The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon Professor Peter H. Katjavivi herewith announces the Official Opening of Parliament 2018. This event will be taking place at the Parliament Building on Tuesday, 13 February, at 14h30. In keeping with the provisions of Rule 15 of the Standing Rules and Orders and Constitutional responsibilities, His Excellency Dr.…
During the past years The Namibian German Foundation (NaDS) with great interest followed the negotiations between Namibia and Germany on the issue of reparations for historical losses suffered by Herero and Nama 1904 – 1908. At the beginning of the negotiations the Namibian government made it abundantly clear that it is the statutory authority to…
“Tomorrow is safer internet day and for us, at FNB Namibia, safety is at the forefront when it comes to using the internet or any digital channels, in order to protect our customers cash,” says Elzita Beukes, Communications Manager at the bank. The internet has been part and parcel of our lives for almost 50…
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) along with the Ministry of Environment & Tourism (MET) and the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) recently attended an Expert Workshop that looked at – Cross-Border Tourism Products within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs). Reflecting on the discussions that took place, it came out came out emphatically…
It is often said that if you empower a woman, you empower a nation as the benefits are felt throughout the whole community. Standard Bank supports the development, empowerment and recognition of women in all sectors of society. As such, the Bank has committed itself to contributing financially towards the Namibian Women of Excellence project…
FNB Namibia welcome Taschiona !Gawaxab as the new Senior IT Operations Manager. Taschiona graduated from the University of South Africa with a Diploma in Business Management and holds numerous Microsoft certifications, Cisco Certifications and courses offered by the Stellenbosch Business School. She also completed the USB Management Development Programme. Taschiona joined FNB in 2004 as…
Despite a steady annual increase in the number of customers using FNB digital channels some customers are still reluctant to take advantage of digital banking channels due to certain barriers and misconceptions. Desery Van Wyk, Head Digital Products, Digital Banking, FNB Namibia Holdings says a lot more education is needed about the benefits of Cellphone,…
With cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology dominating the news headlines, Bank Windhoek is proud to announce that it will host an information session on 15 February 2018. Gavin Marshall, from the Blockchain Academy in South Africa, will deliver the keynote presentation at the event. He will give the audience insight into the workings of cryptocurrencies and…
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) recently ended its Torra Bay camp season which is situated in the Skeleton Coast National Park differently from previous periods by hosting a season end function for its campers with the popular South African band, Radio Kalahari Orkes. The idea of having a show came from NWR’s Board Chairman, Ambassador Leonard…
Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by Vibrio cholerae sero-groups 01 or 0139. It is transmitted oro-faecally, that is through eating or drinking contaminated food or water. The disease is characterized by profuse watery diarrhoea with or without vomiting (IDSR, guidelines, 2011). On 25 January 2018, a patient presenting with diarrhea (rice watery stools),…