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Geingos Urges Namibians to Arrange Wills
By: Justicia Shipena Former First Lady Monica Geingos has urged Namibians to be proactive and organise their wills as death can come unexpectedly. She was speaking during the national memorial service of her late husband President Hage Geingob. She emphasised…
Namibia Likely To Be Grey-Listed After Reforms Deadline Failure
By: Justicia Shipena There are high chances that Namibia would be greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) following its failure to fully implement all the recommendations outlined in the Mutual Evaluation Report. Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi…
Osino Resources Rejects Dundee’s N$5.1 Billion Takeover Bid
By: Staff Writer Osino Resources, a Canadian gold miner, has opted to turn down a recent takeover bid by Dundee Precious Metals in favor of accepting an offer from an undisclosed foreign-based mining company. In a statement released…
African Energy Chamber to Launch Namibia Trade Mission
By: Staff Writer The African Energy Chamber is gearing up to launch a trade mission to Namibia from April 23-25, aimed at promoting business opportunities within the country’s energy industry. In partnership with the Namibia International Energy Conference…
Namibia Upbeat About Impending Energy Investment Decision
By: Justicia Shipena Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino is confident about the forthcoming final investment decisions regarding recent discoveries made by major players such as Total Energies, Shell, Galp, and the existing Kudu Gas field operated by BW Energies….
Brighter Outlook for Namibia’s Tourism Sector in 2024 …Over 500k Visitors in 2023
By: Staff Writer The tourism sector is poised to be a standout performer in Namibia’s economy in 2024, according to analysts. This optimistic outlook is bolstered by key events like the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) and the…
Business Community Commits to Upholding Geingob’s Vision of Inclusivity
By: Justicia Shipena The business community has pledged to uphold the late President Hage Geingob’s values and vision, particularly that of ‘No One Being Left Behind.’ During a memorial service held at his residence, Casa Rosalia, business community…
Bank Windhoek Appoints Ngula as Head of e-Money
By: Staff Writer Bank Windhoek has announced the appointment of Candy Ngula as its new Head of Electronic Money (e-Money). In her new role, Ngula will lead the charge in driving the value of e-Money while overseeing its…
Shift to Year-Round Backyard Gardens Crucial for Food Security
Juliana Iikela Over the years, Namibia has been facing a household food crisis exacerbated by climate change-induced droughts and floods affecting various crop-producing regions. Part of this problem has been attributed to the heavy reliance of Namibian crop farmers…
Opinion: Alcohol Consumption and its Detrimental Effects on Society
Ndahafa Happy Juju They say one glass won’t hurt. However, many will agree that too many glasses can lead to actions that hurt the individual and have a detrimental effect on those around them. In a recent press…