Liverpool’s hopes of luring Xabi Alonso back to Anfield were dashed on Friday with the Spaniard deciding to stay put at Bayer Leverkusen, who he has on course for a first ever Bundesliga title. A Champions League winner during his time as a player at Liverpool, Alonso had been quickly installed as the favourite to...
In a decisive victory for the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Authority, validating its power to collect regulatory levies. The ruling comes after a protracted legal battle initiated by Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) against an amended provision of the Communications Act. The genesis of the...
Business Reporter THE Namibia Airports Company (NAC), during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held this past week, announced that the company has made a positive turnaround, recording a profit of N$19 million in 2023, from a loss-making position of N$93,697,664 recorded in 2022. The NAC has navigated through tough economic headwinds and is gradually returning...
Sesfontein constituency councillor and Kunene Regional Council chairperson Hendrik Gaobaeb over the weekend secured victory to become the new president of the United Democratic Front (UDF). He was elected at the party’s elective congress at Swakopmund. Gaobaeb clinched the presidency with 127 votes, surpassing former president Apius !Auchab, who received 77 votes, and vice president...
By Freeman Ya Ngulu. Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) is actively driving a National Standardisation Strategy through a series of consultative workshops throughout Namibia. Many countries have quantified the economic benefits of standards through case studies, and Namibia is poised to benefit from a careful review of its strategic direction in the realm of standardisation. In...
Martha Kautanevali, the reigning Miss Earth Namibia, has pledged her dedication to championing environmental consciousness, conservation efforts, and sustainable practices through the unveiling of her recently revealed National Costume. Presenting the National Costume, the Miss Namibia Pageant Committee showcased an intricate design by the House of Poulton, portraying the Aloe plant as the focal point....
Staff Reporter WINDHOEK, November 28 — As the global shift towards sustainability gains momentum, renewable hydrogen emerges as a key player in achieving ambitious decarbonization goals. Recognizing this potential, the European Union (EU) has entered into a strategic partnership with Namibia, a nation abundant in renewable energy resources. This collaboration aims to position Namibia as...
Staff Reporter WALVIS BAY, Sept. 28 — Namibia, with its unique blend of qualities including low population density, favourable tax policies, abundant natural resources, and low crime rates, is fast gaining recognition as the next haven for dollar millionaires. In a recent interview with BizNews, Andrew Amoils, Head of Research at New World Wealth (NWW),...
Staff Reporter BOTSWANA emerged as Namibia’s largest export destination, accounting for 23.3% of all goods exported, while South Africa maintained its position as the country’s largest source of imports, representing 37.8% of total imports in July 2023. This information was revealed in the latest trade statistics from the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), which indicated that...
A new entrepreneurial star has risen in Namibia’s Kavango East region through the Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic & Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) initiative. Old Mutual Namibia, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Lab, is proud to announce Ladislaus Shikerete of Wapa-Nawa Recycling Centre as the victorious entrepreneur who secured the esteemed...