insert_link Local FlyNamibia announces strategic adjustments on Windhoek-Lüderitz route FlyNamibia, in partnership with TotalEnergies, is set to expand the number of seats available on the Windhoek to Lüderitz route, which operates every weekday. These adjustments aim to foster the sustainability of this route, which opened on 1 July 2023 and resulted in the transport of 5000 passengers since then. We celebrate this success thanks to TotalEnergies, who played a catalyser role in unlocking access to the […] today24 April, 2024
Local Rwanda to host Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s 43rd AGM in June 2024 Rwanda will host Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June Kigali, the Company has disclosed. This follows the nomination of Rwanda as the next host country at Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s 42nd AGM held in Abuja, Nigeria, and the subsequent signing of the host country agreement between the Company and the Government of Rwanda in Kigali in March. The host country agreement was signed by […] today23 April, 2024
insert_link Local TRUSTCO Group solidifies insurance and property holdings with strategic transaction. Trustco Group Holdings Limited (Trustco) today announced its acquisition of an additional 11.35% interest in Legal Shield Holdings Limited (Legal Shield) from Riskowitz Value Fund LP (RVF) for NAD 468 million. This will increase Trustco’s holding in Legal Shield to 91.35%. The strategic transaction fortifies Trustco's investment footprint in the insurance and real estate sectors in Namibia, both primed for substantial growth in the post-pandemic landscape. The coveted […] today23 April, 2024
insert_link Local Unlocking mathematical skills in the coast The second round of the Bank Windhoek Coastal Maths Challenge concluded at Namib High School on Thursday, 18 April 2024, in Swakopmund. Facilitated by Orison Educational Services and supported by Bank Windhoek, the Coastal Maths Challenge observed a team of 12 learners from grades eight, nine, and ten who participated, with ten coastal schools represented. Private School Swakopmund (PSS) was awarded the best-performing school. Marlene Keding, a […] today23 April, 2024
insert_link Local CPW women event explores personal and professional goals On Thursday, 18 April 2024, Capricorn Private Wealth (CPW) hosted their Women’s Event on “Fill Your Cup” as the theme in Windhoek. South African advocate and law professor Thulisile Madonsela was the keynote speaker. Prof. Madonsela’s remarks focused on managing and developing the mind and becoming an agile leader, which also builds internal resilience. In her presentation, she said women can manage their minds through leadership at all […] today23 April, 2024
insert_link Local Mopane exploration campaign that has yielded promising results The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia: NAMCOR (10%) and its partners Galp Energia (80%) and Custos Energy (10%) are pleased to announce the successful completion of the first phase of the Mopane exploration campaign marking a significant milestone in Namibia’s oil and gas sector. The Mopane-1X Well Testing operations revealed substantial oil columns containing light oil in high-quality reservoir sands at two different levels: AVO-1 and AVO-2. This […] today22 April, 2024
insert_link Local Miller, Baber victorious in the Nedbank Namibia XC1, UCI C1, and UCI Junior Series XCO Namibia's Alex Miller and South Africa’s Lilian Baber won the elite men and women’s races in the 2024 Nedbank Namibia XC1 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) C1 and UCI Junior Series XC0 races that were held at the IJG Trails in Windhoek last week Saturday. Miller led from start to finish as he led fellow countryman Kevin Lowe to a one-two finish ahead of South Africa’s Michael Foster […] today22 April, 2024
Local Children in the wilderness annual eco-camps back in full swing Now in its twenty-second year, Children in the Wilderness (CITW) has proudly hosted more than 270 children, teachers, and Eco-Mentors at its annual 2023/24 Eco-Camps over the past few months. These four-day environmental leadership camps host the most deserving CITW Eco-Club members from its partner primary schools across all Wilderness’ areas of operation in Africa. “As our flagship programme for the Educate pillar of our Impact strategy, these Eco-Camps […] today18 April, 2024
insert_link Local Nedbank Namibia XC1, UCI C1 and UCI Junior Series XCO set for this weekend. The Namibia Cycling Federation and Rock & Rut Cycling Club are set to host the 2024 Nedbank Namibia XC1 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) C1 and UCI Junior Series XCO races this Saturday at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe. This is the second round of the five races in the Nedbank XC series and the only one that will see cyclists score International Cycling Union (UCI) points. The […] today18 April, 2024
