Also known as: Standard Bank Namibia · Standard Bank Group · The Standard Bank of Namibia Limited · Standard Bank South Africa · SBSA · Standard Bank SA · Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
Namibian financial institution providing vehicle finance, housing initiatives, economic forecasting, and financing for infrastructure projects including wastewater treatment.
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New Era
Standard Bank Namibia is the main sponsor of the 19th annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival
“The hosting of the festival is further supported by key partners, including Standard Bank Namibia as the main sponsor and MTC Namibia as the corporate sponsor.”
Crayfish preparations in full swingThe Namibian
Standard Bank officially launched the 2026 Namibia Top 8 Cup in Windhoek
“The 2026 Standard Bank Namibia Top 8 Cup was officially launched in Windhoek on Tuesday, marking the start of another chapter in Namibia's domestic football calendar.”
Standard Bank Top 8 Cup officially launchedNew Era
Standard Bank Namibia launched the Top 8 Cup on Tuesday in Windhoek
“Standard Bank Namibia launched the Top 8 Cup on Tuesday in Windhoek.”
Top 8 Cup returns to ignite footballNew Era
Standard Bank Namibia has sponsored the tournament with N$2.5 million
“Standard Bank Namibia has sponsored the tournament with N$2.5 million.”
Top 8 Cup returns to ignite footballThe Namibian
Standard Bank Namibia had a former employee charged with 12 counts of fraud
“A former employee of Standard Bank Namibia is being held in custody after appearing in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on 12 counts of fraud.”
Former bank worker charged in N$4m fraudNew Era
Standard Bank Namibia gave N$150 000 to support the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival
“Standard Bank Namibia has given N$150 000 to support the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival, one of the country's biggest coastal events.”
Standard Bank backs crayfish festival with N$150 000New Era
Standard Bank Namibia launched the Top 8 Cup today in Windhoek
The Namibian
Standard Bank Namibia designed the Blue Fuel Postpaid Account for volatility moments
“At Standard Bank Namibia, we designed the Blue Fuel Postpaid Account specifically for these moments of volatility.”
Global Turbulence Demands Smarter Business ToolsThe Namibian
Standard Bank Namibia employed former employee Pia Atshipara
“A former employee of Standard Bank Namibia is being held in custody after appearing in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on 12 counts of fraud on Thursday.”
Former Standard Bank employee charged with fraud involving N$4 millionNew Era
Standard Bank contributed N$150 000 to the trust fund
“More than N$700 000 was pledged during the gala dinner, with Standard Bank and MTC each contributing N$150 000 to the trust fund.”
Lüderitz Crayfish Festival boosts local economyBanks 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.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
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.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
Payment fraud cost Namibians N$73.9 million in 2025, a N$19 million increase from 2024, with vishing and phishing schemes impersonating legitimate institutions as the main contributing factor. As the financial sector aims to bring more first-time investors into the market, consumer protection and financial literacy are highlighted as essential safeguards against fraud.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Standard Bank Namibia handed over 15 affordable houses at Onandjaba in Omusati as part of a broader project that delivered 84 homes. The houses were funded through the bank's Buy-a-Brick initiative, which has raised more than N$27 million and contributed to the construction of more than 740 houses nationwide since its 2015 launch.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Standard Bank's group economist projects headline inflation will rise to approximately 5.2% in 2027 from an expected average above 4.35% in 2026, driven by sustained global oil prices above US$100 per barrel and domestic food supply threats including a Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak affecting roughly 29,000 animals.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Payment fraud in Namibia rose N$19 million year-on-year to N$73.9 million in 2025, with vishing and phishing schemes impersonating legitimate institutions as the main driver. The Bank of Namibia and Namfisa are prioritizing consumer protection and financial literacy as the financial sector expands access to investors.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's financial regulator NAMFISA recorded a comprehensive deficit of N$31.3 million for the year ended 31 March 2026, reversing a prior surplus of N$46.5 million, primarily due to an N$83.6 million legal charge arising from the Van Straten Supreme Court judgment. The authority recorded total income of N$343.1 million against expenditure of N$371.5 million during the year.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, through partnership with the Namibia Housing Action Group, has constructed and delivered over 11 000 low-cost houses countrywide since 1998. Since July last year, the SDFN has constructed and delivered 2 354 houses and established more than 1 000 active savings groups with over 33 000 members across the country's 14 regions.
