In recent weeks, Namibia’s only special risks insurer, Namibia Special Risks Association Limited (NASRIA) invested approximately N$160 000 into various Corporate Social Responsibility and Investment (CSR&I) initiatives in various regions in Namibia. The donations were predominantly in education support, one of NASRIA funding priorities under its CSR&I policy. These donationsContinue Reading
The first edition of the Techstars Startup Weekend took place at the Nedbank Campus building in the capital between 17 to 19 August. The event, which saw 28 aspiring participants, is aimed at equipping and upskilling new to early-stage entrepreneurs on how to create, develop and grow a startup businessContinue Reading
The Namibia Building Workers Pension Fund (NBWPF) has announced the commencement of its nationwide roadshows, which will cover all regions of Namibia, including 19 cities, towns, and villages. The roadshow commenced on Monday, 21 August 2023, and will end on 4 September 2023. The NBWPF says it is committed toContinue Reading
By Sharon Kasote Workplace wellness programmes have become increasingly prevalent in organisations worldwide, and the Namibian market is no exception. Traditionally, the success of such initiatives has been measured solely in financial terms, focusing on their impact on the company’s bottom line. However, forward-thinking organisations are now recognising that theContinue Reading
The Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Capricorn Group, Gerhard Fourie has announced the decision of Thinus Prinsloo, Group CEO, to take up a new opportunity at Capricorn Investment Holdings (CIH), the largest shareholder in Capricorn Group. In light of this, the aim is for Thinus to move onContinue Reading
Significant offshore oil and gas discoveries and growing exploration could massively boost Namibia’s economy. Energy law expert Shakwa Nyambe spoke about the necessary legal reforms and the need for transparency and accountability. With Namibia’s energy sector and its overall economy on the cusp of unprecedented transformation given massive offshore oilContinue Reading
In line with the vision of real help for impactful change and a globally competitive Namibia, First National Bank Namibia has entered into partnership with Basecamp Namibia, to invest in beneficial change for the country’s SME segment. “Our aim is to enable SME’s with opportunities for growth and skill development,Continue Reading
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has noted its delight at the continuing good recovery of tourism occupancy numbers in the post-COVID era, signalling a positive trajectory for the industry. In a significant achievement that underscores the resilience of Namibia’s tourism sector, this past weekend (18-20 August) saw NWR’s key resorts, includingContinue Reading
Trigon Metals Inc. has announced that it has placed an order with Epiroc South Africa (Pty) Ltd to purchase underground mining equipment to the value of USD$8,933,261 (N$170 million). This equipment will comprise the majority of the underground mining fleet for the restart of mining from the Asis West shaftContinue Reading
The Ministry of Mines and Energy of the Republic of Namibia has set out on a path towards the realisation of the nation’s goal of being self-sufficient in the production of green hydrogen. These initiatives focus on the urgent development of key skills and the collaborative efforts that are requiredContinue Reading
