66%
Contribution to Group profit from continued operations
(2023: 66%)
1,549
Number of permanent employees
(2023: 1,505)
172
Number of ATMs in Namibia
(2023: 160)
53
Number of branches in Namibia
(2023: 55)
BANK WINDHOEK
Date of establishment: 1982
Head office: Windhoek, Namibia, MD: Baronice Hans
As the Group's flagship brand,
Bank Windhoek Limited (“Bank Windhoek”) is the largest Namibian lender and the first commercial bank in southern Africa to issue green and sustainability bonds. It is also the sole Namibian bank member of the Nasdaq Sustainable Bond Network.
Bank Windhoek Limited (“Bank Windhoek") is a registered commercial bank with a 42-year track record. It is licensed by the Bank of Namibia, the national banking regulator, to operate within the Namibian market.
Footprint
Bank Windhoek has an extensive branch network supported by user-friendly, low-cost, and convenient electronic and digital channels across Namibia. This network includes branches, specialist branches, agencies, ATMs, and Cash Express ATMs installed at merchants nationwide, including cash-accepting ATMs. Additionally, we introduced non-cash self-service kiosks last year to provide clients with accessible and easy-to-use self-help options.
Core capabilities
Bank Windhoek continuously innovates its products and services and uses the latest technology to anticipate evolving customer needs across all segments. Our offerings encompass various transactional, investment, and lending products, along with digital and electronic banking services. For corporate and business customers, our financial solutions include project finance, structured finance, working capital management solutions, and other bespoke investment banking solutions. Our treasury services range from money market to foreign currency exchange services. Our international banking services feature foreign payment products, trade finance, and foreign currency accounts.
Bank Windhoek's private banking services are delivered through
Capricorn Private Wealth, a joint venture between Bank Windhoek and
Capricorn Asset Management. Capricorn Private Wealth addresses the affluent market's banking, wealth, insurance, and advanced wealth management needs. Our bancassurance offerings include short-term, life, travel, and commercial insurance and guarantees.