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Ehulilo shiwike ndika ele lya Paasa,o OneAfrica muukumwe no Multichoice Namibia nomushilipaleki omupe FNB Namibia otaya ka eta pamwe oshigwana nedhingoloko lyowina lyo Namflix Festival

Oshiindingili otashi lalakanene okuyela uu film womoshilongo nokugandja ompito yaatoti yomahokololo yuulike iilonga yawo koshigwana. Oshiindingili ohashi ulikwa shito pehulilo lyomumvo kehe,ashike euliko lyonuumvo otali ka tyapula uu film womoshilongo mboka wa sindana komapapa gongaashingeyi go Namibia Theatre and film awards. Uu film otau ka ulikwa okuza nena sigo omandaaha 6 April. Ta popi no NewsOnOne kombinga yeshilipaleko epe,omunambelewa gomakwatathano mo FNB Namibia Kirsty Watermeyer okwati eshilipaleko lyombaanga ko festival […]

3 April, 2026

Oshiwambo

O Namibia Tourism Board no FNB otaya ndungike aanangeshefa aashona noyopokati

O Namibia Tourism Board palongelokumwe nombaanga yotango yopashigwana o FNB Namibia ,otayuunganeke oshigongiilonga shomasiku gaali shomadheulo gomapashiyono nelongo lyopashimaliwa shaanangeshefa aashona noyopokati mo Windhoek. Oshingongiilonga sha tameke omandaaha otashi kaliwa koohandimwe ya konda 100 . Notashi tala komadheulo gomapashiyono nelongo lyopashimaliwa,noku ndungika aakuthimbinga notseyo ya pumbiwa oku kokeka oongeshefa dhawo,shiikwatelela kaaunganeki. Osheetwapo osha landula eshaino lyetsokumwe pokati ko NTB no FNB,nombaanga ya gandja oodola 60 000 koshigongiilonga. Omukuluntu wiliki go […]

24 March, 2026

Namibia

FirstRand Namibia says ATM upgrades needed to process new notes

FirstRand Namibia has announced that its FNB ATMs are currently unable to accept the Bank of Namibia’s newly issued banknotes for deposits. According to the bank, the machines can still dispense cash as usual. Still, technical upgrades are needed to enable them to recognise and process the new notes when customers make deposits. Group communications manager at FNB Namibia Kirsty Watermeyer: The Bank of Namibia recently introduced redesigned banknotes featuring […]

6 October, 2025

Business / Economics

GDP growth slows to 1.6% in second quarter

Photo: Adobe stock Namibia’s economy grew by 1.6 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, down from 2.8 percent in the first quarter and 3.3 percent in the same period of 2024, according to a new report by the First National Bank of Namibia (FNB). FNB economist Helena Mboti said the data indicates the strain on consumers.“Private consumption collapsed to negative 7.2 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of […]

1 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Headline inflation eases to 3.2% in August

Headline inflation in Namibia slowed to 3.2% year-on-year in August 2025, down from 3.5% in July and below market expectations of 3.5%. The slowdown was largely driven by softer food price pressures after improved regional rainfall boosted crop production. Food inflation fell from 6.1% in July to 5.2% in August, providing some relief for households. FNB economist Helena Mboti noted that this trend reflects a combination of improved harvests and […]

22 September, 2025

Business / Economics

Swakopmund to host Global Policy Forum on inclusive finance

Photo:afi-global.org More than 700 policymakers, regulators, and development partners are set to converge in Swakopmund for the 2025 Global Policy Forum, co-hosted by the Bank of Namibia. The four-day summit, beginning this week, will focus on advancing inclusive finance and fostering stronger international collaboration in financial policymaking. The forum will bring together key players from across the globe to discuss strategies aimed at improving access to financial services, particularly for […]

18 August, 2025

Business / Economics

FNB introduces affordable banking

FNB Namibia has launched its 2025 annual pricing structure, introducing measures to make banking more affordable and accessible. Effective today, the bank has eliminated all fees on local card swipes—a first in the Namibian market. According to FNB Group Communication Manager Kirsty Watermeyer, the zero-fee swipe policy is part of a broader strategy to foster financial inclusion and promote digital banking. “Banking should be simple, fair, and aligned with the […]

1 July, 2025

Business / Economics

SMEs crucial to Namibia’s economic growth, says FNB

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are playing a growing role in economic development, with their impact reaching beyond just job creation. According to FNB Namibia's Head of SME, Nesdha De Jongh, SMEs are key to addressing some of the country’s most pressing issues, including high youth unemployment and inequality. “SMEs are the backbone of the economy,” De Jongh said. “We need to empower their growth so that they’ll be able […]

20 May, 2025

Business / Economics

FNB Namibia scoops award for Best International Private Bank for 3rd consecutive year

(Contributed Photo) By: Hertha Ekandjo FNB Namibia has been named the Best International Private Bank for the third consecutive year at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards held in London. This recognition solidifies the bank's position as a global private banking and wealth management leader. Euromoney's Private Banking Awards, now in their 20th year, are widely regarded as the most definitive and respected awards programme within the global banking industry. The […]

14 April, 2025