Capricorn Group has appointed Johan Maass as group financial director, effective 22 November 2024. He joined Capricorn on 1 April 2018, and has served as group chief financial officer since 1 July 2022. Maass is a chartered accountant by profession, with a B.Com Hons degree in chartered accountancy from North-West University. Over the past six...
Bank Windhoek has supported the Katuka Mentorship Programme for the past five years, while witnessing women’s development and its benefits. Mentees within the programme agree that while the Namibian job market can be challenging, having a supportive and established mentor makes attaining career goals easier. The annual Katuka Mentorship Programme held its certificate ceremony on...
New regulations effective since 30 September 2024 have transformed how consumers send and receive money between Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, and Lesotho, better known as the Common Monetary Area (CMA). “These changes represent a significant advancement to our cross-border payment systems,” explained Brian Katjaerua, CEO of the Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN). “While customers need...
In a deliberate pursuit to drive and achieve digital transformation, Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), and telecommunications giant MTC, yesterday signed an agreement. The cooperative agreement will see the two institutions work jointly to lead the envisaged Water Sector Digital Transformation. The smart partnership is embarked upon with the ultimate purpose of enhancing the systems and...
As part of New Era’s special reportage on the single-biggest event in Namibia’s 2024 calendar, the paper earlier this year reached out to local analysts to weigh in on whether the candidates have the necessary standing, experience, political capital and stamina, as well as the social dexterity to credibly vie for the highest office in...
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare will host the 2024 Dr Libertine Amathila Sport Tournament at Motsomi Primary School in Corridor 13, Omaheke region, from 2 to 6 December. This annual tournament unites youth from Namibia’s marginalised communities to celebrate talent, diversity and community pride through the universal language of sport. ...
In what was expected, Ethiopian Airlines Group, the continent’s leading airline without a doubt, has been awarded as “Airline of the Year – Global Operations” for the eighth time, at the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) 56th Annual General Assembly and Summit held in Cairo, Egypt. The AFRAA annual award recognises excellence in global service delivery,...
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and the Swakopmund Municipal Council signed a Strategic Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (SCPA) to establish a collaborative framework aimed at driving socio-economic development at the coastal town. The SCPA aligns resources, expertise and shared objectives of the two entities to enhance Swakopmund’s infrastructure, stimulate economic growth, and improve the quality...
The Namibia Boxing Federation (NBF) over the weekend held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), where new members were elected to various positions. The event that took place at Otjiwarongo, tackled various issues. One of the highlights of the event was the selection of Jeremia Ndjembo as the new NBF president. New executive members who were...
Ngandu TV, the production house and subsidiary of Ngandu Events, has launched the latest episode of its flagship series Rock the Boat, featuring Mushe Musomi, popularly known as DJ Vuyo. This episode, shot in August on the picturesque Okavango River, shines the spotlight on award-winning DJ Vuyo, adding another dynamic instalment to the show’s growing...