DEVELOPING A LOVE FOR MATHS – STARTING YOUNG!

DEVELOPING A LOVE FOR MATHS – STARTING YOUNG! As part of our efforts to improve foundational education, we are happy to have been invited to partner with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture and Kumon Institute of Education for the foundational numeracy project in Namibia. The project is undertaking an assessment […]

A PLACE TO BELONG

A PLACE TO BELONG Driving back from Matemba Village near Ruacana to Nakayale Private Academy for Orphans and Marginalised Children, I felt the little boy on my lap relax. He had stopped crying and sat in silence, his face set, revealing not a trace of emotion. I could only sense the vast cultural divide between […]

SO THAT EVERY CHILD CAN THRIVE

SO THAT EVERY CHILD CAN THRIVE How Side by Side is rewriting the story of children with disabilities in Namibia In Namibia, a country rich in cultural diversity, the fight for inclusion and the rights of children with disabilities has been long, challenging and filled with moments of profound transformation. Side by Side, a non-profit […]

SEEDS OF STRENGTH

SEEDS OF STRENGTH Cultivating Resilience with NILALEG’s Bush2Feed Initiative Under the unrelenting Namibian sun, a flourishing garden emerges as a testament to resilience and hope. In Katima Mulilo Rural, where nature’s rhythms blend seamlessly with the pulse of daily life, Manga Lubanda leads the Bush2Feed pilot project. Supported by the Namibian Integrated Landscape Approach for […]

SUPPORTING RESILIENCE

SUPPORTING RESILIENCE Debmarine Namibia’s contribution to the OKAFA Adapt to Drought Project Debmarine Namibia continues to make meaningful contributions to Namibian communities through its Social Investment Fund. Recently, the company extended its support to the Okakarara Farmers’ Association (OKAFA) with a sponsorship aimed at addressing the challenges posed by climate change. The OKAFA Adapt to […]

CULTIVATING HOPE

CULTIVATING HOPE NILALEG’s transformation of the Zambezi Region In the Zambezi Region, a quiet yet powerful transformation is taking place. The Namibia Integrated Landscape Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance (NILALEG) is blending environmental restoration with community-driven initiatives to create meaningful change. By addressing both the needs of the local communities and the degraded […]

A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING

BON AND DBN FORGE PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST NAMIBIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster economic growth and development in Namibia. The agreement, signed on Monday, aims to leverage the combined expertise and resources of the BoN and […]

NAVIGATING RISK IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Thought Leadership article: by Horst Simon, Business Risk Officer, Capricorn Group Sub-Saharan Africa, home to diverse cultures, abundant resources, and dynamic economies, is a region of immense potential. However, amidst its promise lies a landscape fraught with risks that demand attention and initiative-taking strategies. From political instability and security threats to environmental vulnerabilities and health […]