… Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn said the Foundation is proud to support the initiative to improve access to quality education. …
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… Other speakers confirmed for the event include George Damson, Paulinus Sheehama, Josy Nghipandua, Mignon du Preez, Mbali Bhengu, Laurencia Prizonsky, Marlize Horn, Ignatious Jungura, and Naftal Nghishekwa. …
MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba returns to Windhoek in April… Meerkat Learning continues to serve as a catalyst for positive change, reflecting our core values and our collective commitment to improving the quality of education for every Namibian child,” says Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn. …
Capricorn Foundation expands support for literacy, numeracy in Kunene… 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, math- February 2026
… In a recent interview with Desert FM, Capricorn chief brand and corporate affairs officer Marlize Horn said though the group has discontinued its school netball league, it will continue supporting the senior national women’s cricket team, known as the ‘Capricorn Eagles’. …
Capricorn vows support for women’s cricket… 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 technology… 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 discontinuedCapricorn 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 league- July 2024
… 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 boost- June 2024
… At the sponsorship announcement, Marlize Horn of the Capricorn Group said it was an honour to support the expansion of women’s cricket in Namibia by investing in the u19 team. …
Rude awakening for u19 Capricorn Eagles
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Capricorn, Bank Windhoek launch emerging bankers training programme
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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 →
Wednesday 15 April
Capricorn, Bank Windhoek launch emerging bankers training programme
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 →
Wednesday 25 March
MTC Marketing Indaba returns to Windhoek April 8–10
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 →
Friday 13 March
Capricorn Foundation expands literacy and numeracy support in Kunene
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 →
Wednesday 11 March
Capricorn Foundation expands literacy program across Kunene schools
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 →
Tuesday 24 February
Capricorn Group backs senior women's cricket development
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 →
Tuesday 17 February
Health Ministry deploys portable ultrasound devices in public health system
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 →
Wednesday 11 February
Capricorn Group discontinues schools netball league
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 suspends schools netball league to improve equity
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 →