Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) recently held an awards ceremony at its Gross Barmen Resort aimed at awarding its top performing tour operators. The awards were given based upon the value of business that the tour operators had provided NWR. During the awards ceremony Ms Tangeni Kaulu, NWR Trade and Promotions Manager, recalled how during her…
In an effort to save that extra dollar, many of us decide on taking in a roommate or take on the responsibility of shared accommodation. Be it a friend, family member or a stranger, a roommate will help you cut expenses and costs significantly, if both parties manage joint finances responsibly. At the outset, it…
Landmark regional scientific reports were issued today in Colombia on the status of biodiversity in the following regions of the world: the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Africa as well as Europe and Central Asia. They show that pressures on biodiversity and resulting loss of biodiversity continue to increase in all of the regions. If…
At the age of 100 Meekulu Wakulupa Namutenya Fransina ya Simon does not look like your average senior citizen. Meekulu Fransina has the spirit and energy of a 14-year-old as she is actively involved in her day to day activities such as walking around on her own, reading her Bible without glasses, and she still…
“It happened by accident, a very fortunate accident…” Brigitte Kisting recalls as she reflects on her academic journey in accounting. Today she is a qualified chartered accountant (CA) who has worked as an Associate Director in two of the largest and most renowned audit firms in the country. Not having many options after school due…
Seven Namibian students received bursaries from Nam-Mic Financial Services Holdings (Pty) Ltd to further their studies in the fields of Mining, Computer Sciences and Accounting and Finance. The bursaries will cover the cost of tuition, textbooks, registration and examination fees and accommodation. “One hundred and seventy eight (178) bursary applications were received from across the…
The seventh round of the Bank Windhoek National Indoor Hockey League was played last weekend in Swakopmund and Windhoek. It was an intriguing round for all premier league teams with some huge upsets. Competition was tough as the match between Windhoek Old Boys (WOBSC) Mad Maroons (MM) and University of Namibia (UNAM) produced a tight…
Experienced and amateur golfers, including women, men, youngsters and senior citizens took part in the Bank Windhoek Independence Day Golf Championship that took place over the weekend in Windhoek. Joseph Martin and Jonas Katti walked away with a floating trophy and several prizes as winners of the championship that was played in better ball format.…
The list of beneficiaries published in yesterday’s New Era newspaper again shows everything that is wrong with government’s present resettlement plan. It says to us, the poor, loudly and clearly that the only criteria for resettlement is rank favouratism and political connection. The list also answers why the government is coy -or is it ashamed…