Stefan wins a hybrid!
Bank Windhoek customer Stefan Mans was announced as the winner of the bank’s second annual Swipe and Save Visa Competition, taking home a brand-new Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid valued at N$450 000.In a generous gesture, Mans doubled the N$10 000 awarded by Bank Windhoek to fellow finalists Asteria Josef and Robert Sparg, allowing each to walk away with N$20 000.
Mans expressed his gratitude upon receiving the keys to his new vehicle. He said the prize affirmed that Bank Windhoek values its customers and that he feels part of the Bank Windhoek family rather than just a number. He added that he never expected such a reward simply from banking with the institution and shared that he would be giving the vehicle to his mother, who was in need of a new car.
Bank Windhoek’s Jacqueline Pack congratulated Mans and thanked all participants for their continued support. “At Bank Windhoek, we are more than a bank. We are a home-grown brand with deep Namibian roots,” she said. “Our commitment to our people and communities inspires every initiative we undertake. This competition is one of the ways we celebrate customers who continue to trust a bank built right here in Namibia, for Namibia.”
The Swipe and Save Visa Competition, which ran from November 2024 to October 2025, received strong participation from customers nationwide. To enter, customers needed to swipe or tap their Bank Windhoek Visa card during the competition period.
A total of 46 678 accounts automatically qualified, and three finalists were selected through a random draw on 7 November 2025, verified by the bank’s auditors and legal team.
Bank Windhoek’s commitment to environmental responsibility was reflected in the choice of the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid as the grand prize.
As the first financial institution in Southern Africa to issue a Green Bond and the region’s first Sustainability Bond, the bank continues to lead in sustainable finance. The Corolla Cross Hybrid’s efficient petrol-electric powertrain, with average fuel consumption of 4.3 litres per 100 kilometres, underscores this commitment.