Young people should make wise financial decisions early in life to ensure they are not impacted by financial missteps committed during their youth. Baronice Hans, Chairperson of the Bankers Association of Namibia says: “There’s nothing as exciting as getting your first salary and realising that earning an income opens up many possibilities. However, this should…
Four lucky DStv Namibia customers got the chance of a lifetime to attend world famous, South African comedian Trevor Noah’s comedy show ‘There’s a Gupta on my Stoep’ last week in Johannesburg. Marlon Izaks (29) for Swakopmund and Gerald Cloete (62) from Windhoek, where the announced the winners of the DStv Now competition which DStv…
FNB Namibia has become a sponsor of the 2017 National ICT Summit this year with an amount of N$ 50 000. The 2017 ICT Summit is themed: “Leveraging ICT to unlock Economic Opportunities for an Inclusive Society.” Garth Kleintjes, Chief Information Officer at FNB Namibia commented that FNB is a bank that embraces technology and…
An insurmountable number of organizations and individuals around the globe have come under attack in recent months by ransomware, designed to cripple these organizations/individuals in exchange for cash. As the name suggests, malicious software is installed in various digital devices, corrupting the owners’ files, rendering them unreadable and/or inaccessible, unless the owners of the devices…
Spring has almost sprung and lots of people are getting to spring clean their homes, dust out winter cobwebs and usher in the new season on a fresh note. However, your home is not the only thing that requires a good spring cleaning. Most people made financial plans and budgets they hoped to live by…
Namibian business leaders like Aupa Frans Indongo and the late Harold Pupkewitz are revered for their achievements in their respective industries. However, the significant contribution towards economic development made locally by entrepreneurs in smaller towns around the country, often goes unrecognized. Take for example, Otjiwarongo-based Jefta Haggai and his wife, Taimi. They started from the…
The search for the winner for the Discovery Channel (DStv Channel 121) brand new award category at the sixth annual Jozi Film Festival has heated up. After receiving over 200 entries from across the continent, Discovery Channel recently announced the Top 10 finalists for the Discovery Channel ‘Don’t Stop Wondering’ Award, with Namibian film ‘Another Sunny…
Farming Profitability is determined by both output and input and the management thereof. Profitability in grain and animal farming is influenced by input cost management and – as with any business – the effective management of input costs can improve the profits yielded. Andre Mouton, Manager of FNB Agri in the North Central region advises…
As a son of Okondjatu, Standard Bank’s Chief Executive Vetumbuavi Mungunda has been a vehement supporter of the growth of the settlement, by lending a hand where necessary. One of the largest settlements in the Okakarara constituency in the Otjozondjupa Region, Okondjatu Settlement serves roughly 16 villages making it a potential business hub. As such,…
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honour and remember children and families affected by these devastating diseases, and help rally support to give kids with cancer better outcomes by supporting the programmes in place that are focussed on childhood cancer awareness, treatment and care. The International Childhood Cancer Foundation estimates that during…