NEWS

11 03, 2024

NAMIBIA TRAINS 2000 ENTREPRENEURS UNDER EMPRETEC

2024-03-11T11:01:50+00:00 March 11th, 2024|NEWS|

Article by: Business Express EMPRETEC Namibia which first trained entrepreneurs on 16 October 2019 has now trained close to 2000 entrepreneurs of which about 30% were vulnerable categories, Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu has said. EMPRETEC Namibia, is a collaboration between the Ministry and UNDP Namibia with the aim to train MSMEs and larger [...]

6 03, 2024

SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE

2024-03-13T09:00:44+00:00 March 6th, 2024|NEWS|

Omake Moment - March 2024 You may be surprised to learn that the work that veterinarians do affects us all, and this has nothing to do with whether you are a pet owner or not. Due to the interconnectedness of the health of animals, people and the environment, veterinarians play a critical role in environmental [...]

5 03, 2024

ECONOMIC PROGRESS UNDER NAMIBIA’S LATE PRESIDENT

2024-03-13T09:01:34+00:00 March 5th, 2024|ECONOMIC PULSE, NEWS|

Economic Pulse – March 2024 His Excellency Dr Hage Geingob embarked on his presidency in 2015 amidst a wave of public support, having secured 86% of the presidential vote in 2014. However, with Geingob’s inauguration as the third president of Namibia, he inherited an overheated economy rapidly running out of steam. While Namibia had been [...]

5 03, 2024

THE MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY OF LENDERS & BORROWERS

2024-03-05T08:37:24+00:00 March 5th, 2024|NEWS|

29/02/2024 DBN Executive for Marketing and Corporate Communication, Jerome Mutumba, talks about the mutual responsibilities of lending and borrowing In the wake of the repeated calls for write-offs of loan repayments for small and medium enterprises issued with the purpose of enhancing Namibia’s development, economic activity and prosperity, Development bank of Namibia (DBN) Executive for [...]

1 03, 2024

IRDNC: LEADING THE WAY IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

2024-03-01T10:45:29+00:00 March 1st, 2024|NEWS|

01 March 2024 By Daniel Munyanya, Final Year Student, University of Namibia Introduction: Empowering Communities for Sustainable Futures Nestled within Namibia’s communal lands lies a beacon of hope for both people and wildlife:  The Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC). As a final year student at the University of Namibia, my internship journey with [...]

12 02, 2024

UNVEILING HEALTH BEYOND HORIZONS

2024-03-13T09:02:51+00:00 February 12th, 2024|NEWS|

Dr MacQ’s revolutionary medical excellence In the vast expanse of remote environments or amidst the hustle of a traveller's journey, ensuring access to quality healthcare can be a daunting challenge. Dr MacQ, a trailblazer in remote medical solutions, rises to the occasion, delivering tailored healthcare solutions for diverse sectors, including tourism, mining, exploration, remote farming [...]

21 12, 2023

THE BRIEF AND CIRRUS CAPITAL HOST NAMIBIA TOP COMPANIES AWARDS

2024-03-13T09:04:13+00:00 December 21st, 2023|NEWS|

In a dazzling display of business acumen and corporate achievement, Namibia's capital, Windhoek, witnessed the launch of the inaugural Namibia Top Companies Awards on October 13, 2023. This momentous occasion, a collaborative effort between The Brief, Namibia's leading business publication, and Cirrus Capital, a major player in local financial services, brought together the creme de [...]

16 11, 2023

CAPRICORN GROUP ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW GROUP CEO

2023-11-16T06:59:52+00:00 November 16th, 2023|NEWS|

David Nuyoma, Group CEO of Capricorn Group 15 November 2023 The Chairman of the Capricorn Group Board, Mr. Gerhard Fourie, announced that the recruitment process for the position of Group CEO of Capricorn Group has been successfully concluded.   The Capricorn Board has approved the appointment of Mr. David Nuyoma as [...]

25 07, 2023

STORIES THAT MATTER WITH STANDARD BANK

2023-07-25T12:28:15+00:00 July 25th, 2023|NEWS|

A SAFER LEARNING ENVIRONMENT - FOR THE SCHOOL FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED The School for the Visually Impaired in Khomasdal, a government school that caters for blind learners, children with albinism, learners with learning disabilities and visually impaired individuals, recently received a generous donation which has significantly improved their facilities. The donation, consisting of various [...]

25 07, 2023

STORIES THAT MATTER WITH DEBMARINE

2023-07-25T11:54:55+00:00 July 25th, 2023|NEWS|

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL - DEBMARINE NAMIBIA SUPPORTS ELUWA SPECIAL SCHOOL IN ONGWEDIVA In a world where barriers often hinder the potential of children with disabilities, a ray of hope shines brightly in Namibia. Debmarine Namibia, a renowned diamond recovery company, has taken a momentous step towards transforming the lives of exceptional children by making a [...]