insert_link Business / Economics Namibia endorses new measures to improve access to justice at Commonwealth law ministers meeting Commonwealth countries, including Namibia, endorsed a new set of measures at the Commonwealth law ministers meeting in Zanzibar, designed to improve people’s access to justice. The measures were the result of four-day deliberations among law ministers at their biennial meeting in Tanzania. They were also guided by input from diverse stakeholders, including people with disabilities, civil society representatives and leading innovators in the legal sector. Under these […] todayMarch 14, 2024 14
insert_link Local The Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup: Holds a critical role in youth sports development. With less than three weeks to go before the 22nd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup which will be held in Gobabis from 29 March – 2 April, sportsmen and women who have taken part in the games previously say that the competition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young and upcoming athletes. Nedbank Namibia is returning as headline sponsor of the tournament. The youth sport competition […] todayMarch 14, 2024 9
insert_link Local Celebrating and Investing in Women to Amplify Progres Letshego Bank, in partnership with Exquisite Conferencing, hosted a celebration event on International Women's Day at the Windhoek Country Club and Resor. The gathering served as a platform to reflect on the achievements, progress, and opportunities of women, inspiring solutions for the future. Phenomenal women from various backgrounds and industries came together for a day of empowerment. Through this event, Letshego Bank seeks to foster positive dialogue and invest […] todayMarch 13, 2024 21
Local Olympic and paralympic event at the FNCC on Thursday, march 14th, 2024 in the run-up to Paris 2024 olympic and paralympic games The French Embassy, together with the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, the National Olympic and Paralympic Committees and the Ministry of Sports, Youth and National Service, is pleased to announce the upcoming event on March 14th, in the morning, at the FNCC, against the backdrop of the third Relay around the World in the run-up to Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. March 14th is the date chosen for the 3rd […] todayMarch 13, 2024 7
insert_link Local Agra Agricultural Academy celebrates record-breaking graduation ceremony The Agra Agricultural Academy, under management of Agra ProVision marked a significant milestone in its journey of educational excellence with a record-breaking agricultural graduation ceremony on Friday, 8 March 2024, at the well-known Agra Bank Windhoek Ring. This event celebrated the 4th group of graduates since the Academy's inception in 2021, with 34 candidates receiving their National Certificates and Diplomas in the following fields; Agric Sales & […] todayMarch 11, 2024 5
insert_link 2 Local Merger between Future Media and TribeFire Studios now in effect Future Media and TribeFire Studios are delighted to announce that the merger between the two media companies has been successfully completed, with OneAfrica and 99FM becoming subsidiaries of Namibia Future Media Holdings. This milestone marks a significant moment in the Namibian media landscape as six of the country's most influential media brands will be managed under one roof. Gary Stroebel, CEO of Future Media, confirmed the rationale behind […] todayMarch 11, 2024 20 2
Local NIEC 2024: Unveiling the Future of Energy in Namibia with Premier Sapphire Sponsors RMB, Shell, and Chevron The Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), renowned as “The gathering” for energy sector deliberations in Namibia, proudly announces its Sapphire sponsors for the upcoming 2024 conference: RMB, Shell, and Chevron. This collaboration underscores the pivotal role of sponsorship in steering the conversations and innovations that will chart the future course of Namibia's energy sector. Selma Shimutwikeni, the founder of RichAfrica Consultancy and convener of the NIEC, extends a heartfelt thank […] todayMarch 11, 2024 40
Local GIPF embarks on regional stakeholder engagement forums The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) undertook a Regional Stakeholder Engagement Forum to enhance member education initiatives. The targeted member engagement platform provided information on topical Fund related issues such as an overview of the Fund’s rules and procedures, admissions to the Fund, benefit statement enquiries, GIPF complaints handing processes, income tax and pension and financial literacy. The forum hosted on 6 March 2024 at the Blue Whale Hotel in […] todayMarch 8, 2024 18
insert_link Local Spring Blood Donation Clinics: Save Lives with Unity The power of unity is by donating blood and saving lives! The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is urging all eligible and healthy donors to donate blood this Saturday to help ensure that lives are saved Blood products are used in many cases, not just for trauma and emergency patients in need of blood after a motor vehicle accident or other accidents. Mothers having complications during pregnancy and birth, premature infants, […] todayMarch 8, 2024 30