Steps2Walk founder Dr Mark Myerson revealed that the 2026 programme that ran from 15 to 19 June at Lady Pohamba Private Hospital and Windhoek Central Hospital, performed 57 life changing foot and ankle surgeries. The Steps2Walk intervention provides specialised foot and ankle care to children and adults while also offering training to healthcare professionals in Namibia and the wider region. Myerson noted that of the total surgeries performed, 12 patients required procedures on both feet. He said access to this kind of care remains important in Namibia. “No one with deformity of the foot and ankle should be allowed to suffer in Namibia since we can provide that care,” he said. Nedbank Namibia joined the information session at Lady Pohamba Private Hospital on 19 June. Rosy Eixas, Senior Manager of Premium Banking at Nedbank Namibia, said the bank’s involvement reflects its support for initiatives that matter to clients and communities....

The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Accounting and Auditing Working Group (AAWG) meeting will for the first time be hosted in Namibia, reflecting the growing role of African supervisors in shaping global insurance supervisory discussions. Hosted by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA), the meeting will take place from 16 to 17 September in Windhoek. The IAIS is the global standards body tasked with developing principles, standards and guidance for the supervision of the insurance sector. Its membership represents insurance supervisors from more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide, covering approximately 97% of global insurance premiums. The Working Group serves as the IAIS specialist forum on insurance accounting, auditing, valuation, financial reporting and disclosure matters. It supports the development of internationally recognised supervisory principles, standards and guidance relating to the accounting and auditing of insurers, valuation for solvency purposes, supervisory reporting, audit assurance, and public disclosures. Kenneth Matomola Commenting on...

The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has recorded a significant milestone in strengthening the country’s climate finance ecosystem with the approval of a US$1 million Readiness Grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), under the GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme. Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, Jerome Mutumba, noted that the grant reinforces DBN’s role as a national vehicle for climate finance mobilisation. The milestone follows DBN’s successful accreditation to the Green Climate Fund last year, making it one of the few regional and international accredited entities approved for funding under the GCF’s 2024-2027 Readiness Support Window. Through its accreditation, DBN has the potential to directly access up to US$250 million in climate finance from the GCF to support local transformative climate initiatives. The readiness support is expected to strengthen the bank’s institutional capacity, systems and technical preparedness to mobilise and manage climate finance. A key outcome of the...

Regional youth development and grassroots received a significant infrastructure boost following the successful grid electrification of the Omaruru OlympAfrica Centre. The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) on Tuesday confirmed that the installation of power grid infrastructure is complete, marking a major milestone which will serve the Omaruru community, particularly young people who rely on the facility for sport, education, recreation, and community development programmes. The project was made possible through the support of the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) through its Youth and National Service initiatives For many years, the Omaruru OlympAfrica Centre has served as an important hub for youth development, using sport as a tool to promote healthy lifestyles, social inclusion, and personal growth. The availability of electricity will now enable the centre to expand its services, improve security, extend operating hours, and create new opportunities for learning and community engagement. Speaking on...