THE LONG-TERM INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY THAT LIES IN NAMIBIA’S OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
THE LONG-TERM INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY THAT LIES IN NAMIBIA’S OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY As Namibia positions itself on the global energy map, the future of its oil and gas sector is becoming an increasingly compelling investment opportunity. However, this emerging industry is not one for the faint of heart, as the oil and gas space in […]
TUXEDOED TREASURES
TUXEDOED TREASURES A spotlight on African Penguins There is a crisis unfolding in Namibian waters. The quintessentially cute African Penguin is facing imminent threat of extinction. This matters, not only because these adorable black and white waddling creatures are an emblem of African waters, but also because they fulfil a role in the ecosystem. Like […]
STORIES THAT MATTER WITH STANDARD BANK
N$400M RAISED IN GREEN BOND ISSUANCE DEBUT First issued in 2007, green bonds were created to exclusively finance project, assist or business activities that have positive environmental and / or climate benefits. Standard Bank Namibia has emphasised its commitment to playing a key role in sustainable funding solutions in Namibia by successfully raising N$400 million […]
STORIES THAT MATTER WITH STANDARD BANK
AN ECOSYSTEM FOR CHANGE An exciting pilot is being run on the outskirts of Windhoek. It aims to develop a new way to produce building material, create food security, agricultural jobs and dignified low-cost housing all at once. MycoHAB is a fascinating initiative implemented by Standard Bank Namibia in cooperation with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Centre […]
COLLABORATION IN THE WAKE OF COVID- 19
Media Release: 26 July 2021 The power of unity cannot be overemphasised. Indeed, Namibia has experienced, and is still experiencing the effects of a people united towards a common goal during the Covid- 19 pandemic. Various organisations have held hands, reminding the nation that for us to thrive as a people and for our economy […]
THE RISE OF ECOMMERCE – IS NAMIBIA READY?
By Reginald Baking and Frans Uusiku eCommerce has become a buzz word as one of the key revelations of the 21st century economic realities. We have all witnessed the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic further reinforcing the importance of being able to buy and sell goods and services or transmitting funds or data over electronic […]