“It is with great pleasure that the FNB Foundation supports the Windhoek Woordfees (WWF) with a sponsorship of N$60,000. We are also proud to be associated with the Woordfees for the fifth consecutive year”, said Revonia Kahivere, FNB Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at the launch of the Woordfees in Windhoek. Revonia added that arts and…
Bank Windhoek recently officially welcomed 13 graduates from the Bank’s Graduates Development Programme (GDP) at a graduation ceremony in Windhoek. The graduates consisted of five males and eight females who were trained at the bank’s Learning and People Development Centre. They were the first intake of the programme. Graduates who majored in economics, banking, accounting…
Giving to those in need is the spirit with which Standard Bank Otjiwarongo Branch staff recently donated N$5 000 to orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs) of the Otjiwarongo Multi-Purpose Help Centre. The non-profit organisation which falls under the Municipality of Otjiwarongo serves as a safe haven for OVC’s to receive food after school and provides home…
What does it take to be a Company Secretary and just how far and wide reaching are the responsibilities of this professional role? The answer lies with 31-year old Saretha Louw, the Company Secretary at Nedbank Namibia. “I studied Law at Stellenbosch University and completed my Justice Training Certificate which enabled me to practice law…
Cheque fraud remains one of the oldest forms of fraud and one of the biggest challenges facing businesses, individuals and customers alike. Although e-commerce has brought other forms of payment such as cell phone and internet banking, cheques are still considered a convenient form of payment in place of cash, by individuals and businesses. “However,…
Medscheme Namibia is proud to sponsor the amount of N$100 000.00 towards medical assistance for the special needs children at Dagbreek School. The school meets the needs of children with Down syndrome and Cerebral Palsy as well as those with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) including Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Asperger’s Syndrome, Retts Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorders…
In a bid to promote development through supporting SMEs, Standard Bank recently made an astounding donation of N$50 000 to the upcoming annual Outjo Tourism and Trade Expo. Standard Bank’s Outjo Branch Manager Ria Holtzhausen recently pledged the bank’s aid at a recently held fundraising gala dinner at the town. “Trade fairs for most SME’s…
“In principle, choosing an ideal banking account for your needs, keeping abreast of fees and knowing what value you are getting from your bank should help you avoid unnecessary bank charges,” says Jerome Namaseb, Manager of Product, Pricing and Profitability at FNB Namibia. “As with most things in life, bank charges also increase on an…
Cognisant of the importance education plays in the lives of Namibians and how it has the ability to empower them, Standard Bank has been a vehement supporter of organisations such as the Katutura Youth and Enterprise Centre (KAYEC Trust), which aims to enhance entrepreneurial development through vocational skills training to young people. To further illustrate…
As we grow older, get married, build families and start working, we come to realize more and more that life insurance is a fundamental part of having a sound financial plan. “Depending on your type of product, life insurance is affordable, which means there is little excuse not to be insured,” emphasizes Gerhard Mans, Managing Director…