Standard Bank employees have proved to be one of the biggest proponents of the Bank’s Buy a Brick initiative, recently raising close to N$60 000 on the initiative’s first ever national impact day. The first national Buy-a-Brick day which was held on Friday, 16 March saw Standard Bank employees mobilizing themselves across the country to…
THE Namibia Medical Fund (NMC) launched its Healthy living/Healthy lifestyle activity plan for this year (and beyond) with a Zumba session for staff held in Windhoek recently. NMC Fund Manager, Ben Nandago said, “Given the new regulations on wellness parameters for the Medical Aid Funds, we decided to come up with innovative ways to cater…
Celebrating 50 golden years of fighting cancer in Namibia, the Cancer Association of Namibia is proud to announce that internationally acclaimed comedian, Barry Hilton, will share the stage with Namibian vocal sensation, Lize Ehlers and the king of Namibian swing, George Longane, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of CAN. Taking place on Saturday, 9 June…
A record grand total of N$300 010.90 was collected through the National Spray-a-Thon drive of the Cancer Association of Namibia, in support of children fighting cancer in the country during March. The Walvis Bay CAN voluntary branch brought in the largest total of N$45 074.80; with the Rehoboth and Mariental joint team coming in closely…
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…