Blue Bankers are known for their generosity and charitable nature, as they often go above and beyond what is expected to support the Bank’s various Corporate Social Investment projects. Keeping in line with this generous nature, Standard Bank’s Business Readiness Lead Head Jacques Marais will be cycling in the annual Desert Dash, with the proceeds…
Standard Bank and the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as the two organisations prepare to begin the construction of a home for gold winning Paralympian Ananias Shikongo. Shikongo, who is completely blind, won two bronze medals and one gold medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games in Rio de…
The festive season is here! While we planned and ensured that we have the perfect gift for our loved ones; we are sometimes left with those unwanted last minute shopping trips to the mall. “Budgeting for the festive season and any other special life event should be a key strategy from the beginning of the…
“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…
The NSI quality awards programme was introduced in 2012 with the aim of honouring Namibian companies in all sectors who contribute to quality advancement in support of national economic growth and development. The awards won by the company include Company of the Year, Exporter of the Year, Product of the Year and an Individual Award…
In the spirit of giving and sharing in a bid to give hope to children of the 5 Rand informal settlement at Okahandja, Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA) staff came together and shared an unforgettable morning. Even though we can’t do this every day, the staff at NAMPA decided to spend their year-end function by giving…
On 30 November 2017 FNB Namibia was once again presented with the award for the best bank in Namibia by The Banker Magazine in London. This is the 10th time FNB has won this prestigious Award; 2017 being the ninth consecutive year. Sarel van Zyl, CEO of FNB Namibia Holdings Limited expressed his profound gratitude…
In as much as we look forward to the prospects of buying gifts for your family and friends this coming festive season, we need to be alert at all times not to fall victim to potential fraudsters who want to swindle people their hard earned money. It is common for fraudsters to always lurk around…
It’s that time of the year when people across the country start thinking about swapping business wear for beachwear or bush gear as they start getting their families prepared for that well-earned festive season break. Coincidentally, many enterprise owners are also looking forward to the break, but for totally different reasons. For them, it is…
A total number of 126 swimmers participated in the third Bank Windhoek Long Course Gala that took place last weekend at the Olympia Swimming Pool in Windhoek. Swimmers from Aqua Swimming Club, Dolphins Swimming Club, Marlins Swimming Club and Namib Swim Academy, participated in 748 events. Despite the high level of competition, no records were…