Alexforbes Lead Story - Lizette Smit

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In the Alexforbes Lead Story: FirstRand Namibia has reported a robust set of financial results for the year ended 30 June 2025, demonstrating resilience and strategic agility in a dynamic operating environment. The results were driven by growth in customers, increased transaction volumes, and effective containment of operating costs despite a rise in impairments. Angie Scholtz is joined by Lizette Smit, the Chief Financial Officer at First Rand Namibia.
16 Sep 2025 English South Africa Business · Business News

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