“According to economists, 2018 is bound to be another challenging year in Namibia and It therefore remains prudent for all of us to continue saving and to spend on necessities only versus luxuries. Given these economic circumstances that we live in, managing and maintaining realistic long and short-term savings goals is important. “Time is money,…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
Are you amongst many customers who are taking advantage of the ease and convenience of shopping online with a credit card? “If so, it is important to empower yourself with a few tips to keep your card details safe whenever you shop online, says Camanthea Izaaks, Manager Credit Card, “Online shopping continues to be growing with…
With all the planning that everyone made for the festive season, the merriment and joyous celebration officially begins next week. Yet on the flip side, there is also the risk of leaving your homes when travelling at the mercy of opportunistic thieves who are on the prowl for unguarded properties Orange states that it is…
A bonus or 13th cheque at the end of the year is a pleasant addition to one’s salary during a time when one spends the most money. It can serve as the little boost you need to get you and your family on the other side of the festive season. However, it is also easy…
By Sakaria Nghikembua, Chief Executive Officer, Agribank As the year approaches the end, it is prudent to reflect on economic events and themes through which the Bank operated, whilst fore-sighting the future. At a macro level, the year 2017 saw significant challenges such as lower commodity prices, contraction in fiscal expenditure, increasing debt-to-GDP ratio of…
By Baronice Hans, Managing Director of Bank Windhoek Global Credit Ratings has affirmed the national scale ratings assigned to Capricorn Investment Group Limited of AA(NA) and A1+(NA) in the long term and short term respectively; with the outlook accorded as Stable. Global Credit Ratings has also affirmed the national scale ratings assigned to Bank Windhoek…