Covid-19 has taught us many lessons, one of which is that life is not guaranteed. The pandemic has taught us that death can occur at any time, hence the realistic approach to life, that of being prepared for the unforeseen. In the olden days, death was associated with the older generations and the youth were…
NWR implements salary reduction for all staff members Salary and hours reduction were undertaken as per Labor Act, 11 of 2007 Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Limited communicated to the Nation the need to cut the salaries of all its employees as a last resort after it had exhausted all other cost-cutting measures it had instituted…
UNAM Cares recently received a grant of N$600 000 from a consortium of insurance companies called Vaccines for Hope, under the stewardship of Namibia Saving and Investment Association (NaSIA). This financial assistance will enable the UNAM Cares Vaccination campaign to continue with its health promotion roadshows, social mobilisation and rollout of the Covid-19 Vaccine in…
The CEO of Nafasi Water Technologies, this week, paid a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, as a means to re-affirm their commitment to collaborate with the University. The visit comes days before the two institutions are about to sign a collaborative agreement that will strengthen bilateral relations and accord University…
Zebra Kasete, Vice President and Managing Director of Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb announced the appointment of Antonie van Wyk as the Company’s new Director: Operations and Zeka Alberto, Head: Legal, Compliance and Company Secretary, effective 01 August 2021. Van Wyk takes over from Barcelona Tsauses, who was reassigned to Director; Business Transformation to make changes…
Sanlam and Santam today threw their weight in support of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) COVID-19 initiative with a sponsorship of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars (N$250 000.00) each. Bringing their combined contribution to five hundred thousand dollars (N$500 000.00). The sponsorship is part of the NCCI’s COVID-19 initiative which has seen several…
The Capricorn Foundation has donated N. dollars 246 000 to Christ’s Hope International Namibia, an organisation dedicated to helping orphaned and vulnerable children affected by AIDS and poverty. In a media statement issued on Thursday, the bank stated that while 400 children are currently registered with Christ’s Hope International Namibia, the program hopes to increase…
On the weekend of 14 and 15 August 2021, the Windhoek Bowling Club held its Annual Club Singles Competition. Members were excited to be back on the green after the easing of lockdown restrictions allowed for more than 10 people to gather for non-contact sports. After a full weekend of tight games, the winner of…
Bank Windhoek’s Graduate Development Programme (GDP) welcomed nine inductees. Launched in 2020, the Bank’s GDP offers graduates an 18 months on-the-job-training opportunity in preparation for permanent employment. With inclusivity and diversity as the main central themes, the Programme recruits graduates from diverse backgrounds, including those living with disabilities. The Bank’s Executive Officer of Human Capital,…
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is proud to announce its pioneering investment of N$21 million into Namibian Gypsum Industries. Located in the town dubbed as the “Uranium Capital of the World”, Arandis in the Erongo Region, the project falls within GIPF’s Unlisted Investment Portfolio, through the investment fund manager, Boabab Capital. The production of…