Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) in partnership with three of the other four Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation (KAZA TFCA) countries, namely Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe have come up with an exciting route earmarked at promoting tourism within the KAZA area. The conservation area is unique in that it includes the Okavango Delta, which is the world’s…
These are members of the Shack Dwellers Federation and Namibia Housing Action Group who do not have houses, joined by members of the public and business community. Everyone used shovels to shift sand alongside a bulldozer. Erongo Regional Governor Cleophas Mutjavikua initiated the idea of volunteerism to cut the labour costs of servicing land. Brickmaking…
The final leg of the Old Mutual Victory Race Series took place on Saturday, 21 October 2017 at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Since its beginnings in Mariental in 2000, the Victory Race has grown over the past 17 years, attracting participants from all walks of life. From the aspiring leisure runners who want to…
What has become an annual event the Namibian Manufacturers Association (NMA) hosted its fifth Manufacturer of the Year Awards Gala Dinner on 19 October 2017, at the Safari Hotel and Conference Centre, Windhoek. Amidst much excitement among the esteemed invited VIP guests, other equally important guests and participants the winners were announced. Category 1:…
Air Namibia is proud to announce the new addition to our domestic flights route network. Effective 19 November 2017, Air Namibia will fly from Ondangwa to Walvis Bay, three times a week. These flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. This development opens new travel possibilities and opportunities, as it enables our clients to…
Nangula Kauluma, Managing Director of the Old Mutual Short-Term Insurance business in Namibia, was announced as the overall winner of the Namibian Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2017 at a gala banquet on Wednesday 18 October. She also won the corporate and private sector category. These prestigious awards, organised by the Namibia Economist, celebrate…
OTJIWARONGO – Indongo Toyota Otjiwarongo was officially opened by Otjozondjupa Governor, Otto Ipinge in the presence of the 81-year-old Indongo, his wife Beata, Senior Vice-President of Toyota South Africa, Calvyn Hamman and nearly 100 customers. It is situated on the corner of Hage Geingob and Rivier streets at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region. Ipinge praised…
A phone tower in Leonardville has collapsed, knocking out voice calling and internet service for all in the area. The MTC owned tower collapsed on Saturday afternoon, 30 September 2017, leaving all TN Mobile and 78 WiMAX customers connected to the Leonardville base station without services. The cause of the collapse has not been confirmed…
At the age of 30, Estelle Alberts become the youngest Plant Manager for Ohorongo Cement beginning 1 July 2017. Alberts joined Ohorongo Cement in July 2013 as a Divisional Production Manager: Grinding and Burning, responsible for the clinker and cement production part of the plant. Alberts, who grew up in Grootfontein, becomes the first Namibian…
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) was awarded for Best Overall Exhibitor and Best Corporate at the recently just ended Okahandja Tourism and Trade Expo. The award comes at the backdrop of other awards that NWR has won over the past few months for its improved image and service. NWR therefore thanked the organizers of the Okahandja…