insert_link Health / Medical How to distinguish mosquito-borne diseases World Mosquito Day is commemorated every year on the 20th of August, and it is an opportunity to raise awareness on the dangers posed by mosquito-borne diseases and the ongoing efforts to combat the world’s deadliest creature. Both malaria and dengue are transmitted by female mosquitoes and cause severe illness in humans. Because of some similarities, the two diseases, and mosquito species, are often confused by patients and medical personnel. […] todayAugust 23, 2024 20
insert_link Local The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) cautions its members on a recent scam attempt The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has issued a warning to all its members, annuitants, spousal, and children beneficiaries regarding a recent scam attempt. The fraudulent scheme involves fraudsters instructing GIPF clients to visit GIPF offices to claim money, a tactic used to deceive and exploit members. GIPF is urging all members to be cautious and safeguard themselves against these fraud attempts. Members are advised not to engage with […] todayAugust 23, 2024 13
insert_link Local GrowthHouse unveils GrowthX, a game-changing tool for financial advisers GrowthHouse, a leading independent financial planning services provider, has launched GrowthX. GrowthX, a publicly accessible rapid practice valuation tool for financial advisers stands out as an industry-first. Unlike existing valuation tools, GrowthX is available to all financial advisers free of charge, making it a unique offering in the market. This unprecedented accessibility allows financial advisers to evaluate and improve their practices without incurring additional costs, levelling the playing […] todayAugust 23, 2024 17
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 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 33
insert_link Local Groundbreaking ceremony marks a milestone in Capricorn Group’s journey of positive change Capricorn Group marked a historic milestone on August 20 with the commencement of construction for a significant new development in Windhoek's central business district. Located next to the Capricorn Group building at the corner of Independence Avenue and Kasino Street, the groundbreaking ceremony represents a transformative journey for the Group’s employees, customers, and the surrounding business community. It also signifies Capricorn Group’s commitment to contributing meaningfully to the […] todayAugust 20, 2024 16
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 22
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 18
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 16