When 33-year-old Monika Grossmann received an email from Aiden de Lange to participate in a mountain bike race from Windhoek to Swakopmund through the desert in 24 hours, she simply thought it was a great idea. De Lange is one of the originators of the Desert Dash in 2005. Little did she know that on...
The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) on Friday reached a significant milestone in national water infrastructure with the signing of contracts for the construction of the Ogongo-Oshakati Pipeline Replacement and Ancillary Works. The ceremony, held at NamWater’s head office in Windhoek, underscored NamWater’s commitment to securing reliable water supply for northern Namibia to support future growth...
Cricket Namibia (CN) recently announced the appointment of Evert Laubscher as the biokinetics and gym facility manager. He officially joined the team on 1 November, bringing with him extensive international experience and specialised expertise, which will support CN’s player development and high-performance objectives. As a CSA Level 3 coach, registered biokineticist and certified strength and...
Sinomine Tsumeb Community Trust hosted a closing ceremony for the Math and Science Clinic programme, launched on 29 April 2024 in Tsumeb. “The primary objective of the clinic is to enhance academic performance among grade 11 and 12 Advanced Subsidiary level learners in Tsumeb schools, with the focus on math and science subjects,” said Max...
Windhoek General Administrators, (WGA) a subsidiary of MTC through its MTC Maris brand, yesterday unveiled the football tournament with the biggest purse of N$1, 5 million in an all-stakes playing spirit. The MTC Maris Cup will be contested by the16 football clubs in the Debmarine Premiership, who will be competing for a N$1.5 million prize...
Fostering a sense of community and collaboration within the vehicle financing sector, Bank Windhoek last week hosted a night of celebration and recognition of the hard work and achievements of salespersons and car dealerships in central Namibia. In its previous financial year, Bank Windhoek financed the purchase of more than 2 000 personal and commercial vehicles...
Audi has once again upgraded its flagship Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with a clear visual language and even better technology. The fresh exterior design with new front and rear sections underscores the powerful character of the SUV, which offers first-class versatility and generous space for up to seven passengers. For the first time in a...
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, proudly announced the arrival of the continent’s first Airbus A350-1000. This significant milestone was celebrated in a grand ceremony that was attended by government officials, ambassadors, diplomats and esteemed representatives from Airbus and Thales. The aircraft landed at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, basking in a warm welcome,...
Symon Itenge blindly entered the Model United Nations (MUN), but beyond training and information, he had hoped participating would provide a stepping stone to something larger – a glimpse into the world of international relations, or on a path towards a career in diplomacy. The Delta Secondary School pupil stands out not just because of...
Letshego Namibia has announced the appointment of Mbo Mena Luvindao as its chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 November 2024. Luvindao brings a wealth of expertise and a dynamic vision to the CCO’s role. His mandate is to drive Letshego’s commercial strategy, enhancing growth, profitability and deeper customer engagement across Namibia. With an impressive 18...