On 18 January 2023, The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Wisnu Edi Pratignyo, accompanied by the Head of Economics Affairs paid a working visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Windhoek, Namibia, to discuss joint activities to promote MIKTA in Namibia. Turkish Ambassador, H.E. Feral Çekerek Oruçkaptan warmly welcomed Excellency…
It’s Official! The nominees of the 9th edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards have been announced. The nominees were announced on Sunday night by Bisola Aiyeola and Adjetey Anang alongside child actors, Jasmine Olarotimi and Nifemi Lawal. The AMVCAs recognises and celebrates outstanding performances in African television and film across diverse genres.…
Despite Namibian households being under increased economic pressure, there is still a need for housing in the market. This statement was shared by Bank Windhoek’s Head of Specialist Finance, Saara Shivute, at the Bank Windhoek Coastal Estate Awards hosted on Friday, 14 April 2023, in Walvis Bay. Shivute added that the most significant barrier to…
Filing an insurance claim can be a stressful and time-consuming process, especially if you’re not familiar with the ins and outs of the insurance industry. Unfortunately, there are several common pitfalls that customers can run into when making a claim that can result in a delay in the claims process or even a rejection of…
The official establishment of specialized palliative care services in Namibia through “Palliative Care Namibia” by the Cancer Association of Namibia (WO30) bears reference. The need exists for a center of excellence in palliative care training in Namibia, while caring and homely environments where patients can either recover, stabilize, or have a dignified end of life,…
Bank Windhoek’s Chief Treasurer, Claire Hobbs, said climate change would only be harmful if interventions to increase resilience are not practised worldwide. Hobbs said this when she launched the Bank’s Sustainability Loan Awareness Campaign in Windhoek on Wednesday, 8 March 2023. “Bank Windhoek is committed to providing unique financial solutions for green and sustainable initiatives.…
First National Bank (FNB) and Momentum Metropolitan Namibia are proud to announce a new collaboration that will provide immense value to FNB clients in Namibia. The two financial institutions have partnered to offer affordable funeral cover to clients of FNB underwritten by Momentum Metropolitan. The partnership between Momentum Metropolitan and FNB will see the launch…
Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) development is a priority for governments and financial institutions worldwide. This statement was made by Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Business Banking, Leon Koch, when he announced that the Bank had completed all necessary arrangements to support the Namibian Government’s SME Economic Recovery Loan Scheme launched in February 2023. In…
As young professionals, it is important to understand the landscape of investing and how to grow your finances through different options. “There are many things to consider when investing, but one of the most important is your time horizon. This refers to how long you are willing to invest for. If you are young and…
Residents of Tsintsabis today were the happiest at the launch of the Food Voucher Programme financially bolstered by the Japanese government to support 21000 vulnerable people in Oshikoto, Omaheke and Kunene regions. This is part of MTC and World Food Program’s digital transformation support to the government to address gaps and limitations in existing systems…