insert_link Local Passing of Ronelle Rademeyer: former EFN SG and news editor at the Republikein It is with great sadness that the Editors’ Forum of Namibia (EFN) received the news that the highly respected veteran journalist and former Secretary-General, Ronelle Rademeyer, passed away last night after a long battle with cancer. The news of her death at 56 was announced on the Republikein’s Facebook page last night. With just a foot away from breaking the glass-ceiling and becoming editor of the Afrikaans […] todayMay 21, 2024 60
insert_link Opinion Pieces Seek solutions by having honest and meaningful conversations with your bank By Josef Kefas Sheeham Indeed, life is a journey with ups and downs, difficulties, and happy moments. We will talk about getting a bank loan as well as what to do if you find yourself in debt and your ability to make payments becomes problematic. An Overview of the Loan Application Process It is now crucial to understand the intricacies of the loan application process […] todayMay 21, 2024 18
insert_link Local NWR and Namibia Public Workers Union to sign MoU for employee salary and housing allowance adjustments Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) and the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving the salary structure and housing allowance for employees within the bargaining unit. The MoU will come into effect on 1 November 2023. Under this new agreement, all employees in job grades A1 to D3 who are currently below the minimum salary […] todayMay 21, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia HAN records positive tourism developments in April The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) recorded a total national average occupancy of over 58 per cent for the month of April, about seven per cent higher than last year and four per cent higher than the average occupancy for April 2019. Its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gitta Paetzold on Tuesday in a media statement said latest statistics revealed, show a positive and encouraging development for both leisure […] todayMay 21, 2024 20
insert_link Local Tony Elumelu champions youth entrepreneurship across Africa, advocates for investment over aid With a burgeoning youth population estimated to be one half of the world’s youth by 2,100, and the highest entrepreneurship rates across the globe - where over 20% of working-age Africans launching new businesses and more than 75% of young people intend to start one within the next five years - it is within this landscape of ambition and potential that Africa's path to development and prosperity […] todayMay 21, 2024 29
insert_link Local Namibia Shines at Africa Energies Summit 2024 Managing Director of Monasa Advisory & Associates and Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia, Jason Kasuto, attended as a selected speaker the Africa Energies Summit 2024. The summit organised by Frontier Communications, now in its 10th year, is a cornerstone event that brings together leaders and innovators from across the continent to discuss the dynamic energy landscape of Africa. The Africa Energies Summit, hosted annually, serves as […] todayMay 21, 2024 11
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek SME recovery loans assistance clocks N$ 200 million On Monday, 20 May 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Head of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Financial and Data Analytics, Bianca Janse Van Vuuren, announced that the Bank has fully utilised the N$ 200 million allocated under the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Economic Recovery Loan Scheme, of this amount N$ 192 million is already disbursed, with the remaining N$ 8 million approved pending disbursement. Van Vuuren said that […] todayMay 21, 2024 46
insert_link Local Letshego Bank Namibia & Ongos Valley partner for affordable, sustainable homes Letshego Bank Namibia and Ongos Valley Property developers have united to provide affordable housing, specifically designed to cater to those in the middle to low income bracket. Through Letshego Home Loan your dream of owning a home is now within reach. This partnership is a game-changer in our approach to sustainable living. Beyond a mortgage loans, Letshego Bank and Ongos Valley are pioneering in 'Green living' property development. […] todayMay 21, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia PstBet NFA Cup quarter-final battle confirmed The quarterfinal draw for the women’s and men’s categories of the PstBet Namibia Football Association (NFA) Cup was held here on Monday with top Premier League teams scheduled to lock horns. The quarterfinal of the PstBet NFA Cup will be played over the weekend of 25 and 26 May 2024 at the Oshakati stadium. The upcoming fixtures include exciting matches between the Debmarine Namibia Premiership champions African Stars and […] todayMay 21, 2024 200
