Capricorn Group is pleased to announce that one of its esteemed Group executives, Dr Etienne Slabbert, the Group’s Chief Information Officer, has been bestowed with the prestigious CIO of the Year 2023 award for his exceptional leadership, visionary mindset and relentless pursuit of excellence in the financial technology realm of Southern Africa. The award was…
As the world shifts to renewable energy in the wake of climate change and escalating living costs, solar power is emerging as a sustainable, cost-effective solution. In Namibia, solar power is more than an environmental initiative—it’s an investment in a financially viable future, particularly for homeowners. The initial investment in solar power, however, can be…
Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe said mineral miners are at exceptional risk of tuberculosis (TB) due to the working conditions inside mines. Nangombe made these remarks during the Developing Country Implementation for Mine Health and Safety Standards Operating Procedures workshop here on Monday. He added that the…
A first of its kind Walvis Bay Maritime Festival is scheduled to take place with the objective to highlight the indispensable contribution of the industry to the country’s economic growth and development. The inaugural edition of the festival will take place at Walvis Bay on Friday and Saturday, 04-05 August 2023, under the theme ‘Preserving…
A 45-year-old truck driver and his passenger died instantly in an accident on the B1 road near Otavi on Sunday. Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Community Affairs Commander in the Otjozondjupa Region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha in a media statement said the deceased were identified by relatives as Vinia Mweshitale and 44-year-old Shaamwapeni Honge, who was a…
The Windhoek High Court on Monday instructed activist and businessman, Michael Amushelelo, to secure a legal representative in the matter in which the State has seized his assets and property in relation to his forex activities. This order came after High Court Judge, Ramon Maasdorp, postponed the matter to 31 August 2023 to allow Amushelelo…
The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) will complete its first specialised palliative care centre for cancer patients in December and begin accepting and treating patients in January 2024. The centre will supplement CAN’s existing support activities for cancer patients across the country, and is focused on integrating with existing medical treatment programmes of both public…
Illegal fishing continues to pose a significant threat to protected areas, especially national parks, in the Zambezi Region, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has indicated. The ministry’s public relations officer, Romeo Muyunda in an interview with Nampa on Sunday said while rhino and elephant poaching is a nationwide concern, the depletion of fish…
Health authorities have not yet determined what caused flu-like symptoms amongst 69 learners of Mweshipandeka Secondary School in the Oshana Region on Saturday, but confirmed that all affected learners tested negative for Covid-19. The Health Director in the Oshana Region, Johanna Haimene, told Nampa on Sunday that all the affected learners presented with symptoms of…