Windhoek
In its continuous drive to take banking services closer to the people, Standard Bank recently opened a new service centre in Oshifo, Ruacana.
The Standard Bank Ruacana Service Centre, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Outapi branch, has been serving the Oshifo community and surrounding areas with all its banking needs since July 1.
“We identified Ruacana as an economic and business hub in this particular constituency and it is all about taking banking services to the broader community with ease and convenience,” says Ismael Hakaaje, Standard Bank manager of the northwest region .
Ruacana shows a growing population, according to the latest census. Many residents at Ruacana and its immediate surroundings work at noteworthy institutions, like NamPower, schools, other government institutions and lodges next to or close to the waterfall and Kunene River. Etunda Irrigation Scheme is the largest employer in the area with 210 permanent employees and 80 seasonal employees.
“Considering the economic activity, there was an obvious need for banking services in Ruacana,” Hakaaje said.
The Ruacana Service Centre offers personal and business banking with complementary insurance and investment offerings. It has five helpful staff who are able to assist customers from Mondays to Fridays from 08h30 to 03h30 and on Saturdays from 08h30am to 12h00.
The new service centre is located in Shop 3, Town Square Mall in Oshifo, Ruacana.