Finding financing to start their business is the leading issue most entrepreneurs find themselves in, causing a stalemate that prevents them from seeing their dreams come to fruition. However, this should not serve as a deterrent because Small/Medium Enterprises (SME’s) play a vital role to the socio-economic development of any community. “SME’s are one of…
The Cancer Association of Namibia (WO30) is busy developing a new line of short and informative education video clips. I invite media houses to make use of this information and media to share through the respective sources. The clips are produced in such a way that you can either play it audio-visually, or per audio…
It is a great concern to Telecom Namibia that some customers fail to meet their telecom account payment deadline, thus running the risk of having their lines suspended. On Sunday, 11 March 2018, Telecom Namibia will automatically suspend all unpaid accounts. Due date for account payment is 30 days after the invoice printing date. Telecom…
Being a good business person requires one to persevere and be committed to your vision, even when things seem to be bleak and no-one else believes in your dreams. These were the sentiments shared by Sandra Mwiihangele, founder of Kiyomisandz Beauty Products and the only Namibian on Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list as of…
Diamond industry urges govt to scrap indigenisation law Harare, March 6, 2018 (New Ziana) – The Zimbabwe government has been urged to scrap the indigenisation requirement for investments made in the diamond mining industry as its continued application could make it difficult for players in the sector to attract capital. The Zimbabwe government recently adjusted…
Harare, March 06, 2018 (New Ziana) – MBCA Bank said on Tuesday it recorded a 40 percent jump in after tax profit to $7.9 million for the full year ended December 2017 on the back of a rise in non-interest income. The non-profit income, at $13.5 million from $10.9 million was driven by a…
PAP and NEPAD join forces to fight cyber crime In an effort to combat cyber-crime, the Pan-African Parliament’s Committee on Transport, Industry, Communication, Energy, Science and Technology will this year enhance advocacy for the signing and ratification of the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection by African Union member states. PAP…
Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety contributes to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity Groundbreaking treaty requires response measures to be taken in the event of damage resulting from living modified organisms Forty-one Parties have contributed towards entry into force. The Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol…
LETSHEGO NAMIBIA ANNOUNCES POSITIVE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 2017 AND EXCEEDS ITS IPO FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS Maiden dividend to shareholders of N$0.192 cents per share. Double digital growth as the business continues to deliver on its inclusive finance agenda, driving innovation and growth. Profit after Tax increased by 17% Total revenues increased 14% year-on-year Loan book increased…
BLAST NOTIFICATION ON THE ROAD UPGRADE TO DUAL CARRIAGEWAY BETWEEN WINDHOEK AND OKAHANDJA; SECTION 4A (DOBRA RIVER TO OMAKUNDE INTERCHANGE) The Roads Authority wishes to notify all members of the public and, in particularly, road users of the blasting operations scheduled to take place on TR1/6 (WindhoekOkahandja road), between kilometer 2 and kilometer 2.5 on…