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Nedbank Namibia

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

Financial services provider sponsoring cycling, running, golf, and food competitions; facilitates environmental and financial literacy initiatives across Namibia.

2022-02-252026-10-22

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  1. March 2026
  2. New Era

    Nedbank Namibia launched the "Unlock Your First Home" initiative for first-time buyers

    Source

    “Nedbank Namibia has launched a new programme to help first-time buyers enter the property market with ease.”

    Nedbank unlocks doors for first time home buyers
  3. New Era

    Nedbank Namibia has appointed John-James Tromp as head of consumer banking effective 1 March 2026

    Source

    “Nedbank Namibia has appointed John-James Tromp as its new head of consumer banking, effective 1 March 2026.”

    Tromp appointed Nedbank’s head of Consumer Banking
  4. The Namibian

    Nedbank Namibia entered into a business partnership with Novel Motors

    Source

    “NEDBANK Namibia and Novel Motors have entered into a business partnership, reflecting a shared strategic alignment and combining financial solutions with automotive innovation to better serve Namibian consumers.”

    Nedbank, Novel Motors partnerto better serve consumers
  5. The Namibian

    Nedbank Namibia is the proud title sponsor of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup

    Source

    “As part of its long-standing commitment to nation-building, Nedbank Namibia remains the proud title sponsor of the tournament.”

    Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup launched
  6. The Namibian

    Nedbank is sponsoring the event for its third year

    Source

    “This marks Nedbank's third year sponsoring the event, which will be held at Keetmanshoop over the Easter weekend.”

    Newspaper Cup back for 24th year
  7. February 2026
  8. New Era

    Nedbank Namibia launched the 2026 Nedbank for Good Series with focus on inclusive agricultural development through sport

    Source

    “Nedbank Namibia launched the 2026 Nedbank for Good Series, officially marking the return of the national golf initiative with a focus on inclusive agricultural development through sport.”

    2026 Nedbank for good Series tees off to support farmers
  9. New Era

    Nedbank Namibia is co-sponsoring the 24th Nedbank/Namibian Newspaper Cup

    Source

    “The 24th edition of the prestigious Nedbank/Namibian Newspaper Cup will be hosted this year in Keetmanshoop, from 3 to 6 April.”

    Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup headed to Keetmans
  10. The Namibian

    Nedbank Namibia is organizing Nedbank Cycle Challenge on 21-22 February with distances of 25km, 60km and 100km

    Source

    “Also on the 21st is the Nedbank Cycle Challenge for seasoned pros and novices alike.”

    Events and more this February
  11. The Namibian

    Nedbank Namibia has lowered some banking fees for 2026 financial year

    Source

    “Nedbank Namibia has lowered some of its banking fees for the 2026 financial year.”

    Nedbank lowers some banking fees
  12. New Era

    Nedbank Namibia announced changes to its 2026 pricing structure

    Source

    “Nedbank Namibia has announced changes to its 2026 pricing structure.”

    Nedbank pushes 2026 pricing affordability
Business

Banks assess affordability, credit history for vehicle finance

The News

Banks and finance providers evaluate income, existing debt, credit history, banking behaviour, and the vehicle itself to determine vehicle finance applications in Namibia. Each lender applies its own credit policies based on factors like monthly income, household expenses, credit history, account management, income stability, and vehicle details.

15 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Banks assess affordability, credit history for vehicle finance

    Banks and finance providers evaluate income, existing debt, credit history, banking behaviour, and the vehicle itself to determine vehicle finance applications in Namibia. Each lender applies its own credit policies based on factors like monthly income, household expenses, credit history, account management, income stability, and vehicle details.

    15 hours ago · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Nedbank Desert Dash launches 22nd cycling event edition

    Nedbank Namibia has launched the 22nd edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash, a 401 km cycling event scheduled for 21–22 December 2026 from Windhoek to Swakopmund. The race, regarded as the world's longest single-stage mountain bike race, expects to attract more than a thousand local and international cyclists.

    20 October 2026 · New Era →

  2. Nedbank Desert Dash returns for 22nd cycling edition

    The 401km Nedbank Desert Dash endurance race will run from 11 to 12 December, bringing local and international cyclists from Windhoek to Swakopmund. Nedbank Namibia's managing director highlighted the event's growing international participation and its role in establishing Namibia as a world-class cycling destination.

    20 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Namibia funds environmental education to build sustainable communities

    Through the Nedbank Go Green Fund facilitated by the Namibia Nature Foundation, environmental education initiatives are being supported to equip Namibians with knowledge and practical skills for sustainability. The NaDEET Educator Programme, established in 2003, received N$150,000 in support and operates two environmental education centres to cultivate environmental champions across the country.

