Namibia

Effective Communicators Conferences APRA, NAMPA Partner to Host 2026 Effective Communicators Conference in Namibia The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Namibian Press Agency (NAMPA) to co-host the 2026 Effective Communicators Conferences (ECC), a continental gathering aimed at advancing strategic communication, public…

An aerial view of Windhoek, Namibia. The Namibian government on Saturday announced a deal for Vitol to supply fuel from July through September as part of an effort to mitigate price shocks for oil products caused by the Iran war. Peter Charlesworth/LightRocket via Getty Images) For more financial news, visit…

Windhoek—At 13 years old, Andre Hansen thought smoking was simply part of growing up. Like many teenagers trying to fit in, he smoked his first cigarette in the company of other boys in his neighbourhood of Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. What began as experimentation quickly turned into a 17-year-long dependence that…

Sun International CEO Ulrik Bengtsson previously stated the company is transitioning to become a digitally-led business through investments in its Sunbet brand. Sun International’s online brand Sunbet has launched in Namibia, marking its third market in Africa. The latest launch is in partnership with Bede Gaming, which will power the…

Chinese nationals charged in an international cryptocurrency fraud and human trafficking ring in Namibia failed to appear in court and have been traced back to China. State authorities have requested Interpol’s assistance to locate them. Key Takeaways Six Chinese suspects fled to China by May 20, triggering an Interpol hunt…

Rational Perspective South Africa’s growth problem lies in a weak economic engine, distorted policy direction, and heavy regulatory friction slowing progress. Published on :  20 May 2026, 10:50 am Key topics: South Africa underinvests poorly despite high spending on key public sectors Policy uncertainty, state control, and cadre deployment distort…

Home Fossil Energy License extension out of the way, as Stamper advances multi-basin mission offshore Namibia May 13, 2026, by Melisa Cavcic Canada-headquartered Stamper Oil & Gas Corp., a Namibia-focused oil and gas exploration company, has confirmed an extension of a Namibian offshore petroleum exploration license (PEL), as energy majors…

Bellatrix Investment Managers, a Namibia-based alternative investment firm, has launched the Ndjaba Seed Fund, a $10 million venture capital vehicle to support early-stage startups across Southern Africa. Named after the Oshiwambo word for “elephant,” the Ndjaba Seed Fund, launched on Wednesday, will target a diversified portfolio of between 35 and…

The upcoming Namibia-European Union (EU) Business Forum aims to secure N$390 billion in investment to bolster green energy, logistics hubs, and sustainable economic diversification across Namibia. The event, scheduled to take place from 12 to 13 May in Windhoek, aims to leverage private investment through loans and grants under the…

It fringes the Cape Town shoreline and stretches north for more than 1,000km into Namibia. A biodiversity engine, nursery, shelter and breeding ground for manifold forms of life, this is a significant national asset that we need to protect...