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Capricorn Group

Capricorn Group — financial services company owning Bank Windhoek and Capricorn Asset Management, invests in women's cricket and emerging bankers training.

2023-05-132026-07-23
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  1. July 2026

  2. Informanté

    Capricorn Group oversees Capricorn Private Wealth partnership between Bank Windhoek and Capricorn Asset Management

    Source

    “Capricorn Private Wealth, a partnership between Bank Windhoek and Capricorn Asset Management under the Capricorn Group, said it remains committed to supporting professionals through tailored private banking, investment management, wealth structuring and specialist advisory services.”

    Medical congress highlights wellness and financial resilience for healthcare professionals

  3. The Namibian

    Marlize Horn is group chief brand and corporate affairs officer of Capricorn Group

    Source

    “– Marlize Horn is the group chief brand and corporate affairs officer of Capricorn Group and the executive officer of the Capricorn Foundation.”

    Goodwill Alone Won’t Heal Namibia’s Hurts

  4. The Namibian

    Capricorn Group has maintained strong performance among listed companies with share price increasing by 32.45% over the past year

    Source

    “Capricorn Group has maintained its strong performance among listed companies over the past year, with its share price increasing by 32.45%.”

    Capricorn Group remains star player on NSX

  5. The Namibian

    Capricorn Group owns Bank Windhoek and Capricorn Asset Management

    Source

    “The group, which owns Bank Windhoek and Capricorn Asset Management is a top performer among major companies traded on the Namibia Securities Exchange(NSX).”

    Capricorn Group remains star player on NSX

  6. The Namibian

    Capricorn Group has surged 32.27% year on year

    Source

    “The counter has surged 32.27% year on year and remains one of the NSX's top-performing stocks.”

    NSX market insights for 6 July
  7. June 2026

  8. New Era

    Capricorn Group announced the renewal of strategic partnership with Cricket Namibia

    Source

    “Women's cricket in Namibia received another significant boost yesterday after Capricorn Group announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with Cricket Namibia (CN), extending a relationship that has become instrumental in the growth and success of the women's game.”

    Capricorn group renews backing for women’s cricket … with N$1.2 million investment

  9. New Era

    Capricorn Group will invest N$1.2 million over the next two years to support women's and girls' cricket

    Source

    “The renewed agreement, which runs from 1 June 2026 until 31 May 2028, will see Capricorn Group invest N$1.2 million over the next two years to support the continued development of women's and girls' cricket.”

    Capricorn group renews backing for women’s cricket … with N$1.2 million investment

  10. The Namibian

    Capricorn Group renewed its partnership with Cricket Namibia and extended sponsorship of women's cricket by N$1.2 million over two years

    Source

    “Capricorn Group yesterday renewed its partnership with Cricket Namibia and extended its sponsorship of women's cricket by a further N$1.2 million over the next two years.”

    Capricorn Group renews women’s cricket sponsorship

  11. Windhoek Observer

    Simonis Storm recommends reducing exposure to Capricorn Group until several key indicators improve

    Source

    “In contrast, the report recommends reducing exposure to Capricorn Group until several key indicators improve.”

    Banking sector remains an attractive investment destination
  12. April 2026

  13. The Namibian

    Capricorn Group gained 0.08%

    Source

    “SBN Holdings gained 0.23%, and Capricorn Group up 0.08%.”

    Namibia market highlights:
Society

Medical congress focuses on wellness and financial resilience for healthcare professionals

The News

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 →

Monday 20 July

  1. Medical congress focuses on wellness and financial resilience for healthcare professionals

    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 →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Corporate social investment must be coordinated, not isolated

    Namibia's social challenges require coordinated, evidence-led corporate social investment rather than fragmented goodwill efforts. The Capricorn Foundation backs the Mukopano initiative, a platform that convenes funders, implementers and communities to coordinate social investment across the country.

    16 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Corporate social investment must shift toward coordinated collective action

    The Capricorn Foundation argues that Namibia's social challenges require coordinated, evidence-led corporate social investment rather than fragmented giving, and supports the Mukopano initiative as a platform for funders, implementers and communities to collaborate on social investment across the country.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Capricorn Group share price rises 32.45% over past year

    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 →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. NSX closes marginally higher on banking sector gains

    The Namibian Securities Exchange closed marginally higher on 6 July, with the NSX Local Index rising 0.04% and the NSX Overall Index advancing 0.63%, driven by gains in banking and investment counters including SBN Holdings, Capricorn Group, and FirstRand Namibia.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 15 June

  1. President says government alone cannot fix Namibia's challenges

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia's unemployment, poverty and inequality require collective action from citizens, businesses and communities, not government action alone. She called for active participation in nation-building and urged citizens to engage in community development and national dialogue.

    15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Capricorn Group invests N$1.2 million in women's cricket partnership

    Capricorn Group has renewed its partnership with Cricket Namibia, committing N$1.2 million over two years (June 2026 to May 2028) to support the national women's team, Under-19 women's squad, girls' cricket festivals, and girls' schools league.

