Teaching disadvantaged teenagers valuable life lessons Windhoek, November 7, 2017: This year Wilderness Therapy Namibia is celebrating ten years of successfully equipping underprivileged teenagers with valuable life skills and coping mechanisms. “Despite major financial challenges the programme has survived year after year,” says Lynette Strijbis, chairperson of the Wilderness Therapy Namibia (WTN) board. The program…
With an investment of N$4-million, Standard Bank inaugurated a new branch in the town of Karibib in the Erongo Region today (8 November 2017). The latest banking facility comes just within 6 days of the previous branch opening by the Bank in the village of Okongo in the Ohangwena Region. Officially unveiling branch, Regional Governor…
“I want to be the change in my community,” says sole owner of Olivia’s Investment CC, Christopher Olivier van Wyk. The 32 year old Windhoek entrepreneur, was born with a desire of owning his own company. Today he has accomplished that dream. Olivia’s Investment CC, named after his daughter, specialises in digital satellite television, sound…
The second Bank Windhoek Long Course Gala took place on Friday, 3 November 2017 and Saturday, 4 November 2017 at the Katutura Municipal Swimming pool. Eliphas Nakaleke once again managed to break his own record in the 50 metre fly category for boys 8 years and under. Bank Windhoek has been sponsoring the Long Course…
With Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth averaging at 4 percent over the last decade – Namibia, like many other Sub-Saharan African countries, appears to be proof that a country can grow in the absence of deep seated structural transformation. However, with high unemployment and poverty rates – not only does this growth face significant limitations,…
The Bank Windhoek Namibian Enduro Championship 2017 concluded recently after seven events, packed with spectacular racing and excitement. On Saturday, 4 November, the winners were officially announced by the Namibian Enduro Club at a function on Farm Elisenheim. Bank Windhoek donated N$20 000 prize money for the winners. The Namibian Enduro Championship 2017 accommodated both…
The Bank Windhoek Fistball National Cup took place at the Cohen Fistball Club over the weekend. Many big surprises characterised the tournament as SKW 2 won the A-category and SFC 2 the B-category. The first two matches of the day already turned things around. SKW 1, who secured the championship in National A League a…
A naturally inquisitive person who relishes challenges as they contribute to her career development, Standard Bank’s new Private Banker Felicity Gaingos has been thriving in her new team. Gaingos, who has 14 years’ experience in the banking industry, joined the Blue Bank on 15 August this year. “I adore new challenges and I look forward…
The final leg of the Old Mutual Victory Race Series took place on Saturday, 21 October 2017 at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Since its beginnings in Mariental in 2000, the Victory Race has grown over the past 17 years, attracting participants from all walks of life. From the aspiring leisure runners who want to…
The wedding season is fast approaching and most couples already started planning for the Big Day. It is an exciting time with much to arrange and decide. Outfits, hair, transport, venues, food, décor and gifts are just some of the items that need to be sorted and budgeted for. Mr. Parnall Augustus, who is Head…