The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) on Friday certified 49 young Namibians with basic fire-fighting skills following six-months of rigorous training at the Hosea Kutako International and Walvis Bay International airports. The graduation at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) heralds a new lease for the country’s airport safety. The trainees will now...
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) recovered N$20 million from 14 fishing companies between 1 May and 19 July 2024. This is as the revenue agency intensifies efforts to combat deliberate tax evasion within the fishing industry. In a statement issued last week, NamRA stated it has taken targeted actions to halt revenue leakage in this...
A delegation of the World Bank Group’s (WBG) board of executive directors (EDs) recently noted Namibia’s and South Africa’s progress in achieving development goals, and reaffirmed World Bank Group’s commitment to providing support. The 11 EDs and Alternate EDs were hosted by the World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC) country offices during their recent visit from...
The Bank Windhoek Red Run, previously known as the Bank Windhoek Relay, is shaping up to be a memorable, active and thrilling experience. The event is a collaboration between the /Ae //Gams Sports Club and Bank Windhoek, and is scheduled to take place on 10 August in Windhoek, starting at Zoo Park. Anticipating a day...
Lupita Nyong’o, the global ambassador for the world’s leading diamond company De Beers, was in Namibia last week to witness the impact that natural diamonds have on the country and its people. A De Beers ambassador since 2022, Nyong’o has sought to learn more about the untold stories of natural diamonds. Together with joint venture...
Women in Media handed over school shoes to Tsumkwe Secondary School onFriday. They also provided sanitary items and maize meal to some community members in Tsumkwe. Founders Limba Mupetami and Jemima Beukes expressed gratitude to the sponsors, emphasising that collaboration is key to successful projects. Mupetami highlighted their successful outreach in January, where they distributed...
Swarovski Namibia hosted its first annual event with customers as well as the public at its recently-opened shop at Grove Mall Namibia. This occasion was attended by a small crowd, including the international jewellery company’s brand ambassador Cassia Sharpley, regional manager Jonathan Minter and owner Wagner Luis. Minter expressed excitement at usinginfluential Namibians who align...
Despite a dominant 38-5 victory over Burkina Faso in their opening match of the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup, Namibia’s head coach Allister Coetzee was not entirely satisfied with his team’s performance. Namibia is currently competing in Uganda, where they began their campaign with victory at Mandela National Stadium in Nombole. The national men’s rugby team...
The NIRO Career Guidance and University Readiness Conference 2024 is currently taking place in Windhoek. Pupils, teachers, parents, exhibitors and industry representatives have gathered under the theme “Embracing Future Skills.” Discussions focused on career guidance, motivations and future skills. NIRO is a locally-registered company established in 2008, and offers full-time tutoring, student development and university...
The industrialisation and trade ministry has extended its warmest congratulations to minister Lucia lipumbu on being awarded the Africa Trade and Investment Minister of the Year 2024 at the 14th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) in London, England on Wednesday. “This prestigious award is testament to her unwavering commitment to fostering trade, enhancing investment opportunities,...