insert_link Namibia EFN thanks sponsors for supporting the 2023 Journalism Awards The Editors’ Forum of Namibia (EFN) would like to congratulate all winners of this year’s EFN Journalism Awards for their exceptional work and unwavering professionalism. The EFN cannot overemphasise the importance of a free press in these trying times, when newsrooms are limping because of media viability issues exacerbated by the big internet companies and the devastation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The EFN wishes to remind Namibian journalists of […] todayOctober 24, 2023 12
insert_link Local Supporting communities in the Zambezi Region with grants and equipment for human-wildlife conflict mitigation and management The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) together with its partners and other stakeholders will host a joint handover ceremony of project funding, grants, and equipment, financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through KfW Development Bank, to the value of: 20 million Namibian Dollars for the “Poverty-Oriented Support to Community Conservation in Namibia” (POSCCIN) Project as implemented by the Community Conservation Fund of […] todayOctober 23, 2023 10
insert_link Local The AfCFTA presents unique collaboration opportunities – Chapman Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, said that the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a unique opportunity for African nations to trade and collaborate in unprecedented ways. “Bank Windhoek is firmly dedicated to supporting this initiative by creating platforms such as the Agri series to empower agricultural participants through knowledge sharing,” he said. Chapman was speaking at the annual Bank Windhoek […] todayOctober 23, 2023 8
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation provides food to vulnerable communities through the Gondwana MealForTwo project The Capricorn Foundation, in the financial year 2022-2023, committed N$504,000.00 to the Gondwana Care Trust – MealforTwo project for 300,000 meals and the installation of self-sufficiency gardens for beneficiaries. Food security in Namibia remains a big concern. For this reason, through its partnership with the Gondwana Care Trust, the Capricorn Foundation has provided much-needed food assistance to vulnerable communities. “I recently had the opportunity to visit one of the MealForTwo […] todayOctober 23, 2023 5
insert_link Local Unlocking Namibia’s Oil and Gas Potential: Insights from African Energy Week 2023 Presentation by Namcor Namibian national oil company Namcor is progressing plans to further develop the country’s oil and gas sector to meet ongoing energy demands and to eradicate energy poverty, with the company settings its sights on drilling two gas and oil wells in collaboration with international oil companies in the fourth quarter of 2023 and into the first quarter of 2024. Namcor holds a unique position as both an upstream and downstream […] todayOctober 19, 2023 11
insert_link Local Mboma pledges 10% proceeds of Mboma street wear towards the Rob Youth Foundation National Sanitary Pads drive. The Rob Youth Foundation and Namibia’s 200m Tokyo 2020 Olympics silver medalist Christine Mboma today signed an agreement that will see the Rob Youth Foundation being awarded an opportunity to sell allocated Merchandise of Mboma Street wear and 10% of the proceeds from each item to be sold will be donated to the Rob Youth Foundation as contribution to the Rob Youth Foundation National Sanitary Pads drive to support the […] todayOctober 19, 2023 5
insert_link Local Sven Thieme, O&L Group Executive Chairman, named International Executive Chairman of the year by IAOTP Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group proudly announces that its Executive Chairman, Sven Thieme, has been selected as the "Top International Executive Chairman of the Year" by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). This distinguished recognition is a source of immense pride not only for Thieme and the O&L Group but also for the entire nation of Namibia. Sven Thieme's passionate leadership and commitment have played an instrumental role in […] todayOctober 18, 2023 13
insert_link Local Nanodog expands with Grand Opening of its largest store at Maerua Mall Nanodog, leading provider of custom gaming PCs and tech solutions in Namibia, proudly celebrated the official opening of their fourth and largest store at Maerua Mall last week. This significant milestone marks another great achievement for the tech retailer, highlighting its exceptional growth and commitment to delivering top-tier products and services to its valued customers. Johan du Plessis, founder and product manager of Nanodog, embarked on this extraordinary journey in […] todayOctober 18, 2023 19
insert_link Press Releases Financial Easter eggs hiding in your budget basket Easter is an excellent time to evaluate your spending and look for hidden financial "eggs" in your basket. Check out the following financial Easter eggs: Review your unused monthly subscriptions, such as streaming services or miscellaneous spending on game add ons, online shopping and retail credit accounts. Are you using them all? If not, you might want to cancel the ones you do not need or attract unnecessary interest in […] todayApril 3, 2023 8