Some households of marginalised communities in the Kunene Region on Tuesday received a donation of food items valued at N.dollars 117 000 from the Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored). Cenored Executive Manager for Engineering Services, Silvester Wayiti handed over the consignment to Kunene Region Governor, Marius Sheya at Outjo on Tuesday afternoon. Wayiti in…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has donated supplies to the Ministry of Health and Social Services to support Namibia in its efforts to fight COVID-19. A statement issued on Monday said the supplies include four Infrared thermo-guns, a 55-inch television screen, 18 400 single-use hand gloves, 10 litres of surface disinfectant, 20 litres of…
The 2020 edition of the Eenhana Trade and Business Exposition (Expo) has been called off due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the town’s mayor, Amos Nangolo, has confirmed. During the presentation of the town’s N.dollars 92.1 million budget for the 2020/21 financial year recently, Nangolo explained that the cancellation was in response to the Coronavirus…
Following the launch of the MTC ‘Paint Namibia Blue’ Project in March 2020, Omaruru, Okakarara, and Omuthiya towns were amongst the latest beneficiaries of the MTC Paint Namibia Blue” Project, with a new fresh coat of paint dotted on some of the town’s landmarks. The project is aimed at increasing the company’s visibility, by creating…
In support of social distancing measures and to combat the spread of COVID-19, Bank Windhoek, in partnership with the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) and B360 Education Partnerships, have decided to host an online Career Starter Programme. Designed to provide a sequential path through career development, knowledge, and skills essential for success in…
As a people and change champion, the role of the human resource business partner (HRBP) is critical in these unprecedented times. COVID-19 has disrupted how we do things; from how we conduct business, to how we play with our children, how we shop, and stay connected with one another. The effect of this global pandemic…
The 3-day event will combine research symposium, industry conference & expo. Namibia’s biggest biomass event is now rescheduled to take place from 3 June to 5 June 2021 at Otjiwa Safari Lodge. Standard Bank will be the main sponsor. The event will span three days, combining a research symposium, an industry conference, and an expo…
Merriam-Webster defines a crisis as “an unstable or difficult time or state of affairs”. It is an unplanned or uncontrolled change. During times of crisis, leadership is critical. While the existing economic crisis caused by COVID-19 is unprecedented, small businesses have historically proved themselves to be flexible and resilient. The crisis has led to paradigm…
MTC imprinted its name in the Branding History books by being chosen as Namibia’s Most Admired Brand. The announcement was officially made by Brand Africa who included Namibia for the first time in the survey to determine who Namibia’s most admired brands are. The Namibia event was organized by Africa’s Best Brands/Namibia, hosted by TBWA…
As Namibians navigate the country’s gradual reopening following an easing of trade restrictions which were necessitated to combat the spread of COVID-19, life is slowly returning back to normal, or at least, a ‘new normal’. Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL), Managing Director, Marco Wenk: “There’s no doubt that COVID-19 will have a lasting impact on society…