As a child we stared in wonderment as parents pulled money out of a machine in the wall or when they used a small plastic card and a signature to be able to take goods out of a shop. No money ever changed hands. This wonderment has now increased a hundredfold as financial transactions, payments…
Innovation coupled to FNB’s mantra of how can we help you? has led to yet another first at FNB Namibia with the introduction of free WiFi in some of the big branches. An excited Desery Van Wyk, Head Digital Products said that the main driver for this project, which is currently in its pilot phase,…
Sport enthusiasts, amateur athletes and nature lovers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city in favour of scenic views and fresh air will be pleased to know that Standard Bank Winter X-trail series kicks off on 3 June 2018 with the Khomas-Hochland X-trail in the mountains of the Khomas-Hochland. The…
At a media conference held today at the FNB head office, the Namibia Premier League and partners MTC and FNB Namibia announced the short-listed nominees for the MTC Premiership 2017/18 Season individual awards. At the occasion Elzita Beukes, Communications Manager at FNB Namibia said: “FNB is proud to be a partner in the development of…
The First National Bank of Namibia (FNB) has made a sponsorship of N.dollars 25 000 towards the fifth Karibib Travel and Tourism Fair slated for 30 May to 02 June 2018. The event will be held under the theme; “Karibib: Building heritage and tourism”. FNB Karibib and Usakos Branch Manager, Uavirikiza Katjivena-Kasale said in a…
Much has been written about mentoring in past years. Mentoring is best described as a developmental process – dynamic and unique to each person. Mentoring is not only a tool for transferring knowledge and skills but is also a learning partnership between employees for purposes of sharing technical information, institutional knowledge and insight about a…
The Cancer Association of Namibia, is advancing it services in the fight against cancer in Namibia. We are developing our new clinical breast examination department and will introduce Breast Sonography screening for the Namibian Community. To this end we invite Namibian women, especially those above age 40, who may have experienced lumps, nipple discharge or…
More than 20 young Small and Medium Enterprise. (SME) owners benefited from an entrepreneur roundtable held by SMEs Compete here on Tuesday. The gathering was aimed at helping to improve business performance and competitiveness in the Namibian SME sector. A media statement issued by the consultancy firm said experienced business owners shared their business skills…
The Chinese business community remains one of Namibia’s strongest allies as it continues to vastly contribute to the socio-economic development of the country. As such, Standard Bank continues to cement its strong ties with Chinese business community further enhancing Namibia/China business relations in the country. To this end, the Bank recently hosted an engagement for…
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been navigating a tougher economic climate over the last five years and while Namibia’s outlook is looking positive, it’s important to acknowledge that the challenging cycle is by no means behind us. SMEs and consumers thus need to continue to plan properly and tread with caution. FNB Head of…