Prime minister Elijah Ngurare says agriculture is the foundation of Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) and has a critical role to play in the country’s development agenda. In a speech read on his behalf at the official opening of the Epukiro Business and Agricultural Expo on Friday, Ngurare said NDP6 seeks an economy that […]

Ongwediva junior mayor Etuhole Phillemon urges Namibia’s leaders to place young people at the centre of economic development, saying the youth need opportunities, not promises. Speaking at the official opening of the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair on Sunday, Phillemon said Namibia cannot build a resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy while many young people struggle […]

Letshego Holdings Namibia has appointed Ashante Manetti as its new chief commercial officer, effective 18 August. Manetti brings more than 14 years of experience in the financial services sector, with expertise spanning commercial strategy, brand and marketing leadership, customer growth and lending. In a statement issued by Letshego Holdings Namibia spokesperson Ongame Mutorwa on Monday, […]

The One Economy Foundation is using sport and open conversations to raise awareness of mental health, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide through its upcoming Game Changers event. The event will be held at Windhoek’s Independence Stadium on 22 August, and will combine a 5km and 10km fun run with family activities […]

Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Jerome Namaseb as executive officer for personal and private banking, effective 3 August. The bank announced the appointment in a statement issued on Monday. Namaseb will join the bank’s executive leadership team and is expected to lead the personal and private banking business. Standard Bank chief executive Erwin Tjipuka says […]