An infrastructure investment fund managed by Old Mutual Investment Group (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd has acquired a majority stake in a 5MW solar PV (photovoltaic) plant at Rosh Pinah in the !Karas Region of Namibia. The fund has acquired a majority of the shares in Aloe Investments Number Twenty-Seven (Pty) Ltd, the project company that owns…
In a tightly contested field, RMB Namibia has been recognised by Global Finance magazine as the 2021 Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank. Philip Chapman, RMB Namibia CEO says: “We are extremely proud of Global Finance’s recognition of the long-term value we orchestrate for our clients. With the advent of Covid-19, the importance of innovative…
In collaboration with The Namibia Music Ensemble, Bank Windhoek will host a music development workshop from Tuesday, 16 until Tuesday, 23 February 2021 in Windhoek. Known as Voice Masterclasses, the workshop, an introduction to classical singing, will take place at the College of the Arts (COTA) from 17:45 to 19:00. Summaries of the workshops will…
“We want the world to know that Africa’s film and TV industry is a force to be reckoned with. That’s why this podcast series is made by Africans for Africans, and ultimately for the rest of the world.” MTF is starting February strong with the launch of the This is Africa podcast series! Hosted by…
On Wednesday, 3 February 2021, forty-eight mentors and mentees will officially kick off this year’s Katuka Mentorship Programme in Windhoek. Well-known human resource specialist Sabine Ruegg will conduct the three-day orientation programme. Sponsored by Bank Windhoek, the Katuka Mentorship Programme aims to empower and encourage entrepreneurs, business and professional women to succeed in their careers…
The CEO of Telecom Namibia, Dr Stanley Shanapinda commenced with CEOs Roadshow 2021on the 1st of February in Windhoek. Under the theme “A new way to a digital future”, the CEO addressed members of his staff by expressing that it will no longer be business as usual at Telecom Namibia. Dr Shanapinda kicked off his…
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) wishes to inform all members; pensioners, children beneficiaries, and spousal annuitants, who receive monthly benefits from the Fund, of the temporary suspension of the Biometric Verification process due to COVID-19 regulations. Members should not be alarmed; the suspension will not affect payments of their benefits. “With the new strain…
Besides causing a variety of devastating disruptions to livelihoods and economies worldwide, the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 placed many countries in overwhelming levels of hunger. The United Nations World Food Programme reported that the greatest concentration of need was in Africa. In Namibia, Bank Windhoek proactively supported the Namibian Government’s COVID-19 response in various…
Dundee Precious Metals (DPM) Tsumeb smelter exceeded its production guidance, with total gold production for the year being at the high end of the company’s 2020 guidance range. This is according to the company’s preliminary production results for three and twelve months ended 31 December 2020, released on 11 January 2021. DPM Tsumeb smelter processed…
With the Cancer Association of Namibia’s National Cancer Outreach Programme kicking off today, Nambob Namibia (previously Avbob Namibia) has extended their support to CAN’s efforts in fighting cancer in Namibia. “Keeping the Covid-19 regulations in check during our clinics to ensure the safety of our team and Namibians we engage, is pivotal!” explained Rolf Hansen,…