financing

New Website Connects Larger Enterprises with Informal Microenterprises

A brand marketing expert has created a website aimed at supporting the informal micro-enterprise sector in promoting their access to goods, services, and financing. Corresponding for us is One Africa TV's NewsOnOne reporter, Selma Taapopi who reported on Pierre Mare, the specialist behind the platform's design. Mare explains that it will facilitate connections between larger businesses and informal and microenterprises.

February 4, 2025 27

Opinion Pieces

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ARTICLE

Buying a car? Consider these hints and tips By Bank Windhoek’s Branch Manager of Vehicle and Asset Finance Branch, Amanda Von Wielligh. The best time to purchase a vehicle is mainly towards the end of the year. Although buyers might find sales throughout the year, October through December is the sweet spot for landing a good deal. After considering various aspects, deciding which car to purchase may be one of […]

December 6, 2024 12

Local

Bank Windhoek rewards northern vehicle industry top achievers

On Wednesday, 22 May 2024, Bank Windhoek recognised the hard work and achievements of salespersons and car dealerships in northern Namibia at its fourth Annual Northern Selekt Sales Awards hosted in Oshakati. The awards continue to celebrate the automotive industry’s commitment to the northern region for the previous financial year, financing vehicles through Bank Windhoek. Delivering the keynote address, Bank Windhoek’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility […]

May 23, 2024 20

Business / Economics

Namibian Local Content Conference 2024 underway at Lüderitz

The Namibian Local Content Conference 2024 is currently underway in Lüderitz. The conference is tackling ways how to ensure that the country's oil and gas discoveries benefit Namibians. Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, said that it also presents an opportunity for the business community to contribute to the policy framework. Erik De Waal from the Development Bank of Namibia explained the types of financing that could support […]

April 17, 2024 173

Local

Breakthrough study on Critical Raw Materials Value Chains in Namibia launched

The EU-funded AfricaMaVal project (AfricaMaVal.eu), implemented by the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) together with the Namibian company Odikwa Geoservices, launched the “Country Case Study Namibia” report, an assessment of the investment potentials in the Namibian mining sector on Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at the Auditorium of the Geological Survey of Namibia in Windhoek. The report gives an overview of the geological setting and […]

April 10, 2024 95

Local

NBL announces half year financial results for 2023

Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) today announced the summarized consolidated financial results for the 6 months which ended December 2023. As a proudly Namibian business that is vested in growing the country’s economy for the past 103 years, NBL’s first half financial results show that it is geared towards evolving as a future-fit business during tough economic times. Socio-economic conditions remained challenging, and income disparity increased. NBL’s dominant position in […]

April 5, 2024 20

Africa

UNEP report highlights potential surge in electric two-wheelers for motorcycle taxis in Africa

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Motorcycle taxis, a dominant transportation force in Africa, have substantial potential for electrification as electric two- and three-wheelers gain traction across the continent. These insights stem from a recently launched UNEP report focusing on the state of global electric two- and three-wheelers in emerging markets. At a virtual report launch on Wednesday, January 10, Tom Courtright, the Research Director at Africa e-Mobility Alliance, who […]

January 11, 2024 18

Africa

BlueInvest Africa 2024: Calling African Entrepreneurs

BlueInvest Africa is calling for African entrepreneurs eager to venture into the blue economy. Thirty outstanding projects will be handpicked for presentation to a panel of investors at the second edition of BlueInvest Africa, scheduled to take place in Kenya on 3 and 4 July 2024. The deadline for applications is 26 January 2024. BlueInvest Africa 2024 marks the second edition of this important business event, initiated by the […]

January 9, 2024 27

Africa

COP28: The deals so far

From historic agreements on Loss and Damage, to transformative declarations on food systems and health, COP28 could mark a monumental shift in how the world addresses environmental challenges. Here are some of the deals announced so far. COP28 has mobilized over $83 billion in funding, setting the pace for a new era in climate action. These include the first ever declarations on food systems transformation and health, plus declarations on […]

December 12, 2023 9