Vivo Energy, the distributor and marketer of Shell branded fuels and lubricants in Namibia, rewarded high-performing truck drivers for the year 2019, at their Drivers Recognition Awards, during a ceremony held at the Protea Marriott Hotel in Walvis Bay.
Year: 2020
Namdia improves gross profit by 17%
Despite an extremely challenging year for the Namibian economy coupled with the introduction of synthetic diamonds, Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) outperformed its target by an increase of 17% in gross profit compared to the previous financial year.
Arandis Power responds to environmental concerns
Arandis Power has responded to environmental concerns raised regarding power plant driven by low sulphur heavy fuel oil through which it is has offered to supply South Africa’s Eskom with 120MW of electricity.
Labour ministry to train designated employers across the country
The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation has confirmed that it will be training designated employers in all 14 regions of the country from today to 3 March 2020 on the Employment Service Act and the Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS).
Konigstein introduces smart farming to Mashare
RUNDU – A local company Konigstein Capital, which has a 25-year lease agreement to operate at the Mashare irrigation scheme, has installed a smart system at the farm to control centre pivots with a computer or on an iPad without physically being in the field.
Teacher shortage at Oshikoto school… learners taught under trees
KANDUME – Grade 10 and 11 learners at Kandume Combined School are being taught under trees weeks after their makeshift tent classrooms were damaged by a windstorm.
Ngandu Festival returns this Easter
RUNDU - The Ngandu Festival, which debuted last year, will once again return this Easter weekend.
Event organiser Andreas Gustav said during the launch last week that the festival aims to create a network for exhibitors and artists.
Hardships drive away young teachers
ONYUULAE – The councillor for Okankolo constituency, Hans Nambodi, is of the view that the hardships his area faces are the reasons why young teachers are not keen on teaching in such rural areas.
Judges are independent – Geingob … president encourages courts to act without fear or favour
President Hage Geingob yesterday assured Namibians that no member of Cabinet or the Legislature would be allowed to meddle in the affairs of the Judiciary.
Genocide Day gets thumbs up
The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement have declared 2 October as Genocide Remembrance Day in honour of the Ovaherero and Nama who died at the hands of German colonial forces between 1904-1908.