As a son of Okondjatu, Standard Bank’s Chief Executive Vetumbuavi Mungunda has been a vehement supporter of the growth of the settlement, by lending a hand where necessary. One of the largest settlements in the Okakarara constituency in the Otjozondjupa Region, Okondjatu Settlement serves roughly 16 villages making it a potential business hub. As such,…
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honour and remember children and families affected by these devastating diseases, and help rally support to give kids with cancer better outcomes by supporting the programmes in place that are focussed on childhood cancer awareness, treatment and care. The International Childhood Cancer Foundation estimates that during…
10 Points to become “Cancer Smart” and save lives FIGHT CANCER IN 10 MINUTES In our mission to fight cancer more effectively in Namibia, the Cancer Association of Namibia (WO30) presents a 10 question=10 minute information session to our people. Q: What is CAN? A: The Cancer Association…
The 5th Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAITEX) will be one of the events of 2017 that will be remembered and talked about – that was the message after the recent meeting of the SWAITEX Executive Committee. This year, says the Dome’s SWAITEX events co-ordinator, Romona Poulton, the Dome is assisting the NCCI to bring the…
Lack of start-up capital remains one of the major obstacles for entrepreneurs. This barrier did not stop 41 year old Namibian, Wilbald Iita’s plan of running his own business. Iita is the sole owner of Iihamayongwe Trading CC, a retail company that specialises in selling construction material and consumable goods. The company currently employs seven…