insert_link Local Capricorn Group changemakers rally behind side-by-side early intervention centre On Friday, 17 May 2024, over 30 Capricorn employees, known as Changemakers, dedicated a day to supporting the Side by Side Early Intervention Centre, located in the Goreangab community. The centre provides early childhood development services to children with special needs. The Changemakers' efforts included refurbishing shelves, installing bag hooks, assembling self-care packets, serving meals, planting pot flowers and fostering creative interaction with the children. This initiative […] today20 May, 2024
insert_link Local 2024 Capricorn Schools Netball League launched Capricorn Group has once again confirmed its commitment to schools' netball in Namibia by announcing its continued sponsorship of the annual Capricorn Schools Netball League. The League will officially commence on Friday, 17 May 2024, with the start of the first League matches in Windhoek, and conclude with the national play-offs by 24 August 2024. Capricorn Group has been sponsoring the Schools Netball League since 2017 when […] today15 May, 2024
insert_link Local Navigating risk in Sub-Saharan Africa: challenges and opportunities By Horst Simon, Business Risk Officer, Capricorn Group Sub-Saharan Africa, home to diverse cultures, abundant resources, and dynamic economies, is a region of immense potential. However, amidst its promise lies a landscape fraught with risks that demand attention and initiative-taking strategies. From political instability and security threats to environmental vulnerabilities and health crises, Sub-Saharan Africa grapples with multifaceted challenges that require concerted efforts from governments, businesses, and […] today15 April, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 26 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Financial Updates: Insights into Market Developments 1. Capricorn Group to Increase Stake in Paratus Telecom Capricorn Group, a prominent entity listed on the Namibian Stock Exchange, has announced its intention to elevate its ownership share in Paratus Telecom. Currently holding a 31% stake in the telecommunications company, Capricorn Group aims to bolster its position to 36% by the conclusion of the year. This move underscores Capricorn's confidence in Paratus Telecom's robust growth potential within the […] today26 March, 2024
insert_link Local Transparency key to Integrated Reporting – Nuyoma New Generation Reporting took centre stage this week when the Capricorn Group, in partnership with GreymatterFinch, hosted yet another Investor Relations Workshop. The event, held on Tuesday at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek, was attended by players from various sectors of the Namibian economy, including listed companies on the Namibian Stock Exchange, private firms, and state-owned entities. Capricorn Group CEO David Nuyoma emphasized that the new Integrated Reporting […] today19 March, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 14 March 2024 With the Capricorn Group having recently released their interim financial results, Gary caught up with CFO, Johan Maas. https://iono.fm/e/1416361 today15 March, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Capricorn Group releases interim financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2023 Capricorn Group, a proud Namibian financial services group listed on the Namibian Stock Exchange with diversified operations and business interests in Namibia and Botswana, released its interim financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2023 today. Capricorn Group achieved solid results with profit after tax for the six months ended 31 December 2023, increasing by 18.5% to N$827.6 million, compared to a profit after tax of N$698.2m that […] today29 February, 2024
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation brings about positive change in Education The Capricorn Foundation believes that investing in education has a ripple effect on the overall economic growth of a country. The Capricorn Foundation, funded by Capricorn Group's subsidiaries Bank Windhoek, Capricorn Asset Management and Entrepo, dedicated almost N$1.8 million in the last three months to various education and training initiatives, addressing infrastructure, providing study materials, personnel training and addressing rural-urban education gaps in Namibia. "As a Connector of Positive Change, […] today28 February, 2024
insert_link Local Capricorn Group co-hosts national pre-budget public discussion The Capricorn Group, in collaboration with the Economic Association of Namibia, GIZ and the High Economic Intelligence (HEI) on 20 February 2024, hosted a lively national pre-budget public discussion ahead of Finance Minister Ipumbu Shiimi's tabling of the national budget in the National Assembly on 28 February 2024. Held under the theme: The National Budget in an Election Year: Fiscal Expansion and Strategic Priorities, the event received an overwhelming […] today21 February, 2024
