Also known as: Old Mutual Short-Term Insurance
Namibian financial services provider offering life insurance, personal loans, group risk benefits, and employee wellness programmes.
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Windhoek Observer
Old Mutual Namibia announced rewards redemptions exceeding N$5 million in value
“Old Mutual Namibia's rewards redemptions now exceed N$5 million in value.”
Old Mutual Namibia’s rewards redemptions exceed N$5mThe Namibian
Old Mutual Namibia was Ashante Manetti's employer where she led strategic initiatives in customer acquisition and lending business expansion
“At Old Mutual, she led strategic initiatives focused on customer acquisition, brand performance, commercial growth and the expansion of the organisation's lending business through marketing, customer engagement and strategic partnerships.”
Letshego appoints new chief commercial officerWindhoek Observer
Old Mutual Namibia has sponsored N$80 000 towards Standard Bank Padel for Purpose event
“Old Mutual Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to meaningful community development through a sponsorship of N$80 000 towards the third edition of the Standard Bank Padel for Purpose, taking place on 11 and 12 September in Windhoek.”
Old Mutual’s N$80 000 investment in brighter futures through padelWindhoek Observer
Old Mutual Namibia will facilitate financial literacy presentations aimed at improving workers' understanding of personal financial management
“Financial services company Old Mutual Namibia will facilitate financial literacy presentations aimed at improving workers' understanding of personal financial management.”
Naretu turns five, puts workers at centre of anniversary celebrationsThe Namibian
Old Mutual Namibia says returns on unclaimed benefits accrue for beneficiary once identified and verified
“"Returns earned on unclaimed benefits accrue for the beneficiary and are paid once the rightful claimant has been identified and verified," says group marketing, public affairs and sustainability executive Mignon du Preez.”
Experts push overhaul of unclaimed benefits systemInformanté
Old Mutual Namibia established a newly established Wellness Centre in Windhoek
“VICE President Lucia Witbooi has commended Old Mutual Namibia for investing in preventative healthcare and employee wellbeing following a walkthrough visit to the company's newly established Wellness Centre in Windhoek ahead of its official commencement of operations.”
Old Mutual Wellness Centre earns praise from Vice President WitbooiWindhoek Observer
Old Mutual Namibia partnered with Eureka Psychology for the 2026 Employee Wellness Indaba
“Old Mutual Namibia has partnered with Eureka Psychology for the 2026 Employee Wellness Indaba, which will take place in Windhoek on 20 and 21 May.”
Employee well-being takes centre stage at Wellness IndabaThe Namibian
Old Mutual Namibia shows in 2025 financial monitor report 75% of employed Namibians have adult dependants
“A 2025 financial monitor report by Old Mutual Namibia shows that about 75% of employed Namibians have adult dependants, other than a spouse or partner who rely on them for financial support.”
Why 75% of employed Namibians are stuck in a poverty trap of adult dependantsThe Namibian
Old Mutual Namibia has appointed Ingah Ekandjo as managing director of retail mass business
“Old Mutual Namibia has appointed Ingah Ekandjo as its new managing director (MD) of retail mass business.”
Old Mutual appoints Ekandjo as new retail MDThe Namibian
Old Mutual Namibia is hosting the first ever Namibian Cap Classique and Champagne Festival
“Old Mutual Namibia will be hosting the first ever Namibian Cap Classique and Champagne Festival on Saturday, 5 October, at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort.”
