Independence comes in different forms and means different things to different people. For those who sustained serious injuries in motor vehicle crashes, independence means being able to walk and run again, being able to bathe without assistance, play, go to work or school and just being able to live an independent and productive life. With…
On 11 January 2021, Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR) closed its /Ai-/Ais Hotsprings and Spa after it experienced flash floods that resulted in the rivers along the resort overflowing, causing damage to the resort and its campsites. NWR had initially anticipated the rehabilitation work on the resort being finalised before 1 April 2021. However, due…
Celebrating the conclusion of a successful second year for the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF). Despite the challenging year that was 2020, MultiChoice is thrilled to congratulate the MTF Academy Class of 2020 on their graduation! 2020 was undoubtedly tough due to COVID-19, but the ability for all the 60 students from the Lusaka, Nairobi and…
Exactly three months from 30 March 2021, the learners of the Omatako Primary School will enter six new classrooms compliments of the MTC Rural School Project. This was the narrative of joy expressed at that occasion of the ground-breaking ceremony held at the school in the Tsumkwe constituency last week. This is part of an…
Agribank is pleased to announce to the public, all clients, and farmers in general, that applications for all available loan products can now be completed online with immediate effect. The automation of the loan origination process will bring speed and accuracy to the loan application process, better quality, and consistency in lending decisions. Clients can…
Leading Mobile Telecommunications Company, MTC, has confirmed that they have no outstanding levies owed to CRAN. This follows an article claiming that MTC and another telecoms company owe CRAN over N$300 million. MTC’s Chief Human Capital & Corporate Affairs Officer, Tim Ekandjo explained that the article is misleading in the sense that it gives the…
Agribank was nominated for the prestigious Golden Arrow Award for three consecutive years for the annual PMR Africa awards. The award was given to Agribank for being one of the companies and institutions doing the most in their sectors over the past 12 months to stimulate the economic growth and development of Namibia. Agribank achieved…
Namibia, The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative to Namibia, Ms. Sheila Roseau today, 29 March 2021 paid a courtesy call to the Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Hon. Doreen Sioka to discuss and explore common areas of work and potential ways to further strengthen the partnership. Ms. Roseau also handed…
On Friday, 23 April, a total of 37 candidates successfully cleared the final hurdle to become fully-fledged Chartered Accountants in the interest of and benefit to the public and private sector in Namibia. The 37 successful candidates constituted 38% of candidates enrolled to write the localised Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) examination, written on 17…
Plans are underway to establish an NUST campus in the town of Eenhana Town, Ohangwena Region. The rationale behind selecting Ohangwena for this project is that there is limited development in the area when it comes to tertiary education. Last week, Dr. Erold Naomab, the NUST Vice-Chancellor, visited the Region to assess the facilities that…