Nictus Holdings subsidiaries, Nictus and Auas Motors announced that they are supporting the Epukiro Eco-Village in partnership with the Isuzu Foundation and the N/a’an ku sê Foundation. Nictus is Namibia’s leading furniture dealer while Auas Motors is the local Isuzu and Suzuki dealership. The N/a’an ku sê Foundation is the community investment arm of Dr Rudi and Marlice van Vuuren. Epikuro is a traditional Herero Village about 100 km north of Gobabis on the banks of the ephemeral Epukiro River. N/a’an ku sê Ju/’hoansi Eco Village (Source: https://www.facebook.com/naankuse/) The Epukiro Eco-Village combines sustainable housing with initiatives supporting community wellbeing and economic participation, building on N/a’an ku sê’s existing healthcare, education and outreach activities in Epukiro. Auas Motors Managing Director, Gerhard Vermeulen said “Partnerships give us an opportunity to contribute beyond our day-to-day business. Through Auas Motors and the Isuzu Foundation, we are pleased to support a project focused on improving...

Financial services provider SanlamAllianz has introduced two new insurance features, the Premium Conversion Benefit and the Child Dread Disease Benefit, to provide families with stronger financial protection as life needs evolve. SanlamAllianz Chief Executive Tertius Stears said advisers and brokers play an important role in helping clients make decisions that affect their lives and those of future generations. “We hosted this summit to create an opportunity to learn, exchange insights and strengthen our ability to respond to changing clients’ needs. By investing in the people who provide advice, we can help families build financial confidence.” Introducing the benefits, Head of Client Strategy and Insight for SanlamAllianz Life, Shivaar Chuturgoon said the Premium Conversion Benefit provides flexibility as clients age, their needs change and their health may make new cover harder to obtain. He said this allows qualifying clients between the ages of 60 and 70 to redirect selected disability premiums...

By Victoria Möller Manager: Group Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Capricorn Group. I often say that I have the best job. As Capricorn Group’s Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Manager, I see firsthand how partnerships, resources and people come together to create positive change. I sometimes joke that I get to spend money and make people happy. It usually earns a smile because there is some truth in it. Through Capricorn ChangeMakers, our employee volunteer programme, and our broader social impact initiatives, I see resources reach organisations addressing real needs, while employees discover how much they can contribute. I have always known that the value of this work extends far beyond funding. What makes it meaningful is seeing the impact on people, employees and beneficiaries alike. At our projects, I ask ChangeMakers what surprised them, what moved them, and what they will take back to work. Their reflections challenge me to create...

Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has honored the national netball team, the Desert Jewels, with a reward package valued at N$800,000 following their historic qualification for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, Australia. The recognition package includes a direct cash prize of N$400,000 alongside N$400,000 worth of smart devices. Each player, coach, and member of the technical staff will receive N$20,000 in cash, paired with a high-performance tablet and mobile handset valued at N$20,000. The incentive serves as a token of appreciation for the team’s dedication, commitment, and stellar performance in securing Namibia’s spot on the global stage. MTC Chief Brand, Marketing, Communications and Sustainability Officer, Tim Ekandjo, said the achievement has made Namibia proud and is an inspiration for young Namibians to pursue excellence. “Sport continues to be a powerful platform through which Namibia’s talent, determination and national pride are showcased. The Desert Jewels have made the entire nation...

Namibia is showing that conservation success is possible. While biodiversity loss continues to challenge ecosystems around the world, communities, conservancies, private custodians, government institutions, and conservation partners across Namibia are helping wildlife recover through collaboration, stewardship, and connected landscapes. This message comes as the Living Planet Report 2026, WWF’s flagship assessment of the state of global biodiversity, is launched globally on Thursday, 08 October. The report paints a stark picture of the pressures facing nature worldwide. According to the Living Planet Index, monitored populations of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians declined by an average of 73% between 1970 and 2022. The report also notes that species are disappearing at rates 100 times or more above the pre-human background rate, highlighting the urgent need for action to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Yet the report also delivers an important message of hope: conservation works. Approximately half of the wildlife populations...

