Namibia Economist

1 week ago | economist.com.na | Mandisa Rasmeni

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced that since the introduction of the Visa on Arrival on 3 March this year, 15,506 travellers have applied for visas online and were issued with e-visas to the total value of N$24,362,700. Executive Director of the Ministry, Etienne Maritz stated that 820 travellers have applied in person for N$1,124,800, which puts the total revenue for e-visas and visas on arrival at more than N$25 million.

1 week ago | economist.com.na | Mandisa Rasmeni

The Namibian Scientific Society will be hosting a talk titled, ‘Leopard ecology and conflict prevention on Namibian farmlands’, by D. Miha Krofel, a wildlife researcher and associate professor at University of Ljubljana in Slovenia. His presentation is scheduled for 23 April at 19:00. The Society said the talk will highlight over a decade of leopard research conducted on the farmlands surrounding Windhoek.

2 weeks ago | economist.com.na | Mandisa Rasmeni

Dulux Namibia has been recognised as the leading company in coatings and paint experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, securing the coveted 1st position at a recent AkzoNobel conference. The Namibian branch of the global paints and coatings company outperformed other top contenders from across the sub-Saharan region, marking a significant achievement for the nation’s industrial sector.

2 weeks ago | economist.com.na | Mandisa Rasmeni

FNB Namibia has once again been recognized as a leader in international private banking, proudly announcing its achievement as the Best International Private Bank for the third consecutive year at the esteemed Euromoney Private Banking Awards. This prestigious recognition further cements the bank’s standing as a prominent global entity in private banking and wealth management.

2 weeks ago | economist.com.na | Mandisa Rasmeni

The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has announced the appointment of Titus Nampala as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, 7 April. In a statement released by the NCCI, President Bisey Uirab expressed his enthusiasm for the new leadership. He stated that Nampala brings to the role “an exceptional record of leadership and a passion for fostering economic growth across the African continent,” suggesting a strategic focus on expanding the NCCI’s impact and reach.