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Old Mutual Investment Group

Also known as: Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia · Old Mutual · Old Mutual Group · Old Mutual Private Equity · OMIGNAM

Investment and financial services group operating in Namibia; recently appointed Sepo Haihambo as managing director and invested in Mariental affordable housing.

2024-02-172026-05-11
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  1. February 2024

Thursday 9 April

  1. Old Mutual appoints Sepo Haihambo as managing director

    Old Mutual Investment Group has appointed Sepo Haihambo as managing director designate for its Namibian operations effective 1 April. Haihambo brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in banking, investment management and financial services, including previous roles at First National Bank Namibia.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Old Mutual launches 311-plot housing project in Mariental

    Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia has joined government and private partners to launch the Mariental Extension 6 Affordable Housing Development, which will deliver 311 serviced residential plots with 87 already completed. The project, officially launched by Vice President Lucia Witbooi, aims to ease pressure on housing demand in the town and is supported by the Tunga Fund, developers, and end-user financiers.

    24 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Old Mutual invests N$12.75m in Mariental affordable housing

    Old Mutual Investment Group has committed N$12.75 million to the Mariental Extension 6 Affordable Housing Development in Hardap region, which includes servicing of 311 residential plots with 87 already completed. The project aims to expand access to affordable, serviced housing and contributes to job creation and community stability in the town.

    24 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Old Mutual appoints Moller as head of broker distribution

    Old Mutual has appointed Pieter Moller as head of broker distribution within its personal finance business, effective 1 March 2026. Moller, who previously held several senior positions at Old Mutual, brings experience in distribution leadership, business development, and operational management.

    25 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Personal loans as financial tool when used responsibly

    An Old Mutual finance executive explains that personal loans are neither inherently harmful nor helpful, but tools best used for genuine needs and emergencies rather than wants. Taking a loan only makes sense when the interest rate and terms are competitive versus alternatives, the loan improves stability or opportunity, and the borrower can repay comfortably without additional spending.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Omaheke farmer donates goods and funds to ECD centre

    Leonard Vehonga Kandjiriomuini, a farmer and tour guide in the Omaheke region, donated goods worth N$25,000 and N$11,000 for the head teacher's further studies to the Morukutu Early Child Development centre in Otjijarua. Kandjiriomuini said education requires support from all stakeholders and that investing in learners is key to reducing poverty and national development.

    3 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Funeral cover sector faces fraud scrutiny, tighter regulation needed

    Recent fraud scandals—including cases where dozens of policies were taken out on a single person and allegations of murder for insurance benefits—have prompted law enforcement to halt suspicious payouts and sparked debate over funeral cover criteria and explicit consent requirements. While the product remains vital financial protection for many Namibian families, insurers and regulators are calling for stricter verification processes and clearer rules to prevent abuse without limiting access.

    27 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Old Mutual acquires majority stake in 10X Investments

    Old Mutual has acquired a majority stake in 10X Investments for R2.2 billion to strengthen its position in low-cost, technology-driven savings. The acquisition sees Old Mutual buying from its own private equity arm and DiGAME Investments, with 10X Investments having grown to manage over R68 billion in assets for more than 60 000 clients since its 2014 founding.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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