Business / EconomicsAll Eyes on Bank of Namibia’s Interest Rate Announcement The Bank of Namibia’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to announce its latest interest rate decision today. With the repo rate at 6.75% and South Africa’s at 7.25%, economists say the move could influence inflation and currency stability. Cirrus Capital’s Robert McGregor provided his outlook before the announcement. today15 October, 2025
insert_link OshiwamboUushina wiimaliwa wo FNB pakathimbo itau taamba iimaliwa iipe yomafo ya pitithwa ko bank of Namibia uuna to deposit pondje O First Rand Namibia oya tseyithile aayakulwa yawo kutya uushina wiimaliwa wo FNB itawu vulu oku taamba iimaliwa yomafo mbyoka opo yetwapo ko Bank of Namibia ,uuna tayi tulwa muushina-deposit. Ombaanga oya fatulula kutya omanga uushina tau gandja oshimaliwa,onkee wa pumbwa o system yi lundululwe oku dhimbulula noku longamo iimaliwa iipe yomafo. Omukuluntu gomakwatathano mo FNB Kirsty Watermeyer okwati ngele tashiya koku tula iimaliwa keyalulilo-deposit,kehe oshimaliwa shefo osha pumbwa oku […] today6 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaFirstRand Namibia says ATM upgrades needed to process new notes FirstRand Namibia has announced that its FNB ATMs are currently unable to accept the Bank of Namibia’s newly issued banknotes for deposits. According to the bank, the machines can still dispense cash as usual. Still, technical upgrades are needed to enable them to recognise and process the new notes when customers make deposits. Group communications manager at FNB Namibia Kirsty Watermeyer: The Bank of Namibia recently introduced redesigned banknotes featuring […] today6 October, 2025
Business / EconomicsFinancial Sector Unites for Sustainable Finance The Namibia Sustainable Finance Alliance was launched by the Bank of Namibia and key financial stakeholders to strengthen sustainability, climate resilience, and knowledge exchange within the financial system, says Naufiku Hamunime, Acting Deputy Director: Corporate Communications and Sustainability. today2 October, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsNext-Generation Namibia Dollar Enters Circulation in Mariental Upgraded Namibia Dollar banknotes and a new coin series have been officially released by the Bank of Namibia at a ceremony in Mariental, Hardap Region. The currency was first unveiled by President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in July as part of the Bank’s 35th anniversary celebrations, highlighting “Our Currency, Our Heritage, Our Pride,” according to Acting Deputy Director of Corporate Communications and Sustainability Naufiku Hamunime. As of today, the upgraded banknotes […] today30 September, 2025
insert_link OshiwamboOminista yemona Ericah Shafudah okwati elalakano lyo National Youth Fund oku kwathela aagundjuka ya tameke noku yambulapo oongeshefa dhawo Ominista yemona Ericah Shafudah okwa tothamo omalalakano go National Youth Enterpreneural Fund,oshiketha shoka tashi lalakanene okunkondopeka aagundjuka ya tameke noku yambulapo oongeshefa dhawo. Ta popi megubo lyopashigwana,minister okwati epangelo olikalekela oodola oomilion 500 dhoshiketha,shoka tashi yambidhidha oongeshefa dhaagundjuka miikondo ya yooloka,ngaashi shili mo NDP 6. Ta dhenge omuthindo kutya oshiketha otashi ka tulwa miilonga kaanipambuliko mwa kwatelwa o Bank of Namibia,o Agribank,no Enviromental Investment Fund, oku shilipaleka kutya oshimaliwa osha […] today4 September, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsSwakopmund Hosts Global Policy Forum on Inclusive Finance Over 700 policymakers, regulators, and partners are set to convene in Swakopmund for the this year's Global Policy Forum, co-hosted by the Bank of Namibia. The four-day summit will focus on promoting inclusive finance across the region. Anielle Von Finckenstein, head of FNB Fiduciary at FirstRand Group Namibia: today29 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsBoN Sees Slower Growth, Launches Data Hub The Bank of Namibia projects 3.5% GDP growth this year due to weaker manufacturing and US tariffs on diamonds. Governor Johannes !Gawaxab said gold will be accumulated to strengthen reserves, while Acting Deputy Director Naufiku Hamunime highlighted the launch of the Data Sphere platform for public access to key economic data. today21 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsSwakopmund to host Global Policy Forum on inclusive finance Photo:afi-global.org More than 700 policymakers, regulators, and development partners are set to converge in Swakopmund for the 2025 Global Policy Forum, co-hosted by the Bank of Namibia. The four-day summit, beginning this week, will focus on advancing inclusive finance and fostering stronger international collaboration in financial policymaking. The forum will bring together key players from across the globe to discuss strategies aimed at improving access to financial services, particularly for […] today18 August, 2025
