PRIMARY SCHOOL QUIZ CHAMPIONS ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AMONGST 14 SCHOOLS

PRIMARY SCHOOL QUIZ CHAMPIONS ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AMONGST 14 SCHOOLS The School Environment Clubs (SEC) Namibia successfully hosted the Primary Schools Quiz 2025 at Pioneerspark Primêre Skool (Parkies), bringing together 14 schools from the Khomas Region under the theme: “Protecting What Sustains Us: Food, Water, Environment, Energy and Life.” The quiz, held in partnership with Namdeb […]

BON CELEBRATES 35 YEARS AMID ECONOMIC TRIUMPHS AND PERSISTENT INVESTMENT CHALLENGES

BON CELEBRATES 35 YEARS AMID ECONOMIC TRIUMPHS AND PERSISTENT INVESTMENT CHALLENGES Source: Business Express The Bank of Namibia (BoN) marked a signifcant milestone last week, celebrating 35 years of steering the nation’s monetary policy and safeguarding financial stability. A high-profile event in the capital, officiated by President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and hosted by Governor Johannes […]

CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT THOUGHT LEADERSHIP The call for the private sector to join forces with the government to drive socio-economic and sustainable development through public-private partnerships, collaboration, and/or policy development has become more pertinent than ever. Over the years, Corporate Social Investment (CSI), traditionally referring to a company’s broad ethical obligations and commitment to societal […]

CAREWASHING: ARE COMPANIES PRETENDING TO CARE?

CAREWASHING: ARE COMPANIES PRETENDING TO CARE? “To avoid falling into the carewashing trap, companies must take a more authentic and integrated approach to employee well- being.” Over the years, the concept of greenwashing has gained notoriety as a marketing ploy used by companies to exaggerate their environmental credentials without making meaningful changes. While the rhetoric […]

THE BROADER IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYEE WELLNESS

THE BROADER IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYEE WELLNESS In today’s high-pressure, fast-paced business world, employee wellness has evolved from a mere perk to a strategic necessity. It is no longer enough to simply offer benefits or tick boxes on an annual report. Companies must recognise that people are the true drivers of success and that their wellbeing […]

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 […]

ECONOMIC PROGRESS UNDER NAMIBIA’S LATE PRESIDENT

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 […]