FNB Namibia temporarily closes Klein Windhoek branch

First National Bank Namibia has taken a precautionary measure to temporarily close down its Klein Windhoek branch. The bank took this necessary health and safety measure after an FNB Namibia employee was contact-traced for suspected contact with a Covid-19 person about two weeks ago.

As a precautionary measure, all staff members of FNB’s Klein Windhoek branch have been asked to self-isolate until the results of the staff member’s Covid-19 test is released. The Klein Windhoek branch will reopen, fully sanitised and with a roaming FNB team on Monday 13 July 2020 for any customer business that cannot be managed digitally. The branch will undergo strict sanitisation before reopening. All contact tracing will be managed via the MOHSS should this staff member test positive.

FNB Namibia has continuously encouraged customers to make use of all available electronic platforms, including online banking, cell phone banking, FNBApp, ATMs and point of sale devices at retailers countrywide.

FNB also thanked all customers and employees who continue to practise good health and safety measures, and who adhere to the strict guidelines issued on hand sanitisation and the wearing of masks. Customers and employees are reminded that if they have any suspicion of illness or may have come in contact with a suspected Covid-19 case, they should report it immediately to the national Covid-19 hotline: 0800100100.

FNB Namibia further reminded customers and staff that it was one of the first financial institutions to ensure health and safety standards at all operating premises, including strict adherence to sanitisation, mask-wearing and social distancing rules countrywide.

FNB Namibia is a founder funder of the HOPE Fund (Health Optimisation in a Pandemic Emergency) that has committed more than N$10 million to date to support Namibia’s pandemic preparations.