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Old Mutual Namibia

Financial services company that conducts employee wellness initiatives and publishes financial monitoring reports on Namibian employment trends.

2019-09-132026-06-28
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  1. June 2026

  2. Informanté

    Old Mutual Namibia established a newly established Wellness Centre in Windhoek

    Source

    “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 Witbooi
  3. May 2026

  4. Windhoek Observer

    Old Mutual Namibia partnered with Eureka Psychology for the 2026 Employee Wellness Indaba

    Source

    “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 Indaba
  5. March 2026

  6. The Namibian

    Old Mutual Namibia shows in 2025 financial monitor report 75% of employed Namibians have adult dependants

    Source

    “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 dependants
  7. December 2025

  8. The Namibian

    Old Mutual Namibia has appointed Ingah Ekandjo as managing director of retail mass business

    Source

    “Old Mutual Namibia has appointed Ingah Ekandjo as its new managing director (MD) of retail mass business.”

    Old Mutual appoints Ekandjo as new retail MD
  9. September 2019

  10. The Namibian

    Old Mutual Namibia is hosting the first ever Namibian Cap Classique and Champagne Festival

    Source

    “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 Festival
Opinion

Internal communication rarely viewed as strategic business driver

The News

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 →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Internal communication rarely viewed as strategic business driver

    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 →

Friday 12 June

  1. Vice President commends Old Mutual's new wellness centre

    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 →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Old Mutual, Eureka Psychology host 2026 Employee Wellness Indaba

    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 →

Thursday 7 May

  1. MTC appeals for more corporate internship support in Namibia

    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 →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Financial decisions rooted in emotion, not just logic

    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 →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Public holidays create mounting financial pressure through social expectations

    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 →

Sunday 8 March

  1. 75% of employed Namibians support adult dependants

    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 →

Friday 13 February

  1. Practical money habits build stronger relationships, not gestures

    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 →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Well-being requires systemic workplace change, not wellness events

    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 →

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