Junior athletes representing Namibia at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) championships underway in Lusaka, Zambia put in impressive performances to reach the next round of the competition. The African Junior Athletics Championships is a biennial continental athletics event for junior athletes from African nations, competing in silverware. This year’s combined Under 18-20 (U18-20) championship…
Old Mutual’s rise in the 2023 Top 100 Brands rankings, has resulted in the brand securing not only the position of Strongest Insurance Brand in South Africa, but also Strongest Insurance Brand Globally with a Brand Strength Score of 89/100, up 3pts from 2022. Brand Finance is the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy with a…
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) is pleased to announce that 31 Middle Management employees have successfully completed the Management Development Program (MDP). The program ran over 12 months and was tailored to ensure staff members keep themselves abreast with the latest management and leadership skills needed for the industry. The Management Development Program was designed inhouse…
In collaboration with Bank Windhoek, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) hosted a first-ever Micro-Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Finance Symposium on Friday, 21 April 2023 in Windhoek. Themed ‘Accessing finance with Bank Windhoek’, the occasion was attended by entrepreneurs who are formally registered and actively operating for at least six months. “Our…
The Capricorn Foundation recently visited the #BeFree Centre of Excellence site in the heart of Katutura, to acquaint itself with the construction progress. The #BeFree Centre is an initiative of the One Economy Foundation supported by the Capricorn Foundation. The #BeFree Centre, which will open its doors in September 2023, will act as a catalyst…
Nedbank Namibia participated at the Namibia Careers Expo, which took at place at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort. The expo is an opportunity for secondary school learners to explore potential career paths and receive insights into the various industries. The Nedbank Namibia team promoted financial literacy among the youth, and helped the learners make…
As a country Namibia is recognised for its diverse climate, gorgeous scenery, and distinctive fauna. However, weather patterns in the country can be unexpected, and seasons have a big impact on the country’s short-term insurance sector. The rainy season, which lasts from November to April, and the dry season, which lasts from May to October,…
In collaboration with the Capricorn Foundation, Bank Windhoek will host a Grade 4 Mathematics Teachers Initiative in Windhoek from Tuesday, 25 April, until Wednesday, 26 April 2023. Supported by the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, the workshop aims to invest in the education of Namibian youth. Bank Windhoek’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social…
Earlier this year, I wrote an article that highlighted how retirement benefits are provided for in Namibia under Pillar 0 of the World Bank Model for Pension Provision. In this article, we will consider Pillar 2. World Bank Description Pillar 0 Non-contributory social protection/poverty alleviation that provides for a minimum level of benefit. Pillar 1…
It is imperative that every income category is provided with housing products that correspond with their financial position to ensure that every Namibian gets decent housing. These were the sentiments of Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni during the handover of 102 plots for low-cost housing to residents of Henties Bay on Monday. According…