FNB through the FirstRand Namibia Foundation Trust, recently presented the Amos Meerkat Early Childhood Development (ECD) initiative with a donation of N$500,000 at a fundraising breakfast held in Windhoek. Speaking at the event, FirstRand Namibia CSI manager Revonia Job highlighted the importance of Early Childhood Development to a child’s learning future potential. “The early years…
A group of 21 Ghanaian tourists arrived in the country on Sunday for the ‘November in Namibia’ tourism and business pilot initiative. The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation in a media statement on Friday said the initiative aims to develop Namibia’s tourism industry within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area and…
A 46-year-old man is expected to appear in the Karasburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday after he allegedly raped a 17-year-old girl. Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for the ||Kharas Region, Deputy Commissioner Nikodemus Mbango, told Nampa on Sunday that the alleged rape happened at around midnight on Saturday at farm Kum Kum in the…
Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Daren Tang, arrived in Namibia on Sunday for a three-day visit aimed at exploring the role of intellectual property in Namibia’s economic transformation and social impact. Tang’s visit is anticipated to foster collaboration between WIPO and Namibia on harnessing intellectual property for economic growth. Arriving at…
Many Namibians rely on the Government’s healthcare services, which include optometry. The Ministry of Health and Social Services Eye Clinic at the Central Hospital in Windhoek was established for this purpose, to support patients with treatment and restore the vision of those who are visually impaired. The Capricorn Foundation recently donated essential equipment valued at…
Bank Windhoek continually and proactively looks at steps to showcase its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment where innovative gender collaborations are sought after and where all employees feel valued. This statement was made by Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Human Capital, Retuura Ballotti, on Friday, 2 November 2023, when she…
For its Empathy Project 2023, Bank Windhoek’s Lüderitz Service Centre recently donated essential needs and cleaning materials to four schools, namely Marmer Primary School, Diaz Primary School, Helene Van Rhijn Primary School and Nautilus Primary School. The team said it was fulfilling working with others to bring joy to the pupils at the different schools.…
Nedbank Namibia, one of the country’s leading banks, is set to play a pivotal role in supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through a pioneering programme initiated by the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria). Participating financial institutions seek to address a significant hurdle faced by SMEs – the lack of collateral to secure business…
The Capricorn Foundation and the Lithon Foundation joined forces to host a significant event: the NGO Capacity Building Workshop in Namibia. Themed “Strengthening the Management of NGOs to Foster Socio-economic Developed Communities in Namibia,” the workshop was well attended, reflecting the collective sentiment for enhancing the capabilities of Non-profit organisations (NPOs). The workshop served as…
Liberty Life Namibia and the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) are collaborating during the month of November to provide free health screenings for 20 men per week. Liberty Life Namibia is celebrating 20 years of operations in Namibia this November, and in keeping with its purpose of making a difference in people’s lives, the organization…