insert_link Opinion Pieces MAN ENOUGH: Fatherhood as a Sacred Responsibility Every Man is Armed For Father’s Day is marked annually on the third Sunday of June in many countries across the world. It is a fitting occasion not only to celebrate the gift of our fathers (and husbands), but also to highlight some of the elements of the unique and sacred vocation of fatherhood. As men ourselves, we take this opportunity to celebrate fatherhood and to encourage our fellow men that we […] todayJune 21, 2024 3
insert_link Opinion Pieces Ethics and the Workplace Organisations are guided by their purpose, corporate values, vision and mission and various sets of guiding principles on how to attain their strategic objectives and how they relate to their stakeholders. In numerous instances organisations place emphasis on values such as teamwork, service excellence, integrity and care which guide the way employees, and Boards and duly authorised agents, conduct themselves and the business in all their […] todayJune 7, 2024 5
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 5
insert_link Business / Economics Authentic leadership – leading with heart, not ego Opinion Piece by Marlize Horn The idea of Authentic Leadership in the business world gained significant attention in the early 2000s when Bill George's book "Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value" was published. Although Authentic Leadership only became prominent over two decades ago, its principles align well with other leadership qualities, such as ethics and integrity. The essence of being an authentic leader is […] todayMarch 18, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Police leadership development course starts in Tsumeb The Namibian Police Force’s Inspector General, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo, has urged police officers not to disregard society during their tenure in the police system. Speaking on Monday during the opening of a leadership development training course attended by deputy commissioners at Tsumeb, Shikongo stressed the importance of officers acknowledging their connection to society while in uniform. He said they should recognise their roots and remember that they will eventually […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia NamPol promotes more than 4 000 officers The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has officially promoted 4 682 officers and conferred new ranks, effective from 01 December 2023. The announcement was made by NamPol Inspector-General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, in Windhoek on Monday. He said the promotions are a recognition of the officers’ commitment and dedication to national duties. “A promotion should not be seen as a mere decoration, or just a reward to an officer or a […] todayDecember 4, 2023 6
insert_link Africa Breaking: African Leadership Magazine Unveils Nominees for the African Persons of the Year (POTY) 2023 Following the call for nominations which ended recently and attracted submissions from Africans across the continent and in Diaspora, the African Leadership Magazine (ALM) is pleased to unveil a shortlist of nominees for the 12th African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year 2023. Subsequently, public voting is now open and the general public is therefore invited to visit the ALM website (www.africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk) to vote for their choice nominees on the […] todayNovember 28, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia Ongwediva mayor retains position Taarah Shalyefu has been re-elected as Ongwediva mayor and will lead the council for the next 12 months. His fellow Swapo councillor, Ulalia Katonyala, retained her position as deputy mayor of the town, while Naemi Amuthenu (Swapo), Jona Helao (IPC) and Fabiam George (Swapo) remain members of the management committee. Meanwhile, Mathews Tiyaho and Ottillie Haitota, both from IPC, are ordinary members of the seven-member Ongwediva Town Council office bearers. […] todayNovember 21, 2023 3
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
