Momentum Metropolitan Namibia has again lifted the Namibian flag high on the African stage by being named Best Life Insurance Company of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Momentum Africa Awards. With an extraordinary total of 24 wins out of 41 awards across Africa, Namibia not only participated but also led with...
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Opinion – Building legacy, shaping tomorrow: Reflections on 35 years of Wernhil
Sven Thieme As I reflect on Wernhil Park’s remarkable 35-year journey, I am deeply moved by the vision and courage of my grandfather, Werner List, whose faith in Namibia’s future created something far greater than a shopping centre. When he and my grandmother Hildegard (hence the name Wernhil) made the bold decision to invest in...
TICAD9 aims to unlock Japanese investment in Africa
In an effort to deepen economic ties between Japan and Africa, the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) co-hosted a high-level side event on the margins of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan. The event brought...
Opinion – Stealer logs: A hidden threat to digital security
NAM-CSIRT In today’s digital landscape, cyberspace is continually challenged by evolving cybersecurity threats that operate covertly, collecting vast amounts of sensitive data. Among these threats, stealer logs have emerged as a significant innovation in modern cybercrime, posing direct risks to individual security and serving as a crucial tool for enabling more complex attacks such as...
Telecom and union agree on salary increase
Telecom Namibia and the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) yesterday hosted a signing ceremony to formalise two agreements for employees in the bargaining unit. The agreements cover wages and salaries, as well as substantive matters, for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 financial years. This event marks the successful conclusion of constructive negotiations and commencement of enhanced...
SMEs’ spotlight with Pricilla Mukokobi – Home kitchen evolves into container eatery
What started as a humble food business from home has grown into a beacon of hope and empowerment in Windhoek’s Wanaheda settlement. Emilia Ndaamakunye Otto, a chef by profession, founded Wazombia Kitchen in 2021, just after the Covid-19 pandemic. The name ‘Wazombia’ means ‘welcome,’ and that’s exactly what her business represents, a warm, welcoming space where...
SMEs’ spotlight with Pricilla Mukokobi – Congo carpenters build a business, dream
In the busy streets of Golgotha, Windhoek, the sound of hammers and saws echoes from a small workshop. Inside, two men, a father and a son, Muhota Lucien Lukenge and Mainel Lukenge (19), work side by side. Their business, Lucyman Shop, is their way of surviving, dreaming and building a future. Originally from the Democratic Republic...
Global ESG metrics failing Southern Africa – Tourism
A high-level gathering of tourism investors, developers and ESG leaders has sparked critical debate about the relevance of global sustainability standards in the Southern African context. It raised pressing questions about whether widely used Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks are fit for purpose in emerging markets. Hosted by the Southern African Development Community Tourism...
Central bank aims to use AI to track banknotes
The Bank of Namibia is working on a new system that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to track how banknotes move across the country. Speaking at an Annual Economic Reporting Workshop on Monday, Sencia Kaizemi-Rukata, director of currency management and banking operations at the central bank, said the system is needed because the bank currently...
MTC launches project to improve rural connectivity …identifies infrastructure and technical shortcomings affecting service
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has intensified its commitment to digital inclusion by launching a strategic rural network optimisation initiative following a comprehensive network audit in northern Namibia. The initiative, driven by MTC’s customer-centric commitment, aimed to gain firsthand insight into coverage gaps and service quality challenges in underserved and uncovered rural areas. The audit, which...









