Nedbank Namibia has announced changes to its 2026 pricing structure. The new pricing will take effect on 2 March 2026. Chief financial officer of Nedbank Namibia Victor Maengahama said the bank carefully reviewed and refined its fees to ensure they remain fair and affordable. He said the bank’s focus is on affordability, value and inclusion,...
“Our new Strategic Plan aims to cement the gains we have made and position the NDGA as a future-fit institution committed to protecting depositors’ funds.” With those words, Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA) Deputy Chairperson Linda Dumba Chicalu set the tone for the official release of the institution’s 2026–2028 Strategic Plan last week. The strategy...
Londeka, Namibia’s first digital logistics platform connecting shippers with verified truck owners, has taken a strategic step to deepen its footprint in the freight and relocation market by securing a dedicated warehouse facility. The new facility has been acquired to support relay, storage and distribution operations. The bold move marks a significant expansion for the...
Speaking at the Namibia Country Showcase during the 2026 Africa Mining Indaba this week, Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Kröhne and Namibia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Nangula Frieda Ithete, laid out a coordinated Namibia’s mining strategy built on beneficiation, policy certainty, and regional integration under the country’s 8th Administration. At the...
TRIPOLI – Libya granted oil exploration and production licences on Wednesday to several foreign energy companies, including giants Chevron and BP, for the first time since the fall of longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi. The North African country’s oil industry has faced significant challenges following the NATO-backed revolt that toppled and killed Gaddafi in 2011, and...
The Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) has delivered a powerful statement to global shipping markets with the successful berthing of the MSC Ellen, a Neo Panamax container giant, at the Port of Walvis Bay. The recent docking signals a move that industry players say reinforces Namibia’s emergence as a leading maritime gateway for Southern Africa. Namport...
Namibia’s pitch at Indaba 2026, the annual mining industry gathering in Cape Town, was not just about attracting capital. It was about redefining the country’s economic trajectory. Namibia’s ambitions are encapsulated in the phrases “growth at home, value at home and opportunity for Namibians” that require deeper political and economic recalibration. The coming years will...
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has launched a new project to develop tailored licence conditions for small, embedded generation projects of up to 2 megawatts (MW) and pilot initiatives involving emerging technologies, including green hydrogen. The initiative comes in response to growing investor interest in Namibia’s evolving energy sector and aims to support innovation while...
Standard Bank Namibia has introduced the Standard Bank Sustainability Academy to the Namibian market, which is a comprehensive online learning platform designed to address the sustainability knowledge gap and equip businesses with practical and actionable sustainability solutions. While many Namibian businesses recognise the importance of sustainability, the challenge remains converting this awareness into real, implementable strategies....
Bank Windhoek has entered its seventh strategic partnership with the Katuka Mentorship Programme reaffirming a shared commitment to developing ethical, skilled and financially empowered young female leaders for Namibia’s future. Through this partnership, Bank Windhoek will support the delivery of Katuka’s structured mentorship model, which equips young Namibians with leadership skills, career guidance, and financial...