insert_link Local 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 […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link Local Nictus Holdings holds Charity Padel Day 2025 The courts were alive with energy and goodwill as Nictus Holdings hosted its annual Charity Padel Day, uniting players, families, and supporters for a day dedicated to fun, networking, and giving back. This year’s event supported nine Namibian charities that work tirelessly to uplift communities through education, healthcare, social welfare, and animal care. The 2025 beneficiaries included: Huis Maerua Netwerk Windhoek High School Cancer Association of Namibia Legacy of Love […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link Local PRESS RELEASE : Yango reiterates its commitment to safety and wellbeing of partner drivers and passengers in Namibia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – September 22nd, 2025 – Yango Ride, part of global technology company Yango Group, is setting a new standard for safe and reliable transportation in Namibia. With services available in Windhoek and at the coast, Yango's commitment to safety is a fundamental pillar of its platform, focusing on both passenger and partner driver well-being. The company's multifaceted approach prioritises continuous innovation, strict driver verification, and […] today26 September, 2025
insert_link Crime Seven Chinese nationals sentenced for trafficking and forced labour in South Africa Seven Chinese nationals sentenced for trafficking and forced labour in South Africa (Photo: BBC Buthanani Thobela/Department of Labour) A South African court has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison after convicting them of trafficking migrants from Malawi into South Africa and forcing them into labour. The court ruling comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and exploitation within the country. today11 September, 2025
insert_link Press Releases Saint-Gobain Africa appoints Aymeric d’Ydewalle as Chief Executive Officer Aymeric d’Ydewalle (Photo: Saint-Gobain Africa) Johannesburg, South Africa – Saint-Gobain, a global leader in light and sustainable construction, today announced the appointment of Aymeric d’Ydewalle as Chief Executive Officer for Saint-Gobain Africa, effective July 2025. Aymeric succeeds Othman Benjelloun-Touimi, who successfully accelerated the Africa region’s transformation journey and strengthened the company’s purpose-driven roadmap across the continent. A Belgian national with extensive international experience, Aymeric holds a degree in Electromechanical Engineering […] today12 August, 2025
insert_link Press Releases ATIDI approves USD84 million counter-guarantee to support financing of Rwanda’s new international airport · ATIDI has approved a USD84 million counter-guarantee to support the issuance of bonds and guarantees for the construction of Rwanda’s New International Airport in Bugesera District. · BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, acting as Mandated Lead Arranger and Facility Agent, leads a consortium of lenders enabling the transaction. · The Project is a vital infrastructure that will accelerate Rwanda’s Vision 2050, its national strategy to become an upper-middle-income country by 2035 […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link Local Three years on: Paratus has used Equiano to shape SADC connectivity landscape Paratus Group Executive Chairman, Barney Harmse, assists with the landing of the Equiano cable in Swakopmund, Namibia, 2022 14 July 2025 - Three years after the Equiano subsea cable landed in Swakopmund, Namibia, in June 2022, pan-African telco and network services provider Paratus Group has leveraged its capacity to reshape the connectivity landscape across Southern Africa. As the landing partner for Equiano in Namibia, Paratus was uniquely positioned to drive […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link Local Catwalk for a Cause raises N$60,000 for local charities in a ‘Glamorous Night of Fashion and Giving’ Swakopmund, Namibia — Glamour met generosity as Catwalk for a Cause lit up the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre on Saturday, 17 May 2025, for a powerful evening of fashion and fundraising. More than just a showcase of couture, the event united the fashion community, philanthropists, and changemakers in support of six impactful charities, raising an impressive N$60,000, with each organisation receiving N$10,000. This year’s event, organised by a passionate […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Yinson Production secures project bond to refinance FPSO Maria Quitéria Singapore, 1 July 2025 –Yinson Production announced that it had successfully placed US$1.168 billion 144A/Reg S senior secured notes issued by its unit Yinson Bergenia Production B.V., which owns the floating production, storage, and offloading vessel FPSO Maria Quitéria. The FPSO currently operates under a 22.5-year lease and an operating contract with Petrobras in the Jubarte field, offshore Brazil. The notes are fully amortising with a final maturity […] today2 July, 2025
