insert_link Local Endurance for empathy: PurpleDot receives Nedbank Desert Dash backing for stoma support Picture an expansive desert, seemingly endless, with towering dunes and challenging terrains. Beyond the landscape, this is also a metaphor for the journey taken by many Namibians who live with a stoma. It's a path filled with obstacles, yet one that holds the promise of reaching an oasis of understanding and support, much like the Nedbank Desert Dash. The longest single-stage mountain bike race in the world goes live this […] todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link Local Namibian Blood Transfusion Service Urges Urgent Blood Donations Ahead of Festive Season The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NAMBTS) is making an urgent plea to all eligible blood donors in Namibia to commit to regular blood donations, as the nation faces a critical shortage in blood reserves just days before the festive season. In response to this crisis, NAMBTS has organized an emergency blood donation clinic scheduled for this Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Grove Mall in Windhoek, located in […] todayNovember 30, 2023 26
insert_link Local Puma Energy Namibia wants tourists to travel safely and energised on roads Puma Energy Namibia wishes visitors travelling on Namibia’s roads to reach their destinations safely, as they are considered valued guests and important stakeholders in boosting the local tourism industry and economy. True to Namibian hospitality, the energy company wishes tourists to fully enjoy and be impressed with the country, its natural scenery, wildlife, attractions, people, cultures, and cuisine, so that they would likely return in future. It is of utmost […] todayNovember 30, 2023 32
insert_link Local The Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards announces the 2023 winners On Tuesday, 28 November 2023, the 2023 Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards judges announced the winners of the second edition of the community-building awards ceremony hosted in Windhoek. In the fiction section, Roxane Bayer was announced as the winner for “Letters To Chloe”. Her winning short story is a sensitively written piece about the changing nature of friendship and how it affects two friends who slowly grow apart. Bayer is […] todayNovember 30, 2023 9
insert_link Local Another N$2 million raised for the fight against cancer in Namibia Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, said that embracing social responsibility is not just a mere investment but a journey towards a sustainable and harmonious future for the Bank’s business, stakeholders, and the society it serves. She delivered this statement on Thursday, 30 November 2023, in Windhoek, announcing another two million Namibian Dollars raised by the annual Bank Windhoek Apple Cancer Project. This announcement […] todayNovember 30, 2023 12
insert_link Local Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) Appoints Nicky Katapa Mutenda as Chief Financial Officer The Bank announces the appointment of Nicky Katapa Mutenda as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from December 18, 2023, for a period of 5 years. Nicky’ appointment follows a meticulous selection process conducted by a panel of six distinguished individuals drawn from the DBN Board and by external experts. Commenting on Nicky’ appointment, John Steytler, DBN CEO, expressed unwavering confidence in Nicky as a capable candidate with […] todayNovember 30, 2023 42
insert_link Health / Medical No increase in member benefit for 2024 TO ALL: MEDIA PARTNERS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND MEMBERS OF MEDICAL AID FUNDS The Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds (NAMAF) sets benchmark tariffs on an annual basis, which tariffs are used by all medical funds to set their member benefits from year to year. NAMAF continues to set these tariffs, despite being provided with a legal opinion from Senior Counsel that the setting of these tariffs by NAMAF does not […] todayNovember 29, 2023 204
insert_link Local Development Bank 2023 Good Business Awards The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) hosted its prestigious 2023 Good Business Awards in Windhoek on the night of 28 November 2023, and was officiated over by the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Hon Ipumbu Shiimi. Winner of the SME category, Brandplan Advertising, is a proudly Namibian branding and signage manufacturing company. The company offers a wide range of products and services such as fully fitted joinery, corporate and […] todayNovember 29, 2023 36
Local Namibia’s High Court Embraces Transparency in Judicial Appointments Windhoek, 28 November 2023 - In a pioneering move toward openness and accountability, the Judicial Service Commission (the Commission) has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to the selection process for judicial appointments to the High Court of Namibia. The decision, reached during the Commission's meeting on 15 September 2023, saw amendments to the Judicial Service Commission Regulations 2011 in accordance with Article 85(3) of the Namibian Constitution. The revised regulations, effective […] todayNovember 28, 2023 12