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24 April 2026
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Organization

Bank of Namibia

Also known as: BoN · central bank · the central bank · The Bank of Namibia · Bank of Namibia's Monetary Policy Committee

Namibia's central bank; forecasts economic growth, oversees financial regulation, reports on banking fraud losses, and manages foreign reserves including gold purchases.

Mining & Energy

Namibia faces US$15 billion climate finance shortfall by 2030

The News

Namibia faces a US$15 billion climate finance gap to meet its 2030 climate commitments, with only about US$1.5 billion expected from domestic sources, leaving roughly 90% dependent on external funding. Policymakers and financial institutions say the country must develop credible, investment-ready frameworks and bankable projects to attract private capital, particularly for adaptation and decarbonisation efforts in carbon-intensive sectors.

Why it matters

Namibia needs N$247.5 billion to meet climate commitments by 2030, but faces a severe funding shortage that threatens economic productivity and livelihoods—with 90% of required capital dependent on external sources the country has yet to secure.

22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Namibia faces US$15 billion climate finance shortfall by 2030

    Namibia faces a US$15 billion climate finance gap to meet its 2030 climate commitments, with only about US$1.5 billion expected from domestic sources, leaving roughly 90% dependent on external funding. Policymakers and financial institutions say the country must develop credible, investment-ready frameworks and bankable projects to attract private capital, particularly for adaptation and decarbonisation efforts in carbon-intensive sectors.

    22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 19 April

  1. Bank of Namibia emphasizes resilience, reform at 2026 investor conference

    The Bank of Namibia's Deputy Governor told the Cirrus Investor Conference that Namibia's economy is expected to strengthen over the medium term, supported by construction and public investment, but structural constraints and regional risks like Foot-and-Mouth Disease require economic diversification and transformation. The central bank is advancing strategic reforms including an Instant Payments Solution to improve financial inclusion and modernize the financial system.

    19 April 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 18 April

  1. Namibia increases deposit guarantee coverage limit to N$50,000

    The Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority has raised maximum deposit guarantee coverage from N$25,000 to N$50,000 per depositor, broadening protection in the event of commercial bank failure. The move comes as the NDGA Fund grew 32% to N$40 million and amid rising concerns over banking fraud, with Namibians losing N$53 million to fraud in 2025 compared to N$29 million in 2024.

    18 April 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibian creators struggle to monetize global online reach

    Namibian content creators face systemic barriers to monetizing their work despite reaching global audiences, including exclusion from payment platforms like PayPal, affiliate marketing programmes and freelance work sites that are unavailable or restrict access from Namibia. The author argues this reflects how the global digital system was designed with structural inequality, leaving Namibian creators with viewers but limited income opportunities.

    18 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Bank of Namibia projects economy to grow 2.6% in 2026

    The Bank of Namibia's latest Economic Outlook forecasts domestic GDP growth of 2.6% in 2026 and 2.9% in 2027, moderate expansion supported primarily by construction, electricity, water, retail trade, and financial services, though projections were revised downward due to weaker primary industries performance, particularly metal ores and diamond mining.

    18 April 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 17 April

  1. BoN projects steady growth in 2026–2027 following slowdown

    The Bank of Namibia forecasts the domestic economy will expand by 2.6% in 2026 and 2.9% in 2027, a downward revision driven by weaker performance in metal ores and diamond mining. Growth is expected to be led by construction, electricity, trade, and financial services, though uranium production is anticipated to provide some support.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Namibian banks deny fraud refunds despite rising losses

    Namibian commercial banks have no policies to refund defrauded clients, even as the Bank of Namibia reports losses of over N$6 million monthly to fraud. Banks claim liability rests with customers who authorize transactions under deception, while victims say they have been denied compensation; international regulators in the UK and EU are moving to mandate refunds to fraud victims.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Namibia's N$270bn economy faces budget strain and weak job creation

    Namibia's economy has grown by N$80 billion over five years and tax revenue has risen from N$55 billion to N$76 billion, but the government faces competing budget pressures and slow job creation. The economy remains heavily dependent on mining and primary sectors that generate high export earnings but few jobs, prompting calls for economic diversification and value-added mineral processing.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibian banks report 9.7% income growth to N$15.9 billion

    The banking sector's total income reached N$15.9 billion in 2025, up 9.7% from N$14.5 billion in 2024, driven mainly by net interest revenue from traditional lending activities and increased digital and service-based fees.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 13 April

  1. President urges investigation into GIPF and Bank losses

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed concern that reportedly disappearing funds at the Government Institutions Pension Fund and losses at the Bank of Namibia "smell of corruption" and called for investigation. She emphasized that fighting corruption is a collective responsibility for all Namibians and must be treated as seriously as treason.

    13 April 2026 · New Era →

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