Seven Namibian students received bursaries from Nam-Mic Financial Services Holdings (Pty) Ltd to further their studies in the fields of Mining, Computer Sciences and Accounting and Finance. The bursaries will cover the cost of tuition, textbooks, registration and examination fees and accommodation. “One hundred and seventy eight (178) bursary applications were received from across the…
The seventh round of the Bank Windhoek National Indoor Hockey League was played last weekend in Swakopmund and Windhoek. It was an intriguing round for all premier league teams with some huge upsets. Competition was tough as the match between Windhoek Old Boys (WOBSC) Mad Maroons (MM) and University of Namibia (UNAM) produced a tight…
Experienced and amateur golfers, including women, men, youngsters and senior citizens took part in the Bank Windhoek Independence Day Golf Championship that took place over the weekend in Windhoek. Joseph Martin and Jonas Katti walked away with a floating trophy and several prizes as winners of the championship that was played in better ball format.…
Kalahari Holdings handed over five luxury buses to Namibia Contract Haulage (NCH) in Windhoek on Monday. NCH, established after Independence in 1990 to provide affordable transport between central and northern Namibia, is a subsidiary of Kalahari Holdings. The new buses include three big buses with seating capacity for 60 passengers each and two smaller Iveco…
The HTS Hennie de Waal Sports Festival, sponsored by Bank Windhoek concluded over the weekend and saw under 15 and 19 teams from 18 schools in Namibia and one from Zimbabwe compete in netball, soccer and rugby. The annual festival now in its 22nd year, named after a former teacher, is aimed at celebrating Namibia’s…
On Thursday, 15 March 2018, the Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN), comprising the major banking institutions in Namibia, namely; Bank Windhoek, Standard Bank, Nedbank, First National Bank, Letshego Bank and Bank Bic, concluded its 2018 Wellness Initiative “Shake-a-Tin” with a formal handover at Fidel Castro Ruz Primary School in Windhoek. This year BAN, with the…
Agra Limited’s importance and contribution to agriculture was once again recognised by the annual PMR (Performance Management Review) Awards on Monday 12 March. Agra scooped up three Diamond Arrows – the highest awards – in the categories for Suppliers of Agricultural Equipment and Products, Tractor and Farming Implement Dealerships, Outdoor Equipment Retailers, Agriculture (game), Seed…
During the graduation ceremony held at Silver Spoon Hospitality Academy on Wednesday 14th March 2018 we saw representatives of the Namibia Football Association (NFA) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) that were present to celebrate the success of 5 students. The 5 students whose graduation was made possible through the sponsorship of scholarships…
The Katutura Intermediate Hospital (KIS) on Wednesday received a donation of medical equipment from Ohorongo Cement worth N.dollars 1.2 million. Speaking during the donation handover, Public Relations and Communication Manager for Ohorongo, Esther Mbathera said Government alone cannot ensure health for all, thus the company prioritised health through the Ohorongo Otavi Community Trust (OOCT) and…
The Bank Windhoek Indoor Hockey Premier League ended its sixth round over the weekend in Windhoek. Windhoek Old Boys Club (WOBSC) Mad Maroons (MM) currently stand a point clear of second placed Saints 1 in the Men’s Premier League. In the Women’s Premier League, Saints are at the summit of the log with a comfortable…