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Bank Windhoek — a Namibian commercial bank and subsidiary of Capricorn Group, active in corporate finance, consumer banking, and arts sponsorship.
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Informanté
Bank Windhoek officially opened Goreangab Mall Digital Banking Hub in Windhoek
“BANK Windhoek has officially opened its Goreangab Mall Digital Banking Hub in Windhoek, expanding access to banking services for residents of Goreangab, Katutura and surrounding areas during the inauguration of the new Goreangab Mall, attended by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other senior government officials.”
Bank Windhoek opens Goreangab Digital Banking Hub in WindhoekThe Namibian
Bank Windhoek provided conditional debt financing of N$49 million to Andrada Mining Limited
“Andrada Mining Limited has secured conditional debt financing worth N$98 million from Bank Windhoek and the Development Bank of Namibia to support expansion projects at its Uis Mine in the Erongo region.”
Andrada secures N$98mfor Uis Mine expansionWindhoek Observer
Bank Windhoek owed approximately N$28.4 million by Linden Beef, excluding interest
“Bank Windhoek said Linden Beef owed the bank about N$28.4 million, excluding interest.”
Linden Beef collapses under N$28m debt …as it fails to oppose Bank Windhoek’s liquidation applicationWindhoek Observer
Bank Windhoek recorded impairment growth of 252% between June 2015 and December 2025
“Bank Windhoek's impairments increased by 252%, while Nedbank Namibia recorded growth of 167%.”
Banks recover from pandemic impairment surgeInformanté
Bank Windhoek provided approximately N$6 billion in loans to fund Eurobond redemption
“According to the report, the Eurobond was repaid partly through the sinking fund and partly through approximately N$6 billion in loans from local commercial banks, including Standard Bank Namibia, First National Bank Namibia, Bank Windhoek and Absa Bank Namibia.”
Namibia’s growing debt burden increasingly becoming cash-flow challenge — economistInformanté
Bank Windhoek is the main sponsor of Namibia Genetics Stud Livestock Auction
“Bank Windhoek, the main sponsor, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the agricultural sector through initiatives that promote genetic improvement, market access, and knowledge sharing.”
Firm prices, high clearance at livestock auctionThe Namibian
Bank Windhoek holds main claim against the property
“The main claim against the property is from Bank Windhoek, which conducted a valuation of the property in April.”
‘Dagga’ farm auctioned for N$44.5mThe Namibian
Bank Windhoek says breed results underscored demand for proven, production-ready genetics
“Bank Windhoek says the breed results underscored demand for proven, production-ready genetics.”
Namibia Genetics Auction records 84% clearanceThe Namibian
Bank Windhoek issued statement calling auction confident market signal for Namibia's beef-breeding industry
“According to a statement issued by Bank Windhoek on Tuesday, the auction delivered a "confident market signal" for Namibia's beef-breeding industry.”
Namibia Genetics Auction records 84% clearanceThe Namibian
Bank Windhoek is addressing through the Capricorn Foundation Namibia's youth unemployment rate through an 18-month emerging bankers programme
“BANK Windhoek, through the Capricorn Foundation, is addressing Namibia's youth unemployment rate through an 18-month emerging bankers programme that helps young people transition from education to work.”
Emerging bankers in the spotlightLady Pohamba Private Hospital has appointed Chartered Accountant Baronice Hans as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026. Hans joins from Bank Windhoek, where she served as Managing Director for nine years.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
Lady Pohamba Private Hospital has appointed Chartered Accountant Baronice Hans as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026. Hans joins from Bank Windhoek, where she served as Managing Director for nine years.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Medical Association of Namibia's 45th Annual Medical Congress, held in Windhoek from 10 to 11 July under the theme "Wellness in Medicine," brought together healthcare professionals to discuss physical, emotional, professional and financial well-being in the health sector, with particular emphasis on financial pressures including practice management, equipment costs and retirement planning.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
Jonah Home in Walvis Bay, which cares for twenty vulnerable children, faces a monthly funding shortfall exceeding N$43,000 that threatens its ability to provide basic necessities. The facility has become a de facto national repository for child protection cases from across Namibia, with children often lacking birth certificates and requiring intensive medical or psychological support.
16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Capricorn Group, which owns Bank Windhoek and Capricorn Asset Management, has been a top performer on the Namibia Securities Exchange with a 32.45% share price increase over the past 12 months. The NSX Overall Index rose 1.06% over the latest trading week, with mixed performance across listed companies.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Wealth Management Solutions, a Windhoek financial advisory firm, has lost at least N$250 million belonging to pensioners and families through risky foreign investments; the owner allegedly paid out clients from other people's accounts to hide losses, and a liquidator estimates total losses could reach N$350 million.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank Windhoek Triennial, a contemporary art competition for visual artists nationwide, has completed its judging process ahead of its 18 August exhibition opening. The competition invited submissions around the theme "Namibia's Identity: The Linework of a Country's Contours and Wealth," and was judged by multidisciplinary artists Lungiswa Gqunta and Tuli Mekondjo, scholars André du Pisani and Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja, and curator Rapheal Chikukwa.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited pledged N$350,000 to the 2026 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, the largest cash contribution at a fundraising gala dinner on Saturday. The gala raised a total of N$2,168,450 through cash pledges and in-kind contributions from corporate partners ahead of the fair scheduled for 21–29 August.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Andrada Mining reported record tin production of 286 tonnes at Uis in the quarter ended 31 May 2026, a 20% increase year-on-year, with tin concentrate production also reaching a record 473 tonnes. The company secured N$98 million in funding for a tin ore-sorting expansion and advanced lithium and tungsten projects through drilling programmes.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An unemployed Rehoboth community activist built El-Roi kindergarten in 2016 to shelter, feed and educate neglected and abandoned children. The facility currently houses three children and is run by the activist and his family with contributions from parents, some of whom cannot afford the monthly N$150 or N$200 fee.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Contractor Company is facing legal action from Dust Construction and Civils over a rejected lease-to-own equipment agreement, with a law firm demanding N$4,969,345.23 within 48 hours and threatening to apply for the company's provisional winding-up in the High Court. The action comes after Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi described RCC as "a mess" over its disclaimer audit opinion and payment failures.
