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September 24, 2023
Companies (2024)
In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, the prevalence of burnout in the workplace has become a growing concern, affecting employees across all industries, including the Namibian market.
Dimension Data Namibia has been awarded the Fortinet SADC Top Performing Partner of the Year 2022 Award.
The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, has appointed a new board of directors for the Namibia Estates Agency Board (NEAB) and the Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC).
With the rising global focus on sustainability and responsible investing, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is currently gaining popularity in the investment community. However, there are several misconceptions surrounding what ESG truly represents.
The Nedbank Group says it is actively considering strategies to localise ownership of its operations as it seeks to foster greater inclusivity and comply with the financial sector charters of the countries in which it operates, including Namibia.
Japan pledges N$28bn Namibian mining sector investment
August 08, 2023
Japan has made a commitment to invest N$28 billion (US$1.5 billion) in the Namibian mining sector should Japanese companies decide to participate in the country’s mining.
Namibia imported N$1.4 billion in goods and services from Japan compared to exports amounting to N$90 million, revealing an imbalance in the trade relations between the two countries.
Paladin Energy expects only to start mining operations at the Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia by June 2025, with the resumption of uranium production in the first quarter of next year.
Nedbank says the launch of its Avo product, an application that will allow its Namibian clients to buy essential products and services online and have them delivered to their homes, is imminent.
The City of Windhoek has appointed Fillemon Kondjeni Neputa as Strategic Executive for Information Communication Technology (ICT), effective 1 August 2023.
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Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCHU) to explore areas for potential collaboration between the two entities.
Success in the farming sphere relies on prudent planning and the timely execution of critical activities related to a chosen farming enterprise.
Alternative investments: A sustainable solution for economic growth and social impact
August 08, 2023
In the realm of finance, alternative investments offer diversification and returns beyond traditional asset classes in finance, extending portfolios beyond equities, bonds, and cash.
Namibia among 5 African nations poised for lithium boom
August 07, 2023
Namibia is positioned as one of the top five African countries ready to capitalise on the impending lithium boom, securing the fourth spot after Zimbabwe, Mali, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a new survey has shown.