In fulfillment of its Purpose “Creating a future, enhancing life”, the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group remains dedicated to developing future-ready talent in Namibia. As a group of diverse companies operating with a growth mindset for both its businesses and people, O&L introduced the Emerging Talent programme in 2020, previously known as the Talent Attraction…
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) and Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 05 March 2021 in Windhoek that will see the two institutions collaborate on the sharing of data pertaining to activities of business establishments, especially those dealing in restrictive business practices and the competitiveness of industries. The…
A voluntarily adopted transformation charter – The Namibian Financial Sector Charter – introduced by the Ministry of Finance in November 2008, constitutes a framework and establishes the principles upon which empowerment is to be implemented in the financial services industry by the end of 2021. To this, Martha Murorua, Managing Director of Nedbank says, “Namibia…
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), together with its stakeholders, are currently in the process of reviewing the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Protection, 1994 (Act No. 6 of 1994). The revision of this act affects all musicians, authors, artists, developers, and originators of creative works; and is aimed at updating and modernising copyright protection…
MTC Namibia, through its Rural School Project, will construct at least six brand new classrooms and a storeroom for the Omatako Primary School in Tsumkwe, Otjozondjupa region. Speaking today (04 March 2021) in Windhoek at the announcement event, MTC’s Chief Human Capital and Corporate Affairs Officer, Tim Ekandjo said that a sum of N$1,277,000 is…
The Covid-19 pandemic has heightened the focus on climate change and financial instruments that promote sustainable economic development. The pandemic has impeded Namibia’s growth and demanded new approaches to economic development. It has also highlighted the importance of sustainability and environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues. It is noted that pressure is building on…
On Saturday, 27 February 2021, after conducting a pre-week engagement to gauge challenges facing the Mix Informal Settlement youth, the #BeFree Movement hosted its Battle of the Sexes event at the Settlement located 20 kilometres north of Windhoek. An interactive youth empowerment dialogue, the #BeFree Movement’s Battle of the Sexes initiative focuses on understanding how…
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) is once again proud to announce that it will be running its 70% Independence discount during weekdays for March 2021 in commemoration of Namibia’s 31st Independence anniversary. The discount will be running at all its operational facilities spread across Namibia. Mufaro Nesongano, NWR Corporate Communications, Online Media and Sponsorships Manager, says,…
After concluding The Voice Masterclasses classical music development workshop, in collaboration with Bank Windhoek, The Namibia Music Ensemble hosted and recorded ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ on Friday, 26 February 2021 in Windhoek. ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ is a four-act comic opera composed in 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. “The opera is one of Mozart’s most…
An ecstatic Michella Garises from Kalkrand could not believe her luck when informed that she won the Nissan NP200 – part of the FNB 3 Winners, 3 Months, 3 Cars cash in-store competition, launched in November last year. Garises, who transacted at Kgonadi Trading Enterprise, said she was impressed with the offering by FNB Namibia…