insert_link Local NVF tourneys get a N$460 000 boost from Bank Windhoek Over the past ten years, Bank Windhoek has supported and invested over N$2 million into the Namibian Volleyball Federation’s (NVF) tournament events. This information was recently shared by the Bank’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sponsorships, Bronwyn Moody, when she announced another N$460 000 sponsorship towards hosting NVF’s annual volleyball tournaments. “As a connector of positive change, this sponsorship demonstrates our continued support and commitment to […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 12
insert_link Local Katuka participants begin self-empowerment journey Bank Windhoek is a genuine relationship bank, a conduit for young women and their dreams to deliver real value for Namibians and their future. This statement was shared by Bank Windhoek’s Head of Strategic Communication, Hayley Allen, on Wednesday, 7 February 2024, at the first training sessions of the 2024 Katuka Mentorship Programme hosted at the Capricorn Corner Building in Windhoek. “The essence of what you are about […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 8
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek support schools with basic needs Between January and February 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Marketing and Corporate Communication Services Department donated toiletries and stationery items to the Baumgartsbrum Farm School and the Rocky Crest High School in Windhoek. The initiative is part of the Bank Windhoek’s Empathy Project. Situated about 20 kilometres from Windhoek towards the Daan Viljoen dam, Baumgartsbrum Farm School is a government boarding school accommodating 280 learners from less privileged backgrounds, mainly […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 11
insert_link Local Capricorn Group Changemakers support the Schools for the Visually and Hearing Impaired Living up to their purpose of being Connectors of Positive Change, Capricorn employees, as Changemakers, dedicated a day to giving back to the School for the Visually and the School of the Hearing Impaired by donating various items and equipment to the two schools, carrying out renovations and doing fun activities with the learners. The event, which took place on Friday, 2 February 2024, brought together a group […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 9
insert_link Local Bank of Namibia warns against fraudulent investment scams. The Bank of Namibia (the Bank) has noted with concern an escalation in the number of fraudulent investment scam activities, targeting and using references to the Government, its Ministries, Offices, and Agencies. The Bank has identified fraudulent investment scam activities, offering unsolicited financial assistance to fund Namibia’s developmental initiatives, with perpetrators applying particular focus on senior public figures, high-ranking government officials, politicians, and civil servants, to promote the fraudulent […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 20
insert_link Local Riaan Smit joins Have A Heart Namibia as their local ambassador Established in 2013, Have A Heart Namibia has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. We provide free sterilisation, vaccination, and parasite treatment to dogs and cats from low- and no-income homes, because we believe, and have seen, that sterilisation is the only way to fight the overpopulation of cats and dogs in our country. Our efforts prevent suffering, and it lightens the […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 122
insert_link Local Namibian photograph wins international award. A photograph of a Mahangu (Pearl Millet) harvester in northern Namibia has won first prize in an international photographic competition organised by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The competition was part of the FAO’s International Year of Millets, which raised awareness of the nutritional benefits of millets, including Mahangu, and their cultivation under changing climate conditions. The picture, taken in May 2021 by Jonathon Rees, shows […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 18
insert_link Local My Zone announces inaugural media roadshow Namibia Media Holdings' (NMH) youth brand, My Zone, is delighted to announce its collaboration with Standard Bank to orchestrate the inaugural media roadshow dedicated to the youth of Namibia. Scheduled to unfold in 11 towns from 29 January to 23 February, the Media Roadshow is set to embrace the theme: "Jammin’ Journalism, Rockin’ Ethics." The first session with Windhoek based schools took place at Academia Secondary School in Windhoek […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 21
insert_link Local 38th Nedbank Cycle Challenge launched Photo FLTR – Nedbank Namibia Communications and Public Relations Manager, Selma Kaulinge; Coca Cola Namibia Manager for Sponsorships, Special Events and Signage, Antonio Frans; Windhoek Pedal Power Cycling Club Representative, Nicole Spangenberg; Nedbank Namibia Chief Operating Officer, Victor Ashikoto; Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Honourable Agnes Tjongarero; Namibian Cycling Federation President, Axel Theissen The 38th edition of the Nedbank Cycle Challenge was officially launched at a […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 13
