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New Era
Marlize Horn said partnership is about far more than sponsorship and is an investment in women's and girls' cricket advancement
“Speaking at the announcement, Capricorn Group's Chief Brand and Corporate Affairs Officer, Marlize Horn, said the partnership is about far more than sponsorship.”
Capricorn group renews backing for women’s cricket … with N$1.2 million investmentThe Namibian
Marlize Horn said Capricorn Group will continue as naming partner to the national women's team until May 2028
“Marlize Horn of Capricorn Group said that through the agreement they will continue as naming partner to the national women's team, the Capricorn Eagles, as well as the national u19 team, girls cricket festivals and the girls schools league until May 2028.”
Capricorn Group renews women’s cricket sponsorshipNew Era
Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn said the Foundation is proud to support the initiative to improve access to quality education
“Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn said the Foundation is proud to support the initiative to improve access to quality education.”
Capricorn, Bank Windhoek develop emerging bankersThe Namibian
Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn said the Tarl programme's strength depends on dedicated teachers and leadership
“The Tarl programme is only as strong as the people behind it, and in the Kunene region we have an exceptional team – from dedicated schoolteachers and the leadership of the regional director, Sophia Ferdrieck, to committed volunteers and pupils.”
Capricorn Foundation expands support for literacy, numeracy in KuneneNew Era
Marlize Horn said foundation commends Meerkat Learning for dedication to results
“Marlize Horn, Capricorn Foundation Executive Director, said the foundation would like to commend Meerkat Learning for its dedication to achieving solid results and making a difference in learners' foundational education.”
Capricorn boosts Kunene’s literacy, mathThe Namibian
Marlize Horn said their purpose is to create platforms for the country's women champions
“She said their purpose is to create platforms for the country's women champions, as they did with school netball, and that the programme was a success and highly impactful.”
Capricorn vows support for women’s cricketInformanté
Capricorn Foundation Executive Director Marlize Horn said the donation is intended to improve patient flow and reduce unnecessary referrals
“Capricorn Foundation Executive Director Marlize Horn said the donation is intended to improve patient flow, reduce unnecessary referrals and enhance the quality of care for thousands of Namibians.”
Health Ministry launches portable sonar technologyNew Era
Marlize Horn said Capricorn Group decided to suspend the Capricorn Schools Netball League
“Therefore, after careful consideration, we have decided to suspend the Capricorn Schools Netball League," said Marlize Horn, group chief brand & corporate affairs officer of Capricorn Group.”
Capricorn Schools Netball League discontinuedThe Namibian
Marlize Horn announced the suspension of the Capricorn Schools Netball League for the upcoming season
“Capricorn Group chief brand and corporate affairs officer Marlize Horn has announced the suspension of the popular Capricorn Schools Netball League for the upcoming season.”
Capricorn Group halts school netball leagueThe Namibian
Marlize Horn said Capricorn Group is proud of its role in growth of women's cricket in Namibia
“At the occasion, the Capricorn Group's brand and corporate affairs executive Marlize Horn said they are proud of their role in the growth of women's cricket in Namibia.”
Women’s cricket receives a boostCapricorn Group has renewed its partnership with Cricket Namibia, committing N$1.2 million over two years (June 2026 to May 2028) to support the national women's team, Under-19 women's squad, girls' cricket festivals, and girls' schools league.
11 June 2026 · New Era →
Capricorn Group has renewed its partnership with Cricket Namibia, committing N$1.2 million over two years (June 2026 to May 2028) to support the national women's team, Under-19 women's squad, girls' cricket festivals, and girls' schools league.
11 June 2026 · New Era →
Capricorn Group renewed its partnership with Cricket Namibia, extending sponsorship of women's cricket by N$1.2 million over the next two years. The company will continue as naming partner to the national women's team (Capricorn Eagles), the u19 team, girls cricket festivals, and girls schools league until May 2028.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Capricorn Foundation and Bank Windhoek have launched the 2026/2027 Emerging Bankers Programme, which provides 13 young Namibians with 18 months of workplace exposure, certified training and mentoring, funded with N$3.24 million. The programme, which started in 2024, targets school leavers from small towns and remote areas lacking access to tertiary education and aims to address youth unemployment in the financial services sector.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
The second annual MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba will bring African marketing and communications professionals to Windhoek in April under the theme "Marketing From the Heart," featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions and networking focused on authentic storytelling, nation branding, and digital communication strategies.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Capricorn Foundation has expanded its support for Meerkat Learning's Teaching at the Right Level programme in Kunene, reaching 1,200 pupils and 200 teachers. Since 2024, the foundation has invested N$798,000 to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy, with results showing dramatic improvements including innumeracy dropping from 75% to 21% at one school.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Capricorn Foundation has expanded its support for the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Programme in Kunene, now reaching 1,200 learners and 200 teachers across the region following a N$798,000 investment since 2024. The programme has shown measurable improvements, with schools recording reductions of 20 to 50 percentage points in learners unable to perform basic mathematical tasks, and plans to expand to 15 schools by 2026.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Capricorn Group says it will continue supporting Namibia's senior national women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, and is partnering with Cricket Namibia to develop young female cricketers through talent identification roadshows and grassroots programmes.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has introduced handheld portable ultrasound technology into Namibia's public health system through a donation by the Capricorn Foundation, aiming to decentralise diagnostic services and strengthen maternal and emergency care in underserved areas. The wireless-capable devices, valued at approximately N$90,000 each and weighing less than one kilogram, will enable frontline health workers to conduct bedside scans and detect conditions such as internal bleeding, ruptured ectopic pregnancies, and organ abnormalities without requiring internet connectivity.
17 February 2026 · Informanté →
Capricorn Group has ended its Schools Netball League, which ran since 2019, citing concern that the competition's structure unintentionally excluded talented schools unable to afford travel costs. The company is working with the Namibia Schools Sport Union to develop a more equitable national schools netball framework.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Capricorn Group has suspended its Capricorn Schools Netball League, citing concerns that the current structure favours schools able to afford travel costs while excluding talented teams facing financial constraints. The company said the league will be reassessed to ensure equal access for all schools, with a workshop held in January to develop a more equitable framework.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →