The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group through its subsidiary, O&L Leisure, recently handed over to Oruuua Primary School a donation of snack packs prepared by Pick n Pay (a subsidiary of the O&L Group) and toiletries including soap, sanitary pads, and toothpaste, amongst other items, for their almost 200 learners as well as two beef…
FNB advises retailers on how to prevent shopping fraud this Black Friday
Namibia has witnessed an upsurge in online shopping opportunities over the past two years as numerous retailers now offer this option, while a number of new online shopping portals have opened for business, particularly on social media. This popular way of shopping allows consumers and businesses to maximise shopping sprees such as Black Friday, it…
Namibian Scholars’ Investment Challenge Winners Announced
Five teams were awarded total prize money of N$115 000 Winning team gets a record 30.8% return on initial capital investment Old Mutual in partnership with the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) along with other partners awarded the top five winning teams that took part in the Namibian Scholar Investment Challenge (NSIC) from 10 May 2021…
Nedbank warns clients against fraudulent activity
14 to 20 November is International Fraud Week. Banking fraud is a growing problem in Namibia, with many clients being defrauded by fraudsters using a whole range of methods. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc., or ACFE, describes fraud as encompassing actions that are meant to deceive for financial or personal gain. Fraud costs…
Capricorn Group reveals state of the art Capricorn Corner building
On Thursday evening, 11 November 2021, the corner of Nelson Mandela Avenue, and Hofmeyer street in Klein Windhoek buzzed as esteemed guests attended the unveiling of Capricorn Group’s state-of-the-art new office facilities – Capricorn Corner. The building’s inauguration was officiated by Mr Koos Brandt, one of the founders of Bank Windhoek in 1982 and Capricorn…
Capricorn Group sponsors the 20th annual BEN-Africa Conference
Capricorn Group supported the 20th annual Business Ethics Network of Africa (BEN-Africa) Conference, held over the weekend of 4 and 5 November 2021 in Swakopmund. The BEN-Africa’s stated mission is to strengthen the commitment and competence of Africans to do business with moral integrity. Her Worship, the Mayor of Swakopmund, Ms Louisa Kativa, opened and…
OMDis, Uconomy Namibia and Nedbank Namibia announce groundbreaking collaboration
Oranjemund has often been seen as a secluded town in the past, yet its evocative beauty has made it one of those must-visit places in Namibia. The announcement of an extensive collaboration between OMDis, Uconomy Namibia, and Nedbank Namibia is set to increase the allure even further. “OMDis has been established to transform our town…
Capricorn Group Supports Staff Community Initiative
On Friday 05 November 2021, Capricorn Group supported one of its employees’ personal volunteer initiatives which was selected as the winning entry following the launch of an internal #Changemaker competition. The Greenhouse Planting Project of Rehoboth Primary School is a project passionately initiated and supported by Michelle Strauss from Bank Windhoek’s Capricorn Branch, who entered…
O&L celebrates 2021 value stars
From 1-4 November 2021, the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group hosted their Value Star Awards for the 2021 financial year. The annual awards ceremony celebrates the O&L employees from each of the Group’s subsidiaries who exemplify O&L’s Values and help bring its Purpose and Vision to life. While the norm was to host one grand…
Old Mutual Namibia announces new appointment and changes in its Marketing Department
Mufaro Nesongano has been appointed as Manager of Communications and Old Mutual Foundation at Old Mutual Namibia from 1 November 2021. Mufaro brings to Old Mutual a wealth of public and private sector experience in corporate communications, business, and stakeholder management. Before he joined Old Mutual, he served in similar roles at Namibia Wildlife Resorts…