The country’s exports reached N$12.7 billion against higher imports of N$16.6 billion in August 2026, resulting in a trade deficit of N$3.9 billion, according to the latest statistics from the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The latest figures reflect an improved trade balance compared to July 2026, when a deficit of N$5.9 billion was recorded. Further analysis shows a N$5.3 billion deficit recorded in the same month of the previous year. Analysis of Namibia’s major trading partners shows that France emerged as the country’s largest export destination, while South Africa continued to be the leading source of imports. Namibia’s export basket in August 2026 was largely dominated by mining products, particularly uranium, non-monetary gold, diamonds, and nickel ores and concentrates. Fish was the only non-mineral v commodity among the top five export products. Re-exports declined by 2.4% monthly but increased by 24.3% compared to August 2025. The re-export basket comprised mainly...

The BELLHAUS Atelier & Galerie in Windhoek has issued an open call to local artists and the public to participate in ‘Art for Cuba Week’, a dedicated exhibition and community initiative aimed at raising support for the people of Cuba. The gallery announced that from 26 to 30 October, it will open its doors, exhibition spaces, and kitchen to host the fundraising event, offering its platform as a space for creative expression and cross-cultural solidarity. In a statement, BELLHAUS expressed its commitment to dedicating “their walls, their kitchen, and their heart” to the initiative, encouraging local creatives and community members alike to come together and stand in unity with the Cuban people. Local artists interested in contributing works or participating in the week-long initiative are invited to submit their entries to BELLHAUS ahead of the event’s opening on 26 October. “Art has always been the language of what words cannot...

By Dr Carola Kirchner Independent Fisheries Management Scientist. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has released the second edition of Rotten Fish: A Guide on Addressing Corruption in the Fisheries Sector. Namibia contributed to the development of the guide through Graham Hopwood, Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, drawing on the country’s own experience of fisheries governance and corruption. The title may be provocative, but one of the report’s strongest messages is remarkably simple: transparency is one of the most important safeguards against corruption. According to the guide, transparency makes fisheries governance processes visible, understandable and open to scrutiny. Public access to reliable information allows citizens, industry and civil society to understand how public resources are managed and allocated, while making irregularities easier to detect and harder to conceal. Among its recommendations, the report calls for clear information on the criteria used to determine quotas...

The One Economy Foundation’s 11th Annual Fundraising Soirée raised N$4,924,048, mobilising resources to sustain its programmes and strengthen access to essential services and opportunities for young people. The Foundation noted that the funds raised will be used to support the delivery of its 21 programmes, which focus on sexual and reproductive health, education, youth development, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Hosted under the theme “Rooted in Purpose,” the event celebrated the Foundation’s 11-year journey while reinforcing the importance of sustained investment in its mission. The event was attended by the President, H.E. Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Her presence underscored the significance of collective action and partnerships in advancing initiatives that respond to the needs of local communities. Partners, donors, and supporters were also in attendance. The evening opened with welcoming remarks by the Foundation’s Executive Director, Ms Pauline Thomas Kahupi, accompanied by #BeFree Youth Campus member Tarumbizwa Munyoro. “#BeFree has taught me...

The 2026 edition of World Space Week Namibia was officially opened by the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) on 5 October at the Windhoek High School Stadium, under the theme, ‘Rocket Revolution’. The NCRST stated that the event marked the beginning of a week focused on the opportunities presented by space science, technology, research and innovation. “The World Space Week Namibia programme continues through the week with activities designed to bring space science and technology closer to learners and the wider public. We will continue to promote curiosity, STEM education, scientific awareness and innovation while inspiring the next generation of Namibians to look beyond the boundaries of what is currently possible, through the week.” The key highlight of the opening was the ‘Talk with an Astronaut’ session with European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Dr Matthias Maurer, who delivered a presentation to learners, sharing insights into his experiences...