Schoemans celebrated its 65th anniversary in Windhoek on Thursday, marking six-and-a-half decades of service in Namibia’s information and communication technology (ICT), and office automation industries.
The event was held under the theme, ‘Schoemans at 65: Honouring the Past, Embracing the Future’, and brought together clients, partners, employees, and long-time supporters.
Schoemans is a provider of business solutions, offering office solutions, technologies, and digital solutions.
Schoemans chief executive Johan Englebrecht thanked all those who had contributed to the company’s success over the years.
“This celebration is not only about our history, but a moment to reaffirm our commitment to driving Namibia’s digital future through trusted ICT solutions,” said Engelbrecht.
Guests participated in a lucky draw, with tech prizes like a Sharp Interactive Board worth N$50 000 and a Canon camera worth N$20 000 up for grabs.
The event also featured presentations from partners of Schoemans, including Sharp, Canon, Lenovo South Africa, ENTRUST and Drones for Africa.
During her presentation, Drones for Africa executive Marang Mbaakanyi said the company, based in Botswana, has grown into a global force with projects in Mozambique, Ghana, Dubai, and Boston.
“Our drones serve farms, cities, and even disaster teams and militaries. This success comes from a commitment to excellence and making technology work for people everywhere,” said Mbaankanyi.
Lenovo South Africa SADC REL account manager Carlo Monteiro highlighted the recent partnership between Lenovo and the Fifa World Cup during his presentation.
“This partnership includes Lenovo doing data analysis and capturing the games,” he said.
