The Bank Windhoek Feedmaster National Youth Cattle Judging Competition was held at the Windhoek Agricultural and Industrial Show on Monday, 30 September 2024. Kevin Jakob, a learner from Otjiwarongo Secondary School, won the competition. Melanie van der Merwe from Gobabis Gymnasium Private School was awarded second place, and Gabriela RitzdorfContinue Reading
Gender-based violence (GBV) in Namibia remains a pervasive issue, and Namdeb is doing its part to address GBV in the Oranjemund community. Recently, Namdeb hosted a GBV Pathways to Care Workshop in Oranjemund, that brought together key stakeholders in the fight against GBV namely, the Ministry of Gender Equality, PovertyContinue Reading
Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans has announced Toini Muteka’s appointment as the Bank’s Executive Officer for Human Capital effective 1 October 2024. In her new role, Muteka will be responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of theContinue Reading
Exxon Mobil has withdrawn from the bidding process to acquire a majority share in Galp Energia’s oil discovery in Namibia, reports Reuters. The Mopane field, which is estimated to hold at least 10 billion barrels of oil and gas equivalent (boe), has garnered interest from several leading energy companies. MoreContinue Reading
As part of Ogilvy Namibia’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence, the company has announced that Megan Pritchard will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ogilvy Namibia. Megan, who celebrates her 10-year anniversary with the agency on 1 October, was appointed as a shareholder in AprilContinue Reading
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 engage in community projects across Namibia, with a cumulativeContinue Reading
Alpha Petroleum (Pty) Ltd. has strongly refuted as “false and misleading” claims recently published by multiple publications which allege that the company has engaged Alpha Energy Nigeria and their representative to initiate offshore diamond mining operations under contract with NAMDEB. Last week, multiple publications across Africa ran a story statingContinue Reading
Capricorn Group has announced that Victoria Möller has been appointed the Manager of Group Communication & Stakeholder Engagement, effective 1 October 2024. Victoria joins the Group Brand and Corporate Affairs department to enhance Capricorn Group’s strategic stakeholder engagement and relationships and corporate communication. With 24 years of experience in communicationContinue Reading
The adage ‘from shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations’ highlights the struggle of keeping family wealth intact. While it’s wise to take proverbs with a grain of salt, this one deserves some thought. A 20-year study by The Williams Group analysed over 3 200 families and found that 70% ofContinue Reading
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has informed its tax paying and qualifying pensioners, spousal and child beneficiaries that the Fund shall make tax payment relief refunds on 28 November 2024 in accordance with the Income Tax Amendment Act, 2024 and the Government Gazette (No. 8442, 16 September 2024) effectiveContinue Reading
