STANDARD BANK JOINS CREDIT GUARANTEE SCHEME, OFFERS 60% COLLATERAL REDUCTION FOR QUALIFYING SMES
Standard Bank Namibia has announced that it has partnered with the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) to provide collateral cover of 60% for qualifying SMEs applying for finance from participating commercial finance institutions. Standard Bank’s Enterprise Direct Manager, Felicia Jooste said the bank has a genuine desire to see SME’s grow and thrive in difficult economic […]
NAMIBIA’S PRIVATE EQUITY ECOSYSTEM IS EVOLVING
EOS CAPITAL AND ITS PORTFOLIO Nicole Maske is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eos Capital from 2015 to 2018 and now Partner: Value Add. Her focus is on financial services and strategy as an MBA graduate from London Business School, an Actuary and a Financial Risk Manager (FRM). She gained vast knowledge from […]
THE WHOLE IS BETTER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS…
CHANTELL HUSSELMANN Chantell Husselman is the PwC Namibia Tax Leader. She leads the Firm’s Tax Department with a focus on a distinctive culture that attracts, develops and retains top talent, builds trust in society, solves complex client problems and has a positive impact on society. Chantell is a chartered accountant and has spent more than […]
ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM
DR. CHRIS VAN ZYL Dr. Chris van Zyl is the Head of the Management Department in the Faculty of Management Sciences at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. He holds PhD, MBA and Honors degrees from the University of Stellenbosch as well as two more qualifications in the medical sciences. He has more than 21 […]
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 […]