Category: Finance
‘FIMA Should Not Threaten Private Sector Pension Funds’…private sector funds irked by lack of clarity on National Pension Fund proposal
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibian Building Workers Pension Fund (NBWPF) has expressed concern about the lack of clarity regarding the Financial Institutions and Market Act (FIMA) and its potential mandatory preservation requirements of retirement assets. “The fact that we…
Angula Assumes CEO Role at Letshego
By: Staff Writer Former Chief Commercial Officer of Mobile Telecommunication Company (MTC), Melvin Angula, has officially taken on the role of CEO at Letshego Micro Financial Services Namibia. Angula, renowned for spearheading digital transformations and delivering top-notch customer…
NAMFISA Manager Joins Global Risk-Based Solvency Implementation Forum
By: Staff Writer NAMFISA’s General Manager for Insurance and Medical Aid Funds, Erich Gariseb, has been appointed to serve on the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ (IAIS) Risk-Based Solvency Implementation Forum. The forum focuses on supporting Emerging Markets and…
Trustco Group Sets Sights on N$2.4 Billion Capital Infusion
By: Justicia Shipena Trustco Group Holdings Ltd has outlined plans to raise N$2.4 billion from shareholders, signalling its commitment to harness Namibia’s economic potential. In a media release on Tuesday, the group announced ongoing negotiations with significant investors,…
Treasury Bills Remain Popular, But Auction Off to a Peculiar Start
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Fixed-income assets offered by the government continue to be the preferred choice for capital through auctions by the central bank, given the persistent budget deficit faced by the central government. However, the initial bond auction…
BoN Joins Global Coalition to Promote Climate Sustainable Economic Growth
By: Justicia Shipena The Bank of Namibia yesterday announced that it has been accepted into a coalition of central banks dedicated to promoting climate and environmental risk management in the financial industry. Governor Johannes !Gawaxab says the acceptance of…
January Financial Strain: Cash Loans See Surge in Loan Applications
By: Justicia Shipena As the New Year unfolds and individuals set their resolutions for 2024, a familiar trend emerges – the Januworry rush to micro lenders, also known as cash loans. This annual phenomenon, marked by a surge in loan…
Treasury Bills Attracts More Than Double The Needed Funds
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a recent Treasury Bills auction conducted by the Bank of Namibia, the government found itself flooded with investor interest, receiving N$2.8 billion in offers when it sought only N$1.3 billion. This oversubscription left an additional…
Over 8,000 Taxpayers at Risk of Missing Tax Refunds
By: Justicia Shipena Over 8,000 Namibian taxpayers face the possibility of not receiving their anticipated tax refunds due to missing bank account details in their profiles at the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). NamRA recently announced its scheduled tax refund payments…
Herbalist Making a Positive Impact
By: Ludorf Iyambo Endrew Sacharia (40) is a Namibian herbalist on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of those who have lost hope. From a young age, he honed the skill of using herbs and spices…