Business

New blood on the fresh-produce block

WINDHOEK - DENVER ISAACS
DENVER ISAACS

Two months after buying the company they previously worked for, owners Pietie van Wyk and Romano Rud¬ardt say they are eager to take over the fresh produce industry in Windhoek’s Kho-masdal and Katutura sub¬urbs.

The two men run Khomas Fresh Produce in Khomasdal’s Randorkel Street, employing 13 workers and maintaining a con¬stant supply of fresh fruit and vegetables. Read more about New blood on the fresh-produce block

Muncher

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Last week Bank Windhoek employees participated in an apple eating competition in front of its Read more about Muncher

Office 2013 released on African continent

WINDHOEK - DENVER ISAACS
Microsoft yesterday announced the African release of its application suite Microsoft Office, bringing to 162 the number of international markets the product is targeting.
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International software corporation Microsoft yesterday announced the availability of its new office productivity suite ‘Microsoft Office 2013’ across the continent and on the Indian Ocean Islands. Read more about Office 2013 released on African continent

Chinese investment urged in Africa

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Chinese businesses need to follow local laws and put long-term benefits ahead of short-term gains, a Beijing diplomat said on Monday.
Companies must compete fairly and improve worker welfare
FILE

Chinese companies should work to benefit their African host economies by investing in in-dustries such as power generation, agriculture, textiles and communications that create jobs and generate tax revenues, Vice-Foreign Minister Zhai Jun told participants in an African business seminar in Beijing.

“Making quick money and leaving is a myopic action, and ‘catching fish by draining the pond’ is unethical,” Zhai was quoted as saying by the official Xinhua News Agency. Read more about Chinese investment urged in Africa

Double digit growth for Namibia Breweries

WINDHOEK - DENVER ISAACS
Despite a challenging export market and increased raw material costs, NBL saw its turnover rise by 14% over the last six months.
DENVER ISAACS

Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) can celebrate a solid end to 2012, with the latest company figures showing that the brewer’s operating profits grew by approximately 17% between July and December. Read more about Double digit growth for Namibia Breweries

NDTC pays N$110 million in dividends

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CONTRIBUTED

The Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) on Friday handed over N$110 million in dividend payments to the Ministertry of Mines and Energy. Read more about NDTC pays N$110 million in dividends

Panasonic to shrink TV business

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The electronics giant suffered heavy losses in the last year, resulting in plans for it to scale down on both its television and healthcare business divisions.
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Embattled Japanese electronics giant Panasonic plans to scale down its television business and withdraw from manufacturing plasma displays, a report said on Monday. Read more about Panasonic to shrink TV business

Hilton: engraining that 5-Star culture

WINDHOEK - DENVER ISAACS
After being one of the first international hotel brands to take its place in Namibia, Hilton Worldwide says it intends to see its presence here result in an improved hotel and service industry.
DENVER ISAACS

The Hilton brand of hotels has been around since 1919, having established itself in the hospitality industries of more than 90 countries through its growing portfolio of hotels and resorts. Read more about Hilton: engraining that 5-Star culture

Old Mutual happy with 2012 results

WINDHOEK - STAFF REPORTER
Old Mutual’s Namibian subsidiary saw marked improvements in all areas of business, the latest company figures for 2012 proved this week.
CONTRIBUTED

Last year was a positive one for Old Mutual Namibia, with the savings group registering growth in all areas of its activities. Read more about Old Mutual happy with 2012 results

Super city planned for Cape Town

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DUBAICITY.COM

A self-sustaining mega-housing development is to be built in Cape Town in the next 10 to 15 years, South African media re-ported on Friday. Read more about Super city planned for Cape Town

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