Something profound is stirring in Namibia’s cultural landscape. From 24 to 29 November, Windhoek will transform into a space of exchange and awakening as KIFA Week 2025, the Kalahari International Festival of the Arts, unfolds across the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC), the College of the Arts Theatre School (COTA), and the National Library of Namibia....
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) received the Outstanding Regulatory Excellence Award during the 10th Anniversary of the Leaders Without Borders Annual Business Summit & International Honours, held on 24 and 25 October 2025 at the Hilton Windhoek Hotel. The award recognised Namfisa’s exceptional contributions to ensuring financial stability, promoting transparency, and protecting consumers...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has recognised the remarkable effort of its Values Teams that recently concluded their 2025 Community Outreach Initiative. Through this annual programme, staff teams identified and supported community-based organisations that promote education, health, and social inclusion across the country. Each team received N$7 500 from Cran to contribute to...
As flash floods become an increasingly common and dangerous threat across Namibia, Santam Namibia, in partnership with the City of Windhoek, has launched a new flood signage initiative aimed at improving public safety at high-risk river crossings throughout the capital. Santam, Namibia’s largest short-term insurer, has committed close to N$150 000 towards the installation of...
Nedbank Namibia, in partnership with Women’s Action for Development (WAD), recently hosted a financial literacy workshop in Keetmanshoop for commanders and senior officers of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF). The session was designed to equip participants with essential financial management skills, enhance their financial resilience and support informed decision-making. The workshop covered practical topics such...
Under the harsh southern sun, where water is scarce and the soil often resists cultivation, a determined teacher decided that her school deserved more than dry ground and an empty stomach for the learners. What began as a dream to feed vulnerable children has grown into a thriving green space, a place of learning, nourishment,...
Plot to Plate, an initiative of the Capricorn Foundation, has introduced a free, open-access video course, designed to empower Namibians with the knowledge and practical skills to grow their own food, improve community and household resilience, and contribute to national food security. The course explores the fundamentals of permaculture practices, which is a holistic approach...
The Namport Nedbank Powerhouse Challenge took place in Walvis Bay from 1 to 2 November, attracting nearly 700 runners and cyclists over the two-day event. The event, hosted in partnership between Namport, Nedbank Namibia and the Powerhouse Cycling Club, positioned itself as a key fixture in Namibia’s athletic calendar, combiningcommunity participation with elite sporting performance....
Bank Windhoek and the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) formalised a strategic partnership on Friday, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Windhoek. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing financial wellness-led workplace banking solutions for Namibian organisations and their employees. The partnership centres on the expansion of Bank Windhoek’s...
The Namibian Athletes Commission (NAC) has announced the “Beyond the Game: Youth Sport and Integrity Forum”, set to take place on 22 November at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. The two-day event aims to empower young athletes, coaches and sports leaders with essential knowledge on integrity, anti-doping, mental health, and athlete empowerment. Running...