Business / Economics Navigating 2025’s Financial Landscape Wednesday, 12 February 2025 - In 2025, investors and savers will be facing a world of tempered growth, changing policy dynamics, and revolutionary market trends. As we navigate the year, understanding the economic outlook, identifying investment opportunities, and embracing resilience strategies will be key, grounded in the latest insights. Global economic growth is projected to remain steady at 2.7% in 2025, matching the 2024 pace […] today12 February, 2025
insert_link Local Nedbank Employee Initiative Gives Back to Vulnerable Communities Through a Nedbank employee initiative called the Nedbank Team Challenge, a team of the bank’s employees contributed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable Namibian children, through a partnership with Amos Meerkat—a project under the Namibia Life Change Centres Foundation (NLCCF). The Nedbank Team Challenge is a staff initiative that empowers Nedbank employees to make a tangible difference in their communities. Open to teams of 8 […] today3 February, 2025
insert_link Local Nors promotes roadshow in Namibia to reinforce the launch of the global brand Press release January 2025 Nors promotes roadshow in Namibia to reinforce the launch of the global brand Namibia – 27th January 2025: In order to reinforce the strategy of a single brand and to boost its differentiated offer globally, Nors has started a plan of roadshows in the various geographies in which it is present, including Namibia. Highlighting the importance of this market for the organisation's legacy, this roadshow […] today27 January, 2025
insert_link Local Namcor and partners make progress in Orange Basin By Hertha Ekandjo The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has reported significant progress at Block 2913B (PEL 56) in the Orange Basin. PEL 56 is a joint venture (JV) between TotalEnergies (50.5%, Operator), QatarEnergy (30%), Impact Oil and Gas Namibia (Pty) Ltd (9.5%), and NAMCOR (10%). The partners are conducting extensive post-well studies, analyzing cores, logging data, and fluid samples acquired from the Venus wells. These studies will continue […] today24 January, 2025
insert_link Local Finance minister says greed drove Namdia robbers By: Selma Ikela Finance Minister Ipumbu Shiimi said those who murdered Namdia's senior protection officer, Francis 'Gosh' Eiseb, (57), during an armed robbery were driven by greed. Shiimi said the robbers did not commit the crime because they were hungry or needed food to eat. Eiseb was discovered dead in the company’s storeroom on Saturday with a bullet wound to his head. His hands and feet were tied, and his […] today24 January, 2025
insert_link Local UPDATE ON ARMED ROBBERY ON NAMDIA PREMISES 19 January 2025 – NAMDIA confirms that the incident that occurred at its premises in the early evening hours of Saturday, 18 January 2025, has been confirmed as an armed robbery and not an attempted armed robbery as previously stated. A formal police docket has been registered under charges of Armed Robbery with Aggravating Circumstances and Murder. NAMDIA is aware of the circulation of inaccurate reports on social media regarding […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Local Criminals Threaten Customers into Sharing Passwords 19 January 2025 WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA— FNB notes with regret the rising instances of people being robbed of their funds while under threat of violence from criminals. Where such criminal incidents are reported, FNB undertakes rigorous investigation, partnering with law enforcement to ensure any information relative to these crimes is shared with investigators immediately. At FNB we are committed to ensuring the highest level of security for your accounts internally. As […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Local Innovative Agricultural Board Game Launches with Nedbank Sponsorship An exciting new agriculturally themed board game, developed in Namibia, has been launched with the support of Nedbank Namibia. Designed to educate and entertain, this unique game – Farmwise – fosters understanding of the challenges and rewards of farming while promoting collaboration between farmers, labourers, and their families. The idea for the game was born in an unexpected moment of frustration suffered by game developer Piet Gouws. After he had […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Local MINING THREATENS TOURISM CONTRIBUTIONS OF OVER N$ 10.5 MILLION TO COMMUNAL CONSERVANCIES IN 2024 Last week, Ultimate Safaris presented their 2024 conservancy partner impact report for their operations in the Kunene Region to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism, partner NGOs, and other stakeholders. The company operates three conservancy joint venture tourism establishments in southern Kunene in partnership with the Uibasen Twyfelfontein, Doro !Nawas, and Sorris Sorris communal conservancies. These establishments include the internationally acclaimed Onduli Ridge, Onduli Enclave, and Camp Doros. […] today20 January, 2025
