The Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM), has a new Chair. Tanzania took over the Chairpersonship from Namibia at the just ended meeting of Zambezi River Basin Council of Ministers, in the resort town of Swakopmund, Namibia. Zambia took over as Vice-Chair. The election of ZAMCOM Chair and Vice-Chair is on the basis of rotation (alphabetically) and…
Harare, February 28, 2018 (New Ziana)-Relations between Zimbabwe and South Africa are set to reach greater levels driven by the new governments that have taken over in the respective countries, a diplomat said on Wednesday. Zimbabwe last November witnessed a leadership change that saw President Emmerson Mnangagwa taking over from President Robert Mugabe while in…
The University of Namibia wishes to announce the election of its new Chancellor, His Excellency Mr Nangolo Mbumba. H.E. Mr Nangolo Mbumba replaces H.E. Dr Hifikepunye Pohamba, who’s term of Chancellor came to an end in November 2017. The official handover by the outgoing Chancellor will take place on a date to be announced in…
Potential investors should not hesitate to plough their money into the country out of worrying about political uncertainty arising from the fact that Zimbabwe is close to holding harmonized elections, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Wednesday. Zimbabwe is due to hold harmonized elections between July and August this year, in line with the country’s Constitution.…
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…