Conrad Dempsey — Group chief executive of FirstRand Namibia, overseeing succession planning and executive restructuring.
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New Era
Conrad Dempsey is Group Chief Executive Officer of FirstRand Namibia
“Conrad Dempsey, Group Chief Executive Officer of FirstRand Namibia, highlighted the broader impact of investing in people as part of the Group's long-term vision for Namibia.”
FNB named top employer in Namibia and AfricaThe Namibian
Conrad Dempsey says investing in people remains central to the group's long-term vision
“FirstRand Namibia Group chief executive Conrad Dempsey says investing in people remains central to the group's long-term vision.”
FNB Namibia named top employerin Namibia, Africa for second yearThe Namibian
Conrad Dempsey earned part of combined N$13 million paid to two bank bosses
“Their bosses, Thinus Prinsloo (Capricon) and Conrad Dempsey (FirstRand), earned a combined amount of N$13 million.”
An Insatiable Appetite for ProfitThe 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 →