THE BRIEF AND CIRRUS CAPITAL HOST NAMIBIA TOP COMPANIES AWARDS
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 […]
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
Entering 2023, Namibia’s economic landscape was characterised by cautiously optimistic projections, underpinned by strong commodity performance, a surge in government spending, the expected validation of prior oil discoveries and the emerging interest in green hydrogen initiatives. However, as the year unfolded, the optimism was somewhat offset by the reality of an economy still grappling with […]
CAPRICORN GROUP ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW GROUP CEO
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 the Group CEO Designate with […]
REVOLUTIONISING INVESTOR EXPERIENCE
NIPDB Investor One-Stop Centre In the realm of investment, convenience and efficiency reign supreme, and this is precisely the driving force behind the newly introduced One Stop Centre (OSC), a game-changing initiative by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). In a bold stride towards enhancing Namibia’s business landscape, the OSC aims to revolutionise […]
REGULATORY BUSINESS LANDSCAPE IN NAMIBIA
In Namibia, potential investors have the option of choosing which business vehicle best suits their needs in the country. Domestic business vehicles are either a private company, a public company, or a close corporation (i.e., depending on the complexity of the company ownership structure and the sector the investor wishes to operate in). Investors may […]
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR MSMES?
In 2017 the United Nations General Assembly designated 27 June as the day in the calendar year on which to recognise the vital role played by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the economy. While it did not come as a surprise, recognising the important wealth and job creation role of MSMEs globally was […]
SUSTAINABILITY IS KEY TO LONG-TERM SUCCESS
The corrugated packaging industry is a significant contributor to global packaging waste, which has harmful effects on the environment. Sustainability in this industry refers to the use of environmentally friendly practices and materials to reduce the negative impact of packaging on the environment. It is important to address sustainability in this industry, because the demand […]
THE MISSING ‘S’ IN ESG INVESTMENT DECISIONS
Inequality and its related social challenges are persistent realities in Southern Africa, so much so that it has unfortunately characterised the region unfavourably. Socio-economic challenges such as unemployment, lack of access to quality healthcare, water, education and inadequate infrastructure can be found under a myriad of news headlines and country evaluations. With this being the […]
STORIES THAT MATTER WITH STANDARD BANK
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 […]
STORIES THAT MATTER WITH DEBMARINE
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 […]