Thirty security guards graduated with certificates from the Tamahuke Security College here over the weekend after a four-week basic training course. The guards were trained in aspects of basic foot drills, basic security, handcuffing, radio use and self-defence. Speaking at the ceremony, Namibian Police Kavango East Regional Commander, Commissioner Johanna Ngondo said security guards help…
Last week, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has recognised Ursula Matzopoulos, of Namibia as the 42nd Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of her exceptional service improving the health and educational attainment of young people. In the lead-up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London on 19-20 April, Her Majesty The Queen –…
Talent management is often a source of frustration for executives. It’s viewed as an administrative exercise that needs to be completed for the Human Capital Department in anticipation of the needs of employees and reacting to it. This approach to talent is reactive and does not take into consideration the changing nature of business. The…
Namsov Fishing Enterprises (NFE), through the Namsov Community Trust (NCT), officially handed over the annual investment contribution of N$7 Million Namibian Dollars, towards the 14 regions of Namibia for community development projects. In 2014, Namsov Community Trust embarked on a development programme in partnership with Namibia’s 14 regional governors and created the Governors’ Regional Development…
The owners of the Choppies chain of supermarkets plan to create some 700 job opportunities through the opening of 10 more shops around Namibia. This came to light during the official opening of the new Choppies Supermarket at Ongwediva in the Oshana Region on Wednesday. The shop is the third to be established in Namibia,…
Fifteen top volleyball teams participated in last weekend’s 2018 Bank Windhoek Namibia Beach Volleyball Open in Swakopmund. Hosted by the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF), the competing categories included the Men’s, Women’s, Social 2-A-Side and Mixed 4-A-Side teams. The Men’s 2-A-Side Championship Title went to Klaus Striewe and Conrad Johannes who won their first tournament together.…
The Dome in Swakopmund turned into a volleyball fortress last weekend as 25 teams from across Namibia competed in the 2018 Bank Windhoek DOC Tournament, hosted by the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF). The tournament saw Khomas Nampol Volleyball Club (VC) and Namibian Defence Force (NDF) claim victory in the men’s and women’s divisions respectively. A…
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) recently held an awards ceremony at its Gross Barmen Resort aimed at awarding its top performing tour operators. The awards were given based upon the value of business that the tour operators had provided NWR. During the awards ceremony Ms Tangeni Kaulu, NWR Trade and Promotions Manager, recalled how during her…
In an effort to save that extra dollar, many of us decide on taking in a roommate or take on the responsibility of shared accommodation. Be it a friend, family member or a stranger, a roommate will help you cut expenses and costs significantly, if both parties manage joint finances responsibly. At the outset, it…
“It happened by accident, a very fortunate accident…” Brigitte Kisting recalls as she reflects on her academic journey in accounting. Today she is a qualified chartered accountant (CA) who has worked as an Associate Director in two of the largest and most renowned audit firms in the country. Not having many options after school due…