Capricorn Investment Holdings Ltd (CIH) was established in 1996 and is a regional financial services group with interests in banking, insurance, asset management, investments and micro finance.
The group has an established, diversified business portfolio in Namibia and Botswana, and constantly explores new investment opportunities throughout the southern African region.
The group’s flagship brand is Bank Windhoek Ltd, founded in 1982, and is the only locally owned bank in Namibia.
Capricorn Investment Holdings Limited provides banking and financial services to individuals and businesses in Namibia and Botswana. It offers savings, cheque, fixed deposit, and call accounts; home and commercial loans, vehicle and asset finance, and ATMs; and treasury, foreign exchange services, as well as electronic and international banking services. The company also provides financial consultancy, unit trust management, asset management, investment, and micro finance services; and corporate, commercial, SME, marine, aviation, and personal short-term insurance. In addition, it engages in property development and investment activities, as well as operates as special purpose entity for share incentive scheme and custodian of third party investments. The company is based in Windhoek, Namibia.