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Business / Economics

Bank Windhoek Warns Against Poor Financial Planning

  Bank Windhoek's Credit Executive Officer, Eddie King, identifies poor financial planning, unexpected expenses, economic downturns, and over-reliance on credit as major causes of financial default. He stresses the importance of budgeting, emergency funds, and strong financial planning to navigate economic challenges and avoid high-interest debt traps. King urges individuals and businesses to stay informed about economic trends to make better financial decisions.

today5 February, 2025

Business / Economics

How to detect and prevent financial strain

    By Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Credit, Eddie King   For many, credit is the go-to financial resource for financial management. Grasping its far-reaching implications and mastering prudent management is crucial for safeguarding long-term financial wellness. Recognising the early signs of financial strain and adopting strategies to prevent sliding into a debt trap is paramount for maintaining financial stability. Before you take up any form of credit, keep […]

today9 April, 2024

Africa

Victims of Jammeh’s Barbaric Rule in Gambia Still Hope for Solace and Money

  Gambia, a tiny country of 2.6 million tightly knit people, located right in the middle of Senegal in West Africa, is still struggling to recover from the brutal 22-year authoritarian reign of Yahya Jammeh. He was the longtime former president who fled the country in 2016 to nearby Equatorial Guinea after he lost re-election and regional states forced him from power. A range of United Nations agencies and bodies […]

today28 March, 2024

Business / Economics

Financial Planning for Namibia’s Millennials

    By Ashante Manetti, Group Marketing Manager, Old Mutual Namibia   Financial freedom. It's a term that conjures up images of early retirement, dream vacations, and unshakeable security. But for Namibia's millennial generation, this dream can often feel shrouded in uncertainty. With student loan burdens, a competitive job market, and a rising cost of living, achieving financial stability can seem like an uphill battle. Financial planning for millennials isn't […]

today28 March, 2024

Opinion Pieces

Battling to make ends meet? Financial planning expert offers 5 tips on how to build your budget

Bomikazi Zeka, University of Canberra Every day seems to bring new headlines about rising costs. In Nigeria, unions are threatening to strike amid soaring fuel prices; the country’s inflation rate hit 25% in August. The amount it costs to fill a food basket in South Africa keeps climbing. Ghanaians took to the streets of Accra in late September to protest about the cost of living. A recent study by the […]

today26 March, 2024