London-based Banker magazine has awarded Standard Bank Namibia the coveted Bank of the Year Award. The Awards are regarded as the industry standard for banking excellence and recognise global financial institutions that have outshone their peers. “This acknowledgment is proof of the commitment and tenacity of our amazing staff. EveryContinue Reading

By Samuel Linyondi The 2023 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Report found that around 2.4 billion working-age women are not afforded equal economic opportunity worldwide. Published by the United Nations in 2015, the SDGs are a collection of seventeen interlinked objectives designed to serve as a shared blueprint forContinue Reading

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 last week, in Windhoek,Continue Reading

The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced the appointment of Nicky Katapa Mutenda as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from December 18, 2023, for a period of 5 years. Nicky’ appointment follows a meticulous selection process conducted by a panel of six distinguished individuals drawn fromContinue Reading

The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) hosted its prestigious 2023 Good Business Awards in Windhoek on the night of 28 November 2023 with Brandplan Advertising crowned winner of the SME category and Nampath Laborotories scooping the large enterprise category. The awards were officiated by the Minister of Finance and PublicContinue Reading

The Katuka Mentorship Programme participants Naemi Ekandjo and Josephina Kanyeumbo said that the Programme created a platform for their personal growth, advancement and self-esteem. A registered nurse, Ekandjo, said she has grown into an individual with more confidence. “I used to be fearful. The Programme has allowed me to faceContinue Reading

Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, has announced the appointment of Otilie Sabatha as Bank Windhoek’s Head of Brand Marketing, effective 1 October 2023. “Sabatha is a quality-oriented brand and strategy professional with vast experience in brand marketing,” said Pack. As Bank Windhoek’s HeadContinue Reading