    20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Nande Chivela wins 2026 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off

    Staff writer Nande Chivela won the 2026 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off against nine other competitors at Ausspannplatz Park in Windhoek on 3 October, securing a prize package including a fully furnished mobile food trailer valued at N$150,000, N$10,000 in a Nedbank account, a N$5,000 Bakpro voucher, and an Agra ProVision short course to help establish a food business.

    7 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Nedbank donates N$150 000 to financial literacy initiative

    Nedbank Namibia contributed N$150 000 to the Financial Literacy Initiative to expand its financial education roadshows across the country.

    30 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. NSX market value rises N$99bn in August on mining gains

    The Namibian Securities Exchange's total market value increased by N$99 billion in August, rising 3.24% to N$3.15 trillion, driven mainly by strong gains in mining and bank shares including Anglo American, B2Gold, and Paladin Energy.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Nedbank For Good Series draws 139 golfers across coastal rounds

    The Nedbank For Good Series held three coastal rounds at Rossmund Golf Course, Walvis Bay Golf Club and Henties Bay Golf and Lifestyle Estate, attracting 139 amateur golfers competing for points ahead of the final qualifying event and season finale.

    17 September 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. NNH Group profit rises 23.7% to N$239 million in H1 2026

    NedNamibia Holdings Limited increased profit after tax by 23.7% to N$239 million for the six months ended 30 June 2026, driven by growth in core banking income, improved credit performance, and tight cost management. Loans and advances grew 25.4% to N$13.46 billion while deposits increased 10.8% to N$21.47 billion.

    9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Matias Simon and Tuuli Angala win Nedbank Citi Dash elite categories

    Matias Simon won the elite men's category in 29 minutes and 40 seconds, while Tuuli Angala claimed the elite women's title in 35 minutes and 50 seconds at Sunday's Nedbank Citi Dash in Windhoek. Petrus Nuule and Martha Samuel won the under-18 men's and women's categories respectively.

    8 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Nedbank Citi Dash sixth edition draws Windhoek runners

    The sixth edition of the Nedbank Citi Dash brought competitive athletes and recreational runners together for road running in Windhoek on Sunday, featuring a 10 km Elite Run and 10 km and 5 km fun runs. The Elite Run attracted 168 athletes, with Matias Simon winning the men's title in 29 minutes 40 seconds and Tuuli Angala winning the women's category in 35 minutes 50 seconds.

    8 September 2026 · New Era →

  3. Sixth Nedbank Citi Dash draws athletes and runners to Windhoek

    The Nedbank Citi Dash brought competitive and recreational runners together in Windhoek on 6 September for a morning of road running, featuring 10km and 5km fun runs alongside a 10km elite competition. The 168-athlete elite run comprised 116 men and 52 women, with Matias Simon winning the men's category in 29 minutes and 40 seconds.

    8 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Nedbank Citi Dash sixth edition attracts over 2,000 runners

    The Nedbank Citi Dash, a major road-running event on the spring calendar, will take place on Sunday at Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium and is expected to attract more than 2,000 runners. The sixth edition features elite 10km runs with qualifying times, a 10km fun run, and a 5km family run, with the weekend starting Saturday with a LiveXpo race village.

    3 September 2026 · New Era →

  2. Nedbank Citi Dash road-running event set for September 6

    The sixth edition of Namibia's Nedbank Citi Dash will take place at Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium on 6 September, expected to attract over 2,000 runners across elite, recreational, and family categories.

    3 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Three northern kapana vendors win Nedbank Cook-Off preliminary round

    Lucia Gideon, Saima Shipululu, and Loise Imvula won the northern preliminary round of the Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off in Oshakati, competing against 46 other vendors, and will advance to the national final where they will compete for business development prizes.

    3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Nedbank secures Kenya central bank approval for NCBA acquisition

    Nedbank Group has received approval from the Central Bank of Kenya for its proposed acquisition of approximately 66% of NCBA Group Plc. The South African banking group expects to receive remaining regulatory approvals by the end of the third quarter of 2026.

    2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Namibia sees growing running movement across communities

    Running in Namibia has evolved from a recreational activity into a national movement, with more than 40 running events hosted annually and running club memberships surging post-pandemic. Local running clubs like AE Gams Sport Club and Teamwork Training Network (TTN) Runners Club provide structure and community for participants across age groups.

