Also known as: Uanguta · Current central bank governor Ebson Uanguta · Central bank governor Ebson Uanguta · Bank of Namibia governor Uanguta · Governor Uanguta · Governor of the Bank of Namibia · Governor of the central bank · Shadah Uanguta
Central bank governor of Namibia, attributed rising foreign reserves to SACU receipts and currency peg support in 2026.
The Bank of Namibia and NAMFISA have signed an updated Memorandum of Agreement to strengthen cooperation in regulating the financial sector, establishing a system for information sharing, joint inspections, and risk monitoring. The deal includes creation of a technical working group to support responsible growth of financial technology in Namibia.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
The Bank of Namibia and NAMFISA have signed an updated Memorandum of Agreement to strengthen cooperation in regulating the financial sector, establishing a system for information sharing, joint inspections, and risk monitoring. The deal includes creation of a technical working group to support responsible growth of financial technology in Namibia.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has called on financial institutions to engage in respectful dialogue that preserves individuals' dignity and minimizes severe consequences like home repossession, emphasizing humanity and shared national responsibility. During a meeting with the Bank of Namibia, he commended the institution's strategic direction and affirmed government support for advancing the Sixth National Development Plan through credible and forward-looking institutions.
23 March 2026 · Informanté →
Shadah Uanguta, introduced to chess at age six, is Namibia's youngest national team player and has already achieved a FIDE rating of 1520. She aims to become a Grandmaster and is setting her sights on international competition after dominating tournaments in her age group.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
Bank Windhoek has joined the first cohort of institutions testing government-to-person (G2P) payments under Namibia's national instant payment programme, initially piloting digital social grant disbursements with beneficiaries already familiar with digital channels before a nationwide rollout.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia has withdrawn its High Court application to wind up Trustco Bank Namibia, a former Trustco Group subsidiary. Trustco confirms the bank remains solvent and states that all depositors have been fully repaid with no losses.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia and South African Reserve Bank have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen institutional cooperation on central banking functions, supervision, regulation, and resolution planning of cross-border financial institutions. The agreement establishes a formal framework for collaboration on financial stability, monetary coordination, and capacity-building while protecting the statutory independence of both institutions.
5 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Bank of Namibia and the South African Reserve Bank signed a revised agreement to enhance cross-border cooperation, financial stability, and supervisory coordination. The updated accord replaces a 2015 agreement and establishes a framework for central banking cooperation while maintaining both institutions' statutory independence.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Bank Windhoek has begun piloting government-to-person digital payments for social grants through the national instant payment programme. The initial phase involves pension and grant beneficiaries already familiar with digital channels, with the aim of validating system stability and efficiency before national rollout.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Dante Beukes and Lutopu Khoa won the 2026 Namibia National Closed Chess Championships, joining eight other champions selected to represent Namibia at the upcoming Chess Olympiad. The competition featured over 20 participants across open, women's and B sections.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced that Namibia's Instant Payment Solution (IPS), a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Finance, Bank of Namibia, and payment service providers, will launch in the third quarter of 2025. The system will enable government to pay social grants and other benefits directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts or e-wallets within seconds, replacing cash payouts through NamPost and reducing travel costs and long queues, especially for elderly and rural citizens.
2 March 2026 · New Era →