Local 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 […] todayMay 15, 2024 6
insert_link Local 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 […] todayMay 15, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics 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 […] todayMay 14, 2024 11
insert_link Local 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 […] todayMay 14, 2024 5
insert_link Local 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 […] todayMay 10, 2024 14
insert_link 1 Business / Economics Capricorn Foundation invests N$1 million in youth employment initiative In response to the high youth unemployment rate, the Capricorn Foundation has pledged to invest N$1 million in Bank Windhoek's Young Talent Programme. The funds are earmarked for The Capricorn Academy for School Leavers, a new initiative under Bank Windhoek's overarching Young Talent Programme. Here’s Marlize Horn, the bank’s Group Executive for Brand & Corporate Affairs. todayMay 9, 2024 335 1
insert_link Local Swakopmund to host beach Volleyball tourney this weekend The Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF), in partnership with Bank Windhoek, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Bank Windhoek National Beach Volleyball Open Tournament, set to take place at the picturesque Mole Beach in Swakopmund this coming weekend, Saturday, four until Sunday, fifth May 2024. The event invites beach volleyball teams from across the country to showcase their skills and compete for glory on the sandy shores […] todayMay 2, 2024 10
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek appoints Ilunga as Web Content Developer and Administrator Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, recently announced the appointment of Gebhard Ilunga as the Bank’s Web Content Developer and Administrator in the Marketing and Corporate Communication Services department. Ilunga started his new role on 15 March 2024. “Ilunga joins us from a reputable financial services provider and has over eleven years’ experience in the advertising and marketing industry, and worked for the top […] todayMay 2, 2024 8
insert_link Oshiwambo Oku gandja okuna elago komeho gokutaamba oBank Windhoek oya gandja omakwatho giikwathitholongo noongaky dhodalaha kaalongwa poosikola ya Eneas Peter Nanyemba Combined moshitopolwa shaShikoto nena. Omukuluntu goshitayi shombaanga ndjoka mOmuthiya Nathanael Nathanael okwati oyeshi ningi oku pitila opoloyeka yawo yuukwawo wanankali. Tati opoloyeka ndjoka oyokomumvo, nohaya kwatha iikondo ya yooloka, moka nuumvo ya tala ombinga komanongelo. Nathanael tati opoloyeka ndjoka oyina iilalakanenwa oyindji, noya hala opo aanona ya kwathwe unene mboka yeli monkalo tayi nyengathana. Tati ohashi […] todayApril 24, 2024 10
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
