The O&L Group marked a significant milestone on 8 August 2025 at Midgard Otjihavera Windhoek with the inaugural O&L Persona Champion of 2029 awards ceremony, celebrating employees who exemplify the company’s core Persona characteristics of being ‘authentic, caring and passionate’ while driving meaningful impact across the organisation. The ceremony represented the evolution of O&L’s employee...
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Fed official confirms ‘signs of fragility’ in US market
WASHINGTON – A recent US employment report confirmed “signs of fragility” in the labour market, a senior central bank official said Saturday, backing three interest rate cuts this year to guard against further weakening. In prepared remarks to a summit in Colorado, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman called for a “proactive approach”...
Record-breaking Mining Expo concludes in capital
The 12th edition of the Mining Expo ended at the Windhoek Showgrounds on Friday after three successful days of activity, marking the biggest event in its history. Organised by the Chamber of Mines of Namibia, this year’s Expo attracted a record 198 exhibitors and featured 335 exhibition booths. Held over three full days for the...
Digital financial solutions require new mindset – Matomola …untapped potential of non-bank financial sector remains
To unlock the full potential of a digital financial ecosystem in Namibia will require new models, new tools, and, crucially, new mindsets. This is according to Kenneth S. Matomola, chief executive officer of the Namibia Financial Supervisory Authority (Namfisa), who was speaking at FinTech Square 2025, a flagship initiative under the authority’s innovation agenda that...
Taamba Maris aims to end the debt trap
MTC last week stated it has received positive feedback from the market regarding its newly launched Taamba Maris Loan product. MTC‘s Chief Human Capital, Marketing, Communications & Sustainability Officer, Tim Ekandjo, in a media statement, explained that the era of short-term loans masquerading as financial inclusion solutions, which often trap Namibians in deeper debt, is...
Andrada expands footprint in Namibia’s mineral sector
Hilma Nalupe Andrada Mining is continuing its expansion in Namibia with a sharpened focus on critical minerals, positioning the country as a key player in the global supply chain for tin, lithium, copper and tantalum. Speaking at the Mining Expo, Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Viljoen, said Namibia’s favourable geology, legal framework and access to international...
Libana: Over 5 000 renewable energy technologies financed via Solar Revolving Fund
KATIMA MULILO – The director of Energy Funds in the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy Anna Libana said her ministry has, through the Solar Revolving Fund (SRF), financed a total of 5 709 renewable energy technologies and 93 grid connections. These amounted to N$176 million since 2010 when the ministry took this mandate that...
Inflation eases in Namibia …prices still bite in some regions
Namibia’s inflation rate has slowed, offering some relief to many households across the country. However, while the overall rise in prices has eased, the cost of living remains pressing in some parts of the nation. The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) reported yesterday that headline inflation – the general rise in prices – stood at 3.5%...
BoN launches financial inclusion campaign
Matheus David The Bank of Namibia launched a national Financial Inclusion Awareness Campaign on Tuesday, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting awareness on equitable access to financial services and deepening the quality and usage of those services across the country. The campaign forms part of the bank’s broader commitment to ensuring that every Namibian, regardless...
Govt to own 51% of mines
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, announced on Tuesday that the govermnent is actively consulting with industry stakeholders on mechanisms that will promote 51% Namibian ownership in new mining ventures. “We believe that local empowerment is not only a matter of social justice, but also a cornerstone for long-term...









