According to data recorded by the MVA Fund in 2017, people of all age groups were affected by motor vehicle crashes during the period under review. Young adults between the ages of 16 to 35 were however the most affected, representing the biggest group of injured people and those that lost their lives with 47%…
Celebrating 50 golden years of fighting cancer in Namibia, the Cancer Association of Namibia is proud to announce that internationally acclaimed comedian, Barry Hilton, will share the stage with Namibian vocal sensation, Lize Ehlers and the king of Namibian swing, George Longane, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of CAN. Taking place on Saturday, 9 June…
A record grand total of N$300 010.90 was collected through the National Spray-a-Thon drive of the Cancer Association of Namibia, in support of children fighting cancer in the country during March. The Walvis Bay CAN voluntary branch brought in the largest total of N$45 074.80; with the Rehoboth and Mariental joint team coming in closely…
On the 4th May 1978, the then South African Apartheid regime attacked the Cassinga Refugee Camp, and killed thousands of Namibian civilians. Hundreds of Angolans were also callously killed in that attack. At the same time, an attack also took place at Vietnam Camp. Many of the Cuban internationalists who were attempting to come to…
The first female country manager of IBM in Africa, Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh is set to be awarded the prestigious Corporate Personality of the Year award at the Glitz Africa’s annual 2018 Ghana Women of the Year Honours. The awards which come in recognition of Angela’s exceptional leadership as Country Manager of IBM in Ghana and her…
Infants in some of the world’s poorest regions are vulnerable to a common worm parasite infection and their treatment should become a priority, according to a study. Regular testing and treatment of pre-school children for snail fever – known as schistosomiasis or bilharzia – would reduce the spread of the disease, while promoting childhood health…
On Friday 20 April, a customer day will be held at the newly revamped Agra branch in Maltahöhe’s main street, when it opens its doors for the first time to clients after several renovations and improvements have been completed. To thank customers for their continued support during the construction phase, outstanding discount prices will be…
Young people will have access to new scholarships to study abroad at a wide range of universities across the Commonwealth, thanks to a scheme announced today by HRH Prince Harry, in his first speech as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador. Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships will provide life-changing experiences for young leaders with the energy and talent to…
Ohorongo Otavi Community Trust (OOCT), in collaboration with Support Ulm e.V. secured 1100 (one thousand one hundred) tubes of sunscreen lotion for persons with albinism in Namibia. Ohorongo’s PR and Corporate communication, Manager Esther Mbathera, handed over the tubes valued at N$ 130 258.00, to the Oncology Department of the Ministry of Health and Social…
At its meeting held on the 09th April 2018 the GIPF Board of Trustees approved a pension increase of 5.5% for its pensioners effective 01 April 2018. The Board of Trustees normally target inflation-linked pension increases; however other factors which influence the annual pension increase include the performance of the Fund over the financial year,…