Bank Windhoek Limited, founded in 1982, offers a wide range of financial products and services and is a leader in the financial services industry. It is the only locally owned bank in Namibia and is currently the flagship brand of Capricorn Investment Holdings (CIH) Limited. Bank Windhoek Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank Windhoek Holdings Ltd, in which CIH holds a 72.9% interest.

Remarkable growth has been achieved as a result of robust management, a solid support structure and advanced technology coupled with a highly qualified staff complement. Bank Windhoek offers a complete spectrum of banking services, including personal, corporate, business, electronic and international banking services to the Namibian public via a network of 50 branches and agencies, plus more than 234 ATMs.
Bank Windhoek has embraced its social responsibility with open arms, with the establishment of the Bank Windhoek Social Investment Fund, to alleviate poverty through channelling funds to organisations which focus on job creation, education and health. Bank Windhoek’s corporate social contribution amounted to 6 million in Namibia in 2009.

Vision and Core Purpose

Controlled responsible growth is the core philosophy at Bank Windhoek Ltd. The bank reinvests profits to achieve solid growth, while exploring new possibilities and employing innovative strategies in order to better serve the market.  Global Credit Ratings accorded Bank Windhoek Ltd an investment grade with a national long-term credit rating of AA.
Guided by its core values of teamwork, excellence, learning, passion and integrity, Bank Windhoek continues to pursue its vision of becoming the preferred bank in Namibia. There are high expectations in the market that Bank Windhoek, as a truly Namibian bank, will continue to meet the growing needs of its customers and will play a meaningful role in the development of the economy and the upliftment of the communities.

Refreshed Branding

In 2003, Bank Windhoek Ltd repositioned its brand identity, which included the modernisation of the bank’s logo and the presentation of its name. The corporate colours were changed to vibrant red, expressing the Bank’s passion for success, and royal blue, representing stability and strength. The Bank also adopted the slogan: “Together we do Better”, and is fully committed to the development of Namibia and its people.

Performance

Bank Windhoek Ltd commands a national market share of approximately 28.3 percent. The bank’s assets, as at 30 June 2009, totalled N$ 12,244 million.  Profit after tax for the same period amounts to N$ 208.9 million

Financial Results

Contact Details

Corporate Marketing and Communication Services
P. O. Box 15, Windhoek
Tel +264 61 299 1267
Fax +264 61 299 1287
Email: info@bankwindhoek.com.na 

For more information you can visit the Bank Windhoek website.

Download the full 2007 Bank Windhoek Holdings Limited Financial Statements.