Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Limited, which initially planned to renovate its Shark Island campsite in the 2019/2020 financial year, had to postpone its plans due to Covid-19. However, the project commenced in April this year and is now set to conclude on 8 October 2021. The restoration saw all the ablutions blocks, the field kitchen,…
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is proud to announce its contribution towards the fight against COVID-19 through an investment into FabuPharm (Pty) Ltd. GIPF through its Unlisted Investment Portfolio via the special purpose vehicle, EOS Capital has a 35% shareholding and invested over N$ 7.8 million into FabuPharm. The pharmaceutical is located in Otjiwarongo,…
A set of chairs, tables, reading material, and a whiteboard recently donated by the German embassy, has transformed part of the University’s ‘Old Library’ into a newly furnished multi-media room for the German Section in particular, and other foreign languages in general. A German Section is a unit within the Department of Language and Linguistic…
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental health has been felt across the globe. Many of us have faced and/or are facing challenges that have stirred strong emotions and caused much stress and anxiety. In fact, research has shown that ‘population mental health has deteriorated significantly since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic’, and…
Dr Victoria Hasheela-Mufeti recently participated in the 3rd United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) roundtable, focused on trade finance and regional integration. The roundtable drew together Financial Technology (FinTech) and economics experts from across the continent. These experts evaluated the development made towards a monetary union, while also reviewing the possibility of a central payment system…
MultiChoice Showcase which held the Showcase at Ster Kinekor (Grove Mall), gave key entertainment, technology and business stakeholders a front-row seat to the product and content offering in store for DStv and GOtv customers in the coming months. MultiChoice Africa believes in the power of entertaining and telling stories conveniently, not only to touch people’s…
In 2019, the School of Nursing at the University of Namibia introduced a new uniform attire to nature students’ professional outlook and to easily identify nursing students in public clinics and hospitals. Since then, students have been buying their attire from various suppliers. One of such suppliers is PanMed Investment cc, owned by Dr Martha Shiyanga,…
Old Mutual signed a partnership agreement to the value of N$270 000 with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC) in Namibia for the training and development of 407 high school Mathematics Teachers to be qualified for the Certificate in Advanced Mathematics for Teachers (CAMT). This forms part of Old Mutual’s commitment to invest…
The 2021 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off Competition, which was launched on 7 May 2021, will host its Central round on Saturday, 18 September at the Soweto Market in Katurura. The competition, which aims to promote entrepreneurship, launched in May this year, with the Coastal round taking place in the same month, however, the competition had to…
NWR offers a 50% discount to all Frontline officers in Namibia and SADC on renewing or acquiring a Namleisure card. Each Frontline officer who renews or acquires a Namleisure card stands a chance to win a two-night stay for two people at any NWR Resort. Since March 2020, Covid-19 has altered the way of life…