insert_link Local FlyNamibia announces flight route shift and enhanced connectivity to stimulate Zambezi Region tourism FlyNamibia is pleased to announce significant enhancements to its flight operations to optimise connectivity and stimulate tourism in the Zambezi Region. Effective 3 July, FlyNamibia Katima Mulilo flights will transition from Eros Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport, facilitating improved access to key destinations. In conjunction with this shift, FlyNamibia is introducing an innovative flight routing system designed to enhance connectivity between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport), […] todayJune 10, 2024 14
insert_link Local Partnering for prosperity: Nedbank Namibia’s commitment to strengthening Namibia’s agriculture sector Namibia's agricultural sector is a cornerstone of its economy, yet it faces a myriad of challenges that threaten its sustainability and growth. Agriculture contributes over 8% to Namibia’s gross domestic product (GDP), with about 70% of the population dependent on it for income and food security. Additionally, agriculture is the largest employer in the country, accounting for over a fifth of the local workforce. Despite its economic significance, the […] todayJune 10, 2024 5
insert_link Local Amakali is Bank Windhoek’s new Head of Management Accounting On Wednesday, 5 June 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Chief Financial Officer, Zenaune Kamberipa, announced the appointment of Gideon Amakali as the Bank’s new Head of Management Accounting, effective 1 June 2024. “With his valuable experience in various industries, we are confident that Amakali will add further significant value to his new role and Bank Windhoek’s Finance Department,” said Kamberipa. Kamberipa said that in his new role, Amakali will manage […] todayJune 6, 2024 29
insert_link Local Hileni Amadhila joins Old Mutual Namibia as Senior Public Relations, Stakeholder, and Communications Consultant Old Mutual Namibia is pleased to announce the appointment of Hileni Amadhila as the new Senior Public Relations, Stakeholder, and Communications Consultant within the Group Marketing, Public Affairs, and Sustainability team. Hileni brings over 11 years of extensive experience in strategic marketing and communication to her new role at Old Mutual Namibia. With a proven track record in leading external and internal communication, PR, advertising, and brand management, […] todayJune 6, 2024 39
Local The Use of the Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS) for the Conduct of the 2024’s General Registration of Voters (GRV) The Commission wishes to share ongoing information related to the Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS), following the commencement of the general voter registration process, and some interest shown by the public in the system: 1. During 2010 – 2013, ECN migrated from the manual paper-based voter registration system to a Custom-Made digital biometrics voters registration system, referred to as Mobile Voters Register System (MVRS). This system […] todayJune 6, 2024 12
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Trustco’s Meya Mining Investment confirms $763 million diamond resource Trustco Group Holdings Limited (TTO.SJ) has announced that Meya Mining, in which Trustco’s mining portfolio holds a 19.5% interest, and is located within the eastern province of Sierra Leone, has released promising findings from a diamond resource estimate for the Meya River Kimberlite Dyke. The report confirms the total kimberlite ore down to a depth of 800m below surface is 6.05 million tonnes. The assessed in-situ grade is […] todayJune 5, 2024 65 2
insert_link Local Namibia’s new visa regime: a step backward for tourism and economic growth The SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance has expressed deep concern over Namibia's proposed restrictive visa regime, which could severely hamper the country's tourism industry and economic growth. This policy shift appears to contradict Namibia Airports Company’s recently launched air access strategy, “Air Connect Namibia”, aimed at increasing international flights and connectivity. The implementation of stricter visa requirements could have a detrimental impact on various sectors of […] todayJune 4, 2024 8
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek appoints Shivute as Sales and Bancassurance Executive On Friday, 31 May 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans, announced the appointment of Saara Shivute as the Bank’s Executive Officer of Sales and Bancassurance, effective 1 June 2024. Hans said that since joining Bank Windhoek in 2018 as Head of Specialist Finance, Shivute has been instrumental in driving the Bank’s success as part of its Growth Strategic Pillar. As the Sales and Bancassurance Executive Officer, […] todayJune 4, 2024 6
insert_link Local Long-serving Ultimate Safaris staff reap the rewards. Ten Ultimate Safaris Tribe Trust trustees were earlier this month paid their share of the almost N$ 140 000 Trust dividends, each of them walking away with almost the equivalent of a full month’s salary. Dividend declarations are guided by Ultimate Safaris conservative dividend policy, which dictates that 30% of profits are declared as dividend and the remaining 70% reinvested into the company and building resilience for […] todayJune 3, 2024 5