The Managing Director of Bank Windhoek Baronice Hans declared the Bank Windhoek Red Run a resounding success. Hans emphasised that the primary goal of the event was to encourage Namibians to embrace fitness and healthy habits, with nearly 1 700 participants in the race. “We associate with Red, so we incorporated it into mobilising all...
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Street Soccer Initiative to combat drug and alcohol abuse
Former national soccer team player Danzyl Bruwer, on behalf of the Rejuvenation Youth Programme, paid a courtesy visit to the Rehoboth mayor’s office to invite the council on board in their efforts to create awareness of substance abuse through sports development programmes. The visit sought to propose a collaboration between the Rehoboth Town Council, Rejuvenation...
Telecom, Napwu strengthen partnership
Telecom Namibia and the Namibia Public Workers Union (Napwu) formalised a new era of cooperation by signing a recognition and procedural agreement. The agreement, replacing a 25-year-old predecessor, establishes a modern framework for labour relations that aligns with the amendments in the Labour Act, and the evolving needs of both parties. The signing ceremony, held...
Bank Windhoek Red Run attracts 1 700 enthusiasts
With approximately 1 700 participants having registered for the much-anticipated Bank Windhoek Red Run, the event is expected to be a memorable, active and thrilling experience. Scheduled to take place tomorrow starting at 06h30 at Zoo Park in Windhoek, the run is a collaboration between the /Ae //Gams Sports Club and Bank Windhoek. It will...
Farmers Meat, Nafau reach positive wage talks
Farmers Meat, a proud subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its wage negotiations with the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau). The new established, one-year substantive agreement, effective from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to its employees...
Nedbank headline earnings increase
Nedbank Group delivered a strong financial performance for the six months to 30 June 2024, amid a challenging operating environment, as Headline Earnings (HE) increased by 8% year to year to N$7.9 billion. Return on equity (ROE) increased to 15% from 14.2% in the first half of 2023. The increase in HE was underpinned by...
Namibia gears up for Zimbabwe
Two hockey teams will travel to Harare, Zimbabwe this week to compete in international friendlies against Zimbabwean hockey teams. The teams consist of U/18 and U/16 male and female squads. The upcoming friendlies will be played from 8 to 11 August. According to the Namibia Hockey Union (NHU), these games are part of a hockey...
CBS thrash Swallows 5-0 …. as ACFA beat Kasaona FA 2-0
In a rather one-sided match, Collin Benjamin’s Soccer Talents (CBS) delivered a 5-0 thrashing to Swallows in their U/17 home game at the Jan Möhr football field. The Katutura outfit was outplayed in almost every department during the first half. Del Piero and Xando Matroos each scored a brace, while Winhard Kasera added another, marking...
Broll, Workers Council ink wage agreement
Broll Namibia, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, and the Workers Council have signed a two-year wage agreement, effective from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026. Karen Keys, managing director of Broll Namibia, said the primary objectives of the negotiations were to enhance financial stability, improve employee satisfaction and strengthen company...
Cotze ready for Smoke …Tobias promises an exciting event
Amateur boxer Peter Cotze has vowed to send his opponent to the canvas in the first round of their bout, featured at the upcoming ‘Together as One Part 13’ boxing bonanza in the capital. The event will be held at the Windhoek Country Club and Casino, headlined by MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias boxing and fitness...