Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) and the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement (AFD) yesterday finalised a N$235 million loan facility to finance the growth of NamPost’s microfinance business through its PostFin subsidiary.
Retrenched Hilton workers received full severance pay – GM
Despite more than 100 retrenched Hilton Hotel workers claiming they were frustrated by the refusal of the hotel to pay their final pay and severance packages, general manager Martin Voskamp yesterday said all workers have received what is due to them.
Namfisa calls for public input into Consumer Credit Policy
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) is calling on the public to provide input to the Consumer Credit Policy, which would ultimately guide the development of the country’s Consumer Credit Bill.
Ashikoto is Nedbank’s new chief operating officer
Victor Ashikoto has taken on a new role as the chief operating officer (COO) of Nedbank.
OPINION – Geingob’s philosophy of inclusivity is paying off
Like any other country in the world, Namibia is also dealing with the outbreak of Covid-19 and trying to alleviate what has become a pandemic.
Trip Travel donates computers to disadvantaged schools
In commemoration of the Day of the African Child, one of Namibia’s leading travel agent Trip Travel has donated 10 computers to five less fortunate schools in the Khomas region, with each school receiving two computers.
New school furniture boosts teaching and learning
ZAMBEZI – Teachers and learners’ morale are set to improve following the handover of 650 desks and 650 chairs at the Tobias Hainyeko Project School.
Popya – Die Bangos the hotdog king
From dancer to entrepreneur, Eino Amaambo, popularly known as Die Bangos, said making a mark in the food business was an uphill climb; however, hard work and determination paved his way to the top.
Social reflections – Breathe in, breathe out
Waking up was harder than usual; my feet slowed and my pace lost a few strides.
Sacrifices are needed
In many cases, anything worthwhile does not come easy. Rome was not built in a day; trust is not gained on one occasion – great relationships are not built on one day or encounter, and great wealth certainly is not made overnight.