insert_link Business / Economics NSX Honoured for Innovation in Southern Africa The Namibia Securities Exchange received the Most Innovative Securities Exchange in Southern Africa award for 2025, showcasing its commitment to market development. CEO Tiaan Bazuin said the accolade reflects the NSX’s recent upgrades, including a bond trading system and Central Securities Depository, aimed at boosting efficiency, transparency, and sustainable growth in the country’s financial markets. today18 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Lion Oilfield Services Invests in Local Skills Lion Oilfield Services is placing a strong emphasis on developing local talent as the country moves closer to commercialising its offshore oil and gas sector. The company prioritizes skills development, advanced technology, and community reinvestment, while Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino stresses the need to build local capacity. Paulo Coelho, Business and Communications Executive for Lion Oilfield Services Namibia: today18 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Families Still Seek Justice in Okahandja Killings There have been no arrests eight months after the murders of Ingrid Maasdorp, Roslin Fabian, and Beyoncé !Kharuxas in Okahandja earlier this year. The triple killing, carried out over a short period, continues to trouble the community and the country, with families calling for answers. Willem Snyman from NewsOnOne reports: today17 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Launches Convention Bureau The Convention Bureau was launched in Windhoek to promote our country as a hub for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Coordinated by Environment and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel and hosted under the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the bureau aims to attract investment, create jobs, and boost high-value tourism, according to NIPDB Senior Manager Catherine Shipushu. today17 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Standard Bank Warns of Rilide Malware Threat Standard Bank Namibia has alerted customers to a rise in Rilide malware attacks targeting online banking, which can steal login credentials and intercept one-time passwords. Colanè Esterhuizen-Andreas, the bank’s forensic services manager, urged clients to stay vigilant, avoid suspicious links and unverified browser extensions, and report any unusual activity immediately. today17 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Labour Unrest Eases in 2025, Wage Concerns Linger Labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz says 2025 recorded a noticeable decline in strikes and labour unrest, signalling improved worker stability. Speaking to NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus, he noted that challenges around fair pay and adherence to the new minimum wage persist, with the magistrates’ strike exposing ongoing grievances among government employees. today16 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Telecom and ICT Sectors Grow According to CRAN Telecom and ICT sectors grew July–September, with SIM cards up 3%, mobile broadband 6%, and dongle/router subscriptions surging 30%. Mobile data use increased, fixed-line subscriptions fell 2%, and pay-TV rose 3.5%. Postal services stayed stable. Mufaro Nesongano, CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations: today16 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia-Botswana Rail Project on Track Namibia and Botswana are advancing the Trans-Kalahari Railway connecting Botswana’s inland network to Walvis Bay port. Feasibility studies are being finalised, investors identified, and joint oversight ensures the project stays on schedule, with Transport ministers urging faster progress. Julius Ngweda, the Ministry of Works and Transport’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the update. today16 December, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: High Sugar Consumption in Baby Foods Sparks Health Alarm Photo: NAFSAN Windhoek, Namibia — The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) has raised urgent concerns about the rising consumption of sugar, particularly among young children, in an interview with director Ben Schernick. The issue, he says, goes beyond individual dietary preferences and has deep public health and economic implications. “One of our biggest concerns is the high level of sugar consumption, especially among children between the ages […] today15 December, 2025
