The FNB Namibia Foundation Holding Trust has sponsored an amount of N$594,300 towards Business Growth Support Training and the Females Fired Up Business Programme, coordinated by SME Compete. At the official handover, Revonia Kahivere, Manager: Corporate Social Investment at FNB Namibia said that one of the things the African marketplace in sub-Sahara have in common…
By now, advice on the importance of saving may begin sounding like a broken record for some, however most people do not realise how important it is until they find themselves in a financial bind and require cash immediately. Unfortunately, when most people try to save they are faced with the harsh realities of how…
Nedbank has shown its commitment towards conservation and sustainable development in Namibia not only by securing the funds for our Go Green Fund but by teaming up with the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) and creating a real partnership that delivers. This type of institutional collaboration is vitally important to assist in good biodiversity conservation outcomes…
Over the past couple of years, technological transformation in the financial services sector and especially banks, has been tremendous with the advent of electronic and cell phone banking, apps, digital money transfers, digital payments of third parties, card payments and the like. FNB Namibia has been a forerunner in many regards with products and services…
The 2017 Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project has yet again set a new record after an astounding N$3 million was raised in aid of the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN). The Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project was established in 2000 to create awareness about cancer and educate Namibians to protect themselves against this illness. With…
Marking 30 years of partnership with the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN), Standard Bank this week pledged its continued support to the organisation that has over the years made monumental strides towards improving the tourism industry. Previously known as the Hotel Association of Namibia, the organisation works towards influencing policy making in Namibia, thereby optimise…
“I want to be the change in my community,” says sole owner of Olivia’s Investment CC, Christopher Olivier van Wyk. The 32 year old Windhoek entrepreneur, was born with a desire of owning his own company. Today he has accomplished that dream. Olivia’s Investment CC, named after his daughter, specialises in digital satellite television, sound…
The second Bank Windhoek Long Course Gala took place on Friday, 3 November 2017 and Saturday, 4 November 2017 at the Katutura Municipal Swimming pool. Eliphas Nakaleke once again managed to break his own record in the 50 metre fly category for boys 8 years and under. Bank Windhoek has been sponsoring the Long Course…
With Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth averaging at 4 percent over the last decade – Namibia, like many other Sub-Saharan African countries, appears to be proof that a country can grow in the absence of deep seated structural transformation. However, with high unemployment and poverty rates – not only does this growth face significant limitations,…
The Bank Windhoek Namibian Enduro Championship 2017 concluded recently after seven events, packed with spectacular racing and excitement. On Saturday, 4 November, the winners were officially announced by the Namibian Enduro Club at a function on Farm Elisenheim. Bank Windhoek donated N$20 000 prize money for the winners. The Namibian Enduro Championship 2017 accommodated both…