FNB Holdings recently hosted a four-day Innovation Conference coinciding with the International Innovation and Creativity Week. The conference focused on process optimization and trained internal Innovation Champions. “Known for being the most innovative bank in Africa, FNB believes in bottom-up innovation because it is fueled by the many ideas initiated by our own employees and…
Iipumbu Shiimi, the governor of Bank of Namibia (BoN), in December 2017, when announcing that the repo rate would remain unchanged said, “don’t spend like there is no tomorrow, because there will be a tomorrow.” Shiimi, who described Namibia as a debt-ridden nation in April, advised Namibians to start developing a culture of saving to…
Mothers play a crucial role in shaping a child’s future. But what does it take to raise a teenager who is a top Namibian swimmer and dreams of doing it professionally? This is a role performed by supermoms, exceptional mothers who successfully manage a home, raise children and have a fulltime job. Belinda Wantenaar and…
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has appointed Ms Talita B Horn as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as well as Ms Julia Mutumbulua as its new Chief Human Capital Officer (CHC) as of the beginning of May 2018. Both executives join NWR with vast experience within their respective areas of expertise that will significantly benefit…
Southern Business School Namibia’s Graduation Ceremony recently took place in Windhoek. A total of 522 students were awarded completion of their qualification through SBS Namibia Distance Learning. These included; Higher Certificate in Management (225), Diploma (121), Advance Dip (15), BBA(72), BPP(18), BBAHons(48), BPPHons(9), MM(13) and MP(1)A total of 522. The graduation is a celebration of…
It is an exciting and comforting time for our small ones who are off resting from three (3) months of hard work and waking up early. The MVA Fund, urges all motorists, community members, parents, and guardians to retain the joy in the hearts of the little ones by keeping them safe from all traffic-related…
Even for those of us working within the financial markets, investing your own hard-earned money can at times appear daunting. For the majority of people who are not actively involved in investing, the financial terms and processes can deter you from taking the first step towards making an informed investment decision. Before investing, you must…
Standard Bank’s Operations Shared Services Department (OSS) in Windhoek’s Reger Park area have tossed its hat in the ring, officially launching their personalised Buy-a-Brick fundraising initiative. The OSS department employees visited the Bank’s Chief Executive, Vetumbuavi Mungunda, recently to unveil their custom made Buy-a-Brick t-shirts which is their fundraising initiative. Since the launch of the…
SPAR Namibia recommitted to the National Cancer Outreach Programme of the Cancer Association of Namibia by donating N$190 000 to the annual cancer ball of the association. The ball’s theme this year is “Golden Jubilee” marking the 50th anniversary of CAN and will be hosted on Saturday, 9 June 2018 in Windhoek. All proceeds from…
It is important to celebrate achievements because it not only motivates you to continue on the path of success, but it also positions you as a winner and attracts more success. These were the sentiments that were shared by Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Vice Chancellor, Tjama Tjivikua, during the university’s annual awards…