insert_link Local Capricorn foundation commits to rhino conservation efforts with purchase of rhino guardianship certificate The Capricorn Foundation has affirmed its dedication to environmental conservation by becoming one of the first organisations to invest in the innovative Rhino Guardianship Certificate program. By purchasing a certificate from the Save the Rhino Trust Namibia (SRT), the Foundation has demonstrated its commitment to preserving critically endangered rhinoceros populations. The Rhino Guardianship Certificate is a recent effort by Save the Rhino Trust Namibia, in partnership with Wadappt, […] todayMay 2, 2024 22
insert_link Local Swakopmund to host beach Volleyball tourney this weekend The Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF), in partnership with Bank Windhoek, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Bank Windhoek National Beach Volleyball Open Tournament, set to take place at the picturesque Mole Beach in Swakopmund this coming weekend, Saturday, four until Sunday, fifth May 2024. The event invites beach volleyball teams from across the country to showcase their skills and compete for glory on the sandy shores […] todayMay 2, 2024 16
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek appoints Ilunga as Web Content Developer and Administrator Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, recently announced the appointment of Gebhard Ilunga as the Bank’s Web Content Developer and Administrator in the Marketing and Corporate Communication Services department. Ilunga started his new role on 15 March 2024. “Ilunga joins us from a reputable financial services provider and has over eleven years’ experience in the advertising and marketing industry, and worked for the top […] todayMay 2, 2024 17
insert_link Local Burkina Faso blocks access to nine more news sites, bringing banned media total to 13 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns an alarming decline in press freedom in Burkina Faso, whose military junta suspended access to nine international news outlets in the space of 48 hours for covering a Human Rights Watch report about an alleged massacre by the army. A total of 13 international media are now banned in this West African nation. The latest victims of the junta’s ban on providing or sharing news […] todayApril 30, 2024 13
insert_link Local CRAN holds hearing to determine dominant players within telecommunication sector. Last week Friday, 25 April 2024, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) conducted a public hearing in terms of section 78 of the Communications Act, Act No. 8 of 2009 on market dominance within the country's telecommunications sector. The hearing focused on the discussion document to determine dominant operators identified the following markets within the telecommunications sector, namely National Data Transmission, Wired End-User Access, Mobile End-User Access, […] todayApril 30, 2024 9
insert_link Local Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) announces the reopening of Bo-Plaas Campsite Namibia Wildlife Resorts would like to announce the reopening of the Bo Plaas campsite, situated along the Orange River. As of April 30, 2024, the campsite has officially reopened its doors to visitors after a temporary closure for enhancements. The closure of Bo Plaas was necessary to address increased security concerns and to expand the campsite's facilities. With assistance from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, we […] todayApril 30, 2024 17
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation Partners with Beautiful Kidz Namibia to Support Disadvantaged Children through the Anusa Project The Capricorn Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with Beautiful Kidz Namibia. The Foundation has committed N$120,000.00 to support the Beautiful Kidz Anusa Project to uplift underprivileged children by donating high-quality school uniforms to 350 disadvantaged children attending public schools in Windhoek and supporting the women who manufacture the uniforms to earn an income. Beautiful Kidz Namibia is a non-profit organisation that operates various programmes to provide […] todayApril 29, 2024 17
insert_link Local Miller, Du Plessis retain national jerseys Alex Miller and Monique du Plessis retained their men’s and women's national jerseys following their dominant racing at the 2024 Nedbank Namibia XC0 National Cross-Country Championships, which took place at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe on Saturday. The event, organised by the Namibian Cycling Federation (NCF) in collaboration with Nedbank Namibia and various other sponsors, was attended by Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Dr. […] todayApril 29, 2024 13
insert_link Local Bank of Namibia launches the instant payment project to enhance financial inclusion. The Bank of Namibia today officially launched the Instant Payment Project, a pioneering initiative set to revolutionize financial services across Namibia. With a targeted official launch year of 2025, the project aims to significantly broaden financial inclusion by providing essential and affordable financial services to all whilst focusing on the rural and informal sectors which face logistical and financial challenges in accessing conventional banking services. In 2023, the […] todayApril 26, 2024 31