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 […]
PRIORITISE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH:
With over 35 million posts tagged #selfcare on Instagram, it’s clear that we’re more aware than ever of the trend to take time out for wellbeing. But how many of us actually put ‘self-care’ into practice? According Marjolize Scholtz, FNB Wellness Specialist, “Self-care isn’t just about treating or pampering ourselves on the odd Sunday when […]
GLOBAL FINANCE ANNOUNCES FIRST NATIONAL AS BEST BANK IN NAMIBIA
08 October 2020: Global Finance magazine has announced its 27th annual awards for the World’s Best Banks, and FNB was awarded as the best bank in Namibia. Erwin Tjipuka, CEO of FNB Namibia thanked all stakeholders who have contributed towards this accolade. “We wish to especially thank our loyal customers who consistently support us by […]
FNB SIGNS UP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT CREDIT GUARANTEE SCHEME
12 October 2020: FNB Namibia has partnered with the Development Bank of Namibia on the risk sharing initiative, which was announced by the Minister of Finance, Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi on the 19 August 2020. Sam Ikela, Segment Head, Small Medium Enterprises at FNB: “Our government and FNB as one of the leading banks in the […]
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 […]
RENT PRICES STAGGERS IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19
Frans Uusiku Market Researcher Manager FNB Housing Index Report “Namibia has seen an unprecedent spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases over the last three months, signaling that the worst economic effects of the pandemic are yet to come”, says Frans Uusiku, Market Researcher Manager at FNB Namibia. This economic weakness is […]
One Africa TV launches:
MEDIA RELEASE: One Africa TV launches #LearnOnOne and partners with Eduvision (a project of the Edugate Academy) to broadcast free lessons for Namibian learners. #LearnOnOne platform launch In a move to support quality education for Namibian children from all walks of life, One Africa TV (OATV) launched #LearnOnOne today. #LearnOnOne is a non-profit sub-brand […]
#REALHELP PAYMENT RELIEF FROM FNB NAMIBIA
#realhelp Payment relief from FNB Namibia 3 April 2020: As Namibia and the international community continue to intensify efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19, FNB Namibia says its efforts to help customers whose financial positions are adversely impacted by the coronavirus are ongoing. As we escalate our efforts to help customers, we are pleased […]
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CREDIT SCORE
Access to credit can be a cornerstone to personal growth and many consumers can relate to the excitement and relief of qualifying for credit to buy a house, a car or to cover education costs, funeral expenses and medical emergencies. Unfortunately, statistics also indicate that many consumers also struggle to manage credit. Martha Murorua, Executive […]
OFFSHORE INVESTING, A VALUABLE TOOL FOR ALL
Article by: Morne Husselmann, FXPH E-Forex Specialist 20 February 2020: The offshore investment process is often seen as unwieldy and complicated, but this assumption is far from true. Offshore investing is, at its core, a practical way to achieve diversification in your investment portfolio. “Diversification, in turn, is a big word for a relatively […]