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NAMFISA bags two PMR Diamond Arrow Awards

The Namibia Financial Institution Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) was awarded the Diamond Arrow Award by PMR. Africa, which recognised them as the top performer in two significant categories. They received the award for Best Annual Report in Namibia and Institutions Demonstrating Exceptional Managerial and Corporate Governance Qualities in Namibia NAMFISA hailed this prestigious accolade as a...

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Campaign against plastic bags intensifies – Windhoek Observer

Niël Terblanché In an effort to reinforce environmental conservation efforts, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has reiterated its commitment to discouraging the use of plastic shopping bags across Namibia, a policy aimed at mitigating the detrimental effects these items have on the ecosystem. Pohamba Shifeta, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism shed...

Environment Ministry discourages use of plastic bags
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Environment Ministry discourages use of plastic bags

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism continues to discourage the use of plastic bags until they are eliminated.  This is because of their harmful impact on the environment. In this regard, the ministry launched the 4th Sustainable Development Awards to discourage the use of plastic bags. In 2019, the Ministry of Finance and Public...

Truck driver arrested over theft of 964 bags of maize meal
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Truck driver arrested over theft of 964 bags of maize meal

A truck driver (37) has been arrested for allegedly stealing maize meal from a consignment intended for a retailer at Rundu. Acting Kavango East police regional commander deputy commissioner Eino Nambahu this week said the suspect was due to appear in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court yesterday. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday, he said. Nambahu...

Wolwedans bags international travel award for its community and conservation work
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Wolwedans bags international travel award for its community and conservation work

Albie Brückner’s life project, Wolwedans in the NamibRand private reserve, has just been recognised by an international travel organisation, for its groundbreaking work over more than three decades to develop local communities while protecting the fragile desert environment at the same time. The late Brückner, the founder and leader of Namibia Engineering Corporation, had a...

NSX bags continental award as best stock exchange management
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NSX bags continental award as best stock exchange management

The Namibian Stock Exchange has been awarded as the 2023 winner for Best Stock Exchange Management (Africa) from Capital Finance International (CFI.co.) The NSX in a statement this week said it was recognised for, among others, positioning itself as a stable and efficient alternative market for addressing regional issuer needs through its established strategic partnership...

Dr Martha Uumati bags Institute of People Management MD award
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Dr Martha Uumati bags Institute of People Management MD award

Dr. Martha Uumati, Managing Director of Erongo Marine Enterprises, was awarded Managing Director of the Year by the Institute of People Management (IPM) Namibia at their 13th IPM Excellence Gala Dinner in Swakopmund. The Awards recognised Chief Executive Officers and MDs for their contribution to Human Resources (HR) for being champions and successfully driving HR...