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Friday, 24 April 2026
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O&L Group

Also known as: Ohlthaver & List · O&L · Ohlthaver & List Group · Ohlthaver & List Group of Companies · Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group · O&L Group of Companies · Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group of companies

Namibian diversified business group with interests in hospitality, leisure, technology, and retail; posted N$5.05 billion revenue in 2025.

Opinion

Business partnerships drive growth, innovation, and sustainability

The News

An opinion piece argues that business partnerships allow firms to pool resources, share expertise, mitigate risks and unlock opportunities, though they carry challenges including shared liability, reduced autonomy and goal misalignment. The author notes partnerships are common among long-established Namibian enterprises but appear concentrated among lighter-complexioned entrepreneurs.

16 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Business partnerships drive growth, innovation, and sustainability

    An opinion piece argues that business partnerships allow firms to pool resources, share expertise, mitigate risks and unlock opportunities, though they carry challenges including shared liability, reduced autonomy and goal misalignment. The author notes partnerships are common among long-established Namibian enterprises but appear concentrated among lighter-complexioned entrepreneurs.

    16 hours ago · The Namibian →

Monday 13 April

  1. O&L BrandX wins Agency of the Year at MTC marketing awards

    O&L BrandX was named Agency of the Year at the inaugural MTC Branding & Marketing Excellence Awards, while Namibia Dairies' MoreToLove campaign for Oshikandela won Advertising Campaign of the Year. The awards recognised 44 submissions across 15 categories at the second MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba.

    13 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 9 April

  1. President Nandi-Ndaitwah faces pressure on jobs, housing, fuel ahead of Sona

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to address employment creation, housing affordability, fuel prices, and service delivery in today's state of the nation address. Politicians, businesses, civil society, and economists are calling for practical solutions and progress reports on previous commitments, including the 500,000 jobs target and structural economic reforms.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 5 April

  1. Namibian retailers warn of imminent food price hikes from fuel costs

    Rising fuel costs are expected to drive up distribution and import expenses, prompting major retailers and suppliers to increase prices over coming months. Economists warn that Namibia's heavy reliance on food imports from South Africa, combined with higher transport and production costs, will push inflation higher and hit low-income households hardest.

    5 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 15 March

  1. Maryke van Lill appointed managing director of O&L Leisure

    O&L Leisure has appointed Maryke van Lill as managing director, effective 1 March, following more than 15 years of experience in marketing, brand strategy and client leadership. Van Lill, who previously served as general manager of marketing for the hospitality division, will join the O&L Group executive team and lead the business's strategic direction focused on sustainable growth and premium brand positioning.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 February

  1. Ministry prioritises oncology services expansion to northern Namibia

    Health Minister Esperance Luvindao announced that the Ministry of Health will establish oncology services in Oshakati this year, with three specialist oncologists earmarked for the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital as part of efforts to decentralise cancer care and reduce treatment waiting times to a maximum of six weeks. The Ministry also plans to develop radiotherapy capacity, procure new brachytherapy equipment, and ensure availability of essential chemotherapy medicines.

    9 February 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 5 February

  1. O&L donates N$500,000 to Windhoek Central Hospital cancer care

    Ohlthaver & List Group has donated N$500,000 to support cancer treatment at the AB May Cancer Care Centre at Windhoek Central Hospital. Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao said the government is committed to cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, and called on other corporate entities to join the effort.

    5 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Health minister accepts cancer donation at Windhoek hospital

    Health Minister Esperance Luvindao accepted a donation from the Ohlthaver & List Group of Companies to support cancer control efforts at Windhoek Central Hospital on International Cancer Day. The ministry is developing a comprehensive National Cancer Control Programme, expanding oncology services to northern regions, and working to detect cancer at earlier stages when treatment is more effective and cost-efficient.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Namibia has only one public sector oncologist

    Health Minister Esperance Luvindao says Namibia has only one specialist oncologist in the public health sector, with six more in private practice, creating long waiting times and late-stage cancer diagnoses. The government is finalising a national cancer control programme and plans to decentralise services to northern regions, while four oncologists are being trained abroad to strengthen public sector capacity.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 13 January

  1. O&L revenue grows 4.4% to N$5.05 billion, operating profit surges 94%

    Ohlthaver & List Group posted revenue of N$5.05 billion in 2025 with a 94% increase in operating profit to N$363.7 million, as the group pursued its Vision 2029 strategic objectives. The group spent N$532.8 million on capital expenditure across infrastructure modernisation, manufacturing upgrades, and strategic acquisitions including full ownership of technology firm Mach 10 and premium hospitality properties Le Mirage and Divava.

    13 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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