insert_link Namibia GIPF Housing Scheme Beneficiaries Raise Control Concerns Some beneficiaries of the Government Institutions Pension Fund’s Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme say their retirement savings are effectively managed by third-party administrators. Speaking to reporter Ludorf Iyambo, civil servant Haundjondjo Moses said members are compelled to access their own funds through intermediaries instead of receiving direct financing from GIPF. today15 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics NAMFISA Warns Against Unregistered Microlenders The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority has cautioned consumers to only obtain short-term credit from registered microlenders to avoid exploitation. NAMFISA Manager for Corporate Communications and Consumer Education Victoria Raimond urges the public to verify lenders on the authority’s website and report suspected illegal microlending activities. today15 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Standard Bank Cuts Fees to Boost Financial Inclusion Standard Bank Namibia has rolled out revised banking fees offering free card swipes, limited free ATM withdrawals, and lower digital transaction costs. Public Relations and Communication Senior Manager Elzita Beukes says the move is designed to encourage cashless transactions and put more money back into customers’ pockets. today15 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Namibia fully pays off 2015 Eurobond Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has announced that Namibia has fully paid off its N$13-billion eurobond. She said the repayment comes amid challenging global capital flows and trade shifts. Shafudah noted that clearing the debt creates fiscal space for the government to invest more in critical sectors and improve the lives of Namibians. Here is local economist Chiinga Syabaswi. today30 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia makes progress on FATF Grey List The Financial Intelligence Centre says Namibia is on track to exit the FATF grey list by May 2026, after addressing most of the weaknesses in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing systems. The FATF this week adopted Namibia’s third Progress Report in Paris, commending the country’s progress under the leadership of the Cabinet. The report was submitted in July and formally adopted by the FATF Plenary on 24 October 2025. […] today27 October, 2025
