insert_link Business / Economics TransUnion Study Shows Financial Optimism Among Namibians Despite Current Challenges A recent TransUnion Quarter 2 Consumer Pulse Study for this year reveals that while Namibian households continue to face financial difficulties, there is optimism about future income prospects. The study indicates that 38% of consumers experienced stagnant incomes and 34% faced decreases, while 28% reported increases. Despite high inflation averaging 5.9% in 2023, 81% of consumers, particularly younger generations, remain hopeful about their financial future. todayJuly 17, 2024 25
insert_link Opinion Pieces Building Trust in Business Transactions Opinion Piece by Thabo Molefe, Head of Africa Regions at TransUnion for consideration Operating a business today is almost impossible without the insights and understanding provided by data. Data enables informed decision- making, problem solving, deeper business and customers insights, and enhances operational efficiency and agility. Data, in the context of a credit bureau, has become integral to the success of many financial services organisations across the […] todayApril 15, 2024 47
insert_link Local Navigating the Financial Landscape: Credit Bureau Reports and Scores By Patricia Louw, Old Mutual Finance Credit Manager, Old Mutual Namibia In the ever-evolving world of personal finance, understanding your credit bureau report is vital to making informed financial decisions. Your credit bureau report is a snapshot of your credit history, and it plays a crucial role in shaping your financial future. It is important to investigate the intricacies of credit bureau reports, exploring what they are, where […] todayApril 9, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics TransUnion report reveals surge in e-commerce fraud during 2023 festive shopping season TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) released new findings today highlighting e-commerce fraud that occurred during the start of the 2023 holiday shopping season, from the Thursday before Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Based on proprietary insights from TransUnion’s global device risk consortium, the average number of suspected digital fraud attempts on any given day during that holiday period where the consumer was located in Namibia during the transaction, was 87.5% higher than the same period […] todayDecember 8, 2023 5
insert_link Business / Economics Average Number of Suspected Digital Shopping Fraud Attempts During Start of Festive Shopping Season in Namibia Up 19.5% Compared to Rest of 2023 TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) released new findings today highlighting e-commerce fraud that occurred during the start of the 2023 holiday shopping season, from the Thursday before Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Based on proprietary insights from TransUnion’s global device risk consortium, the average number of suspected digital fraud attempts on any given day during that holiday period where the consumer was located in Namibia during the transaction, was 87.5% higher than the […] todayDecember 7, 2023 18