South Africa has been announced as the hosts of the 2023 edition of the Forty under 40 Africa Awards. Ghanaian based Xodus Communications, the owners and organisers of the continental showpiece, have granted Black-White Incorporated, the rights to host this prestigious event, in March 2023. The hosting of these awards, in South Africa, will aid…
Members of the Windhoek City Police, the University of Namibia (UNAM) Security team, and the Student Representative Council (SRC) recently met to discuss possible measures to improve student safety around campus. This engagement follows an increase in criminal activities along the Hendrick Witbooi drive and the intersection leading to the university’s secondary gate and the…
– NWR announces refurbishments at most of its resorts – N$ 16 million budget has been set aside for the renovations. Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR) today announced the commencement of major renovations across most of its resorts that will see a cash spend of N$ 16 million. “The biggest challenge for Namibia Wildlife Resorts…
The European Commission adopted today a proposal to mobilise €600 million from the reserves of the European Development Fund to address the current food security crisis aggravated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. These funds will support African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries to cope with the dire situation, through humanitarian assistance (€150 million), sustainable production…
Capricorn Private Wealth (CPW) hosted an exclusive stakeholder event for its female clients on Friday, 10 June 2022 at The Weinberg Hotel. Chris Matthee, Executive Officer at Capricorn Private Wealth said that “the morning is about recognising the mettle that women have to drive change and make an impact, whilst ensuring that they remain inspired…
The United Nations in Namibia (UN Namibia), along with regional and international offices around the world will be commemorating the first-ever “International Day for Countering Hate Speech” on 18 June 2022. Hate speech incites violence and undermines social cohesion and tolerance. The commemoration of this day calls for countries, civil society, NGOs, academic institutions, the…
– Ministry of Public Enterprise announces the extension of the NWR Board term on a temporary basis The Acting Minister of Public Enterprises, Honourable Ipumbu Shiimi, announced the extension of the Namibia Wildlife Resorts Board Members’ term of office on a temporary basis from 15 June until 14 December 2022. The board, whose contracts came…
With an increase in the cost of living, promoting financial and pension literacy has become one of the Government Institutions Pension Fund’s (GIPF) strategic objectives to ensure the Fund’s members are well informed about their pension benefits and are well equipped to make decisions that will result in them living a comfortable life after retirement.…
Michelle Ncube, a media studies graduate, walked away with the Vice-Chancellor’s Award at the School of Humanities, Society and Development Merit Awards Ceremony, last month. The Vice-Chancellor’s Award is determined by an overall average of 70%, or above, throughout a candidate’s course of study. These candidates are considered to have passed with distinctions categorised as…
Cohen Fistball Club (CFC) continued to dominate the Bank Windhoek Fistball League when it won the third round over the weekend in Swakopmund. CFC 1’s win secures its participation in the National League A Playoffs. Swakopmund Fistball Club (SFC) A and Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) A won the Under 16, and 13 categories. In the…