In the heart of industrial Windhoek, Mello Bakery hums with activity. The 24-hour operation, which produces thousands of loaves of bread every day, has recently become the place of work for young Rosamunde, a participant in the U.S. Government-funded Reach Namibia project. The 23-year-old lives with her mother and siblings in Katutura’s Ombili location, a...
Sanlam hosted a pivotal phase of the Sanlam Bridge session, where 11 ambitious entrepreneurs showcased their innovative ideas in a pitch competition, in collaboration with esteemed partner, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). The Sanlam Bridge Programme serves as a beacon for emerging business leaders, providing vital support to registered businesses under one...
The Kavango West Regional Council has taken the initiative to empower its communities through diverse development programmes. In an attempt to eradicate hunger and poverty in the region, the Kavango West Regional Council remains committed to enhancing the lives of its residents through various community projects. These include crop cultivation, poultry, livestock farming, horticulture, and...
By Michel Haoses. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Communication (CRAN) last week strengthened its commitment to universal access to information and digital services by donating technological resources worth N$200,000 to the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. CRAN handed over seven computers and internet services for 24 months all valued at N$200,000. The two identified...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has reinforced its commitment to promoting universal access to information and digital services with a recent donation. CRAN handed over seven (7) computers and internet services for a period of 24 months valued at an estimate of N$200,000 to the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture on 19...
Niël Terblanché As the current Chair of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) for March 2024, Namibia is set to host a crucial High-Level Ministerial Seminar on Women in Peace and Security (WPS) in Swakopmund. This seminar is a significant step in advancing the role of women in peace processes across the...
Launched in 2017, the Accelerating Women-Owned Micro Enterprises programme in Southern Africa has equipped more than 2,400 women who own micro-enterprises in Botswana, South Africa, and Namibia with the skills they needed to improve their businesses. The programme—recently renamed EntreprenHER at the official launch of Phase III on 2 February 2024 in Botswana—engaged trainers in...
The 4×4 Initiative engaged boys between the ages of 12 and 21 about their role in society, aiming to educate them on values, encourage them to speak up, manage conflict, and gain communication skills. The initiative seeks to nurture boys into responsible men, with the founder, Sidney Boois, stating that it aims to uplift the...
