UNIQUE 2019 INNOVATION AWARD WINNER MAKES STRIDES
UNIQUE PRODUCT WILL ASSIST ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDE INTERNET Winner of the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) 2019 Innovation Award, Pulsar Electronics, is making strides with a DBN enterprise development and support package that is securing the future of its award winning business proposal. Pulsar’s innovative product, known as GridX, offers the twofold benefits […]
IS YOUR WILL UP TO DATE? IF NOT, DO IT TODAY
By Bank Windhoek’s Wills Administrator, Paulina Elifas Crises have one thing in common: crucial decisions matter. One lesson we continue to learn as we fight COVID-19, is the significance of being prepared for any eventualities. COVID-19 has also taught us that a well-thought out plan is essential in life; it allows us to adapt to […]
MULTICHOICE ANNOUNCES A NEW WAY TO KEEP VIEWERS INFORMED
PRESS RELEASE: Windhoek, Namibia, 22 September 2020 MultiChoice is continually striving to create innovative ways to offer customers the best service. Therefore, we are pleased to announce a launch of Enhanced Decoder Notification (EDN) functionality which aims to address communication issues for subscribers and take the admin out of TV viewing, so consumers can get […]
TALKING POINTS 100 DAYS IN OFFICE: GOVERNOR OF THE BANK OF NAMIBIA – MR. JOHANNES !GAWAXA
PRESS RELEASE: Thursday, 17 September 2020 Windhoek Good morning, Firstly, I would like to thank you all for joining this media conference, organised to mark the first 100 days in office of the 6th Governor. The platform is created to allow me an opportunity to share the vision for my tenure as Governor of the central […]
DEVELOPMENT BANK SHOWCASES SKILLS-BASED FINANCE FOR YOUNG ARTISAN
MEKEMO TRADING FILLS AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING ENTERPRISE GAP Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has unveiled Mekemo Trading, a mechanical and automotive services provider, as a recipient of skills-based finance for young artisans. The Bank’s skills-based facility for young artisans and professionals is designed to enable aspirant entrepreneurs with professional or artisan qualifications, but with limited or […]
MEAT FLASH – 4 September 2020
THE MEAT BOARD STATISTICS SHOWS AFTER 2019 DROUGHT The latest Meat Board of Namibia statistics shows disturbing consequences of the 2019 drought around livestock marketing during 2020. On a year to year basis ending July 2020, total marketing of cattle decreased by 39%. The export abattoirs slaughtered 56% fewer cattle, while live cattle exports (mainly […]
SOFTENING HOUSE PRICES SEEN IN SECOND QUARTER
08 September 2020: The second quarter FNB Residential property report highlights the fact that the House Price Index was down 2.7% from the second quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2020 while the national weighted average house price is now recorded at N$ 1 044 956. More highlights of the report advise that the […]
FIRSTRAND NAMIBIA REMAINS STRONG, RESILIENT & WELL-POSITIONED
Oscar Capelao, FirstRand Namibia Chief Financial Officer MEDIA RELEASE: 10 September 2020 FirstRand Namibia Limited today announced its financial results for the year ending 30 June 2020, on the back of one of the greatest health threats of a generation – one that greatly impacts the global economy and all of its citizens. Despite this, […]
OLD MUTUAL LAUNCHES NEW CUSTOMISED INSURANCE PROPOSITION
The evolution of Old Mutual offerings and engagements with customers is centred around targeted solutions where the needs, aspirations and behaviour of customers take centre stage. This is why Old Mutual Namibia launched its new personal cover solution, which allows each customer to build their cover to suit their lifestyle and their budget. This is […]
RISK MITIGATION AS THE KEY TO UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES
Article By: Tuliikeni Ndadi, Mining Engineer at Standard Bank Namibia It is widely known that the mining industry is risky, faced with disruptions from both within and outside of the mine site boundaries. Along with the conventional risks such as identification and replacement of reserves, volatile commodity prices, and access to capital, new and growing risks […]