Broll completes 77 on Independence
Ohlthaver & List Group subsidiary, Broll Namibia, says N$225 million has been invested in the construction of its mixed-used development, 77 on Independence, which is now complete.Read More ...
View ArticleNamibia makes great strides in ICT
The Namibian government has emphasised its progress in its information and communications technology (ICT) rollout, and the benefits to citizens, as it advertised the country’s appeal to potential...
View ArticleVehicle sales plummet in October
A total of 1,157 vehicles were sold in October, the lowest monthly figure since February 2013, and a 7,6 percent decrease from the number of vehicles sold in September.Read More ...
View ArticleBrukkaros, Witvlei in fresh Norway quota bid
Brukkaros Meat Processors and Witvlei Meats will be gunning afresh for next year’s Norwegian beef quota, despite failing this year to export their allocations to the Scandinavian country, the Windhoek...
View ArticleSanlam seals Welwitschia deal
Sanlam Namibia is upbeat about its recent acquisition of Welwitschia Insurance Brokers (WIB) from the Capricorn Group, formerly Bank Windhoek Holdings, following the conclusion of the deal this...
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NamPower strikes new Eskom deal
NamPower says it has struck a new deal with South African power utility, Eskom, which will ensure Namibia a guaranteed electricity supply of 150-200MW per day after 31 March next year.Read More ...
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Sanlam concludes Welwitschia acquisition
Sanlam Namibia Holdings has announced the conclusion of its acquisition of Welwitschia Insurance Brokers (WIB) from Capricorn Group, for an undisclosed amount. Read More ...
View ArticleThe growing empire of Angola’s first daughter, Isabel dos Santos
Isabel dos Santos is the oldest daughter of the Angolan president and is worth some US$3.2 billion dollars. She is Africa’s richest woman and has built up a diverse empire, much of it in the capital...
View ArticleNamibia: diamonds aren’t forever
Namibia’s successes in mining come as little surprise, as the sub-Saharan country is bounteous in diamonds, base metals and precious metals.Read More ...
View ArticleHoliday tips for SMEs
Bank Windhoek’s Manager at the Emerging, Small and Medium Enterprises Branch, Mbo Luvindao, offers the following tips to SMEs that will ensure that they are able to continue operating effectively after...
View ArticleMwafongwe’s cosmetic dream
Inotila Mwafongwe (IM) is the owner of Pockler Cosmetics, a cosmetics company founded in December 2012 in Windhoek which uses the magic Oombeke fruit as the only raw material in its highly sought-after...
View ArticleHybrid model a step in the right direction - IPPR
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) says the recently introduced hybrid model by the Ministry of Public Enterprises is a step in the right direction towards bringing more accountability in...
View ArticlePoultry producers push for import ban
Local poultry producers under the umbrella of the Poultry Producers Association (PPA) are pushing for a ban on chicken imports, which they blame for negatively impacting on their operations.Read More ...
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Three companies eye mobile sector
Competition is set to heat up in the country’s mobile telecommunications sector, as two companies, TelePassport and Integrated Communications Systems, vie to launch mobile virtual networks (MVN),...
View ArticleBond notes: Zimbabwe’s answer to cash woes?
It was still not clear on Tuesday whether the introduction of a new currency, bond notes, would stave off the collapse of Zimbabwe’s fragile economy.Read More ...
View ArticleFNB speaks on acquisitions
FNB Namibia, which is in the process of completing its acquisition of Ebank and PointBreak Holdings for an undisclosed amount, says any acquisition normally creates a bit of fear and apprehension...
View ArticleCession boost for NamibRe
Changes to the Namibia Reinsurance Corporation Act, which now requires all insurance companies to cede a portion of every insurance policy issued, either in or outside the country to the Namibia...
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Mediclinic poised for increased market share
Private hospitals group, Mediclinic International, says it’s looking to its renovated and upgraded local hospitals to further its share of the increasingly competitive sector.Read More ...
View ArticleNational Road Safety Council outlines festive season safety plans
In light of the upcoming festive season, the Windhoek Observer (WO) interviewed National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Executive Secretary, Eugene Tendekule (ET), to find out some of their plans, as far...
View ArticleEnsuring good governance, compliance in banking
Good corporate governance and compliance structures create value and provide accountability and control systems, through which risks can be monitored and managed.Read More ...
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