insert_link Local Agra and Agra Staff Initiative Fund (ASIF) Heartfelt Contribution to the Droogte Hulp Namibia Fund In the heart of our beloved country, we all feel the weight of the drought that grips our land. Every conversation seems to circle back to the desperate need for rain. Each day, we hear the stories of our treasured clients—our farmers—caught in the grip of this relentless natural disaster. They face an unyielding reality: animals perishing, school fees unpaid, and the constant struggle to […] todayMay 28, 2024 15
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek grows northern property financing In 2023, Bank Windhoek sold 142 properties through estate agents in northern Namibia valued at N$188 million. Bank Windhoek Executive Officer of Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, announced this substantial increase compared to properties sold at N$88 million in 2021. Chapman was speaking at the Bank Windhoek Annual Northern Estate Agent Awards held on Thursday, 23 May 2024, in Oshakati. The awards recognise residential […] todayMay 27, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics Old Mutual Foundation Launches 2024 Chair & Desk Initiative for Education in Namibia The Old Mutual Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 edition of the Chair and Desk Initiative, building on the resounding success of its inaugural year in 2023. This initiative reaffirms Old Mutual's steadfast dedication to enhancing the countries educational infrastructure and cultivating a supportive learning environment for students across Namibia. In 2023, the Chair and Desk Initiative made significant strides by aiding schools in […] todayMay 27, 2024 21
insert_link Local Old Mutual Foundation launches OM SEED 2024 with N$800 000 in support of grassroots entrepreneurs in Ohangwena, Zambezi, Oshikoto, and Kavango West Regions The Old Mutual Foundation has launched its third edition of the highly anticipated Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic, and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) today with a total investment of N$800 000 in support of grassroots entrepreneurs in Ohangwena, Zambezi, Oshikoto, and Kavango West Regions Following the remarkable impact achieved in the Erongo, Kavango East and Hardap regions in 2022 and 2023, the Foundation is extending the initiative to […] todayMay 23, 2024 12
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek rewards northern vehicle industry top achievers On Wednesday, 22 May 2024, Bank Windhoek recognised the hard work and achievements of salespersons and car dealerships in northern Namibia at its fourth Annual Northern Selekt Sales Awards hosted in Oshakati. The awards continue to celebrate the automotive industry’s commitment to the northern region for the previous financial year, financing vehicles through Bank Windhoek. Delivering the keynote address, Bank Windhoek’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility […] todayMay 23, 2024 16
insert_link Local The Nedbank Desert Dash hits the 20 Year Mark – entries open in June. The organisers of the world's longest single-stage mountain bike event, the Nedbank Namibia Desert Dash, have confirmed the competition's return for the 20th consecutive year. Over 1 200 mountain bike cyclists are expected to participate in this year’s event, which is scheduled to start on Friday, 6 December departing from The Grove Mall in Windhoek. The riders will then cycle 397-kilometres across the world's oldest desert, during […] todayMay 22, 2024 36
insert_link Local Nedbank Namibia supports NUST Eenhana Student Welfare Fund with donations during the ADS Diplomatic Bazaar On 18 May, The Association of Diplomatic Spouses (ADS), held its Diplomatic International Food and Craft Bazaar at the Namibia University of Science and Technology’s (NUST) Hotel School. The overarching theme for the 2024 Bazaar was "Education - The Passport to Your Future," which resonated with the organisers in their shared mission to empower through education. Contributions will directly support educational projects, including the NUST Eenhana Student […] todayMay 22, 2024 15
insert_link Local Passing of Ronelle Rademeyer: former EFN SG and news editor at the Republikein It is with great sadness that the Editors’ Forum of Namibia (EFN) received the news that the highly respected veteran journalist and former Secretary-General, Ronelle Rademeyer, passed away last night after a long battle with cancer. The news of her death at 56 was announced on the Republikein’s Facebook page last night. With just a foot away from breaking the glass-ceiling and becoming editor of the Afrikaans […] todayMay 21, 2024 64
insert_link Local NWR and Namibia Public Workers Union to sign MoU for employee salary and housing allowance adjustments Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) and the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving the salary structure and housing allowance for employees within the bargaining unit. The MoU will come into effect on 1 November 2023. Under this new agreement, all employees in job grades A1 to D3 who are currently below the minimum salary […] todayMay 21, 2024 10