Digitally integrating Africa’s higher risk trade transaction ecosystem into a global economy returning to growth offers Africa a unique opportunity to drive inclusive and sustainable development. Standard Bank’s achievements in leveraging digitization to support the growth, efficiency and reach of African trade is built upon a unique understanding of the broader landscape of challenge and…
Given the current state of the global and regional economies it is increasingly becoming apparent that we need to make our own future with a clear understanding of the opportunities and risks facing the Namibian economy in 2018 and beyond. The key principle for successful growth is for Government and the private sector to partner…
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the largest Hospitality Association in the World, has honoured rainmaker digital Namibia the Gold Adrian Award for their 5 Stages of Success holistic methodology and the business impact it has created for rainmaker’s customers and Namibia as a Destination. “The theme of this year’s Adrian Awards was…
On average three (3) children are diagnosed with cancer every week in Namibia. These are the shocking new statistic documented by the Namibia National Cancer Registry (NNCR), administrated by the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN). “Between 150 to 160 new childhood cancer cases per annum for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively, have been reported to…
Harare, February 27, 2018 (New Ziana) – The United Nations system in Zimbabwe is geared to support the new administration and is exploring ways to deepen cooperation to achieve set development targets, a senior official said on Tuesday. UN resident coordinator, Bishow Parajuli told journalists after meeting with Vice President Kembo Mohadi that the organisation…
Stimulus, with its co-shareholder, has concluded a second round funding call to Khomas Solar-Saver (Pty) Limited (“Solar Saver”). The shareholders have advanced proportionate shareholder loans, which funding will be used to grow Solar-Saver’s extensive portfolio of solar rental assets throughout Namibia. Established in 2016, Solar-Saver offers a long-term rental solution for the installation of rooftop…
FNB Namibia launched the 2018 FNB Global United Climate Kick in Okahandja last week. In attendance were the Honourable Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta as well as the mayor of Okahandja, Hon. Councilor Johannes Hindjou. FNB Namibia has been part of this initiative for the past eight years and over the years approximately…
Harare, February 26, 2018 (New Ziana) -Hospitality concern Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG)’s rights and debenture offer to raise $22.5 million received a 56.52 subscription allowing the firm to mobilize capital to settle its debt and focus on long term operations. As part of the offer, RTG aimed to mobilize the capital after putting up 625…
Standard Bank employees have proved to be a powerful driving force behind the Bank’s Buy-a-Brick initiative through various ingenious fundraising methods that have yielded positive results. “The past week saw Blue Bankers from Swakopmund and some from Windhoek execute their fundraising events, paving way for many more such events by our employees. We are proud…
Capricorn Group released its consolidated interim results for the period ending 31 December 2017 on 22 February 2018. Considering the market conditions in the countries where it operates, the group delivered satisfactory results with profit after tax for the six months ended 31 December 2017 increasing by 6.4% compared to the prior year. “During the…