Namibia Minute.
Friday, 21 August 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Friday, 21 August 2026
OkaLexTranslate English into Oshikwanyama, Oshindonga, Rukwangali and OtjihereroMachine translation.Open the translator →
Windhoek—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Namibian press · Person

Marlize Horn

2024-03-272026-08-21

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. August 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Marlize Horn congratulated Capricorn Eagles on their tournament performances

    Source

    Marlize Horn of the sponsors, the Capricorn Group congratulated the Eagles on their performances.

    Capricorn Eagles lose the battle but win the war
  3. The Namibian

    Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn described the awards as investments in innovation, progress and long-term impact

    Source

    Horn says the awards represent more than financial support, describing them as investments in innovation, progress and long-term impact.

    Climate-smart ideas earn innovators N$280 000
  4. July 2026
  5. The Namibian

    Marlize Horn is executive officer of Capricorn Foundation

    Source

    – Marlize Horn is the group chief brand and corporate affairs officer of Capricorn Group and the executive officer of the Capricorn Foundation.

    Goodwill Alone Won’t Heal Namibia’s Hurts
  6. The Namibian

    Marlize Horn is group chief brand and corporate affairs officer of Capricorn Group and executive officer of Capricorn Foundation

    Source

    Marlize Horn is the group chief brand and corporate affairs officer of Capricorn Group and the executive officer of the Capricorn Foundation

    From Giving to Collective Impact: Rethinking CSI for a More Sustainable Namibia
  7. The Namibian

    Marlize Horn said social investment delivers better outcomes when organisations work together instead of operating independently

    Source

    Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn says social investment delivers better outcomes when organisations work together instead of operating independently.

    Namibia launches first social investment partnership
  8. The Namibian

    Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn says the foundation is proud to be the first local private-sector partner supporting the initiative

    Source

    Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn in a statement issued on Tuesday says the foundation is proud to be the first local private-sector partner supporting the initiative.

    Capricorn Foundation commits N$5 million to early childhood development
  9. June 2026
  10. New Era

    Marlize Horn said partnership is about far more than sponsorship and is an investment in women's and girls' cricket advancement

    Source

    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 investment
  11. The Namibian

    Marlize Horn said Capricorn Group will continue as naming partner to the national women's team until May 2028

    Source

    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 sponsorship
  12. April 2026
  13. New Era

    Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn said the Foundation is proud to support the initiative to improve access to quality education

    Source

    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 bankers
  14. March 2026
  15. The Namibian

    Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn said the Tarl programme's strength depends on dedicated teachers and leadership

    Source

    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 Kunene
Business

Government payroll system ends, Entrépo microlender freezes new loans

The News

Entrépo Finance, a microlender that relied on government payroll deductions for civil servants, has stopped granting new loans after the Ministry of Finance ended its payroll deduction management system in November. The company, 55.5% owned by Capricorn Group, has retrenched close to 20 employees and has not approved a new loan in more than six months, according to sources.

6 August 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 6 August

  1. Government payroll system ends, Entrépo microlender freezes new loans

    Entrépo Finance, a microlender that relied on government payroll deductions for civil servants, has stopped granting new loans after the Ministry of Finance ended its payroll deduction management system in November. The company, 55.5% owned by Capricorn Group, has retrenched close to 20 employees and has not approved a new loan in more than six months, according to sources.

    6 August 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Capricorn Eagles advance despite T20 final loss to Uganda

    Namibia's women's cricket team won all six group matches in the Capricorn Women's T20 Quadrangular tournament but fell short in the final, losing to Uganda by 17 runs while reaching 129/6 in chase of 146. Despite the loss, Namibia won two matches each against Uganda, Hong Kong and Tanzania, with captain Sune Wittmann claiming the batter of the tournament award (238 runs at 47.60 average) and Mekelaye Mwatile winning both bowler of the series (8 wickets at 5.65 economy rate) and player of the series awards.

    5 August 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 3 August

  1. Climate-smart agricultural innovators awarded N$280,000

    The 2026 Agripreneurial Innovation Challenge Namibia has awarded N$280,000 to three innovators for climate-smart agricultural solutions designed to strengthen food systems, improve productivity and promote value addition in Namibia.

    3 August 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 16 July

  1. Corporate social investment must be coordinated, not isolated

    Namibia's social challenges require coordinated, evidence-led corporate social investment rather than fragmented goodwill efforts. The Capricorn Foundation backs the Mukopano initiative, a platform that convenes funders, implementers and communities to coordinate social investment across the country.

    16 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Corporate social investment must shift toward coordinated collective action

    The Capricorn Foundation argues that Namibia's social challenges require coordinated, evidence-led corporate social investment rather than fragmented giving, and supports the Mukopano initiative as a platform for funders, implementers and communities to collaborate on social investment across the country.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 9 July

  1. Namibia launches first social investment partnership platform

    Four leading corporate organisations — MTC Namibia, Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, FNB Namibia, and Capricorn Foundation — have partnered to launch Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Mukopano, the country's first social investment partnership. The inaugural event, to be held in Windhoek on 11 August, aims to bring together companies, policymakers, development partners, educators and entrepreneurs to coordinate social investment initiatives and community development projects.

    9 July 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Capricorn Foundation pledges N$5m to early childhood development

    Capricorn Foundation has committed N$5 million to support early childhood development over the next three years through a partnership led by the Ministry of Education and the Education Outcomes Fund, with the programme expected to reach more than 2,500 children by its launch in 2027 using an outcomes-based financing model.

    8 July 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 11 June

  1. Capricorn Group invests N$1.2 million in women's cricket partnership

    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

  2. Capricorn Group extends women's cricket sponsorship to 2028

    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

Wednesday 15 April

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

Marlize Horn — Namibian press coverage · Namibia Minute