    11 June 2026 · New Era →

  2. Capricorn Group extends women's cricket sponsorship to 2028

    Capricorn Group renewed its partnership with Cricket Namibia, extending sponsorship of women's cricket by N$1.2 million over the next two years. The company will continue as naming partner to the national women's team (Capricorn Eagles), the u19 team, girls cricket festivals, and girls schools league until May 2028.

    11 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Banking sector attracts investors despite earnings quality differences

    Namibia's banking sector continues to draw investors, though earnings quality differences among listed banks are now structural rather than cyclical, according to Simonis Storm's Banking Report 2026. FirstRand Namibia is identified as the preferred banking stock, while Standard Bank Namibia received an accumulate rating and Capricorn Group a reduce rating pending improvements in key indicators.

    3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 4 May

  1. GIPF board members earned N$666,000 in two months in sitting fees

    The Government Institutions Pension Fund paid its board of trustees chairperson Penda Ithindi N$114,000 for attending three meetings in two months, and Napwu general secretary Petrus Nevonga N$92,163 during the same period, according to payroll records reviewed by The Namibian. The payments have revived concerns that clustered board and sub-committee meetings have become a parallel income stream for trustees already drawing civil service or union salaries.

    4 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 27 April

  1. NSX gains while international markets soften

    The NSX Overall Index rose 1.51% on dual-listed counter gains, while the local index edged up 0.04%. Internationally, the JSE All Share Index fell 1.37%, the Dow Jones eased 0.36%, and the FTSE 100 declined 0.19%, though Asian markets were mixed. Brent crude edged higher to around US$105.12/bbl, while gold weakened 0.27% and platinum fell 0.82%.

    27 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. 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 →

Sunday 8 March

  1. Editorial: Namibia's 2026 budget fails to transform economy

    An opinion piece criticizes Namibia's 2026 budget for adhering to austerity and neo-classical economics rather than pursuing structural economic transformation. The authors argue that the government should instead implement expansionary policies, industrialisation, public investment in social sectors, and democratic economic controls to address unemployment and inequality.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 February

  1. Capricorn Group posts N$920m profit amid margin pressure

    Namibia's Capricorn Group reported interim profit after tax of N$920 million for the six months ended 31 December 2025, a 4% increase from the prior year, as it navigates interest rate cuts, rising credit impairments, and higher operating costs. The group is shifting toward non-interest income sources, with such earnings now comprising 48.8% of total income, while managing a 53% jump in credit impairment charges and a 9% rise in non-performing loans.

    27 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 26 February

  1. Finance Minister presents 2026/27 budget amid fiscal constraints

    As Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tables the national budget, analysts warn that rising debt-to-GDP ratios and constrained fiscal space pose sustainability challenges, while economists call for policy clarity, strategic investment in education and infrastructure, and balanced spending to address unemployment and weak growth.

    26 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Capricorn Group backs senior women's cricket development

    Capricorn Group says it will continue supporting Namibia's senior national women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, and is partnering with Cricket Namibia to develop young female cricketers through talent identification roadshows and grassroots programmes.

    24 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 22 February

  1. Namibia's 2026/27 budget faces tightening fiscal constraints

    Economists warn that weaker-than-expected revenue collections will limit government spending and create difficult policy trade-offs, with limited fiscal space and elevated expenditure demands requiring disciplined management to keep the deficit within preferred levels. The upcoming budget is expected to clarify fiscal policy direction and investment frameworks while balancing revenue performance with expenditure commitments through improved resource prioritisation and efficiency.

    22 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. Economists discuss inclusive growth, oil sector for 2026/27 budget

    The Economic Association of Namibia convened a public discussion on the upcoming National Budget, with economists emphasizing the need for growth to become more inclusive and highlighting the oil and gas sector's role in addressing unemployment and inequality. Panellists discussed tax incentives for venture capital and public-private partnerships as mechanisms to unlock investment and support entrepreneurship.

    20 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Capricorn Group discontinues schools netball league

    Capricorn Group has ended its Schools Netball League, which ran since 2019, citing concern that the competition's structure unintentionally excluded talented schools unable to afford travel costs. The company is working with the Namibia Schools Sport Union to develop a more equitable national schools netball framework.

    11 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Capricorn Group suspends schools netball league to improve equity

    Capricorn Group has suspended its Capricorn Schools Netball League, citing concerns that the current structure favours schools able to afford travel costs while excluding talented teams facing financial constraints. The company said the league will be reassessed to ensure equal access for all schools, with a workshop held in January to develop a more equitable framework.

    11 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 10 January

  1. Banking and telecoms stocks drive NSX gains despite muted trading

    Banking and telecommunications stocks led gains on the Namibia Securities Exchange in 2025, with Standard Bank Holdings, Capricorn Group, and FirstRand Namibia recording the highest price returns, although overall trading activity remained subdued as the second-lowest year for local value traded since 2012.

    10 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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