THE BEAUTY BEHIND THE BUZZWORD
THINK HUMAN BEING Debbie Rowles believes the magic-makers have the ability to change the world through the power of human-centred, purpose-led strategy & brands. In a nutshell she is a: Solutionist | Thinker | Starts with Why activist | Brand purpose addict | Curator | Strategist | Works consciously | Treads lightly. As a purpose-led strategist she […]
OLD MUTUAL ACQUIRES A MAJORITY STAKE IN ROSH PINAH 5-MEGAWATT SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PLANT
18 February 2020 – An infrastructure investment fund managed by Old Mutual Investment Group (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd has acquired a majority stake in a 5MW solar PV (photovoltaic) plant at Rosh Pinah in the !Karas Region of Namibia. The fund has acquired a majority of the shares in Aloe Investments Number Twenty-Seven (Pty) Ltd, the […]
HINTS TO GET YOUR MORTGAGE APPROVAL
By: Bank Windhoek’s Market Research Analyst, Loide David Attempting to purchase a house without a plan in place can be a challenging situation. As a first-time homebuyer, you will need to prepare in advance. The steps below can help you buy a home more conveniently and reach the best outcome possible. Preparation: Before you start […]
RMB WINS GLOBAL FINANCE MAGAZINE’S BEST TREASURY & CASH MANAGEMENT BANK 2021 IN NAMIBIA
18 February 2020: In a tightly contested field, RMB Namibia has been recognised by Global Finance magazine as the 2021 Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank. Philip Chapman, RMB Namibia CEO says: “We are extremely proud of Global Finance’s recognition of the long-term value we orchestrate for our clients. With the advent of Covid-19, the […]
Five money management principles for 2021
28 January 2021: The new year is upon us and brings new energy and opportunity for us to put in place or relook our financial plan for the year ahead. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is still very much our reality and continues to put a heavy strain on people’s wellbeing and finances. It is in these uncertain […]
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 in 2020. 2. Global and Regional […]
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 July. […]
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 requirements and provide a framework […]
NAMPOWER HANDS OVER ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHT BULBS TO MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
WEDNESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2021, WINDHOEK Director of Ceremonies, Honourable Dr. Esther Utjiua Muinjangue, Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Ms. Petronella Masabane Deputy Executive Director – Ministry of Health and Social Services Dr. David Uirab, Chief Medical Superintendent, Windhoek Central Hospital Members of the Stakeholders Relations Committee, Windhoek Central Hospital Management of the Ministry […]
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 of Board of Directors and CEOs […]