You really couldn’t miss the recent hype around ‘Griselda’, with Sofia Vergara channelling the notorious Colombian drug lord, who earned the moniker of ‘Cocaine Godmother’ and Black Widow during her reign. Unsurprisingly, the biopic crime drama trended on the Top 10 list in SA when it recently debuted. I’m sure it’s the case globally, as...
By Freeman Ya Ngulu Namibia has been awarded the “Best Startup Community Africa” for 2023, presented by StartupBlink. This special category recognition was announced during an online ceremony and received by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board on behalf of the country. The award recognises ecosystems for their performance in specific areas, which amongst...
The Pukewitz Jetty Mile at Swakopmund witnessed a familiar victor as Philip Seidler emerged triumphant for the 10th time on Wednesday. The open-water swim from Tiger Reef at the Swakop River mouth to the Mole beach is held annually. This year’s edition drew about 300 swimmers and attracted crowds along the way. “I told myself...
Martin Endjala The former Chief Executive Officer of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), David Nuyoma, has been appointed as the new Capricorn Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Designate from 1 January 2024 and as substantive Group CEO with effect from 1 March 2024, subject to regulatory approval. The Capricorn Group Chairman Gerhard Fourie, while...
Maria David NAMIBIAN Police Chief Joseph Shikongo has appointed Ottile Kashuupulwa as the new Regional Commander of Ohangwena, replacing Elizabeth Sibolile who retired at the end of July. Kashuupulwa has also been promoted to the rank of commissioner after serving as the head of operations in Oshana Region for years. She becomes the fourth woman...
THE upcoming 2023 edition of the Standard Bank 09 Music Festival is set to make waves by featuring an exclusive all-Namibian line-up for the first time in its history. In partnership with Mshasho Productions, the festival has established itself as a prominent event, drawing music enthusiasts in numbers each year. The festival will be held...