The Deputy Minister of Labour and Employment Creation Hafeni Ndemula has expressed concern that there are some employers who still do not pay their employees the minimum wages set for their respective sectors. Ndemula, at the commemoration of International Workers Day at Swakopmund on Monday, stressed that there is still an alarming number of workers…
The Kavango East police arrested three men aged between 15 and 27 after they allegedly gang-raped a 17- year-old girl at Shighuru village on Friday. The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) weekend crime report on Sunday, indicated that the incident happened at around 23h00 when the trio reportedly ambushed and raped the teenage girl while she…
President Hage Geingob has paid tribute to workers for the crucial role they play in advancing socio-economic development and shared prosperity for the Namibia people. Geingob in a statement on the occasion of the annual International Workers Day on Monday said the fight for freedom in Namibia has its origins in the demands of workers…
An impressive display from the Clever Boys on Sunday against a struggling Orlando Pirates saw them keep their hopes for a top-five finish in the Debmarine Namibia Premier League alive. The Clever Boys, as the University of Namibia (UNAM) football team is known by its followers, outclassed their opponents at the Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW)…
Junior athletes representing Namibia at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) championships underway in Lusaka, Zambia put in impressive performances to reach the next round of the competition. The African Junior Athletics Championships is a biennial continental athletics event for junior athletes from African nations, competing in silverware. This year’s combined Under 18-20 (U18-20) championship…
Old Mutual’s rise in the 2023 Top 100 Brands rankings, has resulted in the brand securing not only the position of Strongest Insurance Brand in South Africa, but also Strongest Insurance Brand Globally with a Brand Strength Score of 89/100, up 3pts from 2022. Brand Finance is the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy with a…
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) is pleased to announce that 31 Middle Management employees have successfully completed the Management Development Program (MDP). The program ran over 12 months and was tailored to ensure staff members keep themselves abreast with the latest management and leadership skills needed for the industry. The Management Development Program was designed inhouse…
In collaboration with Bank Windhoek, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) hosted a first-ever Micro-Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Finance Symposium on Friday, 21 April 2023 in Windhoek. Themed ‘Accessing finance with Bank Windhoek’, the occasion was attended by entrepreneurs who are formally registered and actively operating for at least six months. “Our…
The Capricorn Foundation recently visited the #BeFree Centre of Excellence site in the heart of Katutura, to acquaint itself with the construction progress. The #BeFree Centre is an initiative of the One Economy Foundation supported by the Capricorn Foundation. The #BeFree Centre, which will open its doors in September 2023, will act as a catalyst…
Nedbank Namibia participated at the Namibia Careers Expo, which took at place at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort. The expo is an opportunity for secondary school learners to explore potential career paths and receive insights into the various industries. The Nedbank Namibia team promoted financial literacy among the youth, and helped the learners make…