Capricorn Group herewith wishes to respond to media enquiries on a recent social media post by a Bank Windhoek employee. The post does not reflect the opinion of Capricorn Group or Bank Windhoek or any of its subsidiaries in any way but is the opinion of the individual concerned. Capricorn Group and Bank Windhoek distance themselves from the sentiments expressed by the individual.
Both Capricorn Group and Bank Windhoek condemn racism, hate speech, and any other forms of discrimination as gross violations of its core values and ethics. The individual was suspended with immediate effect and the matter is being dealt with in accordance with the Group’s internal disciplinary and ethics policy.
For further enquiries contact Marc Backhaus, Head: Brand and Corporate Affairs, Capricorn Group or Jacquiline Pack, Executive for Marketing and Corporate Communications, Bank Windhoek.