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…
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…
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…
Love is what gets couples in front of the altar. But when the passion fades and relationships get rocky, the dreaded ‘big D‘ often rears its ugly head. It’s unfortunately a time when many are pressed to get as far away from each other as quickly as possible. The trouble is that when emotions take…
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…
The Bank Windhoek Socratic (Philosophy) Forum was established in April 2013 and has addressed a wide variety of topics, hosted by numerous national and international speakers. It is enthusiastically supported by a broad spectrum of the Namibian public and its meetings became an important entry on the social calendar of the City. The Forum is…
Four years ago, Beata Moses reached a crossroads. With a Grade-10 high school certificate and unemployed, the 20-year-old found herself trying to navigate the demands of being a young, single mother. She and the father of little Tulela had split up during pregnancy, and he provided neither emotional nor financial support for the baby girl.…
The second edition of the Bank Windhoek Ramblers Under 21 Soccer Tournament kicked over the weekend as the first match day had breath-taking encounters that excited the fans from the first minute. Kaizen Football Academy (KFA) took on Fortis Football Academy in an unpredictable tie from the first whistle. The match was even for the…
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…
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…