26 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's swimmers delivered record-breaking performances at the second Short Course Gala on 19–20 June 2026, with Jessica Humphrey breaking the 50m freestyle open record and three age-group records, and other swimmers setting records across various events.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Municipality of Walvis Bay has issued a directive ordering informal traders to vacate their trading spots in the central business district by yesterday. Traders say they paid municipal fees last year to operate from their current locations and claim the municipality has not told them where they should relocate.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Bank Windhoek has processed the first batch of government grant payments through Namibia's national instant payment network, with beneficiaries under the marginalised beneficiaries category receiving grants in near real time. The development positions Namibia among early adopters of unified payment interface-enabled technology outside India.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Bank Windhoek and Visa held the inaugural Bank Windhoek Coffee Extravaganza on Saturday, drawing 1,284 attendees and 20 vendor stalls with live roasting, barista demonstrations, and tastings. Bank Windhoek's head of strategic communication said the event's success demonstrated strong appetite for lifestyle experiences that celebrate local community and creative talent.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially opened Goreangab Mall in Windhoek, where Bank Windhoek opened a Digital Banking Hub as an extension of its Katutura Branch. The hub provides in-person and self-service banking to residents of Goreangab, Katutura and surrounding areas.
10 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Bank Windhoek officially opened a Digital Banking Hub at Goreangab Mall, extending banking access to residents of Goreangab, Katutura and surrounding areas. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, and Khomas Governor Sam Nujoma attended the mall's inauguration on 5 June 2026, where the hub was described as part of economic transformation and increased investment in historically underserved communities.
9 June 2026 · Informanté →
Andrada Mining Limited has secured N$98 million in conditional debt financing from Bank Windhoek and the Development Bank of Namibia to support expansion projects at Uis Mine in Erongo. The funds will be used for construction and commissioning of an ore-sorting circuit, increased crushing capacity, accelerated stripping activities, and resource estimates.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sustainable finance must generate measurable environmental or social benefits alongside financial performance to deliver durable outcomes. In Namibia, where fiscal constraints limit state funding, well-designed private-sector projects can strengthen livelihoods and build resilience, but global sustainable finance frameworks often lack attention to local conditions, and solutions designed in the Global North may not translate effectively to the Global South.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The High Court has placed Linden Beef Close Corporation under final liquidation after the company failed to appear at a winding-up hearing. The company owes Bank Windhoek approximately N$28.4 million in debts from loan and credit facility agreements entered into between 2022 and 2024.
19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's four largest commercial banks saw loan impairments surge from N$230 million in June 2015 to a peak of N$1.5 billion in December 2020 before gradually stabilising. Impairments have since eased, declining to N$640 million by 2022 and settling at N$760 million by year-end 2024.
19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Economist Almandro Jansen warns that Namibia's debt situation is becoming a cash-flow and refinancing challenge as government relies on continuous domestic borrowing, with a total financing requirement of approximately N$29.22 billion (10.2% of GDP) for 2026/27, though the country remains capable of funding itself.
15 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Genetics Stud Livestock Auction in Windhoek sold 58 of 69 lots at an average price of N$53,655, with bulls averaging N$60,690 and heifers-in-calf achieving 100% clearance at an average of N$35,188, signalling strong demand for beef breeding stock.
9 May 2026 · Informanté →
Farm Eendrag, discovered to host a N$52-million cannabis plantation last May, has been auctioned for N$44.5 million in a 10-day bidding process. The farm, which was also linked to the disappearance of N$7 million in cattle owned by the Meat Corporation of Namibia, is under liquidation with its final bid subject to liquidator approval within 72 hours.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Genetics Auction recorded an 84% clearance rate, with 58 of 69 lots sold at a recent Windhoek auction, delivering an overall average price of N$53 655. Heifers-in-calf achieved 100% clearance with all 16 on offer sold, averaging N$35 188.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Bank Windhoek's Capricorn Foundation is running an 18-month emerging bankers programme to help young people aged 19–25 transition from education to employment, with an initial N$1-million investment in 2024 and a further N$3.24-million commitment to expand the initiative and recruit 15 new emerging bankers. The programme provides structured learning and hands-on branch experience across rural and underserved communities.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Bank Windhoek has launched a WhatsApp Banking Platform to advance payment modernisation and promote financial inclusion in Namibia. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology's Executive Director said the platform is the first of its kind, designed to bridge communication and banking and align with the country's national digital strategy.
28 April 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →