WORKS AND TRANSPORT MINISTER REAFFIRMS SUPPORT TO WBCG
The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. John Mutorwa earlier this week visited the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) Head Office in Windhoek, to better acquaint himself with the company’s activities. Met by the Board of Directors, along with the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Clive Smith and his management team, Hon. Mutorwa was briefed […]
HEAT EXCHANGE PRODUCTS BROADENS WATER OFFERING BY ACQUIRING VALCO PIPES VALCO
Valco Pipes is the leader in bulk water supply solutions – one of their projects included the 800mm dia, water supply line to the Trekkopje Uranium mine (picture above). (or the 600mm dia to Husab mine- picture left) Installation of a bulk water supply lines When Everite AC Pipes withdrew from the Namibian market they […]
BRINGING SMALL-SCALE MINERS, GEMSTONES AND TOURISTS TOGETHER
Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development Minister Tjekero Tweya says small-miners are among the poorest socio-economic groupings in Namibia and are finding it increasingly difficult to raise capital to fund new ventures. Tweya made this observation at the launch of the pilot phases of the Namibia Mine Stones project on Sustainable Jewellery Production and the Geopark […]
BEST PRACTICE GUIDE FOR THE NAMIBIAN MINING INDUSTRY LAUNCHED – A MILESTONE IN IMPROVING OPERATIONAL PRACTICES
Text by Willie Olivier The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has launched the “Best Practice Guide – Environmental Principles for Mining in Namibia.” Speaking at the Mining Expo and Conference, held in Windhoek on 8 and 9 May 2019, Environmental and Social Committee Chairperson, Charles Loots, said the guide is “… a milestone in […]
BANK WINDHOEK CEMENTS ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ENTREPRENEURS
Bank Windhoek in collaboration with Microsoft, hosted 50 local entrepreneurs for a one-day seminar at the Windhoek Country Club Resort on Monday, 25 March 2019. Dedicated to knowledge sharing, quality networking and celebrating the spirit of innovation, the gathering brought together entrepreneurs from various industries, including construction, finance, tourism, hospitality, transport and sport. In […]
#BALANCEFORBETTER BANKING THIS WOMEN’S DAY
“This year’s theme for International Women’s Day on 8 March is #BalanceforBetter. What better way to ensure better balance as a woman than to have control over your own finances and family life?” says Elzita Beukes, FNB Communications Manager. “Now more than ever it is important for women to take an active role in their […]
BANK WINDHOEK INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED FOR GREEN BOND
Bank Windhoek was awarded the Green Bond Pioneer Award by Climate Bonds Initiative at the 4th Annual Green Bond Pioneer Awards (GBPA), announced before an international audience in London on the eve of the 2019 Climate Bonds Annual Conference. The GBPA are the premier annual recognition of achievement by organisations, financial institutions, governments and individuals […]
HIDDEN ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Hidden economic benefits of affordable housing Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) CEO Martin Inkumbi sheds light on the overlooked benefits of affordable housing Speaking at the unveiling of 324 residential erven, five commercial and five institutional erven that will make up Orwetoveni Extension 12 in Otjiwarongo, Development Bank of Namibia (CEO) Martin Inkumbi highlighted often […]
CAPRICORN GROUP INTRODUCES ITS FIRST NEXTGEN BOARD
Capricorn Group officially introduced its first NeXtGen_Board at an unveiling event hosted at NICE Restaurant on Monday, 4 March 2019 in Windhoek. Chaired by Bank Windhoek’s Chief Financial Officer, James Chapman, the NeXtGen_Board Members comprise a group of 12 employees, mandated to contribute to the Capricorn Group Strategy. The Board will serve as a formal […]
FNB RECIEVED SIX PMR AWARDS
FNB Namibia received a total of six PMR Awards at the recent event held in Windhoek. Elzita Beukes, FNB Communications Manager was appreciative to all stakeholders who have shown their confidence in the FNB brand and products. “What makes these awards so special is the fact that PMR is based on public opinion. Receiving an […]