Baronice Hans – Windhoek Observer

03 Oct

Toini Muteka appointed as executive officer for human capital at Bank Windhoek

ObserverObserver MoneyBaronice Hans

Niël Terblanché Bank Windhoek has announced the appointment of Toini Muteka as the bank’s new Executive Officer for Human Capital. The appointment is effective from 1 October. The announcement was made by Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans, who stressed Muteka’s wealth of experience and leadership capabilities, which are expected to significantly bolster the bank's human capital strategies. “In her new role, Muteka will be tasked with developing and executing human resource strategies that align with Bank Windhoek’s broader business objectives,” Hans said. According to Hans, these strategies will be key to addressing critical areas such as succession planning, talent…

04 Sep

Bank Windhoek seeks successor as Baronice Hans prepares to step down

ObserverNational NewsBaronice Hans, Gerhard Fourie

Niël Terblanché Bank Windhoek has initiated the search for a new managing director as Baronice Hans, the bank's first female and longest-serving MD in its 42-year history, prepares to step down at the end of June 2025. Hans, who has led the bank since July 2016, has been praised for steering the institution through economic challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the bank's board chairperson, Johan Swanepoel. “Her leadership has been praised for steering the bank through these turbulent times while achieving notable growth and success,” he said. Under Hans' stewardship, Bank Windhoek saw a 45% increase in loans…

22 Sep

Bank Windhoek employees received an 8.5 percent salary increase

ObserverNational NewsBank Windhoek employees received an 8.5 percent salary increase, Baronice Hans

Martin Endjala Bank Windhoek has announced an 8.5 percent salary increment for all its employees following the successful conclusion of negotiations this week between the bank and the Namibian Financial Institutions Union (NAFIU). Baronice Hans, Managing Director of Bank Windhoek, stated that for the fiscal year 2023/24, staff members would receive the mutually agreed-upon increments of eight percent on their salaries, rental, and transport allowances. Hans explained that the increment was necessary as the bank recognizes its employees as the voice and face of the bank’s brand. “We understand that our staff members are our most significant assets, representing the…

01 May

Bank Windhoek turns 40 years

ObserverUncategorisedBank of Windhoek, Bank Windhoek turns 40 years, Baronice Hans

Martin Endjala Leading financial institution Bank of Windhoek has been a pivotal cog in the financial sector and has been flying the Namibian flag both national and internationally with its footprints. Today marks the 40th birthday of this Namibian bank, which was launch in April 1982. As a wholly owned Namibian financial services provider, the bank is catering for the needs of Namibia and its people. Bank Windhoek plays a critical role in the economy. It employs about 1,561 Namibians with a branch footprint of 53 and 149 Automatic Teller Machines. The Bank also supports various communities in which it…

16 Jan

Bank Windhoek ranks best bank

ObserverUncategorisedBank Windhoek ranks best bank, Baronice Hans, PSG Banking Review

Staff Writer PSG Namibia’s 2020 Banking Review has again ranked Bank Windhoek as the Best Bank in the country for the second consecutive year. The PSG Banking Review study provides a detailed time series and financial ratio analysis between banks in Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia. The ranking system consisted of six categories: profitability, cost efficiency, credit risk, advance growth, market share, and capital adequacy. In the Namibian bank's category, Bank Windhoek outperformed in five categories, leading to best rate amongst the major financial institutions in Namibia. The Review stated that financial ratios were based on the most recent…

19 Jun

Shiimi applauds private sector COVID-19 efforts

ObserverObserver MoneyBank Windhoek, Baronice Hans, Finance minister, Iipumbu Shiimi

Staff Writer Finance Minister, Iipumbu Shiimi, said that he is content with the response he has seen from all Namibians from both the private and public sector who continue to embark on fighting COVID-19 as a united front. He said this during the Capricorn Group/EY 2020 Budget Review Discussion, an online live social media broadcast focused on discussing and reviewing Namibia’s 2020/2021 Budget recently tabled in the National Assembly. “The pandemic's impact is something we have never seen before, and as a result, it requires a united front,” said Shiimi. Bank Windhoek's Managing Director (MD), Baronice Hans, echoed Shiimi’s sentiments.…