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CHAMWE KAIRA Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Power Limited (ANIREP) is set to launch a N$5 billion green bond on the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) on the back of assessment by S&P Global ratings. S&P Global Ratings has assessed ANIREP's green bond framework as dark green, the highest sustainability rating. ANIREP is a renewable energy with a generation mix that is currently 100% solar and most of the proceeds under the framework will be used to finance renewable energy. ANIREP is in the process of registering a N$5 billion domestic medium term note with the NSX. The debut issue is expected…

Standard Bank Namibia (SBN) Holdings Limited says Namibia’s economic performance is expected to continue on a positive trajectory with stable growth expected over the remainder of the forecast period to 2027. SBN said growth will be supported by a broader and more sustained recovery across most sectors of the economy, while structural reforms implemented by the sovereign will continue to aid growth over the mid-term. “Looking ahead, our strategic focus areas of transforming client experience, executing with excellence, and driving sustainable growth and value for all stakeholders will guide our actions. We recognize the vital role that the bank plays…

CHAMWE KAIRA The Botswana government and local communities living in wildlife areas this week protested to the British Parliament about the potential of the UK passing a bill that prohibits trophy imports from Botswana and other Southern African states known as Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA) countries from entering the United Kingdom. The UK is party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) which regulates international trade in over 35 000 species of wild animals and plants, their products (such as animal skins) and derivatives (such as food or medicine). The Hunting…

CHAMWE KAIRA Non-banking financial institutions regulated by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) disbursed N$14.6 million to consumers in 2023 following successful appeals on various complaints lodged with Namfisa. This revelation emerged during a recent consumer education awareness meeting convened in the //Karas Region. Namfisa disclosed that grievances primarily stemmed from consumers signing blank or incomplete documents and encountering difficulty in understanding specific financial benefits or products due to inadequate or absent explanations during the sales process. Additional complaints encompassed non-payment of premiums and installments due to financial hardships and over-indebtedness, as well as the arduous cancellation procedures implemented…

CHAMWE KAIRA The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) believes that the port of Lobito in Angola is a significant regional competitor due to its strategic location and infrastructure investments. The company believes that as an alternative gateway for landlocked countries such as the DRC and Zambia, the port has grown in recent years and has attracted cargo traditionally routed through the Port of Walvis Bay. Further augmenting the port’s growing stature is the 30-year concession that was signed at the end of 2022 for rail services and logistical support for the 1290 km Lobito Corridor. The corridor connects Lobito port to…