Yesterday was the anniversary of the first SMS (short message service), which simply said ‘Merry Christmas’. It was typed by test engineer Neil Papworth in 1992, who was 22 years old at the time. He sent it to his colleague using his PC as a way of celebrating the milestone.
Blue Bankers are known for their generosity and charitable nature, as they often go above and beyond what is expected to support the Bank’s various Corporate Social Investment projects. Keeping in line with this generous nature, Standard Bank’s Business Readiness Lead Head Jacques Marais will be cycling in the annual Desert Dash, with the proceeds…
Standard Bank and the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as the two organisations prepare to begin the construction of a home for gold winning Paralympian Ananias Shikongo. Shikongo, who is completely blind, won two bronze medals and one gold medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games in Rio de…
The festive season is here! While we planned and ensured that we have the perfect gift for our loved ones; we are sometimes left with those unwanted last minute shopping trips to the mall. “Budgeting for the festive season and any other special life event should be a key strategy from the beginning of the…
“If you are planning to go on holiday or visit friends and family outside the country over the festive season check the terms of your life policy to ensure you are adequately covered while away”, says Ian van der Walt, Channel Head: Advisory at FNB Namibia who adds that many consumers mistakenly assume that by…
The NSI quality awards programme was introduced in 2012 with the aim of honouring Namibian companies in all sectors who contribute to quality advancement in support of national economic growth and development. The awards won by the company include Company of the Year, Exporter of the Year, Product of the Year and an Individual Award…