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CRAN’s amended levy law unconstitutional
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CRAN’s amended levy law unconstitutional

An amended section of the Communications Act, 2009 which gave the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) powers to impose any percentage they see fit for regulatory levies on providers of communication services in Namibia, has been declared unconstitutional by the High Court.

Du Preez takes up new position at Old Mutual
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Du Preez takes up new position at Old Mutual

Old Mutual yesterday confirmed the appointment of Mignon du Preez as their Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive as of 1 September 2022. In her new role, Du Preez will lead and manage all marketing activities, public relations, and sustainability initiatives as a member of the Old Mutual Namibia executive team. 

Swakop Uranium 2021 glance
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Swakop Uranium 2021 glance

Despite the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mining operations, Swakop Uranium managed to record its highest production ever. As a result of increased production, the company contributed N$3.2 billion to Namibia’s economy in 2021. 

Mining expo focuses on new frontiers
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Mining expo focuses on new frontiers

The ninth edition of the Namibian Mining Expo and Conference concludes today. The two-day conference started yesterday under the theme ‘Breaking New Frontiers in a Post-Pandemic Era’. This was the first mining expo and conference in two years, after the Chamber of Mines cancelled it consecutively due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Old Mutual to pay N$6m to competition commission
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Old Mutual to pay N$6m to competition commission

Old Mutual Short-Term Insurance Company (Namibia) Ltd (OMSIC) has agreed to pay a total sum of N$6 million as part of two settlement agreements, after the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) found the insurer had contravened Section 23 of the Competition Act No.2 of 2003 in two separate investigations.