The toothpaste “Colgate” in Spanish translates to “go hang yourself”
Thinking of starting up a new business in 2018?
You have earmarked 2018 as the year of starting your own business. Congratulations! With a solid business plan, achieving this challenging New Year’s resolution may be easier than you think. Dennis Isaacs, Head Enterprise Banking at Standard Bank, shares some valuable advice on starting your own business. “During the early stages, a new business needs…
Blood donor retires after 242 donations
Mr Barend du Plessis recently retired from donating blood after making a remarkable 242 blood donations. Du Plessis, who is now aged 74, began donating at a young age and has been a regular blood donor ever since. “I am actually a little sad because I wanted to reach 250 blood donations but unfortunately due…
Standard Bank welcomes new graduates for 2018
In its quest to empower and develop young Namibians into the banking sector, Standard Bank has once again recruited six new graduates under its Graduate Programme for 2018. The new graduates are namely: Penina Nahole with a M.Sc. Finance and BA Honours in Financial Economics at the University of Liverpool and Coventry University in the…
Get your finances on the right track in 2018
Starting off on a confident note with your finances especially at the beginning of the year is financially empowering. Not only does it give you a head start in getting your priorities right financially, but also gives you the bigger picture of achieving your big goals in life. Here are a few tips to get…
Update life cover when travelling abroad
“If you are planning to go on holiday or visit friends and family outside the country over the festive season check the terms of your life policy to ensure you are adequately covered while away”, says Ian van der Walt, Channel Head: Advisory at FNB Namibia who adds that many consumers mistakenly assume that by…