Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) and Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) have reached a wage deadlock regarding the proposed salary increment for its employees. The deadlock has resulted in NAPWU receiving a certificate of unresolved dispute that provides them with the mandate to go on strike after the rules of engagement are agreed between the two…
The inaugural Afrox Leadership Academy programme culminated in a Gala Dinner attended by the First Lady of the Republic of Namibia, Her Excellency Madame Monica Geingos, in Windhoek on the 09th November 2018 at Safari Hotel. Afrox Leadership Academy was birthed out of the desire by the management of Afrox Namibia to identify the best…
AB INBEV Namibia in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture Water and Forestry (MAWF), officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding related to ensuring Namibia’s water sustainability on Wednesday, 07 November 2018 in Windhoek. The partnership initiated by AB InBev Namibia is aimed at addressing the critical issue of water supply in the country. Studies reveal…
The Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project raised N.dollars 3 million for the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) this year. This was revealed during the handing over of the funds in Windhoek on Friday. Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans said the bank is proud to partner with CAN, whose activities align with and support the…
Standard Bank Namibia recently handed over a Hostel Kitchen to the Goeie Hoop Primary School, located some 140 kilometers East of Gobabis in the Epukiro Constituency of the Omaheke Region. The revamped kitchen, which caters for 530 learners – largely from the San community – 40 hostel staff and 30 school staff, was built at…
Unemployment and poverty are just two socio-economic challenges that impede human progress. Not having the means to purchase essential goods such as food, can impede an individual’s dignity. Two aspiring Namibian entrepreneurs from different backgrounds, decided to fight being unemployed; to change their state of affairs. Their story, which shares similar paths and circumstances, is…
It is “Movember” and the Cancer Association of Namibia communicates on the most prevalent forms of cancer affecting Namibian men. The “Movember Movement” is a men’s health initiative in support of the early detection of male forms of cancer, addressing more specifically prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Originating in Australia, Namibia has been participating in…
In the spirit of giving and caring for the elderly, Namibian Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) recently had a lovely delicious early Christmas lunch with the Elders and staff from Katutura Old Age Home. The elder also received gifts from NDTC consisting of a cosmetic bag, cosmetics and a set of towels on Friday 2 November…
In the quest to fulfil their mandate towards road safety and in reducing road crashes in the country, the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA Fund) and the Automobile Association of Namibia (AA) partnered to host the 1st Women Road Safety Conference, on Thursday, 31 October 2018 under the theme: “Women Influence for Safer Roads.” The…