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Erwin Tjipuka

Also known as: Standard Bank CEO Erwin Tjipuka

2025-12-022026-08-21

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Standard Bank chief executive Erwin Tjipuka said Namaseb's experience will strengthen the bank's ability to grow its customer offering

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    Standard Bank chief executive Erwin Tjipuka says Namaseb's experience will strengthen the bank's ability to grow its customer offering.

    Standard Bank appoints Namaseb to executive leadership team
  3. The Namibian

    Standard Bank Namibia chief executive Erwin Tjipuka said CIPS will support Namibia's economic growth by providing world-class payment infrastructure

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    Speaking at the launch, Standard Bank Namibia chief executive Erwin Tjipuka said CIPS will support Namibia's economic growth by providing world-class payment infrastructure.

    Bank launches China payment system
  4. Windhoek Observer

    Erwin Tjipuka said the introduction of CIPS reflects the bank's commitment to supporting Namibia's economic growth through world-class financial infrastructure

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    Speaking at the launch, Standard Bank Namibia chief executive, Erwin Tjipuka, said the introduction of CIPS reflects the bank's commitment to supporting Namibia's economic growth through world-class financial infrastructure.

    Standard Bank to enable direct payments with China
  5. April 2026
  6. The Namibian

    Erwin Tjipuka says the return reflects renewed commitment to developing local football

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    Standard Bank Namibia chief executive Erwin Tjipuka says the return of the competition reflects a renewed commitment to developing local football.

    Standard Bank Top 8 Cup officially launched
  7. New Era

    Erwin Tjipuka noted that the last edition of the tournament was held in 2019 before Covid-19 disruption

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    According to the bank's CEO, Erwin Tjipuka, the last edition of the tournament was held in 2019 before the disruption caused by Covid-19.

    Top 8 Cup returns to ignite football
  8. New Era

    Erwin Tjipuka recognised the role played by the Namibia Football Association in rebuilding the football ecosystem

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    Tjipuka also recognised the role played by the Namibia Football Association in rebuilding and strengthening the football ecosystem.

    Top 8 Cup returns to ignite football
  9. New Era

    Standard Bank CEO Erwin Tjipuka signed the agreement

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    Standard Bank CEO Erwin Tjipuka and Namibia Football Association vice president Jakobus Markus signed the agreement.

    Top 8…
  10. December 2025
  11. The Namibian

    Standard Bank chief executive Erwin Tjipuka said Buy-a-Brick initiative raised N$2.5 million in 2024, enabling construction of over 60 homes

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    Standard Bank chief executive Erwin Tjipuka at the event said the bank's Buy-a-Brick initiative was able to raise N$2.5 million in 2024, enabling the construction of over 60 homes for families previously living in informal settlements.

    More people take up home loans with Standard Bank

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Standard Bank Namibia appoints Jerome Namaseb as executive officer

    Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Jerome Namaseb as executive officer of personal & private banking, effective 3 August. Namaseb brings over a decade of experience in banking, financial services, strategy and product management, most recently leading the development of the Dâures Green Hydrogen project.

    18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Monday 17 August

  1. Standard Bank appoints Namaseb as personal banking executive

    Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Jerome Namaseb as executive officer for personal and private banking, effective 3 August. Namaseb previously served as chief executive of the Daures Green Hydrogen Village and held senior positions in the financial services sector.

    17 August 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Standard Bank launches China payment system in Namibia

    Standard Bank Namibia has launched its Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) capability, becoming the first bank in Namibia to give clients direct access to China's international payment system. The capability is expected to strengthen financial connectivity between Namibia and China by enabling faster, more efficient and cost-effective cross-border payments for businesses trading and investing between the two countries.

    11 August 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Standard Bank launches direct China payment system capability

    Standard Bank Namibia has launched Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) capability, becoming the first bank in Namibia to offer direct access to China's payment infrastructure for RMB transactions, enabling faster and more cost-effective cross-border payments for businesses trading between the two countries.

    11 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Friday 10 April

  1. Standard Bank Top 8 Cup returns to Namibia football calendar

    The Standard Bank Namibia Top 8 Cup, Namibia's domestic football competition, was officially launched in Windhoek after a six-year absence since 2019. The 2026 tournament will feature the eight best-performing teams from the Namibia Premier Football League, with a total prize pool of N$2.5 million and the winner receiving N$600,000.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 9 April

  1. Standard Bank launches Top 8 Cup football tournament

    Standard Bank Namibia has relaunched the Top 8 Cup, a tournament for the top eight teams in the Namibia Premier Football League, with N$2.5 million in sponsorship. The competition, last held in 2019, will feature matches across Windhoek, Swakopmund, and Oshakati, with the champion receiving N$600,000.

    9 April 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Standard Bank launches Top 8 Cup for Premier Football League

    Standard Bank Namibia launched the Top 8 Cup in Windhoek, a competition for the top eight teams of the Namibia Premier Football League at the end of the 2025/2026 season. The agreement was signed by Standard Bank CEO Erwin Tjipuka and Namibia Football Association vice president Jakobus Markus.

    8 April 2026 · New Era

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