insert_link Local Unlocking mathematical skills in the coast The second round of the Bank Windhoek Coastal Maths Challenge concluded at Namib High School on Thursday, 18 April 2024, in Swakopmund. Facilitated by Orison Educational Services and supported by Bank Windhoek, the Coastal Maths Challenge observed a team of 12 learners from grades eight, nine, and ten who participated, with ten coastal schools represented. Private School Swakopmund (PSS) was awarded the best-performing school. Marlene Keding, a […] todayApril 23, 2024 9
insert_link Local CPW women event explores personal and professional goals On Thursday, 18 April 2024, Capricorn Private Wealth (CPW) hosted their Women’s Event on “Fill Your Cup” as the theme in Windhoek. South African advocate and law professor Thulisile Madonsela was the keynote speaker. Prof. Madonsela’s remarks focused on managing and developing the mind and becoming an agile leader, which also builds internal resilience. In her presentation, she said women can manage their minds through leadership at all […] todayApril 23, 2024 4
insert_link Local Mopane exploration campaign that has yielded promising results The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia: NAMCOR (10%) and its partners Galp Energia (80%) and Custos Energy (10%) are pleased to announce the successful completion of the first phase of the Mopane exploration campaign marking a significant milestone in Namibia’s oil and gas sector. The Mopane-1X Well Testing operations revealed substantial oil columns containing light oil in high-quality reservoir sands at two different levels: AVO-1 and AVO-2. This […] todayApril 22, 2024 7
insert_link Local Miller, Baber victorious in the Nedbank Namibia XC1, UCI C1, and UCI Junior Series XCO Namibia's Alex Miller and South Africa’s Lilian Baber won the elite men and women’s races in the 2024 Nedbank Namibia XC1 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) C1 and UCI Junior Series XC0 races that were held at the IJG Trails in Windhoek last week Saturday. Miller led from start to finish as he led fellow countryman Kevin Lowe to a one-two finish ahead of South Africa’s Michael Foster […] todayApril 22, 2024 8
Local Children in the wilderness annual eco-camps back in full swing Now in its twenty-second year, Children in the Wilderness (CITW) has proudly hosted more than 270 children, teachers, and Eco-Mentors at its annual 2023/24 Eco-Camps over the past few months. These four-day environmental leadership camps host the most deserving CITW Eco-Club members from its partner primary schools across all Wilderness’ areas of operation in Africa. “As our flagship programme for the Educate pillar of our Impact strategy, these Eco-Camps […] todayApril 18, 2024 8
insert_link Local Nedbank Namibia XC1, UCI C1 and UCI Junior Series XCO set for this weekend. The Namibia Cycling Federation and Rock & Rut Cycling Club are set to host the 2024 Nedbank Namibia XC1 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) C1 and UCI Junior Series XCO races this Saturday at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe. This is the second round of the five races in the Nedbank XC series and the only one that will see cyclists score International Cycling Union (UCI) points. The […] todayApril 18, 2024 18
insert_link Local NBL receives Overall Top Tax Contributor Award Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) was recently awarded with the “Overall Highest Trader Revenue Contribution” for the year 2023. The award from the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), showcases the NBL’s tax compliance and overall positive contribution to the development of the local economy. NBL was awarded in the category of the “Highest Contributor of Customs and Excise,” which relates to the revenue collected mainly on customs and excise duties […] todayApril 17, 2024 12
insert_link Local Goethe-Institut Namibia to screen remarkable documentary in April The Goethe-Institut Namibia is delighted to present the documentary "A Story of Bones" on April 23, 2024, at 6 pm. The film sheds light on the ongoing struggle for the proper memorialisation of the human remains of thousands of formerly enslaved Africans on the British Overseas Territory Saint Helena. Through poignant storytelling, it challenges whether current public discussions and actions adequately address this memorialisation. Following the screening, a discussion with Annina […] todayApril 16, 2024 8
insert_link Local Navigating risk in Sub-Saharan Africa: challenges and opportunities By Horst Simon, Business Risk Officer, Capricorn Group Sub-Saharan Africa, home to diverse cultures, abundant resources, and dynamic economies, is a region of immense potential. However, amidst its promise lies a landscape fraught with risks that demand attention and initiative-taking strategies. From political instability and security threats to environmental vulnerabilities and health crises, Sub-Saharan Africa grapples with multifaceted challenges that require concerted efforts from governments, businesses, and […] todayApril 15, 2024 8
