The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), in its continued mission to deepen its impact and presence, has launched several strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening member engagement and promoting sustainable socioeconomic development. As part of this drive, MUN successfully hosted a Western regional roundtable discussion in Erongo region yesterday, marking a key milestone in its national...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) yesterday kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%. The decision was made earlier this week by the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) following a comprehensive review of current and projected domestic, regional and global economic developments. In addition, the repo rate decision was made to continue safeguarding the peg...
NEW DELHI – High Commissioner to India Gabriel Sinimbo said Namibia is actively seeking Indian investment in sectors such as mining, including diamonds, uranium, copper, zinc and rare earth elements. These remain key due to the country being the third-largest global exporter of uranium. Sinimbo shared these aspirations during an engagement with New Era in...
Ethiopian Airlines this week launched a new route to Hyderabad, India, as the airline solidifies its presence in India to serve growing travel demand. Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, launched the new passenger service on 16 June 2025 with thrice-weekly flights. The new route provides more choice and seamless...
KANANASKIS – G7 leaders on Monday called for “de-escalation” in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US president Donald Trump hastily left the group’s summit. Trump, who was making his return to the international diplomatic calendar, departed the gathering in the Canadian Rockies a day early as ally Israel pounded Iran. After...
O&L Leisure has acquired two exceptional hospitality properties in a merger that is subject to, amongst others, approval from the Namibian Competition Commission. The expansion directly supports the O&L Group Vision 2029, reinforcing O&L Leisure’s role in positioning Namibia as a premier global travel destination. The iconic properties are Le Mirage in the renowned Sossusvlei...
PARIS – Global oil demand will fall slightly in 2030, its first drop since the 2020 Covid pandemic, the International Energy Agency said yesterday. In an annual outlook for the oil market, the Paris-based agency cited sluggish economic growth, global trade tensions, the rise of electric cars and the shift away from crude to produce...
The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has cautioned the public of an online recruitment scam falsely using its name to advertise vacancies under the heading “NAMWATER LTD 2025 Recruitment.” The fraudulent message reads: “The Namibia Water Corporation (NAMWATER LTD) has opened its online application portal to recruit new staff to fill in various open positions. Recruitment...
The financial services industry is undergoing a seismic shift driven by rapid technological advancement, growing mobile connectivity, and an increasingly adaptive regulatory environment. Across Africa, electronic money (e-Money) solutions are redefining the banking experience—and Namibia is at a unique inflexion point. With rising smartphone infiltration and expanding digital infrastructure, the country is well-placed to leverage...
LONDON – Stocks rose and oil prices pulled back yesterday as fears of a wider Middle East conflict eased even as Israel and Iran pounded each other with missiles for a fourth day. The dollar and safe-haven gold declined slightly. “European shares were surprisingly resilient against a backdrop of uncertainty,” said Russ Mould, investment director...