By Chisom Obiudo Being a board member comes with the responsibility of governing an organisation by setting its strategic direction, making high-level strategic decisions and providing oversight to ensure that the organisation is meeting its goals. However, not all boards are effective or high performing. One of the challenges facedContinue Reading
By David Kuukungwa Be confident that you’ve made the right decision in providing your family with the funeral they deserve. The global pandemic has highlighted how fragile and unpredictable life can be. While we cannot predict the future, we can prepare for it and protect our loved ones from unnecessaryContinue Reading
In efforts to raise awareness of the challenges faced by many girls around the world, Capricorn Group employees, in their role as Changemakers, donated over 16 500 sanitary pads to more than 50 vulnerable young girls from orphanages and other vulnerable communities in Windhoek on 11 October 2022, celebrated asContinue Reading
By Geneva Hanstein Namibia is one of the last countries in Africa enforcing mandatory Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card Registration. Mandatory SIM Registration is a policy adopted by several governments, around the world as part of efforts to mitigate security concerns, address crime and enable the application of digital services.Continue Reading
By Katja Meier Central Banks use interest rate increases to slow down the increase in inflation. These past few months have tested the resolve of even the most seasoned of investors. Central Banks around the world are wielding a big axe in the form of interest rate hikes to cutContinue Reading
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pleaded with the European Union (EU) to continue funding various socio-economic and development projects which have greatly benefitted Namibia’s developmental aaspirations. Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking at the 2022 Session of the EU-Namibia Political Dialogue last week. “The EUContinue Reading
Namibia’s frontier hydrocarbon potential has been clearly defined with two major discoveries made by Shell and TotalEnergies this year and a series of new campaigns that have been launched as a consequence. With these discoveries and many more expected to follow, energy research and business intelligence company, Rystad Energy, statesContinue Reading
By Martin D. Shaanika The recent pandemic has put much on hold and in many cases, shown us that platforms to showcase product and services, play a significant role in terms of brand awareness and increasing our service delivery. Participating in showcasing efforts, enables start-ups and well established corporations toContinue Reading
A collaborative energy approach, like that of the European Union (EU), is needed in Southern Africa, says Namibia presidential economic adviser James Mnyupe. At least South Africa and Namibia should put together a case that shows seriousness about decarbonising sub Saharan Africa, says Mnyupe, with the two countries looking toContinue Reading
By Paul-Gordon /Guidao-ǂOab Before we try to understand whether there is a case for retirement funds, we must first understand why this question has become more prominent over recent years. Increased Cost and Administrative Burden Related to Retirement Funds Over the past five years, there has been numerous changes toContinue Reading
