On 19 June 2025, Old Mutual Namibia, through the Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIGNAM), celebrated a milestone that marks not just the launch of a new investment product, but the expansion of the investment horizon: the official unveiling of the World Wide Equity Fund.
This fund represents more than diversification, it symbolises Old Mutual Namibia’s ambition to give Namibian investors a credible and convenient pathway to global markets, while remaining rooted in the strength and insight of our local investment expertise.
“The World Wide Equity Fund is designed to offer investors broad global exposure, giving them access to some of the world’s leading companies across developed and emerging markets. In today’s rapidly evolving economy, companies that lead in innovation, digital transformation, renewable energy, healthcare, and technology are no longer limited to Wall Street or Silicon Valley. They are scattered across continents, and now, accessible through a single, well-managed fund,” shared Rex Mutelo, Head of Business Development, Old Mutual Investment Group, Old Mutual Namibia.
Jo-Ann van Wyk, Business Development Manager of the Old Mutual Investment Group, shared that “The World Equity Fund is more than just a product. It’s a strategic pathway to harness international growth potential, built on deep expertise and a vision for sustainable wealth creation.”
Mutelo further said that their aim is simple: to enable long-term capital growth for investors who want to future-proof their portfolios. “The fund is available to retail investors through our local distribution platforms, while institutional clients can still access our tailored segregated mandates for bespoke offshore exposure, suited to their specific mandates and risk appetite.”
In an increasingly borderless investment landscape, many Namibian investors feel they must look abroad for credible asset managers. With the launch of this fund, OMIGNAM assures you that you don’t have to.
“The World Wide Equity Fund is managed right here at home, by a team of Namibian portfolio managers who hold CFA charters and have over 40 years of combined investment experience. They bring global insight with local nuance, and most importantly, they sit in our offices, understand our clients, and remain directly accountable to the people whose futures they help shape,” shared Lionel Kannemeyer, the Managing Director of the Old Mutual Investment Group.
“We believe this is what true localisation looks like: not limiting opportunity to borders, but delivering global access through local talent. The launch of this fund builds on the foundation we’ve already established as an investment group. We currently manage over N$60 billion in assets under management across a broad range of strategies,” Kannemeyer further shared.
OMIGNAM also oversees a USD Money Market Fund domiciled in Mauritius, and with over USD400 million in assets under management, the fund is backed by multinational organisations from across the globe, who have placed their trust in OMIGNAM as a Namibian asset manager.
“Variety is not just the spice of life; it is the safety net of smart strategy, and diversification through global markets offers reduced risk and broader growth opportunities,” shares Martin Schurz, Portfolio Manager at the Old Mutual Investment Group. This fund opens the doors to new pathways of investing, and Old Mutual Namibia, through the Old Mutual Investment Group, is at the forefront of this.
“The launch of this fund is a testament to the credibility, governance, and global relevance we’ve built from our base here at home and reflecting our deep cross-border capabilities and operational strength. This scale allows us to offer investment products that are both cost-effective and strategically sophisticated, meeting the needs of both individuals and institutions,” Mutelo further added.
The World Wide Equity Fund is more than a product, it is a call to action. A call to think differently about investing. A call to step beyond the familiar constraints of local-only portfolios and into the possibilities of global wealth creation.
“It allows a teacher in Rundu to invest alongside a banker in Frankfurt. It allows a nurse in Windhoek to co-own a share in a healthcare company listed in Switzerland. And it allows all of us, as Namibians, to move from watching global markets, to participating in them,” Mutelo stated.
In a time where geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption, and market volatility are the norm, diversification across geography, sector, and currency is no longer a luxury. It’s a necessity. And this fund makes that possible, right from home.
With the launch of the World Wide Equity Fund, Old Mutual Namibia is reaffirming our commitment to innovation, inclusion, and long-term wealth creation.
“Because Namibians deserve more than just access, we deserve representation. We deserve to grow our futures not only locally, but globally, with conviction, with confidence, and with a team that understands exactly where we’re coming from. The journey has just begun. The world is now within reach,” Mutelo said.