insert_link Local Hashipala, Haulondjamba and Nambili qualify for Kapana Finals The first preliminary round of the 2024 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off competition took place in Ongwediva last Saturday, and saw Hileni Hashipala, Johannes Haulondjamba, and Petrus Namibili, qualify for the competition final, which is slated for 24 August at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. On the day of the competition, a total of 55 contestants took part in the competition, where their kapana cooking skills were put to […] todayJune 17, 2024 11
insert_link Local The Nedbank Kapana Cook – Off kicks off in Ongwediva this weekend. Nedbank Namibia is thrilled to announce that the first preliminary round of the 2024 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off Competition will take place at the Spar Super Market in Ongwediva on Saturday, June 15. The competition which launched in Windhoek in May, is dedicated to celebrating Namibia's rich culinary heritage and foster business opportunities within the small and medium segment of the market. “We are incredibly excited to host […] todayJune 14, 2024 11
insert_link Local Bank of Namibia honoured with prestigious transparency award at Central Banking Awards The Bank of Namibia was awarded the Transparency Award at the Annual Central Banking Awards, held London on 13 June 2024. The prestigious event, organised by Central Banking Publications, celebrates exceptional achievements within the central banking community. As the overall winner in the transparency category for the 2023 period, the Bank of Namibia was recognised for its outstanding efforts in broadening the reach and depth of […] todayJune 14, 2024 10
insert_link Local It is possible to love a bank – Hans On Wednesday 12 June 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans, said that as a Namibian-owned financial institution, Bank Windhoek’s responsibility extends beyond financial services and strives towards the betterment of Namibia through presence and corporate social responsibility. Hans delivered the statement at the launch of the Bank’s new brand campaign titled “Is it possible to love a Bank?”, hosted at Grove Mall in Windhoek. The key […] todayJune 14, 2024 8
insert_link Local Illegal lay-bys by truck drivers on the national road network The Roads Authority (RA) is urgently directing all truck drivers to immediately cease setting up illegal lay-bys on the national road network, especially those transporting manganese on the Trans Orange Corridor (Nakop Border Post via Grunau and Keetmanshoop to the port of Luderitz). Trucks that are parked in unauthorised areas on the sides of highways and major roads create hazardous conditions, obstruct visibility, and increase the […] todayJune 12, 2024 9
insert_link Local Minister Dangiwa Addresses Housing Affordability Crisis at Ministerial Roundtable during ShafDB AGM in Kigali The Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has highlighted the severe housing affordability crisis affecting over 80% of Africa's population, driven by low incomes, challenging macroeconomic conditions, and rising living costs. Speaking at the Ministerial Roundtable on "Innovative Financing for Housing Affordability," held during the Shelter Afrique Development Bank (SHAFDB) Annual General Meeting at the Marriott Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda, the minister […] todayJune 12, 2024 9
insert_link Local Trustco Group announces NAD 4.4 billion (USD 235 million) transaction with founding family. Trustco Group Holdings Limited (TTO.SJ) today announced a landmark agreement to convert NAD 4.4 billion (USD 235 million) of debt into equity, paving the way for a planned USD 100 million capital raise in the US markets. The agreement is expected to increase Trustco's net asset value by approximately NAD 1.5 billion (USD 79 million). "This recapitalization is a crucial step towards achieving our growth ambitions […] todayJune 12, 2024 7
insert_link Local Lowe, Hough win Nedbank Namibia Rock and Rut XC2 Mimi Hough and Kevin Lowe produced stunning masterpiece rides to win the Nedbank Rock and Rut XC2 races at the IJG Trails in Windhoek on last Saturday. The event, where cyclists took part in the different cycling categories, saw Hough who had initially entered as a veteran woman, upgraded to the elite category. She completed the race in one hour, two minutes, and 19 seconds (01:02:19) […] todayJune 12, 2024 30
insert_link Local Women Shaping Data Analytics’ Future By Hileni Amadhila, Senior Public Relations, Stakeholder and Communications Consultant, Old Mutual Namibia Recently, the future of work has become a dominating topic of conversation, drawing much attention to the ways all kinds of industries are changing due to technological development. The field of data analytics is no exception; that is why it becomes a battleground of forces that present both challenges and prospects to everyone. The […] todayJune 11, 2024 24
