insert_link Local Oranjemund successfully hosts Round 6 of the Nedbank for Good Series Yolanda Pienaar and Peet Van Der Merwe won round six of the 2024 Nedbank for Good Series, which took place last week Saturday at the Oranjemund Golf Club. In the men’s competition, Van Der Merwe scored 43 points to claim the top spot, with Wouter Ludeke scoring 39 points in second place and Gerrit van Rooyen scoring 38 points in third place. In the women's competition, Yolanda Pienaar took […] todayAugust 6, 2024 19
insert_link Africa Africa Fintech Summit Opens Nominations for Excellence in Fintech Awards to Celebrate Exceptional Fintech Companies in Africa The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Fintech Awards. The award ceremony will take place at the 12th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit, happening in Nairobi, Kenya, on September 4-6, 2024. Launched in 2018, AFTS is the continent’s premier fintech event where ideas are explored, collaborations formed and investments mobilized for the growth of Africa’s fintech ecosystem. Each […] todayAugust 6, 2024 7
Local Namibia Condemns AFD Deputy Leader Sven Tritschler for Wreath Laying at Infamous Schutztruppe Officer’s Grave The Government of the Republic of Namibia condemns in the strongest possible terms the deplorable and repugnant act by Mr. Sven Tritschler, Deputy Leader of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) Parliamentary faction from the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, and his colleague, by laying a memorial wreath at the grave site of an infamous officer of the notorious “Schutztruppe”, while on a recent visit to Namibia as a member […] todayAugust 1, 2024 30
insert_link Local O&L leisure and Hartlief triumph at the best of Namibia awards “We are delighted to announce that the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group subsidiaries, O&L Leisure and Hartlief, have excelled at the prestigious Best of Namibia awards, receiving high honours in multiple categories. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our dedication to delivering exceptional experiences to our valued guests and customers. Strand Hotel Swakopmund has been awarded the title of Best Hotel in […] todayAugust 1, 2024 15
insert_link Africa AAMFI welcomes AU Ministers’ Decisions on African Multilateral Financial Institutions’ Preferred Creditor Status The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) held the third meeting of its Governing Council on the margins of the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, held in Accra, Ghana, during which it welcomed the endorsement of the Alliance by the African Union (AU) Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors at their 7th Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary […] todayJuly 31, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics Letshego Bank Namibia Appoints Denver Beukes to Manage Home Loans Department Unlocking home ownership dreams one loan at a time, Letshego Bank Namibia is delighted to announce the appointment of Denver Beukes as its new Home Loans Manager. Beukes, a mortgage lending specialist with over 15 years of industry experience, joins Letshego Bank from 2020 Financial Solutions. This strategic appointment enhances Letshego Bank’s position in the mortgage lending industry, reinforcing its commitment to improving customer service. Beukes will manage […] todayJuly 25, 2024 22
insert_link Local San Antonio Mayor Visits Windhoek The City of Windhoek is honored to host His Worship Ron Nirenberg, Mayor of San Antonio, and his delegation, from 24 to 28 July 2024. This visit marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the two cities, which was formalized with the signing of a Sister Cities Agreement in October 2016. Windhoek is proud to be the first African city to have signed such an agreement with […] todayJuly 24, 2024 22
insert_link Local Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting in New Delhi (India), decided on Wednesday to remove Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal from the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the positive steps taken by the State Party, which have contributed to improving the natural site’s state of conservation. Inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1981 for its unique biodiversity and exceptional ecosystems, Niokolo-Koba National Park has faced a series […] todayJuly 24, 2024 4
insert_link Local Is it possible to impact a life? The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has reported that Namibia observes an upward trajectory of cancer cases from 3 700 to 4 300 on average new cases annually. Breast cancer cases remain the highest “life-threatening,” while prostate cancer is epidemiologically stated (per 100 000 population) as the top cancer in Namibia. Cervical cancer is third, while “modern or lifestyle” cancers like colorectal cancer and lung cancer increase. […] todayJuly 24, 2024 20