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Growing relevance of the informal market

1 month - 11 December 2020 | Banking

Frans Uusiku, Market Research Manager, FirstRand Namibia The economic landscape has evolved in recent times and is becoming increasingly characterised by changing consumer tastes and preferences around the consumption of goods and services, combined with...

Growing relevance of the informal market

1 month - 11 December 2020 | Banking

Frans Uusiku, Market Research Manager, FirstRand Namibia The economic landscape has evolved in recent times and is becoming increasingly characterised by changing consumer tastes and preferences around the consumption of goods and services, combined with...

Bank Windhoek wins best retail bank

1 month - 11 December 2020 | Banking

STAFF REPORTER Bank Windhoek was named the best retail bank in Namibia by the London-based Global Banking and Finance Review, a leading international financial portal and print magazine. The Global Banking and Finance Review covers...

Bank of Windhoek

1 month - 11 December 2020 | Banking

Global and regional outlook Based on the latest IMF’s World Economic Outlook (WEO) for October 2020, the global economy is expected to contract during 2020, with an improved projection for 2021. The world economy is...

Financial tips for young adults

2 months ago - 20 November 2020 | Banking

Llewellyn Winkler Although student debt can be significant, and the desire to take advantage of one's youth can lead to some reckless spending, the beginning of adulthood is a critical period to ensure a prosperous...

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Small savings can go a long way

2 months ago - 30 October 2020 | Banking

You don’t have to put away thousands to see the benefit of savings.In fact, starting small will not only give you the confidence that saving...

Hints to get your mortgage approval

2 months ago - 23 October 2020 | Banking

Trying to buy a house without a plan in place can be a challenging situation. As a first-time homebuyer, you will need to prepare in...

Eelu appointed as Bank Windhoek Outapi branch manager

2 months ago - 23 October 2020 | Banking

STAFF REPORTER Bank Windhoek’s executive officer of retail banking services, James Chapman, this week announced Lioni Eelu as the bank’s new Outapi branch manager, effective...

Women and youth scheme launched

2 months ago - 22 October 2020 | Banking

ELLANIE SMITWINDHOEKA loan scheme with relaxed conditions for women and young people has been launched by Agribank to encourage their participation and enhance financial inclusion.According...

Agribank disburses loans worth millions

3 months ago - 19 October 2020 | Banking

Agribank disbursed loans worth over N$246 million in the financial year ended 31 March 2020.At its virtual annual general meeting on Thursday, Agribank said more...

Trust at core of new world of banking

3 months ago - 14 October 2020 | Banking

Martha Murorua - Digitisation has certainly impacted consumers’ need for branch banking, and who knows, the next generation may well be the one to bear...

Robert Eiman takes the reins at DBN’s SME Finance...

3 months ago - 09 October 2020 | Banking

A seasoned veteran of business finance, Robert Eiman, has taken over the reins of the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) SME Finance department. The move...

I won't muzzle Fishrot probe...

4 months ago - 18 September 2020 | Banking

OGONE TLHAGEWINDHOEKBank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab has scoffed at claims that his appointment as the head of the central bank was politically motivated and...

Bank Windhoek announces new executive...

4 months ago - 03 September 2020 | Banking

Bank Windhoek has announced the appointment of its new chief financial officer, Zenaune Kamberipa, effective 1 September 2020. Kamberipa will be taking over from...

Nedbank launches financial booklet

4 months ago - 03 September 2020 | Banking

The second edition of the Nedbank Financial Education booklet was launched in the capital on Monday.The booklet was created with the aim of enhancing the...

Compassion with no boundaries

4 months ago - 28 August 2020 | Banking

MARISELLE STOFBERGHeleen Ries von Bergen’s story is one rooted in giving unconditional love, being authentic and brave enough to make choices that are best for...

Driven and passionate

4 months ago - 28 August 2020 | Banking

The 40-year-old Tomas Koneka Iindji is a positive, hardworking banker with over 20 years of banking experience. He strives to always achieve the highest standard...

SME Bank depositors to lose...

4 months ago - 27 August 2020 | Banking

OGONE TLHAGEWINDHOEKDepositors who held money with the now defunct SME Bank have been told that they should expect to receive 25 cents for every N$1...