Business Express

11/06/2026

The Namibia Investment Intelligence Score (NIIS): Bringing clarity to investment decisions

By Melanie Meiring

Namibia is entering an exciting period of economic development.

Growing interest in oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, logistics, infrastructure, fisheries, and technology is attracting attention from investors both locally and internationally. New opportunities create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and contribute to national development.

By Melanie Meiring Namibia is entering an exciting period of economic development. Growing interest in oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, logistics, infrastructure, fisheries, and technology is attracting attention from investors both locally and internationally. New opportunities create jobs, s...

11/06/2026

Vertiv infrastructure underpins Paratus Namibia’s first private LTE, mobile network

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT), which positions itself as a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced it is powering Namibia’s first private mobile network built on LTE and 5G technologies for pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus. The deployment marks a major milestone in the country’s digital evolution and Paratus Namibia’s transformation from a regional connectivity provider into a full-service mobile telecommunications operator. To help drive this next phase of growth, Paratus Namibia deployed a new data centre infrastructure enabled by Vertiv power and cooling solutions, alongside outdoor and indoor DC power systems for radio equipment across its network rollout.

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT), which positions itself as a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced it is powering Namibia’s first private mobile network built on LTE and 5G technologies for pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus. The deployment marks a m...

11/06/2026

AGL Energies Namibia and Kelp Blue partner for the blue economy

In a major step forward for the continent’s maritime and logistics sectors, AGL Energies Namibia and Kelp Blue have officially signed a strategic cooperation framework. This partnership is designed to significantly advance Namibia’s blue economy by developing integrated, highly sustainable logistics and robust value chains along the coastline. By combining their distinct and complementary corporate strengths, the two organisations plan to unlock new economic and environmental opportunities for the region while establishing future-ready industrial networks.

In a major step forward for the continent’s maritime and logistics sectors, AGL Energies Namibia and Kelp Blue have officially signed a strategic cooperation framework. This partnership is designed to significantly advance Namibia’s blue economy by developing integrated, highly sustainable logis...

11/06/2026

Agribank and the German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK) sign cooperation agreement

The Agricultural Bank of Namibia and the German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK), locally known as the international development branch of the German Savings Banks Finance Group signed a cooperation agreement on Thursday, 11 June 2026, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening financial inclusion, enterprise development, and economic resilience in Namibia.

The Agricultural Bank of Namibia and the German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK), locally known as the international development branch of the German Savings Banks Finance Group signed a cooperation agreement on Thursday, 11 June 2026, marking the beginning of a strategic part...

11/06/2026

Ogilvy Namibia and College of the Arts conclude creative mentorship for eight emerging talents

Ogilvy Namibia has concluded a three-month creative mentorship programme with the College of the Arts (COTA). On 10 June 2026, eight students presented full marketing campaigns to representatives from Paratus Namibia at the agency’s Windhoek offices. The programme paired design, photography and web design students with the agency’s strategic & creative teams to solve a live client brief under professional conditions. The collaboration began in March 2026.

Ogilvy Namibia has concluded a three-month creative mentorship programme with the College of the Arts (COTA). On 10 June 2026, eight students presented full marketing campaigns to representatives from Paratus Namibia at the agency’s Windhoek offices. The programme paired design, photography and we...

11/06/2026

Activating Namibia’s wellness through creativity, connection and experience

As Chief Creative Officer of the NamFitness Expo & Conference, Oshoveli Shipoh plays a leading role in shaping the event into one of Namibia’s most exciting wellness and networking platforms.

With a strong background in advertising, film, and experiential storytelling, Shipoh oversees the creative direction of the Expo — from branding and marketing campaigns to audience experience, stage presentation, and overall event identity. His vision is centered on creating an engaging environment where wellness, business, fitness, innovation, and community intersect.

As Chief Creative Officer of the NamFitness Expo & Conference, Oshoveli Shipoh plays a leading role in shaping the event into one of Namibia’s most exciting wellness and networking platforms. With a strong background in advertising, film, and experiential storytelling, Shipoh oversees the creative...

11/06/2026

Community of Okomumbonde thwarts network vandals

MTC has praised the residents of Okomumbonde for their swift action and vigilance after they helped trace and apprehend a suspect linked to the vandalism of a network site in their community early this week.

The residents of Okomumbonde in the Otjinene Constituency discovered that an MTC network site in their area had been vandalised and equipment stolen, allegedly for sale as scrap metal.

11/06/2026

The hidden cost of poor customer service: Why every business leader should attend the Namibia Customer Care and Effective Service Delivery Conference

By Elizabeth Malakia

A customer who leaves dissatisfied rarely complains to only one person. They tell their family, friends, colleagues, and increasingly, thousands of people. In many cases, businesses do not lose customers because of poor products or services, but because of poor customer experiences.

Customer service has become one of the most important factors influencing an organization's reputation, growth, and long-term success. Whether in the public or private sector, customers expect to be treated with respect, professionalism, and efficiency. When these expectations are not met, organizations risk losing public trust, damaging their brand, and missing valuable opportunities for growth.

By Elizabeth Malakia A customer who leaves dissatisfied rarely complains to only one person. They tell their family, friends, colleagues, and increasingly, thousands of people. In many cases, businesses do not lose customers because of poor products or services, but because of poor customer experien...

11/06/2026

Standard Bank Namibia appoints Ernest Hamukwaya as Head of Risk Governance and Reporting

Standard Bank Namibia has announced the appointment of Ernest Hamukwaya as Head of Risk Governance and Reporting, effective March 2026.

Hamukwaya is a qualified Chartered Accountant with more than eight years of experience across diverse industries, including mining, insurance, retail, and banking.

11/06/2026

BAN welcomes national dialogue on improving access to home ownership

The Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN) welcomes the ongoing public discussion on home ownership and housing finance, noting that it raises important questions around affordability, access, and the structure of home loans in Namibia. BAN emphasises that mortgage terms are primarily structured to balance affordability with access.

While a home loan can be repaid over a shorter period, such as five years, this would require significantly higher monthly repayments—placing home ownership out of reach for most households. For example, a N$2 million home loan repaid over five years would require monthly repayments of approximately N$44,000. Extending the term to 20 years reduces the monthly repayment to around N$21,000, making ownership more attainable for a broader segment of the population.

The Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN) welcomes the ongoing public discussion on home ownership and housing finance, noting that it raises important questions around affordability, access, and the structure of home loans in Namibia. BAN emphasises that mortgage terms are primarily structured to ba...