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economist.com.na > 104937 > after-hours > wine-and-whiskey-bash-back-by-popular-demand

Wine and Whiskey bash back by popular demand

10+ hour, 6+ min ago  (199+ words) Posted by News Service | Mar 10, 2026 | After Hours Levaro Events announced on Tuesday that the 2026 edition of the Swakopmund Wine & Whiskey Festival is slated for 04 April, filling a gap in the coastal social calendar when there are few other events. Marketing…...

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economist.com.na > 104907 > human-resources > nust-appoints-nashilongo-gervasius-to-solidify-universitys-presence-on-the-global-stage

NUST appoints Nashilongo Gervasius to solidify university’s presence on the global stage

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (320+ words) Posted by Intern | Mar 9, 2026 | Human Resources The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has officially appointed Ms. Nashilongo Gervasius as the Director of Corporate Engagement and Internationalisation. Gervasius, a seasoned communication and technology expert, has held the position in…...

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economist.com.na > 104856 > technology > nust-launches-satellite-data-receiving-ground-station-to-advance-space-science-capacity

NUST launches Nanosatellite Ground Station to boost space ambitions

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (443+ words) Posted by Michel Haoses | Mar 6, 2026 | Technology A Nanosatellite Data Receiving Ground Station (SDRGS) was commissioned this week at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). The commissioning and launching of the infrastructure marked another important milestone for the space…...

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economist.com.na > 104873 > tourism > beyond-the-boom-sustaining-growth-in-africas-evolving-hospitality-landscape

Beyond the boom: Sustaining growth in Africa’s evolving hospitality landscape

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (372+ words) Posted by Typesetter | Mar 6, 2026 | Tourism By Joep SchoofCOO Valor Hospitality Partners Africa. The third-party management model But very few individual establishments can afford to meet the needs of the New African Guest on their own. The changes needed can be…...

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economist.com.na > 104870 > health > nhp-shifts-focus-to-preventative-healthcare-strategy

NHP shifts focus to preventative healthcare strategy

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (336+ words) Posted by Mandisa Rasmeni | Mar 6, 2026 | Health Namibia Health Plan (NHP) has announced a strategic shift in its service delivery, committing to a preventative-first approach to medical insurance. In a statement released this week, the fund emphasized that its primary focus…...

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economist.com.na > 104867 > businesswoman > rejoice-itembu-blue-banks-new-executive-operations

Rejoice Itembu blue bank’s new Executive: Operations

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (211+ words) Posted by News Service | Mar 6, 2026 | Businesswoman As of this week, Standard Bank stalwart, Rejoice Itembu, is the bank's new Executive: Operations. Announcing her promotion, the bank said she is a seasoned banking executive with more than 15 years' leadership experience spanning…...

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economist.com.na > 104843 > community-and-culture > government-unveils-landmark-restitution-policy

Government unveils landmark restitution policy

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (439+ words) Posted by News Service | Mar 6, 2026 | Community and Culture The government has officially launched public consultations on a pioneering draft policy focused on the repatriation of ancestral remains and the restitution of cultural heritage. The announcement came during a high-level workshop…...

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economist.com.na > 104816 > human-resources > b360-education-partnerships-establishes-local-presence-to-bolster-graduate-skills

B360 Education partnerships establishes local presence to bolster graduate skills

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (224+ words) Posted by Mandisa Rasmeni | Mar 5, 2026 | Human Resources The establishment of the Windhoek office marks a significant milestone for the organisation, which has actively been supporting Namibian students and graduates through skills development and supporting them in taking their first steps…...

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economist.com.na > 104819 > education > nust-otesa-civil-engineering-sign-memorandum-of-agreement-to-expand-internship-opportunities

NUST, OTESA Civil Engineering sign memorandum of agreement to expand internship opportunities

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (263+ words) Posted by Michel Haoses | Mar 5, 2026 | Education The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) and OTESA Civil Engineering (Pty) have announced the signing of a strategic memorandum of agreement designed to strengthen the university's Work-Integrated Learning and enhance collaboration between…...

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economist.com.na > 104738 > human-resources > industry-leaders-converge-as-namibia-oil-and-gas-unveils-key-sector-report

Industry leaders converge as Namibia Oil and Gas unveils key sector report

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (299+ words) Posted by The Staff Reporter | Mar 3, 2026 | Human Resources Namibia Oil and Gas last week launched its second Bi-Annual Industry Report to reflect on the country's rapidly evolving energy landscape. The event was supported by Africa Provider Offshore Services. The event…...