Sanlam Namibia officially launched the first-ever Coastal Marathon in Windhoek on Thursday, which is scheduled for 28 April in Swakopmund. Speaking during the launch in Windhoek, Hilaria Graig, Marketing and Communications Manager at Sanlam Namibia said the aims and objectives of the marathon are to unearth athletics talent in Namibia, creating a platform for athletes…
Sixteen unemployed people in the Kunene Region on Wednesday received practical training on how to manufacture quality super bricks that they can sell. The three hour training session was held at Outjo and was offered by two brickmaking experts from the Ohorongo Cement factory and Outjo Build It. Ohorongo Cement Technical Advisor, Jurgens Nel who…
The event will take place under the theme ‘Prevent plastic pollution.’ Earth Day is a global event celebrated annually on 22 April to increase awareness about the environment and demonstrate support for environmental protection. NamPower’s first fun run was held in 2015. Last year, approximately 800 participants took place and the number of participants continues…
Twenty-year old Melkesedek Hamukoto, known as Melki, has always dreamt of becoming a pilot, but the dream seemed far-fetched when growing up poor in Katutura. “My dad, however, taught me responsibility at an early age and instilled a go-getter attitude and these, combined with a number of intervening factors, changed my life.” Melki’s aunt introduced…
Agra’s revamped branch in Maltahöhe in the Hardap Region will open on Friday. A statement availed to Nampa on Monday said as a token of appreciation for the support during the construction phase, a variety of products will be offered at discounted prices. The re-opening of the Maltahöhe branch comes a few months after Agra…
ISAP today officially introduced Sune January to the Minister of Environment and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta, as their Patron. ISAP Namibia is a non-profit organization that aims at creating awareness and support against poaching in Namibia. At the same event, Fritz Kaufmann Chief Executive Officer of ISAP also donated over a hundred hats and caps to…
The KGK Group opened a diamond cutting and polishing factory in Windhoek on Friday. Speaking at the official inauguration, Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo described the factory’s opening as a major milestone in the diamond industry. He said it speaks directly to the diamond sorting, valuing, sales and marketing agreement entered between government…
Ohorongo Cement is constructing a N. dollars 2.1 million sports complex at Otavi. The facility, co-sponsored by Dundee Precious Metals and Agra Namibia, comprises a netball, volleyball and basketball court. The project coordinator who is coordinating the construction on behalf of the Ohorongo-Otavi Community Trust (OOCT), Rudolph Coetzee told journalists during a site tour on…
Travel and tourism enthusiasts and operators can look forward to the 20th annual Namibia Tourism Expo and Motor Show that will be held from 30 May to 02 June 2018 at the Windhoek Showgrounds. The event takes place under the theme “Small things matter” and is organised by Namibia Media Holdings (NMH), supported by the…
The Ohorongo Cement factory on Thursday donated sunscreen lotion worth N.dollars 130 000 to the Department of Oncology in the Ministry of Health and Social Services for distribution to people with albinism. Speaking during the handover, Public Relations and Corporate Communication Manager for Ohorongo, Esther Mbathera said Ohorongo is in the business of cement manufacturing,…