Old Mutual Presents Cap Classique and Champagne FestivalThe Financial Institutions and Markets Act (Fima) of 2021 governs non-banking financial institutions and affects ordinary Namibians with pensions, insurance, medical aid schemes, and investments. The article argues that Fima should matter to workers, entrepreneurs, and retirees, despite its complexity, and cautions against relying on unverified information about it.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Financial Institutions and Markets Act (Fima) of 2021 governs non-banking financial institutions and affects ordinary Namibians with pensions, insurance, medical aid schemes, and investments. The article argues that Fima should matter to workers, entrepreneurs, and retirees, despite its complexity, and cautions against relying on unverified information about it.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
A financial services professional argues that clients purchase life policies and financial products primarily for the emotional security they provide, not for competitive premiums or fund performance. The article contends that financial advisers should focus on building trust and understanding clients' actual needs rather than leading with product features and technical details.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that borrowing decisions should be judged by intention rather than stigma. When income arrives in steady lines but costs arrive in lumps, structured personal loans with fixed repayments and defined terms can help people smooth the gap and prevent setbacks from becoming crises.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Group risk insurance policies are often left unchanged for years despite shifts in workforce and business priorities, leaving employee cover misaligned with current needs; regular, structured reviews are needed because salaries, families, and living costs evolve over time.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Group risk insurance policies are often left unchanged for years despite shifts in workforce needs and business priorities, yet regular structured reviews are necessary to ensure cover remains relevant as salaries, families, and living costs evolve.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Old Mutual Namibia announced that rewards redemptions now exceed N$5 million, and members can now convert their rewards points into Unit Trust investments to build long-term wealth.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Letshego Holdings Namibia has appointed Ashante Manetti as chief commercial officer effective 18 August. Manetti joins from Old Mutual Namibia with more than 14 years of financial services experience and will oversee the company's commercial strategy across banking and micro lending operations.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Letshego Holdings Namibia has appointed Ashante Manetti as chief commercial officer effective 18 August. Manetti brings more than 14 years of financial services experience from Old Mutual Namibia and will oversee commercial strategy across Letshego's banking and micro lending operations.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Old Mutual Namibia has contributed N$80,000 to the third Standard Bank Padel for Purpose event on 11–12 September in Windhoek, which raises funds for the Buy-a-Brick Programme supporting low-income housing construction. The programme has raised more than N$27 million since 2016 and contributed toward building approximately 740 houses for low-income families.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union will celebrate its fifth anniversary on 8 August 2026 with a worker-focused outreach programme in Windhoek, offering free consultations, labour education, health awareness and financial guidance to approximately 400 workers.
5 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Insurance requires honest, complete disclosure of risk factors at the start; while full disclosure may sometimes increase premiums, it protects policyholders later by avoiding claim denials and reducing back-and-forth during claims processing.
1 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Consumer advocates and industry players are calling for reform of Namibia's unclaimed benefits system, with a parliamentary motion seeking a national audit of unclaimed pension, insurance and death benefits and stronger tracing obligations for institutions. Consumer analyst Salomo Iipinge argues the issue reflects a structural failure that disadvantages vulnerable families and rural and low-income Namibians, and warns against unscrupulous tracing agents while calling for greater transparency on interest earned on unclaimed funds.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A study of 179 organisations found that while nearly all have internal communication functions, only 17% of senior leaders view it as a strategic enabler, and only around 30% rate their internal communications as highly effective. The disconnect reflects how communication is often treated as tactical information distribution rather than as a tool to shape behaviour and embed strategy.
18 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited Old Mutual Namibia's newly established Wellness Centre in Windhoek and commended the company for investing in preventative healthcare and employee wellbeing. Old Mutual CEO Tassius Chigariro said the centre was established to support employee wellbeing and create a healthy working environment.
12 June 2026 · Informanté →
Old Mutual Namibia and Eureka Psychology are partnering on an Employee Wellness Indaba scheduled for 20–21 May 2026 in Windhoek, themed "Well-being by Design: Building the Future Workplace," with Vice President Lucia Witbooi expected to attend. The event aims to encourage companies to integrate employee well-being into workplace systems and organisational culture rather than treating it as a standalone programme.
13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited is calling on companies and institutions to create more internship opportunities for young Namibians through the Namibia National Internship Programme, which was launched in 2019 to help graduates enter the job market. MTC contributes N$2 million annually to the programme, which placed 332 interns in 2025 across more than 40 fields.
7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Money choices are driven by emotion and early experiences rather than rational planning alone. Financial confidence develops through trusted decision-making support and empathy, not solely through information or responsibility-focused messages.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An Windhoek Observer opinion piece argues that the run of public holidays has become an expensive period due to pressure from family expectations, community habits, and social media to spend on new outfits, travel, gifts and celebrations. The author contends that unnecessary spending during consecutive holidays in March and April, when households are already financially stretched, replaces rest with anxiety rather than making these moments more meaningful.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 2025 Old Mutual financial monitor report shows that 75% of employed Namibians have adult dependants relying on them for financial support, trapping them in a poverty cycle that prevents savings and wealth accumulation. Economists warn that when one person supports multiple family members, limited income leaves little for daily needs and nothing for long-term investments or generational wealth-building.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Financial planning, budgeting, and honest communication about money create stability in relationships and reduce stress, even if these choices lack the glamour of grand romantic gestures. Peace of mind comes from structured financial decisions—like savings, debt repayment, and risk management—rather than spontaneous spending.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
According to an Old Mutual Namibia wellness consultant, genuine employee well-being comes from structural fixes—manageable workloads, supportive managers, flexibility and clear priorities—rather than workshops or apps. True well-being depends on leaders removing everyday friction, building psychological safety, and modelling healthy boundaries.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →