MEAT BOARD OF NAMIBIA NEWSLETTER 1/2021
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03, 2021
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03, 2021
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK UPDATE – February 2021
THE NAMIBIAN ECONOMY IS EXPECTED TO GROW BY 2.7 PERCENT IN 2021 1. Introduction The Bank of Namibia released the Economic Outlook update for February 2021 with the domestic economy expected to recover to a growth rate of 2.7 percent in 2021, from a deep contraction of 7.3 percent [...]
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02, 2021
DEBT MANAGEMENT DURING TOUGH TIMES
By: Bank Windhoek’s Market Research Analyst, Loide David In August, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) cut its benchmark interest rate by another 25 Basis Points (BPS), a standard unit of measure for interest rates, to a record low of 3.75 percent, after the South African Reserve Bank's interest rate was cut by the same margin in [...]
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02, 2021
THE GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS PENSION FUND CELEBRATED FEMALE TRAILBLAZER
By: Marilize van Schalkwyk, Information Systems Auditor: Internal Audit I officially became a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) during January 2020. The CIA is a globally recognized flagship designation by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). The work of an internal auditor is guided by IIA standards. These standards are mandatory [...]
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02, 2021
NAMPOWER HANDS OVER ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHT BULBS TO MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Photo Caption: NamPower Managing Director, Mr. Kahenge Simson Haulofu, Health and Social Services Deputy Minister , Honourable Dr. Esther Utjiua Muinjangue, Windhoek Central Hospital, Chief Medical Superintendent, Dr. David Uirab and Ministry of Health and Social Services, Deputy Executive Director, Ms. Petronella Masabane WEDNESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2021, WINDHOEK Director of Ceremonies, Honourable Dr. Esther Utjiua [...]
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02, 2021
BANK OF NAMIBIA RALLIES DOMESTIC ECONOMIC PLAYERS TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC RECOVERY
PRESS RELEASE: 11 February 2021, Windhoek BANK OF NAMIBIA RALLIES DOMESTIC ECONOMIC PLAYERS TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC RECOVERY In line with its mandatory obligation to provide sound advice that informs robust and agile policy making, the Bank of Namibia on Thursday, 11 February 2021, hosted an economic roundtable with Chairpersons [...]
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02, 2021
MTC NAMIBIA FINANCIALS FOR THE YEAR 2019/2020
MTC Namibia presented strong financials for the year 2019/2020 and are proud to have maintained a leadership position and track record of consistent growth of 2.66% revenue despite economic contraction amidst a global pandemic. The increase is attributed to MTC's strategic response to the market’s evolving needs; cost containment; and improved customers’ experience, resulting in [...]
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01, 2021
MVA JOURNEY PREPAREDNESS: 60-SECOND TYRE CHECK CAN SAVE LIVES!
The MVA Fund reminds drivers to do a 60-second check on their vehicle tyres as part of journey preparedness during the upcoming Festive Season. This call was made at the tyre-safety activation held on Wednesday, 4 November 2020 at Kapps Farm Roadblock in Windhoek. The activation held with Namibian Police, Private Road Safety Forum [...]
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01, 2021
BANK OF NAMIBIA DONATES TOWARDS THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19
PRESS RELEASE: 21 January 2021, Windhoek BANK OF NAMIBIA DONATES TOWARDS THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 In solidarity with the Namibian nation fighting the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of Namibia has donated medical equipment of about N$3 Million worth to the Ministry of Health and Social [...]
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01, 2021
BANK WINDHOEK IS PSG’S BANKING REVIEW BEST BANK FOR 2020
Proudly Namibian: Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans MEDIA RELEASE Bank Windhoek is PSG’s Banking Review Best Bank for 2020: PSG Namibia’s 2020 Banking Review has again ranked Bank Windhoek as the Best Bank in the country for the second consecutive year. The PSG Banking Review study provides a [...]