A series of regional inception workshops to launch the Empower to Adapt: Creating Climate Change Resilient Livelihoods through CBNRM in Namibia or the CBNRM EDA Project kicked off in Rundu, Namibia on 4th December 2017. The Green Climate Fund, a special financial vehicle created through the United Nations Framework to Combat Climate Change, has financed…
Bank Windhoek is proud to announce the appointment of Jaqualene (Yvonne) Beukes as its new branch manager it the recently upgraded Outapi Branch with effect from 1 January 2018. Ms. Beukes joined Bank Windhoek in 2006 as the Senior Collateral Officer at Oshakati Branch. She was subsequently promoted to the position of Senior Credit Officer…
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN). The association was established in 1997 in accordance with the Banking Institutions Act as the representative trade association for the commercial banking sector in the country. The present BAN membership comprise of Bank Windhoek, Standard Bank, First National Bank, Nedbank, Bank Bic…
Bank Windhoek is proud to announce its support of the 52nd Swakopmunder Musikwoche. This year’s Swakopmunder Musikwoche starts on Friday, 8 December and concludes on Sunday, 17 December with a church concert. “Bank Windhoek’s philosophy is to grow the arts, as well as the appreciation of arts, through the forging of smart partnerships, partnerships that will…
The way in which people and organisations interact with the food chain is undergoing a profound shift. It is essential therefore, that farmers understand that they are a link in a much larger series of activities than simply beneficiating the basic product that leaves the farm. These were the sentiments shred by Standard Bank’s Head…
In the true spirit of ‘how can we help you’ and the Christmas Season at hand, the FNB Namibia Holdings Foundation Board of Trustees approved N$10,000.00 each for ten branches across the country. Revonia Kahivere, Corporate Social Investment Manager at FNB Namibia: “These funds will be used by the branches to purchase gifts for disabled…
The long awaited holiday season is finally here and if you’re planning to drive to your holiday destination, it’s essential that you make sure your car is up to the challenge, so that your journey will be safe and stress-free. “As we take to the road this festive season it’s important to note that it’s…
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…