WINDHOEK – The Capricorn Group recently hosted yet another thought-provoking ‘Inspire’ event that topped the Group’s calendar as the fourth signature Inspire gathering.
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Peace a prerequisite for sustainable development – Nakawa
WINDHOEK- Air Namibia’s Cooperate Communication Manager, Paul Nakawa highlighted the significance of independence by reminding Namibians not to forget the difficulties and the barbaric treatment that characterised the road to freedom
ACP’s efforts post-Cotonou must be economically sustainable – Tweya
WINDHOEK – Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) and European Union (EU) partnership and says it will do all it can to honour and work toward the commitments embodied in the Cotonou Agreement and post-Cotonou when it expires in 2020. This was the message by Minister of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development, Tjekero Tweya, when he spoke on Wednesday at the 37TH session of ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly that took place in the Bucharest, Romania.
Sugar King and Waka Moo collaborate to uplift schools
WINDHOEK - Sugar King, from the Namib Mills stable, and Waka Moo, Namibia’s first-ever children’s educational puppet and animated television program,
Opportunities abound to boost tourism sector
WINDHOEK - Chairman of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Windhoek, Martin Kaali Shipanga said discussions and input on the way forward for the tourism sector needs to be prioritised. According to Shipanga, Namibians should change the conversation surrounding the current economic situation, from one of looking for handouts to rather identify opportunities.
CIF wants preference for local contractors regulated
WINDHOEK - The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) remains adamant that more bona fide Namibian construction companies will benefit from procurement activities by the government.
MVA Fund to unveil a new five-year business strategy
WINDHOEK - The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund plans to unveil a new business strategy which will be effective from April 2019 till March 2023.
NCCI Lüderitz branch elects new exco
Lüderitz – The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Lüderitz branch on Saturday re-elected Manu Namukomba as its chairperson, deputised by Inocencio Verde, during the annual general meeting (AGM) that took place at the Nest Hotel.
Tech advancements revive Kudu Gas to Power project
WINDHOEK – The Kudu Gas to Power project, which has in the past been hailed as the answer to Namibia’s electricity woes, has seen a revival by BW Kudu Limited, who says recent technological advancements as well as a consistent market for reliable economic energy makes the electricity project viable.
Air Namibia appoints Masule as interim CEO
WINDHOEK - Air Namibia’s Board of Directors has confirmed the appointment of Xavier Masule as interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the national airline until a substantive CEO is appointed.