insert_link Local Bank Windhoek appoints Shivute as Sales and Bancassurance Executive On Friday, 31 May 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans, announced the appointment of Saara Shivute as the Bank’s Executive Officer of Sales and Bancassurance, effective 1 June 2024. Hans said that since joining Bank Windhoek in 2018 as Head of Specialist Finance, Shivute has been instrumental in driving the Bank’s success as part of its Growth Strategic Pillar. As the Sales and Bancassurance Executive Officer, […] todayJune 4, 2024 9
insert_link Local Gobabis and Rundu chess open tournaments conclude In separate chess tournaments held over the weekend on Saturday, 25 May, players participated in the Bank Windhoek 2024 Gobabis and Rundu Open Tournaments. The two events, facilitated by the Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) and supported by Bank Windhoek, took place in Gobabis and Rundu. Seventy-one participants competed in chess battles to prove their skill and excellence. With a mix of experienced players and promising newcomers, […] todayMay 29, 2024 8
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek grows northern property financing In 2023, Bank Windhoek sold 142 properties through estate agents in northern Namibia valued at N$188 million. Bank Windhoek Executive Officer of Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, announced this substantial increase compared to properties sold at N$88 million in 2021. Chapman was speaking at the Bank Windhoek Annual Northern Estate Agent Awards held on Thursday, 23 May 2024, in Oshakati. The awards recognise residential […] todayMay 27, 2024 16
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek rewards northern vehicle industry top achievers On Wednesday, 22 May 2024, Bank Windhoek recognised the hard work and achievements of salespersons and car dealerships in northern Namibia at its fourth Annual Northern Selekt Sales Awards hosted in Oshakati. The awards continue to celebrate the automotive industry’s commitment to the northern region for the previous financial year, financing vehicles through Bank Windhoek. Delivering the keynote address, Bank Windhoek’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility […] todayMay 23, 2024 15
insert_link Local Namibia Shines at Africa Energies Summit 2024 Managing Director of Monasa Advisory & Associates and Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia, Jason Kasuto, attended as a selected speaker the Africa Energies Summit 2024. The summit organised by Frontier Communications, now in its 10th year, is a cornerstone event that brings together leaders and innovators from across the continent to discuss the dynamic energy landscape of Africa. The Africa Energies Summit, hosted annually, serves as […] todayMay 21, 2024 14
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek SME recovery loans assistance clocks N$ 200 million On Monday, 20 May 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Head of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Financial and Data Analytics, Bianca Janse Van Vuuren, announced that the Bank has fully utilised the N$ 200 million allocated under the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Economic Recovery Loan Scheme, of this amount N$ 192 million is already disbursed, with the remaining N$ 8 million approved pending disbursement. Van Vuuren said that […] todayMay 21, 2024 48
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 27
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 15
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 15