    27 August 2026 · New Era →

  2. Running boom takes hold across Namibia post-pandemic

    Namibia is experiencing a surge in recreational running participation, driven by pandemic-era outdoor exercise freedoms and a global shift toward mental health and community fitness. The country now hosts more than 40 running events annually, with participation growing rapidly across all age groups and communities.

    27 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Nedbank for Good Series coastal golf leg starts August

    The Nedbank for Good Series, a premier amateur golf tournament, begins its coastal leg on 29 August, running through 12 September across three venues in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, and Henties Bay. Since its 2020 inception, the series has raised close to N$1.5 million for charitable causes while reaching more than 70% of Namibia's golfing fraternity.

    25 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Nedbank golf series returns to Namibia coast in August

    The Nedbank for Good Series will hold three amateur golf tournaments along the coast in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, and Henties Bay from 29 August to 12 September. Since 2020, the series has raised nearly N$1.5 million for charitable causes and reached more than 70% of Namibia's golfing fraternity, with 2026 funds supporting Agra ProVision's agricultural training initiatives.

    25 August 2026 · New Era →

  3. Nedbank convenes diplomats and business leaders in Windhoek

    Nedbank Namibia hosted members of the Diplomatic Corps, government representatives, and business leaders to strengthen stakeholder relationships and explore how financial institutions can support cross-border engagement and connect international stakeholders with local expertise and business networks.

    25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Funky Town Mall struggles to fill boutique and dining slots

    Khomas Grove Mall (Funky Town), a retail hub in Khomasdal with an 80–85% occupancy rate and strong anchor tenants, has struggled to fill secondary lifestyle, dining, and boutique spaces on its upper floors, though ground-floor retail remains fully occupied.

    19 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 17 August

  1. Police investigating multiple housebreaking cases nationwide

    Police are investigating several housebreaking and theft cases across Namibia, including an incident in Windhoek where suspects allegedly tied up a woman and used her phone to access her banking application, stealing items worth more than N$51,000. Four men were arrested in Okahandja after police found housebreaking implements in their vehicle, while other incidents were reported in Ondangwa and Otjomuise.

    17 August 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 14 August

  1. Prosecutor General seeks to seize vehicle in diamond scam case

    The Prosecutor General has filed a forfeiture application to permanently seize a red Volkswagen Golf valued at N$160,000 linked to a man alleged to have scammed an American investor of approximately N$728,044.50 through a fake diamond sale using false identities.

    14 August 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 7 August

  1. Nedbank Namibia emphasises mining sector partnership and growth

    Nedbank Namibia reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country's mining sector through participation in the Namibia Chamber of Mines Mining Expo, where President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the bank's stand and discussed the vital role of partnership, investment and sustainable growth in advancing Namibia's mining industry.

    7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Nedbank Namibia digital banking adoption reaches 91 percent

    Nedbank Namibia reports that 91% of its customers are actively using digital banking channels, with the bank noting that digital adoption has become a key driver of business growth. The bank also increased the proportion of customers who use Nedbank as their primary bank to 42%.

    6 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Three coastal women advance to Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off final

    Asnath Vetamunisa, Laura Egumbo and Meameno Ntinda won through a preliminary round in Swakopmund to reach the grand finale of the 2026 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off, where they will compete for a prize package including a mobile kapana kitchen valued at N$10,000 and a N$5,000 Bakpro voucher. The competition, now in its twelfth year, combines culinary excellence with business development training for informal vendors.

    6 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. State calls final witness in N$3.1bn customs fraud trial

    The state in the trial of eight people facing 1,583 criminal charges related to alleged customs fraud involving more than N$3 billion has been granted a final postponement to call London-based chartered accountant Roy Waligora as an expert witness. The judge wants the state's case to conclude by mid-December, with trial resuming 16–26 November.

    29 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Cross-border payments involve currency conversion and bank fees

    A cross-border payment occurs when money is sent or spent in another country, involving currency conversion and fees from banks and payment networks such as Visa, Mastercard, and SWIFT. When using a debit or credit card overseas, transactions incur a currency conversion cost influenced by exchange rates and a cross-border transaction fee charged by the bank.

    29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 24 July

  1. Nedbank to host second Future of Business Conference

    Nedbank Namibia will host its second Future of Business Conference later this month, featuring entrepreneurs, business leaders and industry experts including OL Group CEO Sven Thieme, Cirrus Capital economist Ida Williams and Nedbank Group chief marketing officer Khensani Nobanda. The conference aims to provide MSMEs with insights, practical knowledge and networking opportunities to expand their businesses in a changing economic environment.

    24 July 2026 · The Namibian →

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