2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Partnering for sustainable success; celebrating MCC’s 20 years of poverty-reducing development

2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Partnering for sustainable success; celebrating MCC’s 20 years of poverty-reducing development

The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is proud to announce that the 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit will take place in Dallas, Texas May 6-9, 2024, with the theme "U.S.-Africa Business: Partnering for Sustainable Success." CCA’s signature event, the U.S.-Africa Business Summit, is the premier platform focused on U.S.-Africa trade, investment, and commercial engagement that annually brings together African Heads of Government, Senior U.S. and African Government Officials, and […]

February 6, 2024 26

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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 […]

February 5, 2024 9

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Merck Foundation offers heartfelt condolences on the passing of The President of Namibia

With profound sadness and a heavy heart, Merck Foundation CEO (Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej extends her deepest condolences to H.E. MRS. MONICA GEINGOS, The First Lady of Namibia, her family and the people of Namibia on the untimely passing of her husband, H.E. DR. HAGE G. GEINGOB, The President of the Republic of Namibia.“I convey deepest sympathies to the family of The President and the entire nation of Namibia, on behalf of Merck […]

February 5, 2024 16

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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 […]

February 2, 2024 20

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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 […]

February 1, 2024 125

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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 […]

January 31, 2024 21

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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 […]

January 31, 2024 22

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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 […]

January 31, 2024 14

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Inauguration of Emmaus Kindergarten in Karibib

The German Embassy Windhoek supported the Emmaus Kindergarten in Usab, Karibib with a grant of N$ 357 000 in 2023, through its micro-project fund. The Emmaus Kindergarten (formerly known as Sunshine Kindergarten) had been established in 2002. Since then, the Kindergarten grew and through various fundraising campaigns, the dedicated principal Mrs. Amanda Bluhm was able to acquire a plot and have a building constructed with enough space to welcome […]

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