NamPost has issued a public clarification to address uncertainties surrounding the implementation of the National Social Welfare Cash Grant payments, which will be facilitated through NamPost’s nationwide Post Office branches and mobile teams beginning in October 2025. The State-owned postal and financial services provider confirmed that the new payment model only applies to recipients who...
Nedbank Namibia’s recent business conference brought together over 300 entrepreneurs, business leaders and innovators from across Namibia to explore the evolving landscape of owner-managed businesses and the strategic tools needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. The sold-out event was hosted in collaboration with Future Media, Aurik, Droombos, Salt Essential IT, Fly Namibia and...
For over 110 years, Standard Bank Namibia has been more than a financial institution – it has been a partner in the country’s progress. From supporting entrepreneurs to expanding access to banking in remote areas, the bank’s journey has always been rooted in one purpose: “Namibia is our home, we drive her growth.” Today, that...
When Namibians were asked, ‘Where do you bank for the best experience?’, FNB Namibia was the clear and resounding choice. For FNB Namibia, the recognition of Best Banking Experience at the 2025 Best of Namibia Awards is an accolade that reflects what matters most: the voices of its customers. Banking is a service that touches...
ONGWEDIVA – Running a business is no small task. Raising a family is even harder. Doing both while caring for a visually impaired sibling it the daily reality of Sophia Shilongo, a woman from northern Namibia. She has quietly built a name for herself in the traditional food business. What started as a small table...
The Community Skills Development Foundation (COSDEF) is changing lives across Namibia by providing practical skills to thousands of Namibians, especially in rural and marginalised areas. Speaking at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair Joram Shifa, communication and stakeholder engagement officer at COSDEF, said the organisation focuses on empowering communities through skills development. “We offer technical training...
The president of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia George Botshiwe has cautioned that a potential increase in local ownership of up to 51% of mines operating in Namibia could have disastrous consequences for the domestic sector. His remarks are in response to a directive from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and...
MUMBAI – India will temporarily suspend postal deliveries to the United States, the government said Saturday, citing confusion stemming from tariffs imposed by president Donald Trump. The move comes less than a week before the Trump administration’s decision to strip certain low-value parcels of their duty-free treatment goes into effect. India’s communications ministry said the...
The 20Twenty Financial Solutions is shaking up the domestic home loan market by addressing what the company describes as a critical gap in the housing market. The wholly owned Namibian company is regulated primarily by the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), under whose framework it operates, as it raises capital through listed investment instruments. “Our home...
Nedbank Namibia hosted its Future of Business conference yesterday in Windhoek, endorsing its commitment to supporting local, owner-managed businesses. The event brought together entrepreneurs, startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to focus on key areas that drive business success, including leadership, communications, human resources and information technology. The conference is part of Nedbank’s new...