Also known as: Bank Windhoek Managing Director James Chapman
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The Namibian
Bank Windhoek managing director James Chapman says digital transformation is most effective when it improves people's lives
“Bank Windhoek managing director James Chapman says digital transformation is most effective when it improves people's lives.”
Bank Windhoek processes first government grant paymentsWindhoek Observer
James Chapman was present to receive and welcome President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the branch
“While Bank Windhoek managing director, James Chapman was present to receive and welcome her at the branch.”
Bank Windhoek welcomes President at Goreangab MallInformanté
Bank Windhoek Managing Director James Chapman said the opening marks another step in the bank's efforts to expand accessible and innovative financial services across Namibia
“Bank Windhoek Managing Director James Chapman said the opening marks another step in the bank's efforts to expand accessible and innovative financial services across Namibia, adding that the institution remains committed to supporting communities with improved service delivery.”
Bank Windhoek opens Goreangab Digital Banking Hub in WindhoekThe Namibian
Managing director James Chapman says the bank was first in Namibia to introduce cellphone banking in 2006
“In 2006, we were the first bank in Namibia to introduce cellphone banking and that fundamentally changed how our customers and the market are now transacting.”
Bank Windhoek launches WhatsApp bankingNew Era
Bank Windhoek's managing director James Chapman said investing in young talent strengthens the future skills pipeline
“Bank Windhoek's managing director James Chapman said investing in young talent strengthens the future skills pipeline.”
Capricorn, Bank Windhoek develop emerging bankersThe Namibian
Chapman says instant payment programme represents pivotal step in strengthening Namibia's financial ecosystem
“"The instant payment programme represents a pivotal step in strengthening Namibia's financial ecosystem, inclusion, transparency and long-term economic resilience," he says.”
Bank Windhoek pilots digital grantsThe Namibian
James Chapman says instant payment programme represents pivotal step in strengthening Namibia's financial ecosystem and inclusion
“"The instant payment programme represents a pivotal step in strengthening Namibia's financial ecosystem, inclusion, transparency and long-term economic resilience," he says.”
Bank Windhoek pilots digital grantsThe Namibian
James Chapman says the award is a validation of the bank's strategy
“Bank Windhoek's managing director, James Chapman, says the award is a validation of the bank's strategy.”
Bank Windhoek awarded bank of the yearThe Namibian
James Chapman said the residential property market is susceptible to interest rate adjustments with recent upward adjustments
“"The residential property market is susceptible to interest rate adjustments of which we have seen quite a few upward adjustments lately," he added.”
Property sector remains resilient – Bank WindhoekFour Capricorn Group and Bank Windhoek officials sold a combined 211,935 ordinary shares worth about N$6.42 million in off-market transactions on 15 October at N$30.30 per share, with required clearance obtained.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Four Capricorn Group and Bank Windhoek officials sold a combined 211,935 ordinary shares worth about N$6.42 million in off-market transactions on 15 October at N$30.30 per share, with required clearance obtained.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Global Credit Rating affirmed Bank Windhoek's AA+(NA) credit rating with a stable outlook, citing the bank's strong capitalisation, adequate liquidity, sound governance and established presence in Namibia.
3 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Following confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease in Namibia's previously disease-free ||Kharas region and nationwide livestock movement restrictions, farmers face severe financial pressure. Banks say they are monitoring effects on farmers' loan portfolios and may consider repayment rescheduling and debt restructuring, though relief will not be automatic and applications will be assessed individually.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Group's Social Value Report 2026 documents how the group and its subsidiaries invested N$29.3 million during the financial year ending 30 June 2026 in corporate social investment and sponsorship initiatives focused on education, community wellbeing, economic participation, sport and sustainable development across Namibia and Botswana.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Capricorn Foundation has invested N$56.7 million since 2020 across education, economic advancement, vulnerable communities, health, and sustainability programmes, with N$21.9 million directed to education and training as its largest focus area.
11 September 2026 · New Era →
A national early childhood development study cited by Development Workshop Namibia found that three out of four Namibian children are not considered ready for school. The organization's ECD project, which began in 2023, is working to improve learning quality in informal settlements by supporting 30 centres, 64 teachers, and over 1,042 children through infrastructure construction, learning materials, and educator training.
10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Capricorn Group and its subsidiaries invested N$29.3 million in corporate social investment and sponsorships across Namibia and Botswana during the 2026 financial year, with outcomes including 11,392 people receiving regular meals and 35,000 children benefiting from early childhood development materials.
10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Capricorn Group is relocating 350 employees to a new 13-storey head office in Windhoek's central business district, a private-sector construction project that employed over 200 people directly and spent about 95% of its budget on local trades and vendors. The building will house Bank Windhoek and Capricorn teams and is expected to boost foot traffic and support city centre revitalisation.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Bank Windhoek's Cancer Apple Project raised a record N$4 million this year for the Cancer Association of Namibia, bringing total contributions since 2000 to N$42.4 million. The funds will support cancer awareness, screening, outreach and patient support as the 26-year campaign addresses Namibia's rising cancer burden.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Bank Windhoek's Cancer Apple Project handed over N$4 million to the Cancer Association of Namibia following its 2026 fundraising drive to support children with cancer. The funds will support the association's Children Fighting Cancer in Namibia programme, which assists young patients and their families.
1 September 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Bank Windhoek has joined the first cohort of institutions testing government-to-person (G2P) payments under Namibia's national instant payment programme, initially piloting digital social grant disbursements with beneficiaries already familiar with digital channels before a nationwide rollout.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Bank Windhoek has begun piloting government-to-person digital payments for social grants through the national instant payment programme. The initial phase involves pension and grant beneficiaries already familiar with digital channels, with the aim of validating system stability and efficiency before national rollout.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →