In the quest to return to Namibia’s top-flight football scene, Life Fighters have recently appointed a new board of directors to lead the club on an interim basis. The Otjiwarongo-based team was relegated from the Debmarine Premier League last season, and will now feature in the Northern Stream First Division. The term of office for...
Laughter, joy, fun and cultural diversity were on display at this year’s International University of Management (IUM) annual cultural festival. The ongoing festival, being held under the theme “Echoes of the Past: Embrace our Diverse Cultures”, is showcasing the university’s dedication to providing a deeper understanding and appreciation of Namibia’s diverse cultures for its students....
There is no money in managing artists. Make no mistake… not a single soul in Mbumba’s land is out here doing it for the passion. Spend money on artists? In 2024? LOL. We all have bills to pay. Gone are the days when artist managers used to spend crazy amounts of money for the love...
Kraatz Engineering, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group of Companies, took centre stage at the 2024 Mining Expo held in Windhoek on 7 and 8 August. With the slogan “Engineering the Future”, Kraatz Engineering reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to driving innovation, sustainability, and the development of Namibia’s engineering sector. The expo provided...
KATIMA MULILO – Critical mineral deposits have been discovered in Zambezi region. This was announced by Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu last week. The discovery was announced by Zita Dias Diamond Resources (Pty) Ltd, after conducting preliminary test runs in the region. Zita Dias Diamond Resources is the brainchild of Zita Dias, who hails from the...
Amid U.S. market fluctuations, Namibia emerges as a beacon of stability. Hosting the Southern Hemisphere Desert Conference on August 26-27, 2024, in the Namib Desert, the country will showcase its leading role in ethical mining during the global energy transition. With rich mineral reserves and a commitment to responsible management, Namibia aims to set new...
I remain impressed by the dedication, innovation, and resilience of the Namibian mining industry, as it continues to play a vital role in our country’s economic growth and development. The mining industry’s contribution to the GDP was 14.4% in 2023 up from 11.9% in 2022. Moreover, last year, the mining industry spent more than N$21...
It is the biggest find since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond, found in South Africa in 1905 and cut into nine separate stones, many of which are in the British Crown Jewels The diamond was found at Karowe mine, about 500km north of Botswana’s capital, Gaborone. Botswana’s government said it was the largest diamond ever discovered...
The NSA will be conducting the Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey (NHIES) during 2025 / 26. The NHIES is the primary source of data on income, wealth and expenditure in Namibia and is instrumental in calculating poverty indicators at both household and individual levels. This will be the fifth NHIES to be conducted in...
Over N$1.4 million has been sponsored by the private sector towards the hosting of the third Annual African Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises’ (AU MSME) forum slated for 9 to 13 September 2024 in Windhoek. Speaking at the sponsorship handover event here on Wednesday, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB)’s Executive for...