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The Namibian
Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn describes social value as "people, partnerships and possibilities"
“As Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn puts it, social value is about "people, partnerships and possibilities".”
Sharing the Value We Create Together Through Purposeful PartnershipsWindhoek Observer
Capricorn Foundation Executive Director Marlize Horn said the ambition is to be more intentional, collaborative and evidence-led in connecting community needs with credible partners
“Capricorn Foundation Executive Director, Marlize Horn, added: "This report is more than an account of money invested or projects supported; it is a record of people, partnerships and possibilities. Our ambition is not simply to do more, but to be more intentional, collaborative and evidence-led, connecting community needs with credible partners, ideas with resources, skills with opportunity, and people who want to make a difference with practical ways to do so."”
Capricorn invests N$29.3m in corporate social investmentWindhoek Observer
Marlize Horn described Capricorn's purpose as connectors of positive change
“Marlize Horn, group chief brand and corporate affairs officer at Capricorn Group, Horn said Capricorn's purpose, being connectors of positive change, guides the foundation's approach to partnership.”
Capricorn Group honours Namibia’s community heroesThe Namibian
Marlize Horn congratulated Capricorn Eagles on their tournament performances
“Marlize Horn of the sponsors, the Capricorn Group congratulated the Eagles on their performances.”
Capricorn Eagles lose the battle but win the warThe Namibian
Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn described the awards as investments in innovation, progress and long-term impact
“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 000The Namibian
Marlize Horn is executive officer of Capricorn Foundation
“– 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 HurtsThe Namibian
Marlize Horn is group chief brand and corporate affairs officer of Capricorn Group and executive officer of Capricorn Foundation
“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 NamibiaThe Namibian
Marlize Horn said social investment delivers better outcomes when organisations work together instead of operating independently
“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 partnershipThe Namibian
Capricorn Foundation executive director Marlize Horn says the foundation is proud to be the first local private-sector partner supporting the initiative
“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 developmentNew 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 investmentCapricorn Group's Social Value Report 2026 documents how the group and its subsidiaries invested N$29.3 million during the financial year ending 30 June 2026 in corporate social investment and sponsorship initiatives focused on education, community wellbeing, economic participation, sport and sustainable development across Namibia and Botswana.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Group's Social Value Report 2026 documents how the group and its subsidiaries invested N$29.3 million during the financial year ending 30 June 2026 in corporate social investment and sponsorship initiatives focused on education, community wellbeing, economic participation, sport and sustainable development across Namibia and Botswana.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Capricorn Group and its subsidiaries invested N$29.3 million in corporate social investment and sponsorships across Namibia and Botswana during the 2026 financial year, with outcomes including 11,392 people receiving regular meals and 35,000 children benefiting from early childhood development materials.
10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Capricorn Group and Imago Dei held a ceremony in Windhoek to recognise 35 community leaders from across Namibia, with certificates of appreciation presented by Emma Kantema, minister of gender equality and child welfare. The event themed "Service Beyond Self: The Power of Everyday Heroes" recognised leaders advancing food security, child protection, early childhood development, women's livelihoods and community support.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →