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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Organization

Bank Windhoek

Also known as: the Bank · Bank Windhoek Mathematics Teachers initiative · Bank Windhoek's · Bank Windhoek Ramblers Soccer Tournament · BWK

Namibian commercial bank that launched WhatsApp banking services, piloted digital government payment systems, and received 2026 top banking brand recognition.

Business

Bank Windhoek launches WhatsApp banking service

The News

Bank Windhoek has launched a WhatsApp banking service that allows customers to conduct transactions and access services through the messaging platform. The move reflects the bank's commitment to innovation and meeting customers where they communicate, building on its introduction of cellphone banking in 2006.

Why it matters

Bank Windhoek's WhatsApp banking service brings financial transactions directly to the platform where most Namibians already communicate daily, removing barriers to accessing banking services. This reflects a broader shift in Namibia toward mobile-first financial access, with high mobile penetration and growing digital engagement reshaping how citizens manage their money.

21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Bank Windhoek launches WhatsApp banking service

    Bank Windhoek has launched a WhatsApp banking service that allows customers to conduct transactions and access services through the messaging platform. The move reflects the bank's commitment to innovation and meeting customers where they communicate, building on its introduction of cellphone banking in 2006.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Namibian banks deny fraud refunds despite rising losses

    Namibian commercial banks have no policies to refund defrauded clients, even as the Bank of Namibia reports losses of over N$6 million monthly to fraud. Banks claim liability rests with customers who authorize transactions under deception, while victims say they have been denied compensation; international regulators in the UK and EU are moving to mandate refunds to fraud victims.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Bank Windhoek sponsors Namcol prize ceremony for top achievers

    Bank Windhoek sponsored Namibian College of Open Learning's annual prize ceremony recognizing exceptional students in 2025 national examinations, with awards including certificates, tablets and monetary prizes for category winners across NSSCO and AS levels.

    15 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Capricorn, Bank Windhoek launch emerging bankers training programme

    The Capricorn Foundation and Bank Windhoek have launched the 2026/2027 Emerging Bankers Programme, which provides 13 young Namibians with 18 months of workplace exposure, certified training and mentoring, funded with N$3.24 million. The programme, which started in 2024, targets school leavers from small towns and remote areas lacking access to tertiary education and aims to address youth unemployment in the financial services sector.

    15 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Bank Windhoek awarded Namibia's Banking Brand of the Year

    Bank Windhoek has been named Banking Brand of the Year – Namibia 2026 by the Global Banking & Finance Awards, recognising its exceptional brand presence and commitment to excellence. The award reflects the trust Namibians place in the homegrown bank and its focus on customer-centric service and innovation.

    8 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Bank Windhoek named top banking brand in Namibia 2026

    Bank Windhoek has been named Namibia's top banking brand for 2026 by the Global Banking and Finance Awards, in recognition of its exceptional brand presence, commitment to excellence, and customer-centric approach in the country's financial sector. The award follows the bank's recent international recognition including Best Foreign Exchange Bank and Small and Medium Enterprises Bank awards for 2025.

    7 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Bank Windhoek sponsors fifth Ramblers youth soccer tournament

    Bank Windhoek has increased its sponsorship to N$300,000 for the fifth edition of the Ramblers Soccer Tournament, hosting 14 teams in Windhoek and Keetmanshoop in June 2026 to develop emerging players and provide pathways to professional football.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Doc Volleyball Tournament draws record 39 teams in Swakopmund

    Bank Windhoek and the Namibia Volleyball Federation hosted the 2026 Doc Tournament in Swakopmund, attracting 39 teams (16 women's and 23 men's) and marking one of the strongest editions in the event's 42-year history. Zambia's Green Buffaloes won both men's and women's titles in their first appearance, while eleven Namibian clubs participated for the first time, signalling growth in the sport's national footprint.

    1 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 March

  1. Bank Windhoek Doc Tournament returns to Swakopmund Saturday

    Namibia's premier volleyball event is set for The Dome in Swakopmund, featuring top local teams and international participation from Zambian side Green Buffaloes. Tournament director Elia Muremi said the event motivates young players and elevates local play through international competition, though organisers face logistical and financial constraints.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Bank Windhoek trains 240 maths teachers in numeracy initiative

    Bank Windhoek, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the African Leadership Institute, launched a mathematics teacher-training programme in 2024 that has trained 240 teachers with an investment of N$1.2 million, aiming to strengthen numeracy skills and financial literacy as a shared-value investment in Namibia's economic resilience.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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