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Patrick Nandango to Lead Public Service Commission
Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare on Friday swore in the newly-appointed members of the Public Service Commission, who will serve five-year terms as of 3 March 2026. The Commissioners include Patrick Nandango, who serves as commissioner and chairperson….
Creating a Mining Industry that works for Women of Tomorrow
By: Emmarencia Shanglee Does the statement “Mining is a male-dominated industry” still hold true? Statistically, yes. Women make up only 15 to 19% of the global mining workforce, positioning the sector among the most underrepresented industries for women…
Investing in the Unstoppable: #GiveToGain: the New Currency
Connie-Marlene Theyse, Corporate Banking Executive As the sun rises in Namibia, this March 8, the atmosphere in Windhoek will feel different. International Women’s Day (IWD) has always been a moment for reflection, but this year, the conversation has shifted…
Preventative Healthcare at the Centre of Member Wellbeing
NHP Staff Writer As the largest medical aid fund in the country, Namibia Health Plan (NHP) maintains its position as a medical aid with a centred focus on preventative healthcare, underscoring its commitment to protecting member health before it develops…
Rundu Set for Infrastructure Boost
Annakleta Haikera Rundu town mayor Andreas Jikerwa says plans are underway to improve road infrastructure, water supply, and electrification in Rundu, following growing concerns from residents about poor services in several suburbs. On Thursday, Jikerwa revealed that the Town Council…
Ministry Provides Offset Instead of Compensation for Crocodile Attacks
Annakleta Haikera The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) says it does not compensate victims of crocodile attacks, but instead provides an offset amount to affected families. This comes as Annastasia Nyiru (24) from Kamutjonga village in the…
Khomas, Erongo Dominate Research Infrastructure Distribution
Dwight Links In its 2026 Research Infrastructure survey report, the National Commission on Research, Science & Technology (NCRST) has identified that the Khomas and Erongo regions dominate the distribution of these research facility installations across the country. 69 organisations…
Public Entities Encouraged to List on the NSX
Hee-Dee Walenga During a panel discussion under the theme ‘The Future of Institutional Investing in Namibia – a Trustee Led Roadmap’ at the ongoing Namibia Institutional Investors Forum in Windhoek, panellists expressed that the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) could…
Only 45.3% Compliant with Beneficial Ownership Declaration
Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala As of the end of 2025, only 45.3% of the 242,417 registered entities have declared their beneficial owners as required by law, an increase from 33% in 2024. The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) shared this update…
Namibia Oil and Gas Launches Second Bi-Annual Industry Report
A data-driven analysis and insights report into developments shaping Namibia’s oil and gas sector was launched last week. The launch of the report was attended by various senior executives, policymakers, financial institutions, and industry professionals, highlighting the local and international…