Old Mutual Foundation Empowers Mutualites: N$100 000 Fuelling Community Responsibility

The Old Mutual Staff Community Builder is an Old Mutual Foundation initiative aimed at empowering its employees to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities within their communities. The Old Mutual Staff Community Builder initiative provides employees with the opportunity to volunteer their time, skills, and donate N$10 000 each to a social cause or…

Capricorn Group discusses the unlocking of ESG value and sustainability reporting

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are becoming an increasingly important corporate priority globally, and Namibia is no exception. This was the central message on Tuesday this week when players from various corporate sectors of the Namibian economy gathered at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek for an Investor Relations workshop hosted by Capricorn Group in…

World Bicycle Day

On Saturday 3 June 2023 Namibia has “Celebrated the Bicycle” as its commitment towards Sustainable Mobility. The event initiated by the Namibia Road Safety Forum in partnership with the Namibian Cycling Federation and many more Road Safety stakeholders from government, private sector and civil society organizations attracted 85 Cyclists, including the Deputy Executive Director, Mr…

From Talk to Action: Best Practices for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in CSR

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become an increasingly important consideration for companies and foundations seeking to make a positive social impact. By advancing DEI in their philanthropic activities and partnerships, companies and foundations can contribute to a more just and equitable society. In this article, I will explore how companies and foundations can advance…

Old Mutual Namibia to assist five newly registered Neighbourhood Watches with N.dollars 20 000 each

Old Mutual Namibia, a leading financial services provider, through its Foundation has announced its commitment to further support community crime prevention initiatives through an additional investment in the Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) programme. Old Mutual’s commitment to community crime prevention initiatives started in 2015 through a partnership with the City Police for the Community Games. This…

Teachers applaud skills enhancement training

In collaboration with the Capricorn Foundation, Bank Windhoek recently hosted a two-day Grade 4 Mathematics Teachers Initiative in Windhoek. Supported by the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, the workshop aimed to invest in the education of Namibian youth. The event started with a welcoming remark by Bank Windhoek’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social…