insert_link Business / Economics Agribank introduces credit life insurance product The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) is pleased to announce the introduction of a Credit Life Insurance product, effective 1 June 2024. The Credit Life Insurance serves as a financial security and protection against unforeseen events, tailored exclusively for Agribank clients. The Agribank credit life insurance offers benefits beyond covering death and protecting a client’s estate. If a client becomes permanently or temporarily disabled, is diagnosed with […] todayMay 30, 2024 35
insert_link Business / Economics Safeguarding your wealth: Estate planning essentials By Katja Meier, Wealth Manager, Old Mutual Wealth, Old Mutual Namibia In a world where the only constant is change, safeguarding your wealth becomes not just a financial necessity but a moral obligation towards your loved ones. Estate planning, which is often overlooked or postponed indefinitely, is a pivotal step for securing your financial legacy, protecting your loved ones, and ensuring that your hard-earned assets […] todayMay 30, 2024 25
insert_link Business / Economics Africa’s Tourism Stakeholders Aim to Boost Youth Opportunities and Trade Access Africa’s tourism stakeholders seek to improve access to trade and opportunities in the sector for youth across the continent in order to empower them by leveraging the sector’s immense potential and innovative platforms. The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service (MSYNS), Deputy Minister , said that investing in young people is both a moral imperative and an economic necessity. Deputy Minister Emma Kantema: todayMay 30, 2024 31
insert_link Business / Economics Minister Lucia Iipumbu attends World Intellectual Property Organization diplomatic conference in Geneva The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade attended the World Intellectual Property Organization diplomatic conference in Geneva. Some 1,200 delegates – including government Ministers - observers and other stakeholders from across the globe joined the “Diplomatic Conference,” which capped decades-long negotiations among WIPO member states on the subject. WIPO currently administers 26 treaties, including the foundational documents of the global intellectual property system dating back to the late 19th century. […] todayMay 30, 2024 96
insert_link Business / Economics Namibians get lion’s share of government tenders The Central Procurement Board of Namibia Chairperson, Amon Ngavetene says the CPBN has awarded 32 tenders to the value of N$8.1 billion, since the 1st of April 2023 of which N$7.1 billion worth of contracts were awarded to Namibian companies. todayMay 30, 2024 46
insert_link Business / Economics EIB Global Invests €25 million in Amethis Fund III to promote sustainable growth of African businesses The has so far invested nearly €3 billion in equity funds with a geographic focus entailing Africa. In 2023, close to 60% of EIB’s fund investments were in Africa. Amethis has supported the growth of more than 30 African companies employing more than 40,000 people. European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has invested €25 million into Amethis Fund III, a pan-African fund providing private equity growth capital to medium […] todayMay 29, 2024 14
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Wild Africa Fund and OneAfrica partner to Increase Awareness About Wildlife Conservation in Namibia Wild Africa Fund, an organisation dedicated to popularising wildlife conservation across Africa, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with OneAfrica in Namibia. This collaboration, officially launching on May 30th 2024, has already commenced with the broadcast of ‘Music for Wildlife’ concerts from Saturday 25 May 2024. This multifaceted partnership spans both television and radio, leveraging the extensive reach and influence of OneAfrica to amplify Wild Africa […] todayMay 29, 2024 20 2
insert_link Business / Economics 29 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Osino Resources Corp. to Delist from Namibian Stock Exchange After Acquisition by Yintai Gold-Reports Osino Resources Corp. to Delist from Namibian Stock Exchange After Acquisition by Yintai Gold Osino Resources Corp., a prominent player in the mining sector, is poised to exit the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) following its acquisition by the Chinese mining powerhouse, Yintai Gold. The decision to delist from the NSX comes on the heels of the completion of the acquisition and is primarily attributed to the complexities associated with managing […] todayMay 29, 2024 25
insert_link Business / Economics 28 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia Boosts Business Tourism, Pick n Pay Overhauls Strategy, and Financial Markets Stay Vigilant: A Roundup of Recent Developments Namibia Aims to Boost Business Tourism, Pick n Pay Revamps Strategy, and Financial Market Update In the dynamic landscape of business and finance, keeping abreast of the latest developments is crucial for investors and entrepreneurs alike. Here’s a roundup of the latest buzz from the business world: 1. Namibia’s Push for Business Tourism The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is spearheading efforts to position Namibia as a top-tier […] todayMay 28, 2024 19