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Martin Endjala Nedbank Namibia recently held its annual employee Top Achievers Awards 2023 ceremony under the theme, celebrating the success of your rhythm in harmony. The top achievers’ awards recognised the performance and contributions of employees who have made a significant impact on the company’s success in the previous year. A total of 15 award categories were presented and the winners were chosen based on their outstanding performance in the 2023 financial year. In addition to the individual awards, the bank also recognised top-performing teams which highlighted the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving success. The categories included Top…

Martin Endjala The Namibia Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (NCCI) Chief Executive Officer, Charity Mwiya urged all Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to start collaborating to form consortiums. She said by doing this, many SMEs stand a chance to compete within various markets both locally and internationally while cautioning that those who choose to operate individually will miss out on many opportunities. “SMEs need to start forming consortiums to leverage the benefits of partnerships. The NCCI is here to expose you to various markets and partnerships will assist you along the way”. Mwiya said this during a business connect engagement…

Niël Terblanché By celebrating advancements in aviation safety, the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has proudly announced Namibia's significant progress in the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP-CMA). According to Dank Kamati, the NAC’s spokesperson, the audit was conducted between 6 and 18 March 2024, this comprehensive audit scrutinized the effectiveness of Namibia’s aviation safety oversight systems, benchmarking them against the globally recognized ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). Emerging from the audit with a commendable preliminary score of 72.31 percent, Namibia has not only surpassed its previous 2016 score of 57.39…

Martin Endjala Western Australia-based uranium mining company Paladin Energy Limited, has announced that uranium concentrate production and drumming were achieved at the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) on 30 March 2024. This follows its announcement in January 2024 that the restart of the project at Langer Heinrich is now 93 percent complete, and commercial production is expected within the next few months. Focus will now shift to production ramp-up and building a finished product inventory, ahead of shipments to customers, and as part of the transition to production, Paladin’s Chief Operating Officer, Paul Hemburrow will assume responsibility for all LHM activities.…

Martin Endjala The Auditor General's Office is gearing up to evaluate the financial impact of Namibia's climate resilience and adaptation strategies as outlined in the Social Development Goals (SDGs), specifically goal 2.3, in the 2024/25 fiscal year. This initiative, part of the newly incorporated Environmental Audit, was announced by the Minister in the Presidency, Christina //Hoabes, during her budget speech in the National Assembly. With advancements in the extractive industry, the ministry is eager to align with the government's green energy and extractive industry goals, prompting the integration of the Environmental Audit for the upcoming financial year. //Hoabes detailed that…

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Exile Kids Association (NEKA), a youth group representing individuals born to Namibian parents in exile during the liberation struggle, held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Otjiwarongo. President Nangolo Mbumba, who also serves as the patron of NEKA, lauded the association for its enduring role in championing the rights and welfare of its members while preserving the cultural heritage linked to Namibia's fight for independence. In a statement delivered on his behalf by the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, President Mbumba celebrated NEKA's efforts in uniting its members and promoting a sense of…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Press Secretary for the Presidency, Alfredo Hengari, said the notion of President Nangolo Mbumba choosing to only engage traditional leaders from the northern regions is misleading information. Hengari was responding to information that has been making rounds in the media, which states that President Mbumba has only chosen to engage and listen to traditional leaders from the northern areas. This came after Mbumba's recent visit to the north where he had a meeting with traditional leaders, which left traditional leaders from other regions unimpressed. Hengari said, President Mbumba recognises the key role played by traditional authorities in…