AON Out & About 18 – 24 December 2017

Entertainment has moved to the Coast – music performances, some beach fun and top it off with a foam party – the week leading up to Christmas is all about fun, fun, fun! VAUGHN AHRENS Date: Monday, 18 December 2017 at 20:00 – 00:15 Venue: Desert Tavern, Swakop Street, Swakopmund               BANK WINDHOEK BEACH …

Baronice on the Benefits of Staying Power

When discussing the merits of staying in a company while you build of your career, most often employees are advised to move around and gain a wide variety of experience to bolster their resume. But is this advice helpful when most people who have made it to the top in the corporate world and stayed there, did so over time. …

Crafting a Collection From Clay

Every two years, Namibian pottery and ceramic artists submit their most treasured pieces for review. A team consisting of local and international expertise, judge the submitted works to select only the best art pieces made from clay. The result is a collection of the best in Namibian pottery and ceramic work, which is on display at the National Art Gallery …

Chronic Diseases and Workplace Wellness

With the international trend towards wellness in the workplace, companies are starting to take employee wellness more seriously and seeing the benefits in reduction of absenteeism and improved morale. Here in Namibia, employees are feeling the difference. With World Multiple Sclerosis Day coming up on the 31st of May, 99FM’s MYD Smart spoke to the Founder & Project Manager at …

Trying to Make a Quick Buck Can be Risky

Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Capricorn Asset Management (CAM) Ian Erlank warns investors on the dangers of trading for yourself on Stock Exchanges and Currency Markets. “Generally I do not think it is a good idea mostly because many people do not have the necessary skills or even the time to monitor their investments,” said Erlank. Erlank stressed that it …

Pashuka, the Reading Corner for Artists

Pashuka, which means to be alert, enlightened, wise and with open eyes, has just opened up at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN). It’s a reading corner housed inside the NAGN that is aiming to be a home for artists to commune and be inspired through developing their knowledge of art. According to the NAGN of Namibia, “the Pashuka …

Due Diligence and Selecting Your Financial Services Provider

Last week on the Future Invest Show Claudia Boamah, Economic Analyst at Capricorn Asset Management (CAM) spoke about Economic as well as Market Indicators and Investing, the purpose of these indicators and how it relates to an investment decision. This week Shaun Namaseb, Portfolio Manager at Capricorn Asset Management (CAM) focuses on the importance of selecting your financial service provider and …

How Artists Grow Through Exposure

It’s important to build your profile as an artist, but often this is not a focus for artists. “There are lots of aspects to establishing yourself as an artist, and we don’t get trained in these areas. Knowing how to publicise yourself is a very specific skill. Either you have to get a specialist in that area or you have …

Social Commentary Through Art

John Kalunda is a Namibian artist who is not only making a living off his art, but also contributing to the narrative of our social identity. Born in Kavango East in Northern Namibia, John has just opened his first solo exhibition in Windhoek, titled Urban Identity. His determination is palpable amongst those that work with him and with pride he …

The Musical Mind of Meta

Metarere Tjiho, better known by his stage name Meta, is an up and coming hip hop artist making waves on the local music scene. He first stepped onto the stage in 2012 becoming regular at the popular Kapana Soul Sessions, which was his first experience with performing live and pushed him to further explore his art form. Meta is an …