insert_link Business / Economics Old Mutual Foundation avails N$800 000 in seed capital funding for grassroots entrepreneurship The Old Mutual Foundation, in partnership with Basecamp and the Financial Literacy Initiative (FLI), has announced the 40 shortlisted candidates for the OM SEED Entrepreneurship Programme. This initiative aims to foster entrepreneurship, accelerate economic growth, and address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Namibia. This year, the program focuses on entrepreneurs in the Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Zambezi, and Kavango West regions. By 2025, OM SEED will have reached […] todayJune 10, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics Old Mutual Foundation Launches 2024 Chair & Desk Initiative for Education in Namibia The Old Mutual Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 edition of the Chair and Desk Initiative, building on the resounding success of its inaugural year in 2023. This initiative reaffirms Old Mutual's steadfast dedication to enhancing the countries educational infrastructure and cultivating a supportive learning environment for students across Namibia. In 2023, the Chair and Desk Initiative made significant strides by aiding schools in […] todayMay 27, 2024 14
insert_link Local Old Mutual Foundation launches OM SEED 2024 with N$800 000 in support of grassroots entrepreneurs in Ohangwena, Zambezi, Oshikoto, and Kavango West Regions The Old Mutual Foundation has launched its third edition of the highly anticipated Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic, and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) today with a total investment of N$800 000 in support of grassroots entrepreneurs in Ohangwena, Zambezi, Oshikoto, and Kavango West Regions Following the remarkable impact achieved in the Erongo, Kavango East and Hardap regions in 2022 and 2023, the Foundation is extending the initiative to […] todayMay 23, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Old Mutual Foundation Donates N$30,000 Worth of Food to Aussenkehr Fire Victims The Old Mutual Foundation, in collaboration with the ||Kharas Governor's office, has provided food donations to 59 families in Aussenkehr who lost their homes in a fire last year. Valued at N$30,000, the donation aims to assist families, mainly comprising grape company employees affected by the November fire, which tragically claimed a life. Governor Aletha Frederick expressed gratitude for the gesture and urged employers, grape company owners, and the regional […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 8
insert_link Local Old Mutual Foundation’s little green ambassadors initiative announces winning schools By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia The Old Mutual Foundation is thrilled to announce the triumphant conclusion of the groundbreaking Little Green Ambassadors Initiative. Amidst fierce competition, 28 primary schools outshone, having been chosen from a pool of 100 remarkable applications. These schools, dedicated to nurturing a sustainable future, have proven themselves as the frontrunners in environmental stewardship. After a rigorous […] todayDecember 14, 2023 18
insert_link Business / Economics Celebrating Excellence: Old Mutual Foundation Applauds Outstanding Student Achievements at the 2023 Namibian Scholars’ Investment Challenge The Old Mutual Foundation takes immense pride in honouring the exceptional achievements of the teams who have illuminated the investment landscape at the 2023 Namibian Scholars' Investment Challenge (NSIC). At the 2023 NSIC Awards Ceremony, the Old Mutual Foundation came together to celebrate their exceptional achievements in a competition jointly presented by the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) and Future Media. The NSIC, a platform for both university and secondary school […] todayNovember 2, 2023 2
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.
