The annual language competition recently took place at the Goethe-Institut Namibia. The competition is aimed at learners who have chosen German as a foreign language. This year, 32 participants from grades 10 and 11 from public and PASCH schools came together to demonstrate their German language skills. Prizes such as tablets, laptops and two trips...
The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has appointed Christina Swart-Opperman as a non-executive director on the OLFITRA board, effective 1 April 2025. She has been an integral part of the O&L Family since 2016, serving as chairperson of the OLFITRA Remuneration and Nomination Committee (REMCO). Her leadership has played a pivotal role in shaping the...
April marks the globally-recognised Financial Literacy Month, a time dedicated to enhancing financial knowledge and empowering individuals to make sound financial decisions. Namibia proudly joins this worldwide initiative, reinforcing its commitment to financial education as a cornerstone of economic prosperity. Old Mutual Namibia celebrates World Financial Literacy Month, reaffirming its dedication to fostering financial empowerment...
A wholly Namibian-owned supermarket, Model, will officially replace Pick n Pay Namibia as of 1 July 2025. The transition is already in motion, with a phased refurbishment approach that will gradually bring the full Model experience to life from the beginning of July when Model will officially launch across the country. This re-emergence, as Model...
Monique du Plessis and Martin Freyer were crowned elite winners in the opening race of the 2025 Nedbank Rock and Rut XC series. The event took place at the IJG Trails in Windhoek last Saturday. Freyer led from start to finish to beat Justus Beulker in second and Theuns van der Westhuizen in third in...
The Bank Windhoek, Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation’s (NASFED) third Long Course Gala set new swimming records. The event was held over the past weekend. Over 200 athletes competed in 41 swimming events at the Olympia Swimming Pool in Windhoek. Six clubs participated in the championships: Aqua Swimming and Fitness Club, Dolphins Swimming Club, Flippers Swimming...
Letshego Holdings Namibia has appointed Lizl Timbo as the new manager of people relations. In her role, she is expected to work closely with Letshego’s head of people and culture to execute strategic initiatives. With 14 years of experience in human resources, Timbo is passionate about creating a thriving human-centric work environment. She anchors her...
In Namibia, Paratus has a long-standing partnership with Eduvision, a project dedicated to advancing digital learning in rural schools. For more than six years, Paratus has provided Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite equipment, infrastructure and technical support to empower more than12 000 learners and 471 teachers in schools – from junior primary to senior secondary schools...
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy’s recently-launched Local Content Roadshows (LCRs) aim to share the initial results of a baseline study investigating potential local content opportunities for Namibian businesses to participate in the Hyphen project. Hyphen has launched roadshows with the Namibia Investment Promotion Development Board (NIPDB) and the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI). The LCR...
The Old Crocks tournament 2025 is set to ignite the courts at SKW this Saturday, with action expected to commence as early as 08h30. Fistball veterans from three continents will converge in Namibia, competing across four age categories. This landmark event will feature 16 teams travelling from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the USA, making it...