Empowering Namibian Micro-Entrepreneurs: Nedbank's Financial Literacy Initiative Takes Flight in Rundu

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing financial literacy, Nedbank Namibia proudly sponsored the One Economy Financial Training Masterclass in Rundu from 5 to 6 July 2023. This unique event provided a platform for 39 promising youth micro-entrepreneurs to acquire essential financial management skills, a strategic step in bolstering Namibia's economic future. Selma Kaulinge, Manager:…

Become a Stem Cell (Bone Marrow) donor and help save lives

Cancer Association of Namibia and the South African Bone Marrow Registry have made great strides to automate and more easily navigate the “Donor Application Drive” for more interested persons. We are excited that through our collaboration, the dream to build a robust Africa Stem Cell Registry is taking effect. Every year, thousands of people with…

Bank Windhoek and Pupkewitz Haval host an outdoor motor show

IJG Namibia’s 2023 vehicle sales reports indicate that passenger and commercial vehicle segments have been recording positive year-on-year growth for ten consecutive months, with rising interest rates seemingly doing little to dampen demand. To further assist the motoring industry’s drive to bring vehicles to customers, Bank Windhoek’s Vehicle and Asset Finance (VAF) Branch, in collaboration…

The Bank Windhoek Empathy Project commits 500k to education

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…

The Bank Windhoek Agra Weaner Championship welcomes communal farmers

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…

Old Mutual Foundation Empowers Mutualites: N$100 000 Fuelling Community Responsibility

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…

Capricorn Group discusses the unlocking of ESG value and sustainability reporting

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…

World Bicycle Day

On Saturday 3 June 2023 Namibia has “Celebrated the Bicycle” as its commitment towards Sustainable Mobility. The event initiated by the Namibia Road Safety Forum in partnership with the Namibian Cycling Federation and many more Road Safety stakeholders from government, private sector and civil society organizations attracted 85 Cyclists, including the Deputy Executive Director, Mr…

Divorce mediation can be a win-win solution that cuts financial stress and trauma

Love is what gets couples in front of the altar. But when the passion fades and relationships get rocky, the dreaded ‘big D‘ often rears its ugly head. It’s unfortunately a time when many are pressed to get as far away from each other as quickly as possible. The trouble is that when emotions take…

From Talk to Action: Best Practices for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in CSR

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become an increasingly important consideration for companies and foundations seeking to make a positive social impact. By advancing DEI in their philanthropic activities and partnerships, companies and foundations can contribute to a more just and equitable society. In this article, I will explore how companies and foundations can advance…