In January 2024, credit extended to corporates reached N$46,4 billion, an increase of 2.1% y/y as compared to 0.4% y/y growth reported in December 2023. According to the Bank of Namibia, the credit growth in corporate sector was primarily driven by increased demand from manufacturing, energy, and agriculture sectors. Conversely,Continue Reading

FNB Namibia’s Cashplus transaction value have surpassed the N$100 million threshold solidifying the community banking service as the preferred banking method for customers nationwide. CashPlus, a pioneer in the financial services sector makes it possible for Agents to provide financial services thereby enhancing financial inclusion and convenience for FNB customersContinue Reading

In the wake of the repeated calls for write-offs of loan repayments for small and medium enterprises issued with the purpose of enhancing Namibia’s development, economic activity and prosperity, Development bank of Namibia (DBN) Executive for Marketing and Corporate Communication, Jerome Mutumba, has amplified important aspects of mutual responsibility forContinue Reading

FNB Namibia has announced their sponsorship of World NGO Day 2024, in partnership with the Namibia Development Trust (NDT), recognising those who work for humanitarian causes. World NGO Day was celebrated on 27 and 28 February under the theme of Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of NGOs in AchievingContinue Reading

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has announced the introduction of its Independene Special, which encourages Namibians to discover the beauty of their own country by offering large discounts on accommodation at all NWR locations. The programme responds to Namibians’ worries about the high expense of recreational travel within the country. WithContinue Reading

By Johnny Truter International law states that any illegal act involving deception to obtain money from a financial institution or a bank’s depositors is categorised as bank fraud. Like other fraud offences, bank fraud involves using a trick to obtain money illegally. Nowadays, fraudsters are continuously coming up with differentContinue Reading