A looming government ultimatum to regulate domestic airfares has drawn a firm response from domestic operator, FlyNamibia. The regional and domestic airline argues that the economics of aviation lie at the heart of Namibia’s high airfare. The privately-owned carrier moved quickly last week to defend its pricing model after works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi issued...
Adolf Kaure Ongwe Minerals has announced in a recent statement that it has completed all the requirements for a dual listing on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) under the symbol “ONG”. Trading commenced on 15 April 2026. According to the statement, there will be no change to Ongwe’s listing on the TSX Venture Exchange, which will remain the...
Southern Africa’s aviation sector is staring down a deepening crisis, with airlines warning that a lack of clarity over jet fuel availability beyond May 2026 could trigger widespread disruption to schedules, rising ticket prices and broader economic fallout. In a strongly worded statement, Aaron Munetsi, CEO of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), said...
Adolf Kaure The second Namibia-EU Business Forum was launched in Windhoek last week. The forum is set to take place from 11 to 13 May, in Windhoek, under the theme, “Towards stronger, greener and more diversified economies: Catalysing Business and Trade Opportunities between the EU and Namibia”. Over 300 participants, including representatives from the European...
Adolf Kaure Petrofund recently hosted a local suppliers’ workshop for upstream oil and gas in Windhoek. The workshop was held with the aim of providing critical insights into the upstream petroleum value chain and to identify opportunities, supplier requirements, standards and compliance expectations, access to finance and business readiness, and serve as a catalyst for...
The Namibian government is doubling down on aviation infrastructure as part of its growth strategy, with Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi highlighting major upgrades at Hosea Kutako International Airport, including a third terminal and plans for a new national carrier, Namibia Air. “These developments are critical to ensuring that Namibia remains competitive and capable...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) hereby announces a series of senior leadership promotions and re-designations, reflecting its continued commitment to institutional strength, leadership continuity, and strategic agility. These changes follow the recent appointment of the Deputy Governor, Nicholas Mukasa, and are further necessitated by leadership movements within the management structure, including the appointment of Florette...
Airlines operating in Namibia have been handed a blunt ultimatum to slash domestic airfares within six months or face direct government regulation. Delivering a sharply worded warning at the opening of Aviation Week Africa 2026 in Windhoek on Wednesday, Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi made it clear that government patience has run out over...
SEOUL – A notorious North Korean hacking group is likely behind the theft of nearly US$300 million in cryptocurrency over the weekend, an affected party has said, in the biggest known crypto heist this year. It is the latest such incident linked to North Korea, whose sophisticated cybercrime programme uses stolen cryptocurrency to help fund...
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has taken a decisive step toward regulating Namibia’s emerging electric vehicle (EV) market, ordering all businesses, property owners and residents in the capital to register high-capacity EV charging stations by 30 November 2026. This signals both opportunity and growing pressure on the country’s electricity infrastructure. In a recent public notice,...