Out and About 04-10 November 2018

This week Catch: Lyricist’ Lounge Interpretation of Pension Fund Financial Statements Elysee Short Film Premier          Lyricists’ Lounge Date:  Wed, 07 November 2018, 19:30 Venue:  The Loft Damage: N$ 70.00 If you love original music and poetry then there is no other place to be This Wednesday! Headlining acts: Ann Singer and Skript. Accompanied by, Enchante, Kaya …

Chef Penda’s Passion

Early this year, the doors to Goûts d’Afrique, an Ethiopian-inspired African fusion restaurant with a French touch, opened at the FNCC in Windhoek. With a unique blend of Ethiopian traditional cuisine and coffee, and passionate people behind the scenes, this African inspired restaurant is making a mark. Under the guidance of Ms Terberh Woldu, a regular at the Bio Market in …

The Business of Equality

While great progress has been made in strides towards gender equality here in Namibia, the benefits that this human rights issue delivers prove that this is not simply a concern to talk about but one to take action on. The importance and benefits of an equal society has been on the forefront of discussion of late, and as more people …

PwC Business School is the Future. 

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Namibia is your guide to Business Law, VAT, Corporate Governance, Thought Leadership, Client Specific Learning Solutions, Namibian Income, Public Training Solutions and many more. This universally renowned firm is committed to managing global links and to helping Namibians meet challenges posed by the global economy. PwC’s resolution is to shape trust in the Namibian public and simultaneously solve imperative …

Netting the Resources to Learn

Learning is something accessible to all with an internet connection these days, as many self taught experts will attest. Here co-owner of iWits, Yolinda van der Linde explains how she used the internet to expand her skills. iWits is a Digital Agency, that help businesses grown online. In this guide, republished from iWits, Yolinda explains how she used Google to grow …

Reintegrating for Change

CHANGE is changing the lives of people desperate to start over and lead a good life, but weighed down by the stigma of having been imprisoned or unqualified. For the lucky few who cross paths with Jean Tendai Gwenere, a future is made possible through this remarkable woman’s immeasurable compassion and commitment. CHANGE is an independent, non-governmental organisation actively involved …

Challenging the Approach in Tough Times

Challenges, like change, are a constant in life and part of the process in being a business owner. With the current economic challenge connecting most Namibian businesses, we are asked to check our abilities to weather the storm. Johannes Gawaxab, the Executive Chairman of EOS Capital, speaking at the 99FM Struggle is Real Panel Discussion held earlier this year, noted …

Hair, Beauty and Natural Authenticity

A Namibian business that is built on social entrepreneurship, is demonstrating that this is both a global, and a local trend towards more inclusivity in business. Social entrepreneurship uses business to solve social problems, such as the ones highlighted by Zodidi Gaseb’s TEDx talk, I am not your Stereotype. I am not my Hair. Zodidi Gaseb is the Founder of …

Tips for Sacking the Stress Slump

In business, any given day can be the best or the worst, and is often both. This effect is compounded in the grips of stress, and being the middle of the year, “stressed” is what most people are reporting to be. With this in mind, 99FM’s MYD Smart spoke to successful Namibians in business, to find out what their tips …

Mindful Governance : How Value Drives Impact

A former judge of the Supreme Court of South Africa, the Chairman of the Integrated Reporting Council and of the Global Reporting Initiative, Professor Mervyn King is most well known for chairing the King Committee on Corporate Governance, endorsing an integrated and inclusive approach to corporate governance. On his recent visit to Namibia as a guest of PwC Namibia, 99FM’s MYD Smart …