By Marlize Horn, Capricorn Group’s Chief Brand and Corporate Affairs Officer. The launch of the 2026 Capricorn Group Social Value Report signals a deliberate shift towards evidence-led, accountable and honest reporting, demonstrating how purpose translates into measurable change. Trust is the currency of financial services. When a group of companies commits to being a Connector of Positive Change, it implicitly promises that the value it describes is real, that its investment reaches the people it intends to serve, and that it will be as candid about unfinished work as it is about achievement. The 2026 Capricorn Group Social Value Report is, above all, an act of keeping that promise. For Capricorn Group and the Capricorn Foundation, transparency is neither a compliance formality nor a communications exercise. It is a governance discipline and a moral commitment, one that keeps us accountable to communities, funding stakeholders, regulators and the public. Why Disclosure...

A delegation from the African Union International Centre for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA) concluded a three-day field visit to Namibia on Friday, hosted under its flagship #AfricaEducatesHer Campaign. The visit was part of AU CIEFFA’s ongoing monitoring and assessment mission under the East and Southern African Girls’ Empowerment and Resilience (EAGER) Project (2026–2028), funded by the World Bank. Held under the theme “Strengthening Inclusive Education and Advancing Girls’ and Young Women’s Access to Quality Learning,” the delegation, led by AU CIEFFA’s Coordinator, Mrs Simone Yankey, was welcomed by the Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti. In her opening speech, the Director for Programme and Quality Assurance, Ayesha Wentworth, highlighted national efforts being undertaken to promote equitable access to education, including ongoing programmes that support girls’ and women’s participation in Science, Technology. Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). As part of the...

Investment strategies in a volatile environment are unlikely to lead to acceptable returns if the strategies do not adapt with the changes in the market. When investors keep following the same playbook, returns are likely to underperform. This was the broader message for delegates at Wednesday’s SanlamAllianz Investment Summit where financial intermediaries took a page from the investment playbook of asset managers. Hosted under the theme “When Cycles Break Down: Rethinking Market Playbooks,” the summit unpacked the increasingly complex investment environment. The summit offered financial intermediaries an investment roadmap to negotiate changing economic conditions, shifting investor sentiment and geopolitical developments that are all challenging traditional market assumptions, creating a clear need for investors to reconsider established approaches. The presenters covered the Namibian and global economic outlook, interest-rate cycles, fixed income, equities and portfolio positioning, with a focus on identifying opportunities in changing markets. Erry Iipumbu, Junior Portfolio Manager at SanlamAllianz...

The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Dr Sanet Steenkamp, officially inaugurated the newly appointed Board of Directors for the National Youth Service (NYS) on Monday. The appointments were formally made by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to lead the governance and strategic direction of the youth development agency. According to a statement released by the Ministry, the new board will be chaired by Nicolars Nyambe Tembwe, with Ndahambelela Ndoroma-Ipinge serving as Deputy Chairperson. Major-General Anne-Marie Nainda has also been re-appointed to serve another term on the board. The full membership of the newly inaugurated NYS Board of Directors includes: Nicolars Nyambe Tembwe, Ndoroma-Ipinge and board member Major-General Anne-Marie Nainda, Colonel Joel Akudhehenga, Clementine Lucelle Ferris, Dr. Sartorius Von Bach, Jaugue Seubel Jansen, Jean-Pierre Bezuidenhout and Surita Savage. Steenkamp congratulated the Board and urged members to serve with integrity, sound judgment and commitment to the public interest and emphasised...

By Coen Welsh. * The 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago brings together twelve American golfers and twelve international golfers. Unlike most weeks in professional golf, they are not playing only for themselves. The Presidents Cup is a biennial match-play competition between the United States and an International Team representing countries outside Europe. Six players on each team qualify automatically, while the captains select the remaining six. For the 2026 competition, Brandt Snedeker leads the American team and Geoff Ogilvy is responsible for the Internationals. Some golfers are so good that they effectively select themselves. The more difficult decisions concern the captain’s picks. The captains must consider current form, experience, temperament and the ability to perform under pressure. They must also look beyond individual talent because, once the competition begins, they have to decide who should play together. In a team event, forming the right partnerships may...

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The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has announced a N$250,000 sponsorship toward The Restoration Concert 4.0, reinforcing national efforts to position the country as a regional hub for culture, entertainment, and events tourism. Speaking at the partnership launch, NTB Chief Marketing Officer Charmaine Matheus highlighted that the collaboration directly supports the board’s mandate to market Namibia as a multi-faceted destination beyond its traditional safari circuits and wildlife reserves. “Our research shows that tourists do not only want to connect with Namibia’s natural attractions; they also want to engage with our people, culture, and way of life,” Matheus said. “Events such as The Restoration Concert provide this opportunity while strengthening Namibia’s profile as an events destination.” The partnership also aligns with Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which targets the growth and promotion of the domestic arts and creative sectors. NTB’s backing seeks to generate opportunities for local performers while highlighting the...