Namibia’s uranium mines are focused to have reserves capable of producing 10 per cent of the global output until 2035, Tuliikeni Ndadi from Standard Bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking said on Thursday. According to a statement availed to Nampa on Thursday, Ndadi explained that uranium sector is expected to contribute not only towards the country…
Coca-Cola has appointed Phillipine Mtikitiki as its new general manager for the east and central Africa franchise, with effective from 01 June 2019. She replaces Ahmed Rady. A statement issued on Wednesday said Mtikitiki is a fast-moving consumer good professional with a wealth of experience on operations, marketing, planning, and commercial strategy. “Her leadership will…
The 2019 Agra National Weaner Auction Championships was launched at the Agra/Bank Windhoek Ring in the capital on Thursday. Speaking at the event on Thursday, Regional Manager for Agra Auctions Central, Herman Lintvelt said although farmers are faced with challenges, the championship, aimed at rewarding producers of good quality weaner calves, is gaining momentum. He…
The unemployment rate in Namibia has been on the rise in recent years. Based on the Labour Survey Report of 2018, the unemployment rate stood at 33.4% in 2018, while the youth unemployment rate for persons aged between 19 and 34 stands at 44%. A low production rate in the agricultural sector caused by droughts and an…
One thing that cannot be ignored is the impact that social media has on an individual’s travel decisions. Many a time when one sees a friend or a family member having visited somewhere, they are drawn to wanting to undertake a similar trip. With the enormous effect social media has, the past few years have…
The annual Namibia Mining Expo and Conference officially opened here on Wednesday with over 100 exhibitors from various mining companies showcasing their services and products. The two-day event will in addition to the various exhibitions have presentations on the performance and challenges of the mining industry, as well as how individuals and companies with exclusive…
The FirstRand Namibia Foundation recently supported drought-stricken farmers with N.dollars 1 million through the Dare to Care Disaster Relief Campaign at a handover ceremony in Okakarara. A media statement issued on Tuesday said the Dare to Care campaign is an initiative of the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) and the Namibia Emerging Commercial Farmers Union (NECFU),…
The Nedbank Namibia Career Expo announced new dates for the planned event, which will now take place on 22 to 24 May 2019 at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort. Nedbank Namibia is sponsoring this event to the amount of N$250 000-00. “At Nedbank we are happy to be associated with the Namibia Careers Expo…
Over the past year, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) underwent an introspection on how to serve its domestic and international tourist market better. This reflection led to the organisation to better equipped to withstand the economic downturn in continuing to deliver on its mandate given to it by the shareholder, the Namibian Government. In staying true…
Capricorn Private Wealth (CPW) recently introduced its team of service professionals to its clients at events held at the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Yvonne Maischatz, will be leading Capricorn Private Wealth’s Walvis Bay suite with the assistance of Corlia de Smit. Both Maischatz and De Smit are well known for their client…