NBL awarded at African Beer Cup

Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL), a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, celebrates its achievements at the 2021 African Beer Cup. The annual competition awards the greatest beers in Africa according to various categories, from American Wild Ale to Spiced Beer, and everything in between. NBL took home Silver in the Amber Malty European…

Cancellation of 2021 Mining Expo

It is with heavy hearts that we regret to inform you that the 2021 Mining Expo will no longer be taking place from 1 – 2 September 2021, in a physical or virtual format. Namibia is experiencing a devastating 3rd wave, which is only expected to peak in September 2021. A physical event in these…

A new season for Uitkoms residents

Between June 2020 and June 2021, twenty-five unemployed and underemployed residents of the Uitkoms community in the Otjozondjupa Region took part in a ‘Foundations for Farming Training and Mentorship Programme’. An Adonai Trust and Bank Windhoek initiative, the Programme empowered Uitkoms residents with appropriate small-scale innovative farming techniques, using limited land and water resources. It…

Capricorn Group hands over the first 21 tonnes of a total donation of 63 tonnes of medical oxygen

Capricorn Group received the first truck with 21 tonnes of medical oxygen, at the Afrox Bulk Medical Oxygen facility in Windhoek. In total, Capricorn Group, through its Foundation, donated three trucks of medical oxygen valued at N$1,050,000. Capricorn Group, through the Capricorn Foundation, is proud of its partnership with the NCCI and other private sector…

Namibian astrophysicist secures research grant from African Astronomical Society

University of Namibia (UNAM) physics lecturer Hambeleleni Davids has been awarded a research grant by the African Astronomical Society (AFAS), which supports research projects in astronomy conducted by postgraduate students and early career researchers based in Africa. UNAM in a statement said only two grants were awarded to outstanding applicants from African countries in 2021.…

Second Online Agriculture Series kicks off

Bank Windhoek kicked off its Online Agriculture Series in Windhoek. Themed ‘Innovation and Trends that will shape the future of Agriculture’, the event is being broadcast live on the Bank’s Facebook and YouTube social media platforms, between 08:00 and 16:00. A four-part series moderated by Maria Immanuel, a specialist in Agriculture Economics and International Trade…