Business / EconomicsStandard Bank Warns of Rilide Malware Threat Standard Bank Namibia has alerted customers to a rise in Rilide malware attacks targeting online banking, which can steal login credentials and intercept one-time passwords. Colanè Esterhuizen-Andreas, the bank’s forensic services manager, urged clients to stay vigilant, avoid suspicious links and unverified browser extensions, and report any unusual activity immediately. today17 December, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsStandard Bank Namibia, NIFA support MSME trade opportunities Standard Bank Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), hosted a “Market Access and Trade Opportunity” event in Windhoek to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The initiative guided trade finance, import–export opportunities, and cross-border business growth. CEO of NIFA, Arinze Okafor, said the event’s goal was to equip small businesses with the knowledge and networks needed to scale operations and contribute to economic development. […] today17 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaInterview: Blue Growth Series Attracts Over 340 Entrepreneurs, Spotlight on Informal Sector Standard Bank’s latest entrepreneurship initiative — the Blue Growth Series — has received over 340 applications within two weeks, with close to half coming from the local informal economy. This was revealed by Arinze Okafor, the founder of the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), during an interview on Fresh FM earlier today. “The response has been overwhelming,” Okafor said, noting that approximately 170 applicants are informal traders such as […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsOngwediva Trade Fair raises N$1.6 Million at gala fundraiser The 2025 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) kicked off its preparations with a resounding success at last Saturday's fundraising gala held at the Trade Fair Centre. According to Future Media’s Maria Namupala, the event raised over N$1.6 million, exceeding last year’s N$1.3 million haul. Headline sponsor Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) pledged N$350,000, reaffirming its support as a growth driver for entrepreneurship and SME market access. Standard Bank Namibia, Namibian […] today8 July, 2025
