Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) – Windhoek Observer

24 Jun

NWR sets N$16m aside for resorts restorations

ObserverNational NewsMathias Ngwangwama, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), NWR sets N$16m aside for resorts restorations, Sossus Dune Lodge

Obrein Simasiku The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has set aside a budget of N$16 million to renovate some of its major resorts that are aging and dilapidated to keep up their appearance. “The biggest challenge for Namibia Wildlife Resorts has been its aging infrastructure. Most of our customer complaints were more on our aging infrastructure. We needed to craft plans that will allow us to revitalise our assets after the halt on all expenditure as a result of the impact of COVID on our cash resources. This new chapter will allow us to offer a return to a high standard…

05 Mar

NWR offers independence discount

ObserverUncategorisedNamibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR)

Staff Writer Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has announced that it will be offering a 70 percent Independence discount during weekdays for March 2021 in commemoration of Namibia's 31st Independence anniversary. The discount according to the hospitality company, will be running at all its operational facilities spread across Namibia. Mufaro Nesongano, NWR Corporate Communications, Online Media and Sponsorships Manager, said, "our travelling public can look forward to paying low rates during the week to visit our resorts. Resorts such as Gross Barmen, Namutoni and Terrace Bay will cost as low as N$ 234, excluding meals. Dolomite, Onkoshi, Popa Falls and Sossus…

22 Oct

The 800 pound gorilla in the room

ObserverNational NewsFinance minister, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR)

There is no doubt that Minister of Finance Iipumbu Shiimi has to drink from the dual poisoned chalices of taking on the Finance portfolio in the middle of a severe economic recession and then COVID-19. The 800-pound gorilla in the room is that after the smoke clears, there remains a budget deficit of N$17 billion. How will we fill that gap? The mid-year budget review announced yesterday is, at the end of the day, only a plan; it is not money in the bank. It declares what the government should earn and what it will spend in a particular period…

22 Jul

NWR records N$22 million profit

ObserverUncategorisedAmbassador Leonard Iipumbu, Annual General Meeting (AGM), Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR)

Staff Writer Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Chairperson Ambassador Leonard Iipumbu has announced that the hospitality group has managed to record a N$20 million profit, more than 20 years after its creation. "After more than 20 years, we managed to record a profit for the first time since our creation in 1999. This past financial year saw us record a N$22 million profit, which is a N$41 million improvement on the 2018 financial year. We achieved this by increasing our revenue by 11 percent compared to the 2018 financial year and by keeping our operating expenses flat, despite inflationary pressures," Iipumbu…

03 Jul

NWR launches NamLeisure Corporate card

ObserverUncategorisedNamibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), NamLeisure Corporate card

Staff Writer Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has grown its NamLeisure offering by introducing a NamLeisure Corporate card that is aimed at giving companies a discount on their meetings, incentives, conferences and events at any of its establishments that are spread across the country. Considering the high impact that COVID-19 has had on business, NWR saw the need to introduce a product that would be able to assist companies as they map their way forward post COVID-19. “Over the years, we have been receiving requests from companies to make use of our facilities for different purposes. After holding some consultative engagements,…

17 Jun

Ngwangwama appointed NWR Managing Director

ObserverUncategorisedDr Matthias Mpareke Ngwangwama, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR)

Staff Writer Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Board of Directors has appointed Dr Matthias Mpareke Ngwangwama as the substantive Managing Director effective 1 April 2020 for a period of five years. Ngwangwama has been acting Managing Director of NWR since 23 April 2019 following the exit of Zelna Hengari. Ngwangwama is no stranger to NWR, having been the longest-serving Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the hospitality company, before taking over as the Chief Officer: Strategy and Projects within the organisation two years ago. "As a board we know we have made the right choice. Being a PhD holder in Business Management…