Capricorn Group, Capricorn Foundation, and Bank Windhoek Unite for Namibia’s COP28 Pavilion

Capricorn Group, Capricorn Foundation, and Bank Windhoek Unite for Namibia’s COP28 Pavilion

The Capricorn Group, in collaboration with the Capricorn Foundation and Bank Windhoek, has pledged a joint donation of N$500,000 to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism. The funds are earmarked to support Namibia's representation and pavilion at the upcoming COP28 conference scheduled to be held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30 to December 12, 2023. This marks the second consecutive year of contributions from Capricorn Group and its affiliates […]

November 21, 2023 17

Namibia

A Window of Savings for Smart Shoppers

As Namibians are approaching Black Friday consumers gear up for one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year. While this day has garnered its share of criticism for fostering a culture of impulsive buying and overconsumption, many individuals see it as a golden opportunity to save money on items they genuinely need or want. One of the primary reasons Black Friday attracts millions of shoppers is the promise […]

November 21, 2023 4

Local

Racing for love at the Nedbank Desert Dash

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things to overcome as a family. For many, they look to one another for strength and ways to move forward. This was the reality for Sybrand and Ronel de Beer in 2017, after they lost their daughter Lumé to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) at the tender age of 11. ARDS is a severe and life-threatening lung condition that causes […]

November 9, 2023 6

APO International

Namibia, China launch paired hospital cooperation mechanism

The governments of Namibia and China on Wednesday launched the China-Namibia paired hospital cooperation mechanism at Walvis Bay Hospital, in the port town of Walvis Bay, about 395 km from Windhoek, the Namibian capital. The event also marked a medical equipment donation, valued at 1.07 million Namibian dollars (about 55,000 U.S. dollars), by the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The donated items include essential medical equipment like ventilators, […]

November 9, 2023

Namibia

Rosa Namises on Namibia’s migration to Solar Energy

https://youtu.be/jko8EVsG10o Community Activist Rosa Namises raises concerns on Namibia's migration to solar energy. 'Will the benefits shine on all especially minorities?'

November 9, 2023 17

Business / Economics

Rinaani Musutua, an advocate for economic and social justice with the Basic Income Grant Coalition, provides her perspective on Namibia’s unemployment rate.

https://youtu.be/kpiINO-03g0 Following the recent mid-term budget review, which saw a substantial increase in budgets for seventeen government offices, ministries, and agencies, totaling 2.5 billion Namibian dollars, Rinaani Musutua, an advocate for economic and social justice with the Basic Income Grant Coalition, provides her perspective on Namibia's unemployment rate.

November 6, 2023 20

Namibia

Omaruru Municipality CEO Addresses Housing Challenges and Land Allocation

By Dilia Mazula CEO Valentinus Sindongo Reveals Plans to Resolve Land Issues and Improve Housing Delivery In an exclusive interview with Future Media News, the CEO of the Omaruru Municipality, Valentinus Sindongo, unveiled a strategic roadmap to tackle Namibia's urgent housing and land allocation challenges. He acknowledged, "As the municipality, we understand the challenges that the people are having. And one of the most critical countrywide challenges is backlog for […]

November 3, 2023 24