Standard Bank employees have proved to be a powerful driving force behind the Bank’s Buy-a-Brick initiative through various ingenious fundraising methods that have yielded positive results. “The past week saw Blue Bankers from Swakopmund and some from Windhoek execute their fundraising events, paving way for many more such events by our employees. We are proud…
Another unforgettable memory was created between MultiChoice Namibia (MCN) and NISE (National Institute for Special Education) via a sponsorship handover of 3x 55” HiSense Smart TV’s. The much needed donation valued at around N$25 000 came after calls for assistance to help the struggling institution fulfil its commitment to their hearing impaired learners. With these…
Capricorn Group released its consolidated interim results for the period ending 31 December 2017 on 22 February 2018. Considering the market conditions in the countries where it operates, the group delivered satisfactory results with profit after tax for the six months ended 31 December 2017 increasing by 6.4% compared to the prior year. “During the…
Southern Business School Namibia continuously strives to make registration for tertiary education in Namibia more accessible and affordable. It’s not always easy to register as a student. The Institution realises there may be logistical constraints to students registering in person, especially if registration only takes place in Windhoek. Prospective students around Namibia, not just in…
On the 3rd of February 2018 the Namibia Karate Union hosted its annual National Trials in Windhoek. Entries for the trials were limited to athletes who placed either first or second at the 2017 National Championships as well as allowing for one wildcard entry per style per division. The primary objective of the trails was…
Government has, with immediate effect, dissolved the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority board for failing to uphold good corporate governance principles. The seven member board, appointed in 2016, was chaired by Tichafa Mundangepfupfu, who was deputised by Idah Mupamhanga. Environment, Water and Climate permanent secretary Grace Mutandiro said the board was operating against the…
Zimbabwe has resumed diamond sales, a year after they were suspended to allow the new sole miner to put in place effective security, control and marketing systems, a senior government official said on Thursday. Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando told a press conference that the country earned more than $800 000 after selling…
Standard Bank Wealth and Investment has been acknowledged as having the Best Investment Banking Capabilities for Wealth Management in Africa in the prestigious 2018 Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey. Wealth and Investment also took first place for Commercial Banking in South Africa and for Net-worth Specific Services in Nigeriain the survey. It, furthermore, came first for Investment Banking Capabilities and…
First National Bank Namibia has released the latest housing index, based on statistics from December 2017. “When looking at the past year, house prices have increased by a modest 4.0% through that year and whilst the headline rate is still positive, momentum now looks weaker due to the downwardly growth rates recorded in the second…