By: Hertha Ekandjo   ABIn Bev Namibia, in collaboration with the Municipality of Okahandja on Friday, commissioned phase two of the Okahandja Water Stewardship Project. The project is aimed at supporting the water-stressed communities of Okahandja with access to affordable water. The second phase of the project is the stationing of a water tanker […]

    By: Juliana Iikela In a bid to boost entrepreneurship and economic growth, the Office of the Oshikoto Regional Governor allocated N$100,000 during the last financial year to support start-ups and micro-businesses within the region. The allocation was to assist micro businesses that have got potential to grow but have inadequate resources to expand. […]

  By: Staff Writer President Nangolo Mbumba has called upon leaders in the southern regions to prioritise education for their youth, emphasising the importance of higher education in preparation for the burgeoning green hydrogen and oil and gas sectors set to flourish in southern Namibia. Mbumba’s appeal follows concerns raised by Namibia Green Hydrogen Council […]

  By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus   Various industries such as oil and gas, as well as green hydrogen, planned for the //Karas Region, with many centred around the Lüderitz local authority, are poised to elevate Namibia’s diversification efforts. During his visit to the southern region, Bank of Namibia governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, acknowledged this significant potential. President […]

  By: Hertha Ekandjo   Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has revealed that, despite efforts to conserve water, they are only permitted to utilise 20% of it from their private aquifers due to restrictions imposed by the City of Windhoek and NamWater. Peter Simons, Managing Director of NBL, explained during the company’s Half-Year Financials Announcement in […]

  By: Dwight Links   The Institute of Public Policy Research’s director, Graham Hopwood has stressed the importance of transparency with regards to activities in Namibia’s extractive industry to generate more awareness about industry. Speaking during a webinar hosting representatives of the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) for English and Lusso-speaking countries, Hopwood highlighted recent […]

  By: Justicia Shipena   The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has announced an extension of its Annual Duty Penalty Waiver Programme for an additional three months, now ending on 30 June 2024. The initiative launched late last year offers a 100% waiver on penalties and additional fees payable by businesses between 2012 and […]

  By: Staff Writer   Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has announced the resignations of their Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Wessie van der Westhuizen, and Chief Culture Officer (CCO), Sonja Thieme, effective 30 April 2024. In an internal communication shared by Sven Thieme, the Executive Chairman of the O&L Group, it was disclosed that Wessie […]

  By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus   O&L Leisure has announced the commencement of upgrades and renovations at their Midgard resort, in response to Namibia’s evolving status as a premier destination. The Group disclosed this development in a press release issued last week. As Namibia transitions into a sought-after destination, O&L Leisure is realigning its positioning and […]

By: Justicia Shipena   Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has called on the business community, urging them to uphold professionalism and ethical standards when participating in public sector tenders. This appeal was made by NCCI President Bisey /Uirab during the Annual Budget Dialogue 2024, a collaborative event hosted by Standard Bank, NCCI, and […]