insert_link Opinion Pieces Letshego Namibia and FLI Empowers Communities Through Financial Literacy at OATF Letshego Holdings Namibia, in partnership with the Financial Literacy Initiative (FLI), is set to make a significant impact at the 2024 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) by offering free financial literacy sessions to the public. From 24 to 29 August 2024, visitors to the Letshego stand will have the opportunity to learn essential money management skills, explore various financial products, and gain insights into achieving their financial goals. Recognizing […] todayAugust 22, 2024 16
insert_link Local Chair Cardin Urges UN Secretary-General to Urgently Bolster Response to Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan Yesterday, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, calling on him to lead an immediate response to the spiraling humanitarian situation in Sudan. Chair Cardin stressed the need to redouble efforts to confront the humanitarian crisis, particularly in the wake of this month’s famine declaration. “The devastating famine in Sudan was both predictable and preventable. At a […] todayAugust 22, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Mainstream media sustainability amid digital transformation By Festus Nakatana, Corporate Affairs Manager, Capricorn Group It is a challenging time for media operations everywhere. Printed media sustainability has been sliding towards the abyss due to declining advertising revenue, reduced circulation, and loss to technology giants. Advertising revenue, in particular, is the lifeblood of newspapers' ability to remain profitable. This reality rings true in Namibia, considering that circulations of virtually all mainstream print titles are in alarming decline. […] todayAugust 21, 2024 26
insert_link Local Hollard dominates Nedbank Namibia WPP5…as Coetzee and Greeff claim ITT victories Hollard’s men’s and women’s teams excelled at the Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Series 5 (WPP) on Sunday, with Drikus Coetzee and Anri Greeff clinching victory in the Individual Time Trials (ITT) categories. The event, which saw the return of JT Cycling from Angola for the second consecutive year, featured strong performances across the board. In the men’s ITT, Coetzee emerged victorious with a time of 02:18:34. Christiaan Van […] todayAugust 20, 2024 29
insert_link Africa Southern Africa responds swiftly to mpox concerns, remains open and safe for tourism In light of recent global health declarations regarding Mpox, the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance reaffirms that Southern Africa remains a safe and welcoming destination for tourism. The Tourism Alliance emphasises the region’s swift and coordinated response to the situation, while highlighting the minimal risk to travellers. On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for the […] todayAugust 20, 2024 20
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek, Okahandja Municipality safeguard community On Friday, 16 August 2024, the Okahandja Municipality hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Okahandja Fire Station and the acquisition of new machinery. Purchasing the machinery is a public-private partnership between Bank Windhoek and the Okahandja Municipality. Congratulating the Municipality on reaching the milestone of constructing its new fire station and buying new machinery, Bank Windhoek’s Okahandja Branch Manager Claus Stein said the completed fire station […] todayAugust 19, 2024 16
insert_link Local GIPF to Offer Wellness Screening Services to Members During Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair 2024 The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is thrilled to participate in the upcoming Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) from August 23 to 31, 2024. The Fund will offer a wide range of services to its active members, pensioners, spousal and children beneficiaries, including biometric enrolment and verification, membership status updates, pension benefits, claim procedures, and submission and claims status. Members can also obtain benefit and income statement printouts and […] todayAugust 19, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Mbumba praises Pohamba who turns 89 President Nangolo Mbumba wished former President Hifikepunye Pohamba a happy 89th birthday, saying his footprints remain inspiring. Pohamba turned 89 today. He was Namibia's President from 2005 until 2015, when the late President Hage Geingob took over. In his message, Mbumba said Pohamba's heroic exploits in pursuit of the liberation of Namibia and her people are etched in the fabric of our democracy. "Indeed, the path you have walked […] todayAugust 18, 2024 25
insert_link Africa Namibians will never forget SADC’s support: Mbumba President Nangolo Mbumba said Namibia will never forget the solidarity Sadc leaders displayed during President Hage Geingob's passing. Speaking in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Saturday during the 44th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government and the Organ Troika Summit, he assumed the office of President in the wake of one of the most challenging and harrowing moments in the history of post-independent Namibia. He said Namibians are grateful […] todayAugust 18, 2024 27