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Early morning deliciousness

2 days ago - 02 July 2020 | Banking

As part of Nedbank’s stakeholder engagement, the bank’s marketing and communication team treated Namibia Media Holdings staff to a hot cup of coffee and a cupcake early this morning. “The engagement at NMH is Nedbank’s...

Savvy banking saves money

3 days ago - 01 July 2020 | Banking

FNB Namibia announced that it will cut prices across a number of banking services and fees from 1 July 2020.With the updated pricing structure, the bank aims to offer more value and simplicity to customers...

Banking fees reduced

4 days ago - 30 June 2020 | Banking

In response to the onslaught of Covid-19 and its impact on customers, Bank Windhoek announced the following reductions in our fees:• The monthly account management fees for Transaction and Current Accounts have been reduced by...

Kali takes the lead at BAN

3 weeks ago - 13 June 2020 | Banking

The Bankers Association Namibia (BAN) on Friday announced that Letshego Bank Namibia's chief executive Ester Kali, has assumed the chair of the industry body.Taking over from FNB and FirstRand Namibia chief executive Sarel van Zyl,...

N$1.5 million to National disaster relief fund

1 month - 02 June 2020 | Banking

A monetary contribution of N$1.5 million was handed over to the Government by First National Bank, through the FirstRand Namibia Foundation Trust.The funding aims at supporting the unemployed, small and large businesses and the procurement...

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Water for communities

1 month - 18 May 2020 | Banking

Accompanied by departmental staff, Bank Windhoek’s executive officer of marketing and corporate communication services, Jacquiline Pack, visited the Moses ǁGaroëb constituency in the capital to...

Banks adding salt to wounds

1 month - 14 May 2020 | Banking

Unless a win-win situation is created, the limping economy won’t recover. So says the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) chief executive Charity Mwiya.He...

New banknote debut tomorrow

1 month - 14 May 2020 | Banking

A N$30 commemorative banknote that was launch on Independence Day, will be available fromFriday.According to a statement from the Bank of Namibia (BoN), the note...

Jude delivers essentials to your doorstep

2 months ago - 23 April 2020 | Banking

Leaving home to get groceries and essentials has become a daunting task. However, Bank Windhoek customers can now stay in their homes while the new...

!Gawaxab new BoN Governor

2 months ago - 21 April 2020 | Banking

Johannes !Gawaxab (pictured here with President Hage Geingob), well-known businessman and also chairman of the high-level panel on the economy, has been appointed as the...

Some relief for SMEs

2 months ago - 21 April 2020 | Banking

FNB Namibia announced relief measures for SMEs with an annual turnover of less than N$10 million and with initial lending facilities of less than N$5...

Added relief for bank clients

2 months ago - 20 April 2020 | Banking

Standard Bank announced a decrease in its prime lending rate following the Bank of Namibia’s (BoN) decision to cut the repo rate by 100 basis...

Lower interest rates announced

2 months ago - 16 April 2020 | Banking

In response to the announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Namibia to decrease the policy rate as announced on 15 April...

Cybercriminals on the loose

2 months ago - 15 April 2020 | Banking

Windhoek • Johnny TruterAs the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause global fear, cybercriminals are taking advantage of this distress by trying to trick organisations and...

More HOPE for economy

2 months ago - 09 April 2020 | Banking

FirstRand Namibia announced the establishment of HOPE – the Health Optimisation Pandemic Emergency Fund, which is aimed at leveraging the group’s capacity and capabilities to...

DBN donates to relief fund

2 months ago - 08 April 2020 | Banking

The Development Bank of Namibia’s chief executive Martin Inkumbi (pictured) announced that the bank donated N$1.4 million to the Covid-19 Disaster Relief Fund. Speaking at...

Micro lender gets on board

2 months ago - 07 April 2020 | Banking

Letshego Namibia announced that is offering customers the opportunity to apply for relief by way of a 3-month payment holiday, effective 1 April 2020.Customers can...

DBN announces relief measures

2 months ago - 06 April 2020 | Banking

The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) is preparing measures to give relief to borrowers in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, CEO Martin Inkumbi announced....