The National Art Gallery of Namibia on Monday hosted a workshop on ethics in community-based research in partnership with the Museums Association of Namibia (MAN) and the National Museum of Namibia. The workshop comprised an overview of the Artistic Research and Communal Knowledge initiative, as well as working with materials from colonial contexts for the…
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has procured four trucks valued at N.dollars 10 million to assist with the delivery of medical supplies nationwide. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula, said at a press conference held during the National Pharmaceutical Services Forum in Otjiwarongo on Monday, that the trucks are for…
The Swakopmund Circuit introduced a central registration venue for pre-primary and Grade 1 school placement for 2024 at the Mondesa Multi-Purpose Centre, which started operating on Monday. The new process of having one central registration venue came about through a meeting by the Swakopmund Circuit with school principals in an effort to streamline the process.…
Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has demanded that all artefacts of historical and cultural significance to Namibians be returned to their rightful owners. Mbumba made the demand at the commemoration of the 127th anniversary of the battle of Otjiunda and the subsequent execution of the late Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva at Okahandja on Sunday. Chief Kahimemua was…
Bank Windhoek staff members play a crucial role in uplifting the community in which we operate. This statement was shared by Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, when she launched the Bank’s annual Empathy Project on Friday, 2 June 2023, in Windhoek. “This is how we entrench our social…
Bank Windhoek understands the importance of building a robust agricultural sector to aid national food security. This statement was said by Bank Windhoek’s Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sponsorships, Audrey Mostert, supporting the 2023 Agra Weaner Championship Series’ 12th Edition, launched on Tuesday, 30 May 2023, in Windhoek. Representing Bank Windhoek as the primary…
Millions are missing out on vital nutrients due to overfishing New figures from the international not-for-profit, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), show that ending overfishing could provide nutrition for millions of additional people, helping to prevent serious and life-threatening health conditions. Seafood is one of the most-nutrient rich foods, packed with vitamins, and already provides…
The Old Mutual Staff Community Builder is an Old Mutual Foundation initiative aimed at empowering its employees to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities within their communities. The Old Mutual Staff Community Builder initiative provides employees with the opportunity to volunteer their time, skills, and donate N$10 000 each to a social cause or…
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are becoming an increasingly important corporate priority globally, and Namibia is no exception. This was the central message on Tuesday this week when players from various corporate sectors of the Namibian economy gathered at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek for an Investor Relations workshop hosted by Capricorn Group in…
The Capricorn Foundation has announced the successful conclusion of entries for phase two of its Food Waste Challenge (FWC). In line with its vision to be Connectors of Positive Change, the foundation previously called for innovative solutions that can create or expand self-sufficient social enterprises (businesses) to address the issue of food waste in Namibia…