insert_link Local The Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards announces the 2023 winners On Tuesday, 28 November 2023, the 2023 Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards judges announced the winners of the second edition of the community-building awards ceremony hosted in Windhoek. In the fiction section, Roxane Bayer was announced as the winner for “Letters To Chloe”. Her winning short story is a sensitively written piece about the changing nature of friendship and how it affects two friends who slowly grow apart. Bayer is […] todayNovember 30, 2023 8
insert_link Local Another N$2 million raised for the fight against cancer in Namibia Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, said that embracing social responsibility is not just a mere investment but a journey towards a sustainable and harmonious future for the Bank’s business, stakeholders, and the society it serves. She delivered this statement on Thursday, 30 November 2023, in Windhoek, announcing another two million Namibian Dollars raised by the annual Bank Windhoek Apple Cancer Project. This announcement […] todayNovember 30, 2023 11
insert_link Business / Economics Capricorn Group, Capricorn Foundation, and Bank Windhoek Unite for Namibia’s COP28 Pavilion The Capricorn Group, in collaboration with the Capricorn Foundation and Bank Windhoek, has pledged a joint donation of N$500,000 to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism. The funds are earmarked to support Namibia's representation and pavilion at the upcoming COP28 conference scheduled to be held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30 to December 12, 2023. This marks the second consecutive year of contributions from Capricorn Group and its affiliates […] todayNovember 21, 2023 10
insert_link Environment The Agra Weaner Championship Series recognizes communal farmers Wilson Tjirare, Godfried Zemburuka and Frenfriedt Karipata were recently announced as the top three champions of the Agra 2023 Weaner Championship Series National Winners – Communal Towns. The trio participated in the final Weaner Championship Series event for the Communal towns in Gobabis, hosted by Agra Auctions. The communal towns included Okakarara, Okondjatu, Aminius, and Talismanus. Tjirare won the Feedlot Potential category, Zemburuka won the Veld Potential, while Karipata was […] todayNovember 20, 2023 12
insert_link Local Linyondi appointed as Bank Windhoek’s strategic communication manager On Wednesday, 15 November 2023, Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, announced Samuel Linyondi as the Bank’s Strategic Communication Manager, effective 1 October 2023. Pack said that Linyondi is a qualified and industry-experienced strategic communication professional. She added that he offers an extensive background in all aspects of strategic communication, strategy, brand and image repositioning, stakeholder engagement, internal and external communication, and media relations. […] todayNovember 16, 2023 79
insert_link Local The Bank Windhoek Chess Championship launches On Tuesday, 14 November 2023, Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, announced a half-a-million sponsorship for the Namibian Chess Federation (NFC) to run its chess developmental operations country-wide from 2023 to 2024. The sponsorship aims to provide resources for chess programmes, tournaments and educational initiatives across Namibia. Pack said that by investing in chess, the Bank supports the sport and invests in Namibia’s […] todayNovember 14, 2023 6
insert_link Entertainment Bank Windhoek supports the NBS to host The Nutcracke Between Wednesday, 25 October and Saturday, 28 October 2023, the National Ballet School (NBS) performed Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek. Sponsored by Bank Windhoek, the performance sold out for five consecutive nights. Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, said Bank Windhoek regards the Arts as a fundamental expression of the human spirit. “This experience knows no bounds and […] todayNovember 2, 2023
insert_link Business / Economics The impact of collective contributions for Sustainable Development By Bank Windhoek’s Sustainable Finance and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Analyst, Joachim Komeheke The concept of sustainable development has evolved over the past decades. These changes are rooted in the global community’s numerous environmental and social awareness achievements. Namibia is an excellent example of how far we have come in driving sustainable development, particularly in ensuring the protection and conservation of our natural environment, an aspect enshrined in the […] todayOctober 30, 2023 6
insert_link Opinion Pieces Boost your credit score understanding By Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Credit, Eddie King. By Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Credit, Eddie King. Imagine John, a 35-year-old professional. In his 20s, he juggled multiple credit cards, often reaching their limits and only managing minimum payments. By 30, he faced mounting interest, a declining credit score, and challenges securing a car loan. However, after seeking financial counselling, consolidating his debts and adopting disciplined repayment habits, John's […] todayOctober 25, 2023 3