Five young disadvantaged women from the /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park (ARTP) recently graduated from the SA College for Tourism (SACT) in Graff Reinet town in South Africa with certificates in hospitality. The women were part of a class of graduates all from the Southern African region. The five young women mainly from vulnerable groups within…
FNB Namibia has proudly announced that another 12 employees have received bursaries from the FNB Staff Assistance Trust for assistance with tertiary education fees for 2017. Andrew Kanime, Chief Human Resources Officer said that the people pillar of FNB Namibia aimed at ensuring that the bank was the best employer to the best people in…
Aon plc in February 2017 announced its decision to change ownership structure of its operations across several sub-Saharan countries. The transaction spans across 10 countries and regulatory approvals have thus far been made in Namibia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Uganda and Zambia with approvals for the remaining countries expected in the first quarter of 2018. The…
The Annual Old Mutual Principals’ Academy Graduation ceremony was hosted at Rock Lodge, Okahandja on 15 October 2017. The Principals’ Academy is an initiative of the African Leadership Institute, a non-profit organisation that provides various academic and non-academic training programmes since its inception in 2005, with the endorsement of the Ministry of Education Arts and…
In its quest to replacing up to 80% of imported coal with alternative fuels by 2019, Ohorongo Cement together with a Namibia company, Metallurgical Research and Consulting CC (METRECO) are investigating the use of Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF). If successful, TDF will be the fourth alternative fuel source in the Ohorongo Cement alternative fuel mix.…
FNB Namibia believes that agriculture forms an integral part of the Namibian economy and the welfare of its people, and therefore stays committed toward supporting and promoting sustainable agriculture in Namibia. At the annual Paresis Production Auction held in Otjiwarongo on 13 November 2017, FNB Namibia’s Otjiwarongo branch handed over a sponsorship of N$ 60…
President Hage Geingob displayed great leadership and commitment when he made a surprise appearance at the launch in Windhoek to sign the campaign’s anti-violence pledge. This pledge is the first step in which the public is encouraged to internalise violence and make the commitment to bring about change which will be beneficial for society and…
The FNB Namibia Foundation Holding Trust has sponsored an amount of N$594,300 towards Business Growth Support Training and the Females Fired Up Business Programme, coordinated by SME Compete. At the official handover, Revonia Kahivere, Manager: Corporate Social Investment at FNB Namibia said that one of the things the African marketplace in sub-Sahara have in common…
The success and growth of Standard Bank has always hinged on the hard work and dedication of its employees, both past and current. Cognisant of that fact and in a bid to show its appreciation to those who dedicated invaluable time and energy in the success of the Bank, Standard Bank recently hosted an early…
By now, advice on the importance of saving may begin sounding like a broken record for some, however most people do not realise how important it is until they find themselves in a financial bind and require cash immediately. Unfortunately, when most people try to save they are faced with the harsh realities of how…