Johannesburg, 17 October 2017: Even more than the technology itself, innovative cultures able to include, adapt and evolve technology – as part of the way that banks do things – will determine competitive ability and future success in Africa’s banking industry. “The culture of entrepreneurship and resilience in Africa combined with a growing youth population…
Standard Bank’s unique Buy-a-Brick exhibition stand of a corrugated iron shack once again received another award for being the most Innovative Stall at this year’s Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAITEX). This follows from its previous Gold prize at the 2017 Windhoek Show Industrial and Agricultural Show, which drew a lot of interest and onlookers from…
Rundu visited the Ncamagoro Combined School last weekend and handed out light meals for the learners and donated food to the value of N$ 3500, Toivo Kalla, FNB Area Sales and Service Manager, Far North Area Office: “60 Grade 10 learners are at a camping programme where monitored study sessions and weekend classes take place, aimed at…
Development Bank of Namibia encourages enterprise and infrastructure borrowing in //Karas and Hardap Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) Senior Communication Manager Jerome Mutumba has announced that the Bank is visiting southern Namibia to encourage borrowing to establish larger enterprises, SMEs and infrastructure. Information sessions are being held in Rehoboth, Mariental, Lüderitz and Oranjemund. Talking…
The 147-room Town Lodge Windhoek hotel has opened its doors to guests, providing a brand new accommodation offering to meet the needs of business and leisure travellers in Namibia’s capital city. Part of the Johannesburg-headquartered City Lodge Hotel Group, the hotel is the 13th Town Lodge in the group, complementing 10 Town Lodges in South…
Standard Bank’s unique Buy-a-Brick exhibition stand of a corrugated iron shack scooped Gold prize at this year’s Windhoek Industrial and Agricultural Show, which ended last Saturday. The stand which was located in the Maerua Hall drew interest from the public and was also visited by the Minister of Urban and Rural Development and the Chief…
The automotive industry and perspective car buyers have not been spared by the repercussions of the recession, with car sales declining by N$300 million in the first quarter of 2017. Fortunately, Standard Bank’s decline is still less than that of some of its competitors and as such, Standard Bank has dedicated itself to supporting the…
In strengthening its long standing relationship with the Cancer Association of Namibia, Standard Bank as part of corporate social investment gave its support to the recently launched cancer support project called the ‘Circle of Hope.’ Under the Cancer Association of Namibia’s Family Support Centre, the Circle of Hope Project which started its first activities in…
Budding entrepreneurs depend heavily on loans from the banking sector to actualise their business goals, and if successfully actualised, these SME’s can positively contribute to the country’s economy in the long run As such, Standard Bank has committed itself to supporting Namibia’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in order to boost Namibia’s economic growth through…
A contest of jewellery made in Namibia with the theme: “Namibian Coloured Gemstone Jewellery” will be held by JASSONA (Jewellers Association of Namibia). The winners of the competition will be judged by the public during a Namibian Gemstone & Jewellery showcase event at the Safari Hotel Windhoek conference centre on October 12 and 13 in…