The Doek Literary Festival returns with second edition in August

Doek, in partnership with Bank Windhoek, is proud to announce the second edition of the Doek Literary Festival, which will take place at the Goethe-Institut in Windhoek from Wednesday, 21 August until Saturday, 24 August 2024. Attendance is free of charge. A biennial event, the Doek Literary Festival celebrates the works of writers, poets, and visual artists who have contributed to Doek! Literary Magazine, which seeks to showcase […]

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GIPF hosts pre-retirement workshop for Windhoek based members

The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is hosting a three-day pre-retirement workshop for its Windhoek based members. The workshop is taking place from 14 to 16 May 2024 at the Namibian Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM). GIPF members may attend the workshop on one of the three days between 08h00 and 16h00. The targeted member engagement provides an opportunity for all GIPF members aged between […]

May 15, 2024 12

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2024 Capricorn Schools Netball League launched

Capricorn Group has once again confirmed its commitment to schools' netball in Namibia by announcing its continued sponsorship of the annual Capricorn Schools Netball League. The League will officially commence on Friday, 17 May 2024, with the start of the first League matches in Windhoek, and conclude with the national play-offs by 24 August 2024. Capricorn Group has been sponsoring the Schools Netball League since 2017 when […]

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Sustainable investments: aligning wealth with ESG values

By Bank Windhoek’s Chief Treasurer, Claire Hobbs The Harvard Business School defines Sustainable Investment as investment strategies that consider the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors alongside financial considerations, in so doing creating a holistic impact; hence, the concept is also being referred to as socially responsible investment back in the day or today as impact investment. This concept evolved from the recognition that […]

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The Bank Windhoek Namibian Open Chess Championships conclude

Supported by Bank Windhoek, the Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) hosted the Bank Windhoek 2024 Namibian Open Chess Championships at the Windhoek Country Club from Wednesday, 8 May, until Sunday, 12 May 2024. With 100 participants competing in classical chess games, the championships made history by introducing four sections with more prizes for participants. In celebration of 100 years of establishing the International Chess Federation (FIDE), this event welcomed […]

May 14, 2024 12

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The School Leavers Programme pilot phase kicks off

Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, said that by embracing corporate social responsibility, Bank Windhoek establishes a mutually beneficial relationship with communities, paving the way for a prosperous and sustainable future. Chapman delivered this statement referring to the recent announcement that the Capricorn Foundation has pledged one million Namibian Dollars to the Bank Windhoek Young Talent Programme via the Capricorn […]

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The Bank Windhoek ramblers soccer tourney returns with a N$200 000 prize

On Tuesday, 7 May 2024, the Bank Windhoek Ramblers Under 21 Soccer Tournament launched its third edition in Windhoek, which promises to showcase exceptional football talent while creating a stepping stone for players to showcase their skills and earn positions on more prominent platforms. With an increased Bank Windhoek N$200,000 sponsorship, the event will see 16 teams, comprising eight from Windhoek and another eight from Oshakati, compete for […]

May 10, 2024 12

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City of Windhoek and MTC unite in creating a safe city

Charged with the responsibility to ensure the safety and security within the jurisdiction of the city, coupled with the increasing need for smart policing, the leadership of the Municipal Council of Windhoek and Namibia’s premier digital enabler, MTC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the two parties deploy, through the Windhoek City Police Service, more cutting-edge technologies to assist in combatting crime within the city. […]

May 8, 2024 16

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World Bank Loan to Namibia Supports Renewable Energy Integration

Today marks the approval of Namibia’s first ever World Bank financed energy project, aimed at improving the reliability of the country’s transmission network and enabling increased integration of renewable energy into the country’s electricity system. The $138.5 million project will be implemented by the national electricity utility, NamPower. “Namibia is a uniquely positioned regional leader in the transition towards Transmission Expansion and Energy Storage Project a greener and more sustainable future. The World Bank is […]

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