As a Namibian-owned bank, Bank Windhoek deemed it necessary to sponsor the hosting of the second WorldSkills Africa Competition for the youth from across Africa to participate in a wide array of skills. Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Corporate and Institutional Banking, Lukas Nanyemba, said this after attending the official opening of the WorldSkills Africa…
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism on Tuesday launched the Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development Strategy and Action Plan, which is aimed at promoting environmental sustainability through formal education. The 2022-2026 action plan, jointly developed with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, will promote the development of standards for environmental education…
The African continent continues to face big challenges in expanding access to basic skills training, to increase employment opportunities, while at the same time providing remedial programmes for the growing numbers of learners who leave school with no qualifications. This according to Minister of Higher Education, Innovation and Technology Dr Itah Kandji-Murangi, is a significant…
Regional governors on Tuesday held a meeting at Otjiwarongo with the leadership of the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco), where they discussed matters related to the basic needs of livestock farmers. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua in his official welcoming remarks stressed the importance of local food production, quality and value addition. “It can be done…
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) reaffirmed its long-standing relationship with local company LEFA on Tuesday by sponsoring the shuttle and cab service with N.dollars 250 000. Since NBL’s initial investment in the start-up four years ago in 2018, LEFA’s ride-sharing platform has grown exponentially, providing over 146 000 rides to the public while increasing its driver…
The excitement surrounding the immense prospects of hydrogen energy is making Namibia a centre of attraction in Africa. The country’s potential to become a major continental producer has sparked debate at the recent Dubai Expo, the World Economic Forum, and the recent EU-Africa Summit. “We at Nedbank are no strangers to supporting the development of…
Pupkewitz Toyota officially opened its new state-of-the-art branch in Rundu located at Marcus Shiwarongo Street. Despite covid setbacks for many businesses, Pupkewitz Motors together with their shareholder (40%) the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) as part of their Public-Private Partnership (PPP) kept investing and started the upgrade of the Rundu Toyota dealership in June of…