Here at 99FM, we love celebrating people and things that move our country and continent forward. And this week we’re giving a big round of applause 👏 to: Standard Bank’s PayPulse – A proudly Namibian cardless system that makes everyday Namibian’s lives that much easier. Here are 5 reasons we’re saying Bravo to PayPulse: It’s easy, convenient, and free. It’s …
Moving Forward Through Conversation – an inspired evening powered by Standard Bank Namibia with the theme “What is our identity. Where do we belong?” Unbelievable conversation, incredible food accompanied by Nouveau Wines / Melle’s Quarterly Wine Club. Some comments from the evening: “Identity should not be constant.” “There is no shadow without light.” “We all live under the same sky, but …
Moving Forward Through Conversation – an inspired evening powered by Standard Bank Namibia with the theme “If you could change just one thing in this world, what would it be?” Unbelievable conversation, incredible food accompanied by Nouveau Wines / Melle’s Quarterly Wine Club. Some comments from the evening: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” “Creativity is Intelligence …
A group of professional men for whom social responsibility is an undertaking not limited to the corporate world, have just completed their annual mission to supply much needed healthcare to remote corners of Namibia. Medic RUSH (Rural Upliftment Social Healthcare) has been operating for ten years and is run by members of the Hochland 154 Round Table (RT). Round Table …
With the international trend towards wellness in the workplace, companies are starting to take employee wellness more seriously and seeing the benefits in reduction of absenteeism and improved morale. Here in Namibia, employees are feeling the difference. With World Multiple Sclerosis Day coming up on the 31st of May, 99FM’s MYD Smart spoke to the Founder & Project Manager at …
Social media is part of most people’s daily reality, however it comes with many dangers and risks. Being unaware means this tool can become a weapon we use against ourselves. Being uninformed of these risks can pose a threat to your reputation, your privacy, your career and more. “There is a lot of ignorance about what you give up to …
Budgeting 101 Learn how to budget Separating your wants from your needs and learning how to budget can help you save towards the things you want. Here are your budgeting questions answered. What is a budget? A budget is a record of how much money you earn/get in every month and how much you spend every month. Why should I …
As inflation increases, hard times definitely lie ahead for most Namibians. However, don’t despair as this is the time when you should think about investing your hard earned money in order to endure these challenging times. Q1. Why it is important to get into the habit of saving on a regular basis? A1. Savings should be regarded as a necessity …
Get a head start in saving your money When you first start a formal job, nothing beats that feeling of having your salary. Imagine all the things that you can spend it on! This is also a time to get ahead of your financial future. It’s easy to live in the moment when the future seems so far away. But it’s absolutely vital to start …
Introducing good financial management for SMEs Proper financial management, recording both your historic performance and projecting the future cash flow and financial requirements of your business, can mean the difference between long term success or failure in the business world. Standard Bank is committed to support Namibia’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in order to boost Namibia’s economic growth. When …