Getting a start-up off the ground is difficult, its especially difficult as money is always an issue. However, sometimes something amazing comes along exactly because I decided not to take the easy route when creating a technology and innovation driven start-up. Our Namibian ride-hailing web-based application, LEFA, gave us the opportunity to attend the epitome…
The final round of qualifiers for the Neymar Jr’s Five soccer tournament, took place over the weekend at the Dawid Bezuidenhout Sports Fields in Windhoek. With the 2018 FIFA World Cup fever in full effect, the games kicked off in high spirits. The aim was to fill the last six slots for the final 16…
A group of 47 volunteers on Thursday became the latest additions to the Peace Corps family, after completing nine weeks of induction training. In a media statement on Monday, the United States of America (USA)’s Embassy stated that the volunteers are now ready start their two-year journey of service in various regions across Namibia. Their…
Agribank has opened a new office in Gobabis in the Omaheke region this week. The office is situated in the Old Mutual Building in River Street and will serve clients in the entire Omaheke region. Speaking at the official inauguration ceremony, Agribank chairperson Terttu Uuyuni stated that the Omaheke region plays an important role in…
In its effort to celebrate the day of the African Child, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) decided to run an essay competition aimed at Grade 7 pupils within the Khomas region asking them to write an essay on “why tourism is important to Namibia”. Out of the entries that were received, Mrs Zelna Hengari, NWR Managing…
Meatco implemented zero-rated Vat on all cattle transactions with the Windhoek abattoir from 15 April following a directive received from the Commissioner: Inland Revenue Department. Meatco received many different reactions and interpretations following the implementation of the directive, which prompted management to set up a meeting with the Commissioner to shed more light on the…
The Capricorn Group hosted a three-part financial journalism workshop for journalists from various media houses to advance their skills in business and economic reporting. The workshops were conducted in February, March and June this year. The training was aimed at enhancing journalists’ financial reporting skills not only to represent the financial sector accurately, but to…
Two upcoming entrepreneurs held a Winter Charity Drive event on Saturday were Orphans and Vulnerable Children(OVC) were treated to food and goodies for winter. The event, held at a local guest house here was one of its kind where the business community in Rundu donated different items such as blankets, stationary, clothes and toys to…
On Saturday, 16 June 2018, mountain Bike enthusiasts will once again convene at the IJG trails for the third leg of the Nedbank/Rock & Rut Cross-Country (XC) series. The IJG Trails comprises of approximately 75 kilometres of purpose built mountain bike trails, which makes it a perfect venue for both training as well as events.…
Host, Augustineum Senior Secondary School suffered another loss in the first FNB Classic Clashes Netball match at the hands of Academia Secondary School. Academia defeated Augustineum with 21 to 18 points in front of a home crowd at the Augustineum courts. Academia’s Goalkeeper, Selma Auala was named FNB Player of the Match after a great…