In its pursuit of being a catalyst for positive change, Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) – a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group – through its trademark beer brand, Tafel Lager donated more than half a million Namibia dollars to the Drought Relief Fund. In 2019 Tafel Lager hosted a consumer campaign that resulted…
Sanlam today announced the date for the 2020 Sanlam Coastal Marathon. Taking place on Independence Day, Saturday, 21 March 2020 the Sanlam Coastal Marathon is expected to be bigger and better than ever before. With 1000 expected participants, the marathon will offer four race categories namely the 5km fun run/walk, the 10km, 21km, and 42.2km…
The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Namibian nation by connecting communities and partners to better the fight against cancer in the country. In the association’s message for 2020 and availed to Nampa on Wednesday, CAN Chief Executive Officer, Rolf Hansen, said it is a time to reflect and recognise…
Bank Windhoek has appointed Veripura Muukua as its new Communication Practitioner, tasked with Corporate Social Investment (CSI) and Stakeholder Engagement, effective Wednesday, 15 January 2020. In her new role, Muukua will be responsible for the administration and the coordination of the Bank’s Social Investment Fund (SIF) and its Stakeholder Engagement function. “We are delighted to…
The Kasi Vibe festival, a trade and entertainment expo for exhibitors to showcase their products and services to visitors, is scheduled to take place in Windhoek from 06 to 08 March. The festival, which will allow exhibitors to make sales and generate leads for future prospects, has added an element of surprise by crossing towns…
Namibia is currently the host of renowned foot and ankle surgeons from Europe, the UK and the Americas, at the annual global ‘Steps2Walk’ Foot and Ankle Outreach and Conference, hosted in the country for the 2nd consecutive year. At least 20 Namibians will receive surgical treatment, free of charge at the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital…
Four organisations were on Wednesday selected to receive funding for their Gender-based violence (GBV) projects from the proceeds of the Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) Knockout Project. At a media conference held in the capital, MTC ’s Corporate Affairs Manager, John Ekongo, announced Monica Gender Violence Solution, Ecumenical Social Diaconate Action (ESDA), Namibia Rural Women Assembly…
Capricorn Group took Windhoek by storm last week Friday with their Christmas on the Streets Initiative, to help the homeless community in the surrounding areas of their head office, by giving them a fun-filled day that they would never forget. Prior to the event, employees in the role of Changemakers donated clothes, shoes, toys and…
Namibian media should steer clear of the avalanche of disinformation that has become symptomatic of the social media domain, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Stanley Simataa, has said. Simataa made these remarks during the inauguration of the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa)’s new building here on Thursday. The new building, worth N.dollars 40 million, comprises…
The recent launch of the 2019/20 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign under the theme “#DoTheRightThingAndSaveLives” sees the MVA Fund ready to save lives with full collaboration from various partners and role-players. The main focus of the campaign is to save as many lives as possible by reducing the impact on our roads through increased road…