By: Staff Writer Florian Hartzenberg has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first professional accountant in Namibia to acquire both the Chartered Accountant, Namibia (CA(NAM)) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designations. This accomplishment follows the collaborative efforts between the accounting bodies, particularly the Membership Pathway Agreement established between the Institute of […]
By: Ashante Manetti Financial freedom. It’s a term that conjures up images of early retirement, dream vacations, and unshakeable security. But for Namibia’s millennial generation, this dream can often feel shrouded in uncertainty. With student loan burdens, a competitive job market, and a rising cost of living, achieving financial stability can seem like an uphill […]
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Investors holding the government’s inflation-linked GI27 and GI33 bonds are set to receive their first coupon/interest payment for the year on April 15, 2024. The total interest payment amounts to N$63.1 million, which will be distributed among various institutional and retail investors who have invested in or lent money to […]
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a bid boost to the RuralRevive initiative aimed at building economic advancement and sustainable development in the Maltahöhe community, the Capricorn Foundation has pledged N$1 million towards the cause. The partnership between Capricorn Foundation and Wolwedans Foundations, the driving force behind the initiative, was announced with much anticipation. This […]
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Office of the Judiciary has utilised 99% of its allocated budget for the 2022/23 fiscal year, unlike other government Offices, ministries and Agencies that return enormous amounts back to the treasury every year. For the 2022/23 period, the Office received an allocation of N$386.7 million, with N$384 million expended, […]
By: Hertha Ekandjo While individuals typically turn to banks and cash loan service providers in what is often referred to as “Janu-worry” to kick-start the year, the first month of 2024 witnessed the slowest credit growth uptake by households since 2021. According to economists at Simonis Storm Securities (SSS), households experienced a […]
By: Staff Writer FNB Namibia recently collaborated with the Namibia Development Trust (NDT) to commemorate World NGO Day 2024, honouring individuals dedicated to humanitarian causes. World NGO Day was observed on February 27 and 28, focusing on the theme “Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of NGOs in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals […]
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus After fluctuating between N$60 billion and N$86 billion for eight years, the treasury, under the guidance of the central government, has propelled the national budget by approximately N$10 billion, reaching the significant N$100 billion mark. This increase, from N$89.0 billion in the current financial year, signals an intention to allocate […]
By: Staff Writer Capricorn Group, the parent company of Bank Windhoek, has reported a substantial increase in profits after tax, amounting to N$827.6 million for the period between July 1st and December 31st last year. This marks an 18.5% surge from the N$698.2 million reported during the same period in 2022. “This represents an […]
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus After fluctuating between N$60 billion and N$86 billion for eight years, the treasury, under the guidance of the central government, has propelled the national budget by approximately N$10 billion, reaching the significant N$100 billion mark. This increase, from N$89.0 billion in the current financial year, signals an intention to allocate […]