insert_link Business / Economics Employment Equity Commission summons 15 employers for contravening affirmative action act Photo by: William Stegmann via Google The Employment Equity Commission has summoned fifteen employers to appear before a Review Panel for failing to comply with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act. The hearings will take place from the 21st to the 22nd of January 2026 at the National Council in Windhoek and will be open to the public and the media. According to the Commission, the Review Panels will assess deficiencies […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Katima Mulilo Town Council orders companies to collect vehicles tied to unapproved land deal By Jackson Kunatela The Katima Mulilo Town Council has ordered three companies to retrieve vehicles and equipment linked to a controversial land-exchange arrangement that was carried out without mandatory ministerial approval. Town officials confirmed that eight vehicles, along with laptops and a drone, must be collected within 14 days after the council formally deregistered the assets earlier this month. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development had previously instructed the […] today27 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Competition Commission Transfers N$9 Million in Penalties to State The Competition Commission has contributed N$65 million in penalties to the State Revenue Fund since 2009, including N$9 million for the 2024/25 financial year. The latest payments came from settlement agreements in the non-financial, cement, and fuel and air transport sectors. Dina //Gowases is the Commission’s spokesperson: today23 October, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Rob Parker Exposes Allegations Against ReconAfrica: Legal, Ethical, and Environmental Concerns Rob Parker, a representative from the Economic and Social Justice Trust of Namibia, has shared alarming insights into the controversial operations of ReconAfrica, a company accused of serious legal, ethical, and environmental violations. Parker has been working on a report that sheds light on the company's actions, including its new environmental clearance certificate, which he claims was obtained through fraudulent means. According to Parker, ReconAfrica's consultant misrepresented consultations with […] today27 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Economic and Social Justice Trust Discusses ReconAfrica Allegations Rob Parker from the Economic and Social Justice Trust of Namibia spoke with Future Media News and revealed that ReconAfrica has faced serious allegations, including falsifying community consultations and delaying legal cases since 2022. Parker mentioned a petition and also highlighted concerns from international stakeholders about the company’s operations impacting Canada's $1.4 billion investment in Namibia and Botswana alongside that of Dundee Precious Metals in Tsumeb. today27 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa South African Presidency Questions McKinsey’s G20 Role The South African Presidency has expressed concern over McKinsey's appointment to the business engagement group that meets to coordinate the participation of business in the G20, and Bain's role in South Africa's Energy Council Project Management Office. Highlighting their past involvement in state capture, the Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya states that these appointments undermine public trust and good governance. Magwenya emphasised the need for more credible partners: today16 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Financial restructuring strengthens NAMCOR’s performance The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia has given an update on its efforts to become a leading energy company. According to Paulo Coelho, Manager of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, Namcor is focusing on financial restructuring, improving operations, and accountability to strengthen its performance. today2 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Businesses must declare owners, says BIPA Following the introduction of the beneficial ownership requirement, which became law in 2023, all registered businesses are now required to declare their beneficial owners. We spoke to Ockert Jansen, the Business and Intellectual Property Authority's Executive of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Client Management Services, to find out if local businesses have complied and the possible repercussions. today27 June, 2024