Conrad Dempsey — Group chief executive of FirstRand Namibia, overseeing succession planning and executive restructuring.
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Windhoek Observer
Conrad Dempsey highlighted that global interest in Namibia must be matched by institutional capacity to execute
“Conrad Dempsey, chief executive officer of FirstRand Namibia, highlighted that global interest in Namibia must be matched by institutional capacity to execute.”
NIPDB, FirstRand Namibia host CEOs’ roundtable to address competitivenessThe Namibian
Chief executive Conrad Dempsey says disciplined risk management fundamental to protecting shareholder value
“Chief executive Conrad Dempsey says: "Disciplined risk management remains fundamental to protecting shareholder value, maintaining financial system stability and preserving the capacity to support customers through economic cycles."”
FirstRand Namibia corporate lending powers N$2.15bn profitThe Namibian
FirstRand chief executive Conrad Dempsey said financial results should be viewed through progress customers make in everyday lives
“FirstRand chief executive Conrad Dempsey at the launch of the integrated annual report of 2026 yesterday said the figures should not only be viewed through the lens of profits and balance sheets, but also through the progress customers make in their everyday lives.”
FirstRand gives N$3.9mback to pensionersThe Namibian
Conrad Dempsey, CEO FirstRand Namibia stated FNB is proud to stand alongside Cricket Namibia as title sponsor
“Conrad Dempsey, CEO, FirstRand Namibia: "Cricket Namibia stands as one of the finest sporting organisations on the continent, admired not only for what it has achieved on the field, but for the professionalism and purpose with which it has built the game. For all of us at FNB Namibia, watching this journey unfold has been both inspiring and affirming. The FNB T20 Tri-Series is another important milestone in that journey, and we are incredibly proud to stand alongside Cricket Namibia as they continue raising the standard for Namibian sport and African cricket."”
Namibia to host SA & Zimbabwe in FNB T20 Tri-SeriesNew Era
Conrad Dempsey is Chief executive officer of FirstRand Namibia
“Chief executive officer of FirstRand Namibia, Conrad Dempsey said the award reflects the work done across the bank.”
FNB takes top honors for two straight years”The Namibian
FirstRand Namibia chief executive Conrad Dempsey says the award reflects collective effort across the organisation
“Speaking about the achievement, FirstRand Namibia chief executive Conrad Dempsey says the award reflects a collective effort across the organisation.”
FNB Namibia named best bank in Namibia for 2026The Namibian
Conrad Dempsey said the appointments were outcome of deliberate succession planning and talent development
“Group chief executive Conrad Dempsey says the appointments were the outcome of deliberate succession planning and internal talent development.”
Succession planning key to latest appointments – FirstRandNew Era
Conrad Dempsey is FirstRand Namibia Group CEO
“Speaking on the appointments, Conrad Dempsey, FirstRand Namibia Group CEO, noted that the decisions reflect a deliberate focus on continuity, expertise and leadership strength across the organisation.”
Chapman, Motinga to lead FNB, RMB NamibiaThe Namibian
Conrad Dempsey says the appointments were outcome of deliberate succession planning and talent development
“Group chief executive Conrad Dempsey says the appointments were the outcome of deliberate succession planning and internal talent development.”
Succession planning key to latest appointments – FirstRandInformanté
FirstRand Namibia CEO Conrad Dempsey congratulated team on qualifying for T20 World Cup
“FirstRand Namibia CEO Conrad Dempsey congratulated the team on qualifying for the T20 World Cup.”
Cricket Eagles to soar in India and Sri LankaThe Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and FirstRand Namibia held a CEOs' Roundtable with close to 40 executive business leaders to address Namibia's competitiveness decline, following the country's drop in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook to 69th out of 70 economies.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and FirstRand Namibia held a CEOs' Roundtable with close to 40 executive business leaders to address Namibia's competitiveness decline, following the country's drop in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook to 69th out of 70 economies.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
FirstRand Namibia reported a N$2.15-billion net profit for the year ended in June, boosted by corporate lending and reduced bad-debt provisions, up from N$1.91 billion in the previous financial year. Profit before tax rose 12.7% to N$3.01 billion, with the group's return on equity remaining at 28.5%.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
FirstRand Namibia returned N$3.9 million to senior citizens during the 2026 financial year through fee waivers and benefits including waived monthly account maintenance fees, no minimum balance requirements, and free transactional services for customers aged 55 and older.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Cricket Namibia will host the FNB T20 Tri-Series between Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek from 28 August to 6 September, followed by three ODIs between Namibia and South Africa. The tournament is led by Cricket South Africa and Zimbabwe Cricket in partnership with Cricket Namibia to strengthen African cricket collaboration and will serve as a foundation for the launch of the Africa Cup in 2027.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
FNB Namibia has been named the Best Bank in Namibia for 2026 by Global Finance, the second year running. The award recognises the bank's focus on innovation, customer service, and responding to Namibia's economic challenges.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
First National Bank Namibia has been named the best bank in Namibia for 2026 by Global Finance's World's Best Banks Awards, marking the second consecutive year the bank has received the recognition. The award honours top-performing banks across 36 African countries, territories and districts and recognises institutions that demonstrate resilience while adapting to industry challenges including regulatory pressures and fintech competition.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
FirstRand Namibia Group has announced executive changes at FNB Namibia and RMB Namibia, with Philip Chapman moving to chief executive of FNB Commercial and Daniel Motinga taking over as chief executive of RMB Namibia. Group chief executive Conrad Dempsey described the appointments as the outcome of deliberate succession planning and internal talent development.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Philip Chapman, former CEO of RMB Namibia, has been appointed CEO of FNB Commercial, while Daniel Motinga, a seasoned banking executive, succeeds him as CEO of RMB Namibia. The appointments reflect FirstRand Namibia Group's succession planning and internal talent development.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
The FirstRand Namibia Group has announced executive changes at First National Bank (FNB) Namibia and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Namibia, with Philip Chapman moving to chief executive of FNB Commercial and Daniel Motinga taking over as chief executive of RMB Namibia. The leadership reshuffle is part of deliberate succession planning aimed at strengthening continuity and long-term market stability.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Namibia Eagles cricket team is heading to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, starting with warm-up matches in the UAE before their opening fixture against the Netherlands on 10 February in Delhi. The team has been drawn in Group A with cricket powerhouses India and Pakistan, plus associate nations the Netherlands and the US.
23 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia cricket team has received a farewell ahead of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month. Coach Craig Williams says the team is travelling not as underdogs but to compete and cause upsets, despite being drawn in a tough group alongside India, Pakistan, the Netherlands, and the United States.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →
FNB Namibia has been awarded the title of Top Employer in Namibia and Africa for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, the second consecutive year the bank has received this recognition. The certification recognizes FNB's data-driven people strategies, modern workspaces, flexible working models, wellness programmes, and commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.
19 January 2026 · New Era →
First National Bank (FNB) Namibia has been awarded top employer in Namibia and Africa for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute for the second consecutive year, following an independent assessment of HR practices including people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, and employee well-being.
17 January 2026 · The Namibian →