Debmarine Namibia hosted world-renowned keynote speaker and strategic thinker Dion Chang at two presentation sessions on 27 March, one for employees and one for external stakeholders.  dB Audio Namibia supported Sindana Communications with both events’ technical requirements which took place at the Avani Hotel’s newly renovated Stratos Ball Room.​

Namibia’s annual budget was tabled in parliament on 27 March 2019 and that evening PwC, Standard Bank, Liberty and NMH jointly hosted their customary review dinner attended by the Minister of Finance as the guest of honour.  dB Audio Namibia provided the required technical event support which included complimenting Tamonika Events’ set and décor concept.  The innovative “budget-on-a-plate” themed dinner was also streamed live on NMH’s social media platforms. 

FNB Namibia Home Loans awarded their top performing real estate agents and agencies at the annual FNB Realtors Club Gala dinner held on 12 April at the Golf Club at the Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino. dB Audio Namibia supported Sindana Communications with the Mauritius inspired awards ceremony and separate beach party.  (Pictures: Willem Vrey)​

The well-respected short-term insurer, Santam Namibia, honoured their valued top brokers during an awards breakfast on 15 April 2019.  Platinum Events enlisted dB Audio Namibia for the annual event’s technical requirements which included conceptualising and manufacturing a custom set at Droombos outside Windhoek in line with the with the event’s organic, picnic-inspired theme. 

Stanlib Namibia hosted their annual Asset Management Roadshow in Windhoek on 15 April where they presented invited guests with various views and insights covering the political, economic and investment landscapes in both Namibia and neighbouring South Africa.  dB Audio Namibia supported Sindana Communications with all the required event support at the Avani Windhoek Hotel. (Pictures: Nessy Hilifilwa)​

Namibia’s third International Oil & Gas Conference was successfully held on 24 and 25 April at the Strand Hotel in Swakopmund.  Presented under the theme ‘Building partnerships to transform Africa’s oil and gas industry’, the conference was aimed at ensuring investor understanding of Namibia’s geological database of information and facilitating investment links between project owners and investors. dB Audio Namibia provided all required technical event support to conference initiator and organiser, Rich Africa Consultancy.​

Team dB’s Karel Simbwae and Eugene Thomas received basic first aid training presented by EMTSS during April. Focusing on the responsibilities of the first aider, the training included safety and scene management and how to call for help. “What struck me was how one shouldn’t just jump in and help, but first assess the situation carefully,” says Eugene. “I found the information about CPR most interesting,” adds Karel. “It is very good to have this information – you hope you’ll never need it, but will be glad one day when you do.”

The first ever Namibia Safety & Security Expo took place at the Windhoek Show Grounds during April, and some members of Team dB attended it to sharpen their awareness and to learn more about current trends in this field.  
“It was nice to be surrounded by people who take health and safety very seriously just as I do. I enjoyed talking to each and every exhibitor and hearing what they have to offer,” says Phillipina Awoses, Team dB’s OSH (Occupational Safety & Health) Champion.  
“I was intrigued by the emphasis on cyber security. This is a very topical issue and NUST did a great job explaining its ramifications in Namibia,” enthuses our Audio Visual Department’s Hendrik Vries.​

All the Team dB ladies got to experience the thrilling sensation and responsibility of being in control of a moving vehicle when they went go-karting recently. Nerves and emotions were all over the place, but none of them backed out.
“It was my first time driving anything. It was so nice!”, says Leena Tjithunga.  “I loved it, extra special because it was my birthday,” adds Karaa Kakero Mungendje. “When are we coming back? I want to do it again!” asks Phillipina Awoses.
Kudos to JD Januarie, Jacqueline van Zijl and Laimi Thomas for clocking the best lap times.​

Niko Nkandi is a member of our Staging & Structures team. “I grew up in Ondangwa in northern Namibia, but came to Windhoek in 2008 looking for work.  I did all sorts of jobs like laying interlocks and putting in ceilings, because all I knew was how to work with my hands.  When a neighbor told me about a temporary job at dB Audio, I went, not knowing what it was about.  But I liked it and because I work hard, I was asked to stay on. I have two children, a boy of 12 and a girl of 4, and I want to teach them that only hard work and honesty will get you somewhere in life.”