Inclusive Finance

Statistics Agency’s 2025 Financial Inclusion Survey Concludes

The Statistics Agency has wrapped up the 2025 Financial Inclusion Survey, collecting information from 1,960 households across 14 regions with the help of 198 field staff. Results, expected by the end of March 2026, will inform the government and stakeholders in developing inclusive financial policies. NSA spokesperson Iipumbu Sakaria offered additional caution:

10 November, 2025

Business / Economics

Swakopmund 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:

29 August, 2025

Namibia

Old Mutual report shows gender pay gap in Namibia

The Old Mutual Financial Services Monitor 2023 has revealed that we still have a long way to go to foster financial inclusivity. Globally women tend to earn less than their male counterparts and the position is no different in Namibia. Whilst age and income are positively correlated the rate of growth is significantly lower for women. Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia explains […]

11 March, 2024