MTC Chief Human Capital and Corporate Affairs Officer, Tim Ekandjo says there should be no competition when it comes to projects that are aimed at social investment and responsibility. He spoke on Saturday at the MTC We Race Together main event in Windhoek, where more than 140 Namibian personalities came to race against each other…
Towards the end of last year, Sanlam announced the qualifying 5 participants to the Sanlam Bridge. This annual initiative, provides up and coming young entrepreneurs with financial support, expert guidance, mentorship, and coaching to realise their business dreams. After 8 months of implementing their business ideas with the guidance of Start-up Namibia, the 5 participants…
On 25 June 2022, Nicolette Mashile, renowned South African broadcaster, and best-selling author of “What’s your move”, will be headlining the 12th Old Mutual Namibia Women’s Summit taking place in Swakopmund. This year’s theme will be “Securing your Financial Future.” Over the years, Mashile has become well-known for speaking on financial literacy as well as…
The U.S. Government-funded DREAMS program and the Ministry of Health and Social Services launched new public awareness materials encouraging young women at risk of contracting HIV to take Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis medication (PrEP) to stay HIV-free. PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by 90%. HIV prevalence among Namibian adolescent girls and young women…
– NWR announces improvements in its 2021 financial performance. – Announces dawn of new strategy through innovative ideas and new customer experiences. – Shareholder expresses appreciation to the NWR board for setting an example by being selfless in cutting board fees Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR) announced improvements in its financial performance at the recently…
U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Jessica Long swore in the first of the returning Peace Corps Volunteers, who had departed due to COVID. Today’s swearing-in marks the beginning of the process to build back the Peace Corps program in Namibia to the previous levels of volunteers. Crissy Hendrickson is the first volunteer who will resume her…
All Namibians under 35 years of age willing to purchase farmland through Agribank, now have up to 30 years to repay their farmland loans. This represents a five-year extension from the usual 25-year period that is now only applicable to clients above 35 years of age. This change is prompted by the Bank’s financial inclusion…