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Choppies Namibia inducts first graduate cohort for 2026 national training programme

Windhoek, Namibia – March 2026 – Choppies Namibia has officially inducted its first cohort of graduate trainees into its newly launched 12-month National Graduate Training Programme, which commenced on 2 March 2026. The induction ceremony, held in Windhoek, welcomed the graduates and outlined the structured training journey they will undertake over the next year. Participants will be deployed across multiple towns — Rosh Pinah, Walvis Bay, Windhoek, Oshakati, Ondangwa, and […]

4 March, 2026

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Capricorn Foundation commits N$1.6 million to enhance access to quality dducation

The Capricorn Foundation remains dedicated to enhancing access to quality education for the Namibian child, as part of its primary focus area, Education, and one of its priority UN SDGs, Quality Education (SDG 4). The Capricorn Foundation kick-started the year with a commitment of N$1.6 million to three education initiatives, namely Amos Meerkat Syllabus, EduVision, and Karstveld Academy. This funding supports learning materials and infrastructure for early childhood development […]

29 January, 2026

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Old Mutual wealth manager calls for realistic financial planning for women

(Photo by: Old Mutual Namibia) Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - We talk a lot about empowering women with money, yet real progress happens when we move past slogans and into structure. According to Old Mutual Wealth Manager, Veruscka Gertze, the financial system was not designed with women’s life patterns in mind. Career breaks for caregiving, pay gaps that compound over time, longer life expectancy, and higher odds of outliving a partner […]

21 January, 2026

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Standard Bank and NIFA host Market Access & Trade Opportunity Evening for entrepreneurs

By: Hertha Ekandjo Standard Bank Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), on Thursday hosted the Market Access & Trade Opportunity Evening, an interactive session aimed at empowering Namibian entrepreneurs and MSME’s with the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to expand into regional and international markets. The event forms part of the bank’s Blue Growth Series, a flagship programme designed to promote SME development, financial inclusion, […]

17 November, 2025

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President urges Namibians to strengthen ties with residents of neighbouring countries

By: Maria Namupala President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to value and strengthen ties and cooperation with citizens of neighboring countries. She made the remarks during her arrival at Ondangwa’s Andimba Toivo ya Toivo airport from Luanda on Tuesday. She attended the 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations of the Republic of Angola on Tuesday. Nandi-Ndaitwah said it is important to build relationships with neighbouring countries, to be able to assist […]

12 November, 2025

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Current laws and policies do not recognise informal sector

By: Hertha Ekandjo The 2025 Diagnostic of Informality in Namibia report has found the informal sector is challenged with invisibility and lack of recognition by current laws and policies. Launched on Tuesday by the Bank of Namibia, finance ministry and the United Nations, the report pointed out that the laws in Namibia do not recognise the informal economy which is also not reflected in the various acts and national frameworks. […]

12 November, 2025

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Travel smart, stay safe and plan ahead this festive season

The holiday season is almost here, and for many Namibians, that means road trips to the North, relaxing at the coast, or crossing the border for a well-deserved holiday. As we get excited about travelling, packing, and spending time with loved ones, there’s one important thing we shouldn’t forget: staying safe and prepared for the unexpected. The reality is that accidents, breakdowns, and theft can happen when we least […]

12 November, 2025

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Paratus Group launches Paratus 500

Pan African telecommunications network services provider, Paratus Group, has announced the launch of “Paratus 500”, a defining milestone following the Group’s expansion into seven additional African markets earlier this year, including Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Paratus is now licensed to operate in 15 African countries, and with this expansion, the Group becomes one of the first pan African telcos to cover over 500 million people […]

10 November, 2025

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NEO Paints launches new NEO Xpert Range

(Photo: NEO Paints) Windhoek, 13 October 2025 – NEO Paints, Namibia’s oldest paint manufacturer, has launched its new NEO Xpert Range, highlighting the strength, skill, and sustainability of local manufacturing. The range is designed specifically for Namibia’s harsh conditions, offering a balance of quality and competitive pricing. For over 70 years, NEO Paints has produced its products entirely within Namibia, investing in local production, research, and technology. The launch of […]

13 October, 2025