insert_link Local Palestinian journalists covering Gaza awarded 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize Palestinian journalists covering Gaza have been named as laureates of the 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, following the recommendation of an International Jury of media professionals. The Award Ceremony will take place on 2 May in the margins of the World Press Freedom Conference in Santiago, Chile. “In these times of darkness and hopelessness, we wish to share a strong message of solidarity and recognition […] todayMay 3, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia CAC plighted it’s commitment to Oluno Correctional Facility The Oluno Correctional Facility Community Advisory Committee (CAC) has lived to its expectations, by Soliciting funds from individuals, organizations and business communities to assist offenders. Since it's inception in 2019 they have achieved alot, and has thus far affirmed their commitment to the facility. The CAC Chairperson Benjamin Sitambi said they are trying hard to assist the facility and ensure that it is doing better. They have so far assisted […] todayApril 18, 2024 257
insert_link Local Pupkewitz motors celebrates Etienne Steenkamp’s Prestigious Toyota chairmanship award Pupkewitz Motors proudly announces the recognition of Etienne Steenkamp, Franchise Director of Pupkewitz Toyota in Namibia, with the prestigious Toyota Chairmanship Award. The award ceremony took place on the 15th of March 2024, at the Toyota Dealer Awards in Sandton, Johannesburg, a hallmark event for Toyota dealers across southern Africa, including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Eswatini. Etienne Steenkamp's remarkable leadership and dedication to the Toyota brand have […] todayMarch 27, 2024 34
insert_link Sport adidas Helping to Level the Playing Field for Next Generation of Athletes Through Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America Building upon an existing three-year relationship with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, adidas announced today a formal two-year agreement with the nation's largest youth development organization as part of both parties’ efforts to spread the joy of sport to kids and teens in all communities across the nation. By coming together to help drive substantive, long-lasting impact, the partnership will serve as a reminder that through sport, […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Omaheke Regional Council chairperson urges learners to be more committed Omaheke Regional Council Chairperson Ignatius Kariseb on Friday appealed to learners to take their education seriously, emphasising its role in shaping their futures. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement on education, Kariseb expressed concern that some children think they are doing their parents a favour by attending school. “Our children must understand that they are not doing their parents a favour by going to school. It is instead an opportunity […] todayJanuary 22, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Why sustainability is important for business By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia The concept of business sustainability is no longer merely fashionable in today's environment; rather, it represents a fundamental change in the way we think about and conduct business. Businesses now view success through a broader prism that goes beyond market supremacy and profit margins to include a profound duty - a commitment to the […] todayJanuary 22, 2024 9
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