insert_link Local Old Mutual Foundation empowers communities Media Release: Old Mutual Foundation Empowers Communities Through Staff Community Builder Initiative Kamutjonga Primary School in the Mukwe Circuit Kavango East Region 2 October 2024, Windhoek – In line with Old Mutual’s vision to empower communities, the Old Mutual Foundation’s Staff Community Builder initiative continues to demonstrate impactful community support. Over the past three years (2022-2024), this flagship initiative has enabled 30 Old Mutual staff members to actively […] todayOctober 2, 2024 10
insert_link Environment Puma Energy launches “Go Africa” campaign Puma Energy is launching its "Go Africa" campaign, designed to reflect Africa's diversity and Puma Energy's mission to energise communities. The campaign is an effort to address the needs of African communities by leveraging technology and partnerships for reliable and affordable energy. Regional Head of Marketing at Puma Energy, D’Leon Burger. Adell Samuelson, the General Manager of Puma Energy Namibia, also expressed her excitement about the 'Go Africa!' […] todayAugust 6, 2024 57
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation pledges N$1 million towards building a desert-based economy in Maltahöhe district On Friday, 15 March 2024, the Capricorn Foundation and Wolwedans Foundation officially launched a unique partnership in Maltahöhe. The Capricorn Foundation has pledged N$1 million towards the Wolwedans Foundation's flagship initiative, RuralRevive: Building a Desert-based Economy, showcasing its dedication to economic advancement, sustainable development and the empowerment of the Maltahöhe community. Capricorn Foundation's generous contribution will go towards the establishment and enhancement of six work packages, including Horticulture […] todayMarch 19, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Ongwediva completes billion dollar electrification project The Ongwediva Town Council has handed over a N$ 4,1 billion Electrification Project to the residents of the Sky Phase 3 informal settlement. The town’s spokesperson, Jackson Muma says the Project began in August 2023. todayDecember 21, 2023 33
insert_link Uncategorized A modest popsicle-making business in Umoja, Kenya is transforming options for women working in the neighbourhood. By Stacey Kakea, via bird story agency The rains may have started but residents of Umoja in Nairobi County are still able to enjoy a frozen treat from Azin Pops - and while they're at it, also support a group of small-scale businesswomen. Azin Pops' owner Derrick Ochieng, a budding entrepreneur who puts a fresh spin on traditional Kenyan popsicles by blending them with modern-day flavouring formulations, is hoping that […] todayNovember 21, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia No informal settlements in Tsandi By Lydia Pitiri The Tsandi Village Council has formalised the informal settlement in the town after it allocated 300 to 500 square metres of land to each resident living in the area. About 140 people live in the informal settlement. The Land Management Officer of the Tsandi Village Council, Rebbeka Nuule said they are formalising informal settlements to ensure residents live in formal structures instead of shacks. “We believe people […] todayNovember 1, 2023 9
