Annual Report 2025
Southbound
14 assignments in Namibia, Zambia and South Africa
In 2025, a total of 14 B360 experts traveled to Southern Africa for assignments.
In the first semester, eight experts traveled to Windhoek, Namibia to teach at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) and at Bank Windhoek. As is tradition, assignments at NUST took place in the areas of food safety, clinical health sciences, and occupational safety. There were also two of the popular Career Starter Weeks at NUST and two in collaboration with Bank Windhoek.
We are delighted that, following the successful pilot in 2024, two B360 experts, one from Switzerland and one from Roche South Africa, conducted two Career Starter Weeks at the Tertiary School of Business Administration (TSIBA) in Cape Town in June.
In the second semester, several Career Starter Weeks took place, two at the University of Lusaka (UNILUS) in Zambia and two in collaboration with Bank Windhoek in Namibia.
rita Becker
«The students’ growing confidence and clarity about their career goals were both inspiring and deeply rewarding to observe.»
Diane De Saint Victor
«From the moment we arrived, we experienced the warmth and generosity of the Zambian people.»
Tobias Furrer
«This exchange was not only insightful but also deeply enriching on a personal level.»
Corinne Gantenbein-Demarchi
«The students’ curiosity and dedication reaffirm the importance of practical training in shaping competent and informed professionals.»
Priska Hafner
«More than anything else, we could feel a very strong sentiment of pride and a lot of hope for a better future, for each of them individually and as a group of young adults.»
Markus Hübscher
«I got the impression that we were able to give them valuable input and to support their future career.»
Karen Müller
«I realized once again that it's not always about implementing a perfect plan but about recognizing the value and importance of what’s right in front of you.»
Shahieda Ohlson
«It was a meaningful experience to reflect on our own career paths and use those lessons to support and guide others as they begin theirs.»
Rudolf Schmitt
«Even 15 years after my first assignment in this department, the motivation to give the students good lessons is unbroken.»
Markus Schuppler
«I hope that, together, we can make at least a small but lasting and meaningful impact on the future well-being of Namibia’s people.»
Miklos Soltesz
«The friendships, experiences and knowledge I gained will stay with me for a lifetime.»
Max Weber
«How many times did I appreciate the wonderful realization that this program is not about me, but about the others?»
Thomas Weber
«The students’ growing self-confidence – both individually and collectively – was inspiring.»
| Experts | Organization | Field of Expertise | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Becker | TSIBA | Career Starter Week | |
| Diane De Saint Victor | Bank Windhoek | Career Starter Week | |
| Diane De Saint Victor | UNILUS | Career Starter Week | |
| Tobias Furrer | NUST | Career Starter Week | |
| Corinne Gantenbein-Demarchi | NUST | Food Safety | |
| Prisca Hafner | Bank Windhoek | Career Starter Week | |
| Markus Hübscher | NUST | Career Starter Week | |
| Karen Müller | Bank Windhoek | Career Starter Week | |
| Shahieda Ohlson | TSIBA | Career Starter Week | |
| Rudolf Schmitt | NUST | Food Safety | |
| Miklos Soltesz | NUST | Occupational Health & Safety | |
| Max Weber | Bank Windhoek | Career Starter Week | |
| Thomas Weber | UNILUS | Career Starter Week | |
