Also known as: Old Mutual Short-Term Insurance
Old Mutual Namibia — financial services and insurance company hosting workplace wellness initiatives in Windhoek, conducting research on employed Namibians' financial dependants.
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Windhoek 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 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 →
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 →