Sixteen unemployed people in the Kunene Region on Wednesday received practical training on how to manufacture quality super bricks that they can sell. The three hour training session was held at Outjo and was offered by two brickmaking experts from the Ohorongo Cement factory and Outjo Build It. Ohorongo Cement Technical Advisor, Jurgens Nel who…
With an average of 3 children diagnosed with cancer in Namibia weekly, NHP medical aid has joined forces with the Cancer Association of Namibia to create awareness on the topic and support the CHICA Interim Home where childhood cancer patients are their parents are accommodated complimentary while undergoing treatment in Windhoek. Not only did NHP…
The event will take place under the theme ‘Prevent plastic pollution.’ Earth Day is a global event celebrated annually on 22 April to increase awareness about the environment and demonstrate support for environmental protection. NamPower’s first fun run was held in 2015. Last year, approximately 800 participants took place and the number of participants continues…
On the 4th May 1978, the then South African Apartheid regime attacked the Cassinga Refugee Camp, and killed thousands of Namibian civilians. Hundreds of Angolans were also callously killed in that attack. At the same time, an attack also took place at Vietnam Camp. Many of the Cuban internationalists who were attempting to come to…
By Mbo Luvindao: Manager at Bank Windhoek’s Emerging Small-to-Medium Enterprises Finance Branch When starting a business, choosing the correct partner will play a key role in determining the future success of your enterprise. A partnership is a single business where two or more people share ownership. In general, each partner contributes to all aspects of…
Twenty-year old Melkesedek Hamukoto, known as Melki, has always dreamt of becoming a pilot, but the dream seemed far-fetched when growing up poor in Katutura. “My dad, however, taught me responsibility at an early age and instilled a go-getter attitude and these, combined with a number of intervening factors, changed my life.” Melki’s aunt introduced…
During the fourth quarter of 2017, the FNB/ Fenata tourism index contracted by 8.4% q/q (2017q4-2016q4) in real terms. FNB Analyst Josephat Nambashu informed that given the economic backdrop, it was no surprise that the index retreated deeper into the negative after another set of disappointing fourth quarter numbers. “The foreign currency translation provided some…
The first female country manager of IBM in Africa, Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh is set to be awarded the prestigious Corporate Personality of the Year award at the Glitz Africa’s annual 2018 Ghana Women of the Year Honours. The awards which come in recognition of Angela’s exceptional leadership as Country Manager of IBM in Ghana and her…
FNB Namibia recently awarded Estate Agents at their annual Realtor Club gala dinner, this year with a Turkish flair. Estate Agents who supported FNB Namibia by bringing the bank business enjoyed some belly-dancing entertainment, a great buffet, chill area and the opportunity to dance the night away. Total business registered through the estate agents for…
The Bank Windhoek National Indoor Hockey League entered its ninth round over the weekend in Windhoek. At this round’s conclusion, Windhoek Old Boys’ (WOBSC) Mad Maroons are nine points clear at the top of the Men’s Premier League. Only three points separate Saints in second place and University of Namibia (UNAM) who occupy the third…