Every day various sectors across our continent are adjusting and finding ways to deal with challenges brought about by the current pandemic. Given our position in Africa’s video entertainment sector, we are acutely aware of the challenges our partners in the industry face. At this time, we would like to stand by them. Across the…
Considering the current emergency lockdown in the country, Capricorn Group is doing its bit to make sure that no one goes hungry during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, 27 March 2020, the Group donated food hampers to the group of homeless car guards working in the surrounding areas of the Group’s head office. The reality…
The President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr. Hage Geingob has announced an emergency lockdown, impacting the Khomas and Erongo Regions, effective 27 March until 16 April 2020. In support of the Government’s pro-active approach in curbing the spread of Covid-19, Bank Windhoek urges its clients, stakeholders and the public at large to…
Mobile Telecommunications Company, MTC, has just announced an aggressive response strategy to help fight Coronavirus. The plan will be funded with an amount of N$1 million dollars that will be distributed to different critical areas as per the strategy. MTC’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Licky Erastus said, “Whilst we have implemented a wide range of…
On 14 March 2020 Namibia recorded its first case of COVID-19. On the same day the Namibian Head of State, President Hage Geingob put in place measures to safeguard the lives of the Namibian nation. However, on 24 March 2020, Namibia had seven confirmed cases of COVID-19. With the increase of COVID-19 cases, Dr Geingob…
The prevailing circumstances have called on many across the African continent to adjust to new ways of living and working. Many are required to spend more time at home with their loved ones, and MultiChoice Group (MCG) remains committed to supporting its customers with the best available programming to keep families informed and entertained. To…
The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group on Thursday, 19 March 2020 issued a statement in light of its position with regards to COVID-19, supporting the Head of State, Dr. Hage Geingob’s declaration of a State of Emergency. O&L Group CEO, Wessie van der Westhuizen: “In recognition of the stance that Government has taken in this…
In response to the announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Namibia to decrease the policy rate as announced on 20 March 2020, Bank Windhoek hereby confirms the reduction of its Prime Lending Rate by 1.00% from 10.00% to 9.00%. The Mortgage Lending Rate will decrease from 11.00% to 10.00% The interest…
In response to the first confirmed Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases, Bank Windhoek has implemented preventative measures as part of its overall action plan to ensure the health and safety of its staff and clients at all its Branches and Departments countrywide. All Branches and Departments have received or are in the process of receiving additional disinfectants…
Covid-19’s arrival in Namibia turned the country upside down with emergency measures announced and implemented to prevent the spread of the virus within the borders of Namibia. General uncertainty as to the impact the pandemic will have on our daily lives was prevalent with many left with more questions than answers as to how the…