The African continent continues to face big challenges in expanding access to basic skills training, to increase employment opportunities, while at the same time providing remedial programmes for the growing numbers of learners who leave school with no qualifications. This according to Minister of Higher Education, Innovation and Technology Dr Itah Kandji-Murangi, is a significant…
Regional governors on Tuesday held a meeting at Otjiwarongo with the leadership of the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco), where they discussed matters related to the basic needs of livestock farmers. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua in his official welcoming remarks stressed the importance of local food production, quality and value addition. “It can be done…
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) reaffirmed its long-standing relationship with local company LEFA on Tuesday by sponsoring the shuttle and cab service with N.dollars 250 000. Since NBL’s initial investment in the start-up four years ago in 2018, LEFA’s ride-sharing platform has grown exponentially, providing over 146 000 rides to the public while increasing its driver…
The excitement surrounding the immense prospects of hydrogen energy is making Namibia a centre of attraction in Africa. The country’s potential to become a major continental producer has sparked debate at the recent Dubai Expo, the World Economic Forum, and the recent EU-Africa Summit. “We at Nedbank are no strangers to supporting the development of…
Pupkewitz Toyota officially opened its new state-of-the-art branch in Rundu located at Marcus Shiwarongo Street. Despite covid setbacks for many businesses, Pupkewitz Motors together with their shareholder (40%) the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) as part of their Public-Private Partnership (PPP) kept investing and started the upgrade of the Rundu Toyota dealership in June of…
Jeremiah ‘Lowkey’ Nakathila produced a stunning sixth-round technical knockout over Mexican Miguel Berchelt to become the first Namibian boxer to win a bout in the United States of America. The 10-round lightweight division fight, held in Las Vegas, United States of America, was witnessed by this agency in the early hours of Sunday online. Nakathila…
The eleven green scheme irrigation farms in Namibia will be put out on the market between May and July this year through the request for proposals (RFP), the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein has said. Schlettwein said this during the Namibia Investment Summit on the periphery of the Expo 2020 held…
Old Mutual Namibia recently sponsored the Namibia CrossFit Damascus Gym with N.dollars 30 000 to host the 2022 CrossFit Open. The event started late February and concluded mid-March 2022 having been hosted every Friday for three weeks at the CrossFit Damascus Gym located at the Windhoek Show Grounds. Speaking on why Old Mutual Namibia sponsored…
Jacquiline Pack, Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services at Bank Windhoek, announced on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, that the bank had pledged an additional N$ 300 000 to the Bank Windhoek Indoor Hockey League. Pack made the announcement at a press conference held at Windhoek’s Wanderer’s Sporting Grounds, signaling the official start of…
Namibia has a burgeoning fashion scene. Though still in its infancy, it has seen significant growth since the establishment of the Fashion Council of Namibia in 2013, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to assisting the local fashion value chain in establishing sustainable businesses and partnerships. Windhoek hosted its first fashion week in 2016, which has since…