The Outjo Girls Cricket Team, who are the junior girls National T20 cricket league champions, hosted a successful training camp on Saturday in Outjo. A media release issued to Nampa on Monday said the training camp was hosted with the aim to prepare the girls for the upcoming women’s league later in February, and to…
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) on Friday opened its Regional Offices in Rundu, in the Kavango East Region. It is situated in the multi-million dollar complex of the Namibia’s Motor Accident Vehicle Fund (MVA) regional offices. Speaking at the official inauguration, Its Chief Executive Officer, Marthin Inkumbi explained, the branch will bring the bank’s…
The third annual Harders Cup, slated for 30-31 March 2019 was officially launched in Luderitz on Friday. The event also coincided with the unveiling of a brand new trophy for the winning team. A statement availed to Nampa on Saturday by the organisers said the 2019 Harders Cup will take place at the Luderitz Soccer…
The 28th edition of the Rössing annual Marathon aims to contribute towards the fight against cancer in Namibia. The marathon, which is scheduled for 09 February in Swakopmund, is part of the mine’s drive to promote healthy habits and support positive lifestyles in the community. A media statement issued by the Rio Tinto Rössing Uranium’s…
The Donatus Primary School (PS) under-9 netball team at Otjiwarongo on Monday received a full set of sports uniform from Medical Rescue (MR) 24/7 Ambulance Services as a donation. Principal Hester Campbell received the 11 netball skirts, tops and bibs during the school assembly Monday morning in the presence of the learners and teachers. Campbell…
The Bank of Namibia has awarded bursaries to nine undergraduate students who will be undertaking their studies at institutions of higher learning in Namibia and the SADC region. Two Masters’ degree students will also be joining this cohort. Over the years, the Bank has pledged to invest in the development of human capital as a…
Bank Windhoek, Auto Armor Namibia and Amber Connect have joined forces to offer enhanced safety at significantly reduced prices to Namibians who purchase new, or pre-owned vehicles, financed by Bank Windhoek’s Vehicle and Asset Finance Department. The smart partnership was forged to offer current and prospective buyers an opportunity to take advantage of tailor-made offers…
The discrimination and stigmatization that visually impaired people often face is not the only injustice that they are dealt with, they also experience difficulties when it comes to the provision of disability equipment and infrastructure. The number of the visually impaired is on a continued rise, Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) reported in 2016 that the…
The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) on Monday opened a cancer centre in Rehoboth in the Hardap Region. The centre was made possible through a voluntary committee established in 2016 for CAN to address the urgent plight of local patients diagnosed with cancer. Officially opening the centre, Governor of the Hardap Region, Esme Isaack said…
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has appointed Morna Ikosa as its new communications and stakeholder’s engagement manager, with effective from 07 January 2019. She replaces Daylight Ekandjo. A statement issued on Monday said Ikosa’s vast experience in the public relation and marketing spans over ten years with particular success in influencing decisions on stakeholder…