Nedbank Namibia empowers learners with financial education

In April, employees from Nedbank Namibia visited A Shipena Secondary School in Windhoek to engage with grade 11 and 12 learners on the importance of managing money wisely. The visit was aimed to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions as they transition into adulthood.

With over 300 learners in attendance, the team of Nedbank employees from the collections and credit departments conducted an interactive session covering topics such as saving, investing and understanding financial products and services.

Through engaging presentations and real-life examples, the team emphasised the significance of financial planning and responsible money management. On top of that, they also provided career guidance and the importance of researching one’s career path before embarking on the journey after graduating matric.

Nedbank’s credit recoveries officer, Lenitha Oorlam, said financial literacy assists young people to build a solid foundation for their future.

“Financial literacy should be a tool each young person should employ because it builds a solid foundation for future financial success,” she added.

“By empowering learners with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of personal finance, we hope to instil lifelong habits that will serve them well."

Towards the end of the session, the learners were given an opportunity to answer questions relating to the session and received gift packs after they got the answers right.

A member of A Shipena Secondary School's learner representative council and grade 12 learner, Eve Nambuli, thanked Nedbank for the session.