The African Energy Chamber has announced that Nillian Mulemi, CEO of the Petroleum Training and Education Fund (Petrofund), will speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023, set to take place October 16–20 in Cape Town. Mulemi will provide comprehensive insights into the significance of financial support mechanisms within the petroleumContinue Reading
This year, the value of Namibian trade is setting a new record when compared to the same period in previous years, a report released by Simonis Storm reveals. Namibia exported N$59.9 billion worth of products, 12.5% higher than the prior year, and 8.4% higher than the value of exports inContinue Reading
Beyond nurturing graduates in diverse health-related disciplines, schools can greatly contribute to a country in numerous ways. The Hage Geingob campus, home to the Faculty of Health Sciences & Veterinary Medicine, has recently launched the “Green Initiative” programme, a global commitment to environmental responsibility. The faculty’s investment in electric vehiclesContinue Reading
Capricorn Group, including the Capricorn Foundation and its subsidiaries Bank Windhoek, Capricorn Asset Management, Entrepo and Bank Gaborone, have invested N$21,7 million (2022: N$16,3 million) in social responsibility programmes and projects in Namibia and Botswana for the period ending 30 June 2023. As a leading financial services provider in NamibiaContinue Reading
Bank Windhoek and the Capricorn Foundation, dedicated leaders in fostering positive change and empowerment have announced a contribution of N$1 million to the National Training Authority (NTA) in support of the third National Skills Competition to be held in Ongwediva from Monday, 25 September to Saturday, 30 September 2023. TheContinue Reading
Bank Windhoek concluded a successful exhibit at the Ongwediva Agricultural Trade Fair, which was held from Friday 25 August to Saturday 2 September 2023. The Ongwediva Trade Fair has been a cornerstone of community engagement and economic growth in the Northern part of Namibia for the past 23 years. ThisContinue Reading
In an effort to enhance member education, the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has announced the Fund’s first ever animated educational series titled “Get it right with GIPF”. The series thoroughly discusses GIPF benefits and unpacks the Fund’s frequently asked questions in layman’s terms, and in an interactive and engagingContinue Reading
The ministry of mines and energy has announced the appointment of a new Board for Electricity Control Board of Namibia (ECB). The Board will be chaired by Evangeline Nailenge who will be deputised by Prof. Tjama Tjivikua. Board members include Mburumba Appolus, Vincia Cloete and Helen Vosloo. This appointment isContinue Reading
Uranium hopeful Bannerman Energy is hoping to take a final investment decision on its Etango project, in Namibia, in the first half of next year. The company on Monday said overall front-end engineering design activities for the Etango project were progressing to plan and on budget, and that all environmentalContinue Reading
The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, took centre stage today at Bloomberg’s flagship event in Namibia titled “Namibia in Focus” to underscore Namibia’s commitment to showcasing its vast potential as a prime investment destination. In his keynote address, Governor !Gawaxab provided a comprehensive analysis of Namibia’s economicContinue Reading
