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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Organization

Nedbank Namibia

Also known as: Nedbank · Nedbank Group · Nedbank Namibia Limited · NBN

Namibian commercial bank offering financial services including home loans, payment processing, and youth banking, sponsor of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament.

Business

Nedbank appoints Tromp head of consumer banking

The News

Nedbank Namibia has appointed John-James Tromp as head of consumer banking effective 1 March 2026, bringing together Private Banking, Private Wealth, Retail Banking and Lending divisions under one leadership structure to strengthen services for everyday customers across Namibia.

17 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Nedbank appoints Tromp head of consumer banking

    Nedbank Namibia has appointed John-James Tromp as head of consumer banking effective 1 March 2026, bringing together Private Banking, Private Wealth, Retail Banking and Lending divisions under one leadership structure to strengthen services for everyday customers across Namibia.

    17 March 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 11 March

  1. 24th Nedbank Newspaper Cup launched for 2026

    The Deputy Minister of Education has officially launched the 24th edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, a youth football and netball tournament established in 2001 that provides opportunities for young athletes from all 14 regions to showcase their talent. The 2026 tournament will be hosted in the ǁKharas Region from 3 to 6 April in Keetmanshoop.

    11 March 2026 · Informanté

  2. Nedbank and Novel Motors launch partnership to serve consumers

    Nedbank Namibia and Novel Motors have formed a business partnership combining financial solutions with automotive innovation, with Nedbank serving as co-host for an event introducing Novel's new product portfolio including Chinese brands Jetour, Omoda, Jaecoo and Foton. The partnership aims to address Namibian consumer preferences for rugged 4×4 utility vehicles and reliable after-sales support in a market of around 1,130 units per month.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 10 March

  1. 24th Nedbank Newspaper Cup kicks off April 3–6 in Keetmanshoop

    The youth football and netball tournament brings together under-20 teams from all 14 regions of Namibia to develop emerging talent and foster regional sports development. Kunene defends the 2025 football title while Kavango East defends the netball crown, with group draws revealed at the official launch in Windhoek.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Windhoek crypto operator loses bid to unfreeze accounts

    A Windhoek High Court judge dismissed the attempt by cryptocurrency investment scheme operator Ruaan Smith to regain access to bank accounts frozen by the Bank of Namibia after the central bank found reason to believe he was conducting unauthorised banking business. The court upheld the Bank of Namibia's November 2021 decision to investigate Smith's accounts and the subsequent freezing of accounts at Nedbank Namibia.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 6 March

  1. Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup launches for 24th year

    The Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, one of Namibia's longest-running sporting events and a leading football development tournament since 2001, will be held at Keetmanshoop from 3–5 April. The tournament has grown to include netball and has also driven infrastructural development in hosting regions.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Nedbank Group posts N$17.2 billion profit amid regional restructuring

    Nedbank Namibia reported N$17.2 billion in headline earnings for 2025, with the Southern African Development Community region—where Namibia is a primary contributor—recording a 15% increase in earnings to N$672 million. The group restructured retail and business banking operations and shifted its continental strategy away from West Africa toward SADC and East Africa.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 5 March

  1. Nedbank digital transactions surge, 70% NAR clients online

    Nedbank Group's digital volumes and values have increased significantly as clients embrace digital channels, with 70% of Nedbank Africa Regions' active clients now digitally active, meeting the 2025 target. The group's headline earnings grew 2% to R17.2 billion in 2025, while the bank continues strategic expansion including a proposed acquisition of 66% stake in NCBA Group in East Africa.

    5 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Driest January since 1981 prompts proactive farming strategies

    Namibia's Meteorological Services reported the driest January since 1981, with uneven rainfall posing risks to livestock and crop production. The article urges farmers to take early action—such as selling vulnerable animals and securing irrigation—and calls on policymakers to support export abattoirs, subsidize irrigation systems, and strengthen border security against foot-and-mouth disease.

    3 March 2026 · New Era

Friday 27 February

  1. Nedbank golf series funds agricultural training across Namibia

    The 2026 Nedbank for Good Series has returned with a focus on inclusive agricultural development, raising funds for training projects nationwide. Since 2024, the initiative has generated over N$500,000 for Agra ProVision, supporting horticultural training at 14 sites and reaching 206 participants in the 2025 cycle.

    27 February 2026 · New Era

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