Daily, businesses in Namibia and around the world enter into agreements for the sale or procurement of goods or services. With it, comes the accompanying risk of losing money from services or goods not delivered. The reality is that losing money can cripple a thriving business, or worse, force its closure. To make matters worse,…
The Namibian Police Force is once again requesting the public to assist in tracing the whereabouts of Jacobus Titi Hoxobeb (39-years-old) who went missing from Farm Olifantwater, Fransfontein area, on 03rd January 2018 at about 17:00. Jacobus Titi Hoxobeb is a Damara/Nama speaking person but also fluent in Afrikaans and Otjiherero languages. He is slim…
Please take note of the following pipe bursts reported in the following areas: c/o Davis Bezuidenhout and Anemone street, Khomasdal Description of burst: Burst on Ø250mm supply line. Burst area has been Isolated and Water Reticulation team is hard at work to restore supply Affected areas: Khomasdal area Work complete: repair work expected to be…
Entrepreneurship is key to job creation. Not all SMEs create jobs, however, especially during the early stages of the venture. By nurturing and encouraging entrepreneurship, we can create an environment to grow informal survivalist businesses into more structured business ventures that could have a longer lifespan and create much needed employment. Entrepreneurship seen from this…
NamAuto, with the backing of Standard Bank as its corporate sponsor, this week launched the NamAuto show aimed at providing exposure for the automotive industry and all it has to offer locals. Fashioned after some of the world’s leading car shows, NamAuto show is the first of its kind in Namibia and will air on…
Entries have opened for the 2017 Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism which will be presented for the 43rd consecutive year in 2018. Entries will close on Friday, 2 March 2018, giving financial journalists ample time to submit their entries. Entry is open to South African journalists with the African Growth Story category open…
In 2018, small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) will be looking for a glimpse of inspiration to chart a new growth path and scale their businesses. This is off the back of a tough 2017 and previous years which have inhibited the growth of local SMEs. FNB Head of SME, Sam Ikela says “Small business’ success has become…
Mental Health refers to the holistic well-being of our psychological, emotional and social states of being. The way we think, feel and behave in our daily lives is all affected by our mental health. Mental Health also influences how we deal with stress, interact with others as well as our decision making processes. It is…
The fourth Bank Windhoek Long Course Gala will take place on Friday, 26 January 2018 and Saturday, 27 January 2018. “The Namibia Swimming Union (NASU) remains greatly appreciative of the generous assistance from Bank Windhoek. We look forward to a great swimming weekend,” said Jurie Badenhorst, spokesperson for NASU. This gala is a long course…
FNB/FENATA travel Index growth recovers lightly, posting -5.7% in third quarter up from -16.2% the previous quarter Despite a slowing economy, operators and lodge owners remain optimistic about future performance. FNB Analyst Josephat Nambashu explains: “During the third quarter of 2017, the FNB/FENATA Travel Index contracted by 5.7% in real terms. This decrease, however,…