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works to support these students by granting exposure and experience across several departments on a rotational basis . Upon completing an 18-month programme at the bank , applicants are able to apply for roles within the central bank or gain a job within the financial market in Namibia .
Further support However , the bank ’ s efforts within the educational space are not solely limited to the graduate sector . Partnering with a number of high learning institutions has seen BoN award prizes to the best final year students at Institute of Bankers
Namibia harnesses a significant landmass for the banking sector to contend with
in Namibia , the University of Namibia and the Polytechnic of
Namibia within economics , finance and banking subjects . As part of its public education programme , the bank also hosts a National High School competition bi-annually . Endorsed by the Ministry of
Education , all secondary schools in Namibia are invited to participate , with prizes awarded to winning teams or schools in the Bank of Namibia National High School Competition . Namibia will continue to embrace new digital tools and services across its financial industry , one which will drive down costs further for its citizens . With a predicted growth rate set to rise from 1.4 % to 2.1 % in 2018 and 2019 respectively , it is clear that the country is set to go from strength to strength . www . gigabitmagazine . com 275