of the busiest intersections in Windhoek, with small businesses and vendors lining the roadside from early morning until sunset. The intersection has provided a business area for vendors sell tomatoes, maize meal, sugar, shoes, clothes, firewood and dishwashing supplies. For many families, this stretch of road is more than a...
ONGWEDIVA – Johannes Niimwene started his career in cleaning services in 2005, working for a local cleaning company in Oshakati for nine months. In 2006, motivated by financial challenges and the desire to provide for his family, he decided to establish his own company. “I realised that the salary I was earning was not enough...
The Ministry of Works and Transport and the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) yesterday signed a partnership under the Namibia–Korea Green Port Strategy Programme. Namport has been selected as a flagship beneficiary under the International Port Development Cooperation Programme. The programme is a partnership between the African Development Bank and the ministry of oceans and fisheries....
Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) has paid 72% of all eligible cash grant beneficiaries for the February 2026 payment cycle. NamPost corporate communications officer Joseph Teofelus said the company has completed its in-branch payment programme for this month. “Namibia Post Limited hereby informs all beneficiaries, stakeholders and the public that it has completed payment to 72%...
Monika Amunyela Namclear reinforced its commitment to socio-economic development by handing over donations to its 2026 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) beneficiaries at a recent event in Windhoek. The company’s managing director, Fabian Tait, addressed the invited guests, stating the occasion symbolises more than financial assistance. “It is about partnership, shared responsibility, and our collective belief in a...
Namibia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 3.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025, but it remained 3.1% higher than the same period in 2024. This was released by the Namibia Statistics Agency on Friday in its latest quarterly report. Statistician-general and chief executive officer Alex Shimuafeni said the report provides a comprehensive analysis of...