Windhoek, July 9 – MTC Namibia, Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, FNB Namibia and Capricorn Foundation have launched Namibia’s inaugural CSI Mukopano scheduled to take place on 11 August 2026. The Mukopano is a platform that will bring together organisations committed to Corporate Social Investment (CSI), and sustainable development initiatives in Namibia.
The word “Mukopano” in Silozi means a gathering of minds and stakeholders, reflecting the event’s purpose of fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing and collective impact.
The first CSI Mukopano will gather corporate leaders, development partners, entrepreneurs, educators, policymakers and social impact champions to share ideas and strengthen partnerships.
Speaking on the initiative, Tim Ekandjo, MTC Chief Brand, Marketing, Communications and Sustainability Officer, said: “As corporate citizens, we have a role to play in helping our country grow. The Namibia CSI Mukopano is about working together, sharing knowledge and taking action. By bringing together organisations committed to social impact, we can strengthen our
collective efforts and create lasting solutions for communities across Namibia.”
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to empowering individuals through intentional
and inclusive socio-economic initiatives aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
The CSI Mukopano will feature panel discussions, keynote addresses, networking opportunities and collaborative sessions focused on education, entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, sustainability, innovation and partnerships. The initiative aims to encourage more coordinated and impactful social investment.
“At the Capricorn Foundation, we believe collaboration is a catalyst for positive change. Social investment has greater impact when it is coordinated, aligned with national priorities and informed by the realities of the communities we serve. This Mukopano gives us an opportunity to move from parallel efforts to shared purpose, and from individual projects to collective impact.
We thank MTC for creating a space where corporates, foundations, beneficiaries and development partners can connect ideas with opportunities, share lessons and explore practical ways to improve collective social investment,” said Marlize Horn, Executive Director of the Capricorn Foundation and Group Chief Brand and Corporate Affairs of Capricorn Group.
“Mukopano speaks directly to how FirstRand Namibia believes meaningful social impact should be achieved. As a Group, we recognise that no single organisation can address Namibia’s social and developmental challenges alone. Sustainable change requires the private sector, public sector, civil society and communities to come together around shared priorities, combine
resources and expertise, and build solutions that can last beyond once-off interventions,” saidRevonia Job, the Sponsorship and Social Impact Manager at FirstRand Namibia.Job added that the Mukopano provides an important platform to move beyond fragmented corporate social investment efforts by encouraging collaboration, reducing duplication, and enabling organisations to collectively deliver greater, measurable and lasting impact.
“For the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation EB, being a part of the Mokopano is about turning good intentions into meaningful action. The challenges we face are interconnected, which means our solutions must be too. Through partnership and collaboration, every contribution, big or small, has the potential to create lasting changes in the lives of the people and communities we serve.” said Immanuel Shilongo. Project & Compliance Manager at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation EB.
The inaugural MTC CSI Mukopano will take place on 11 August 2026 and is expected to become an annual gathering for social investment leaders and stakeholders across Namibia.
