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Schonau Solar Energy secures ECB generation, export licences
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Schonau Solar Energy secures ECB generation, export licences

September 15, 2022
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The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has issued generation and export licences to Schonau Solar Energy for its 125MW solar PV Plant being developed by renewable energy company Emesco, at a cost of N$1.8 billion. 

Shilimela demands N$16.5m from Agriculture Ministry
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Shilimela demands N$16.5m from Agriculture Ministry

September 15, 2022
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Businessman Banda Shilimela is demanding over N$16.5 million in payments from the Agriculture Ministry for security services offered. 

Do you have the right people and skills in your Crisis Communication Committee?
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Do you have the right people and skills in your Crisis Communication Committee?

September 15, 2022
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Last week I spoke about the different levels in a crisis. Today, I want us to take a closer look at who is at the helm of a crisis. Do you have a Crisis Communication Committee in your organisation? And if you have one, is it active? How often does it meet? 

A Crisis Communication Committee is formed to immediately respond to a crisis and to execute relevant procedures to overcome emergency situations. The members of the Crisis Communication Committee typically have one very important responsibility, which is to control and if possible, prevent reputational damage for an organisation. 

It is the responsibility of the CEO to formally appoint the members of the Crisis Communication Committee in writing based on the following qualities:

  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly and freely
  • Ability to work with others
  • Ability to manage emotions
  • Ability to think on your feet
  • To be agile in decision making
  • To know when to apply empathy 

Ever Bridge, a USA-based organisation founded in 2002 in the aftermath of the 9/11 with the mission of helping to keep people safe amid critical situations, added that the following attributes are also paramount for the team working on a crisis:

Situational awareness – this speaks to the leadership team’s ability to consider the broader context surrounding a critical event, while it is unfolding, assess the relevance and completeness of available information, anticipate the likely consequences, and make appropriate decisions.

Decisiveness – is another essential skill. Leaders need to be able to move their organisations forward in the face of confusing, conflicting, and changing information.

Creativity and adaptability – emergency response is never static. In crisis situations, leaders cannot be married to a single strategy. They need to continue to take in new information, listen carefully, and consult with frontline staff who understand what’s happening. And, as the conditions warrant, they must be willing and able to pivot. 

The Crisis Communication Committee should consist of the CEO and someone from Operations, HR, Legal Unit, Comms department, Social Media/Digital expert and subject-specific expert. It is important to note that the Committee will not always have the same people. It will also depend on the type of crisis. Sometimes the board chairperson might be part of the team. 

The committee shall be responsible for conducting simulation exercises, encouraging line management to conduct training for their staff on risk/safety and other crisis matters,training management on communication skills and media etiquette during a crisis,analysing risks and identifying possible disasters or scenarios that could negatively affect the reputation, as well as prioritising risks in terms of seriousness and probability of occurrence and identifying the effects of the crisis on the operations. 

Lastly, it is important for the crisis committee team to understand that organisations with more favourable reputations prior to a crisis will suffer less damage to their reputation and will recover more quickly than organisations that have not built a strong reputation. Additionally, it’s imperative that the team does not shift blame, deny, and justify their position to reduce their responsibility in a crisis. That type of behaviour makes stakeholders less receptive to their message. It also makes them react negatively to the organisation’s crisis management efforts. 

Morna Ikosa is a Senior Corporate Communications and Brand Reputation Strategist, CPRP, MA, AKA Fixer. To connect, send her a shout-out at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or find her on LinkedIn.

Madison Metals acquires 24% stake in Namibia Nuclear Corporation
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Madison Metals acquires 24% stake in Namibia Nuclear Corporation

September 15, 2022
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Madison Metals entered into an agreement to acquire a 23% interest in mining licence (ML) 121 in Namibia through the acquisition of a 24% ownership interest in Namibia Nuclear Corporation by way of a share purchase agreement.

MTC launches credit life insurance cover
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MTC launches credit life insurance cover

September 15, 2022
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Mobile Telecommunications Limited Namibia (MTC) has launched MTC Credit Life – a credit life cover insurance product targeted at its post-paid customers.

Capricorn records N$1.15bn after-tax profit
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Capricorn records N$1.15bn after-tax profit

September 14, 2022
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Listed financial services group, Capricorn Group Limited, which owns Bank Windhoek, says it recorded an after-tax profit of N$1.15 billion for the year ended 30 June 2022. 

Windhoek targets 15k jobs from N$868m property development plan
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Windhoek targets 15k jobs from N$868m property development plan

September 14, 2022
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The City of Windhoek has embarked on a N$868 million property development plan that aims to construct 1 200 houses and create over 15 000 jobs.

Old Mutual’s Tunga Fund completes Vukile deal
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Old Mutual’s Tunga Fund completes Vukile deal

September 14, 2022
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Old Mutual Namibia, through its Tunga Real Estate Fund, has concluded the acquisition of a controlling 63.8% stake in MICC Properties Namibia for N$700 million.

Wernhil forecast N$1.28m saving from solar plant installation
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Wernhil forecast N$1.28m saving from solar plant installation

September 14, 2022
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Wernhil Shopping Centre, a property of Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group subsidiary, Broll Namibia expects a cost saving of N$1.28 million in the first year after installing a carport solar photovoltaic (PV) system, capable of producing 2,108,700 kilowatthours (kWh) annually.

N$100m Lady Pohamba expansion boosts Windhoek building plans
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N$100m Lady Pohamba expansion boosts Windhoek building plans

September 13, 2022
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The N$100 million additions at Lady Pohamba Hospital in Kleine Kuppe boosted the value of approved building plans in the City of Windhoek (CoW) to N$226.3 million in August.

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