8 October 2026 · New Era →
Standard Bank Namibia has launched a URewards competition offering one client and one employee, each with a partner, the chance to travel to South Africa and watch Namibia's African Stars play Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium. The competition links everyday financial behaviour to memorable experiences through Standard Bank's URewards programme, which provides monthly cashback to eligible clients using their Standard Bank Mastercard.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former African Stars FC director of football Ricardo Mannetti calls on the club to put up a strong performance against Orlando Pirates in their CAF Champions League encounter, with matches scheduled for October 17 in Gaborone and October 24 in Johannesburg.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade notes that Namibia's domestic market of approximately 3.2 million people is too small to sustain economic expansion; the country must compete internationally and integrate producers into regional and global value chains. Namibia's export basket remains heavily concentrated in primary commodities including uranium, gold, fish, diamonds and beef.
3 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Standard Bank has raised its forecast for Namibia's real economic growth in 2026 to between 2.2% and 2.9%, from an initial forecast of 1.2%, after the Namibia Statistics Agency reported economic activity accelerated to 4.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026.
30 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
At least 22 fishermen employed by Hodago Fishing have moved onto the vessel Venus 1 in protest of unpaid salaries, saying they have exhausted other options after months without pay and failed attempts to contact company directors. The workers, some evicted from homes and facing bank debts, vow to remain on board until their outstanding salaries are paid.
25 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's annual inflation rate reached 5% in August, the highest since February 2024, driven largely by transport costs including a 17.1% rise in vehicle operating costs and 25.1% higher fuel prices. A Financial Inclusion Survey revealed that 546,000 working Namibians have no disposable income and rely on debt for basic needs, with 51.3% borrowing for food.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Headline inflation rose to 5% year-on-year in August 2026 from 4.4% in July, driven primarily by transport inflation reaching 13.2% as petrol prices surged to 25.1%. With oil prices rising globally, fuel subsidies withdrawn, and El Niño-related risks mounting, inflation risks are tilting upward over the medium term, according to Standard Bank Group Economist Helena Mboti.
15 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Savanna Beef Processors, a producer-owned company, slaughtered and processed 12,603 cattle and paid N$267.95 million to producers from 27 August 2025 to 31 July 2026. After obtaining EU export certification on 7 April 2026, the company processed cattle for export markets, with the first frozen shipment sent to Rotterdam on 24 April 2026.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Standard Bank of South Africa has secured a listing on the JSE for R200 million in senior unsecured floating rate indexed notes, scheduled to mature on 8 December 2026. The issue brings the total value of notes under Standard Bank's Structured Note Programme to approximately R127.08 billion.
8 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Katima Mulilo Town Council has handed over the site for a N$450 million wastewater treatment plant to contractor Fulbright Water, financed by Standard Bank Namibia and Old Mutual. The 13 to 14-month project aims to address persistent sewerage problems while creating local employment opportunities.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A silver VW Polo Vivo made an unsafe lane change on the main road between Onethindi and Ondangwa on Tuesday afternoon, colliding with an Iveco bus whose driver then lost control and hit roadside vendors, killing one pedestrian and injuring six others. The Iveco driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after a breathalyser test recorded 0.69 mg/l.
3 September 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Football Association and Standard Bank Namibia have signed an agreement to help NFA employees access home ownership opportunities and tailored financial solutions, reflecting the association's commitment to employee welfare.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Construction of the Katima Mulilo Wastewater Treatment Plant has begun following the handover of the project site to Fulbright Water, after delays related to environmental clearance and resident relocation. The project includes the treatment plant, upgraded sewer infrastructure, and network expansion, with about 70–75% of the workforce sourced from the Zambezi region.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
Four families in the Oshetu 1 community of Okahandja received keys to newly constructed homes this week through the Standard Bank Namibia Buy-a-Brick initiative.
27 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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 →
Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has been equipped with specialised medical equipment worth approximately N$4 million, including a C-Arm imaging machine and orthopaedic tools, to strengthen its capacity to handle trauma and orthopaedic cases locally. The regional health director urged the facility to treat eligible trauma patients on-site rather than transferring them to other providers.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
Many Namibian small and medium-sized enterprises struggle to access high-value opportunities not primarily because of lack of capital, but because they lack the financial records, operational capability, compliance standards and risk management structures that large buyers and trade partners require.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Jerome Namaseb as executive officer of personal & private banking, effective 3 August. Namaseb brings over a decade of experience in banking, financial services, strategy and product management, most recently leading the development of the Dâures Green Hydrogen project.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
More than 60 Namibian entrepreneurs were provided with a direct platform to showcase and sell their products at the Standard Bank Blue Growth Series Market Access Day in Windhoek, part of an entrepreneurship development programme designed to equip SMEs with skills, networks and business opportunities.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Jerome Namaseb as executive officer for personal and private banking, effective 3 August. Namaseb previously served as chief executive of the Daures Green Hydrogen Village and held senior positions in the financial services sector.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Standard Bank Namibia has made Dynamic Currency Conversion available across its ATM network, allowing international cardholders to view and complete cash withdrawals in their home currency. The service provides clarity on exchange rates and supports informed decision-making by visitors.
17 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →