Air Connect Namibia has welcomed Proflight Zambia’s new three-times-per-week scheduled service between Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). The new service, which will operate via Livingstone’s Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI), is set to commence from 3 March 2026. This service is scheduled to operate on Tuesdays,...
Selma Paulus (38) has turned a N$200 investment into a growing street business at Windhoek Central Hospital. She sells sweets, cool drinks as well as fruits and vegetables to patients, visitors and staff. Just over a year ago, she had no source of income. To survive, Paulus started selling sweets and dry chips from a...
GROOTFONTEIN – They say, ‘Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back’. However, for Frans Katjimune (50), curiosity gave life to a business journey that continues to grow. In a world where many people wait for the perfect opportunity or the right time, Katjimune has proved that asking the right question and taking a...
The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has summoned 13 relevant employers to appear before a review panel due to non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act. The hearings, scheduled for 13 to 14 August 2025, is open to the public to attend and observe, as per the provisions of Section 38 in the Act. The summons...
The homegrown Pupkewitz Group, which this year celebrates 100 years of business in Namibia, has already expanded into South Africa, with stores in Upington (MegaTech Electrical) and Cape Town (Megatech Electrical Supplies), and is looking at potential business in neighbouring Angola and Botswana. However, Group Finance Director Eugene Shepherd cautions that any further regional expansion...
Beatrice Bienvenu has been appointed to lead Chevron’s exploration activities in Namibia and West Africa as country manager. She recently visited Windhoek in her new capacity and met with the leadership from the Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the Presidency, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), the Petroleum Training and Education Fund...
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...
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”...
Nedbank Group’s results for the six months to 30 June 2025, amid a challenging operating environment, reflect 6% growth in headline earnings (HE) to R8.4 billion and return on equity (ROE) that improved slightly to 15.2% (H1 2024: 15.0%). The increase in HE was driven by non-interest revenue (NIR) and associate income growth. This is...
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...