Five coastal teams through to the National Final The Neymar Jr’s Five maiden qualifiers kicked off over the weekend in Swakopmund. Themed ‘Outplay Them All’, registered teams turned up to outplay each other in the midst of a misty day. Teams competed in the round robins stages as skills and class turned out to be…
Omba Arts Trust contributes to poverty alleviation
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as set out by the United Nations, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and can prosper. One Namibian non-profit organisation that is committed to this cause is the Omba Arts Trust, the largest body marketing Namibian traditional…
Dr. Ngwangwama is NWR’s new Chief Officer: Strategy and Projects
After having spent the last five years managing Namibia Wildlife Resorts’ (NWR) finances and working as its longest-serving Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Dr Matthias Mpareke Ngwangwama finally closed that chapter a few months ago. He recently took up his role as the newly created Chief Officer: Strategy and Projects at NWR. Mrs Zelna Hengari, NWR…
Stimulus resilient in tough Economy
Stimulus Investment Limited, recognised as the leading private equity investment company in Namibia, has released it’s 2018 financial statements today. Josephat Mwatotele, Chief Executive Officer, Stimulus Investment Limited stated that they were satisfied with the results achieved over the past financial year. “The negative macro-economic environment in Namibia resulted in 2017 being economically challenging for…
NWR grows its NamLeisure cards and benefits
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has grown its NamLeisure offering by introducing an exciting product for students. The NamLeisure student card is life made easier and affordable for students who want to explore the country. NWR which is mandated to run the tourism facilities within protected areas of Namibia by the Government identified that travelling is…
Bucks have become bits and bytes
As a child we stared in wonderment as parents pulled money out of a machine in the wall or when they used a small plastic card and a signature to be able to take goods out of a shop. No money ever changed hands. This wonderment has now increased a hundredfold as financial transactions, payments…
Free WiFi in selected branches of FNB Namibia
Innovation coupled to FNB’s mantra of how can we help you? has led to yet another first at FNB Namibia with the introduction of free WiFi in some of the big branches. An excited Desery Van Wyk, Head Digital Products said that the main driver for this project, which is currently in its pilot phase,…
First 2018 Standard Bank X-Trails beckons
Sport enthusiasts, amateur athletes and nature lovers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city in favour of scenic views and fresh air will be pleased to know that Standard Bank Winter X-trail series kicks off on 3 June 2018 with the Khomas-Hochland X-trail in the mountains of the Khomas-Hochland. The…
MTC Premiership 2017/18 Season individual awards nominees announced
At a media conference held today at the FNB head office, the Namibia Premier League and partners MTC and FNB Namibia announced the short-listed nominees for the MTC Premiership 2017/18 Season individual awards. At the occasion Elzita Beukes, Communications Manager at FNB Namibia said: “FNB is proud to be a partner in the development of…
First National Bank sponsors Karibib Tourism Fair
The First National Bank of Namibia (FNB) has made a sponsorship of N.dollars 25 000 towards the fifth Karibib Travel and Tourism Fair slated for 30 May to 02 June 2018. The event will be held under the theme; “Karibib: Building heritage and tourism”. FNB Karibib and Usakos Branch Manager, Uavirikiza Katjivena-Kasale said in a…