… The country addressed all 13 deficiencies identified by the Financial Action Task Force after submitting its fourth progress report in November 2025. …
Financial system remains stable despite global uncertaintyNamibia Minute.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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Financial Action Task Force
Also known as: FATF · Financial Action Task Force greylist
Financial Action Task Force — international body that identified 13 anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing deficiencies in Namibia, now assessing the country's remedial reforms.
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- May 2026
- March 2026
… With support from the European Union, the country prepares for key international assessments and works towards exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist. …
Namibia speeds reforms to exit FATF greylist- February 2026
… Cloete underscored key critical economic sectors which reportedly do not comply with the FATF regulatory framework, particularly the recently announced transfer of oil rights between two international oil companies in clear violation of our domestic laws. …
Parliament BriefsNamibia has met all requirements to exit the greylist, following the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary meeting held in Mexico from 9 to 13 February. …
Namibia on track to exit greylist… For now, Namibia’s listing long road on the global financial watchlist has reached a critical juncture, with the on-site inspection in April set to determine whether the country finally exits the grey list it was put on by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). …
Namibia’s grey list exit hinges on April assessmentBusiness Reporter THE Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has said that Namibia has completed its action plan that contained 13 strategic deficiencies in its Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) framework. …
Namibia completes reforms highlighted under money laundering, tourism funding review… Low compliance levels pose serious regulatory and reputational risks for Namibia, particularly in relation to Financial Action Task Force standards, which require countries to maintain accurate, up-to-date and accessible beneficial ownership information to combat money laundering …
Sustaining Business Legitimacy in NamibiaBusiness Reporter THE Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has said that Namibia has completed its action plan that contained 13 strategic deficiencies in its Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) framework. …
Namibia completes reforms highlighted under money laundering, tourism funding review… Domestic South African factors played a supporting role, with improving fiscal outcomes and contained inflation helping sentiment at the margin, while two credibility signals stood out – South Africa exited the Financial Action Task Force greylist in October 2025, easing a key re …
Namibia in Numbers- December 2025
… However, this period of legislative activity was nudged forward by the 13 laws passed in short order in 2023 in an effort to stave off the grey-listing of Namibia by the Financial Action Task Force that monitors the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing. …
Law Reform in Namibia: Is it slowing down?
Business
Namibia's financial system stable despite global risks
The News
The Bank of Namibia and Namfisa's April 2026 Financial Stability Report found the financial system remained stable in 2025, though external shocks, cyber threats and closer ties between government and the financial sector pose ongoing risks. The banking sector showed strong capital and liquidity, with the non-performing loan ratio declining to 4.3%, and Namibia addressed all 13 anti-money laundering deficiencies identified by the Financial Action Task Force.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Tuesday 5 May
Namibia's financial system stable despite global risks
The Bank of Namibia and Namfisa's April 2026 Financial Stability Report found the financial system remained stable in 2025, though external shocks, cyber threats and closer ties between government and the financial sector pose ongoing risks. The banking sector showed strong capital and liquidity, with the non-performing loan ratio declining to 4.3%, and Namibia addressed all 13 anti-money laundering deficiencies identified by the Financial Action Task Force.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Friday 6 March
Namibia intensifies anti-money laundering reforms to exit FATF greylist
Namibia is strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework with European Union support, with the Financial Intelligence Centre launching a national risk assessment workshop as part of efforts to exit the FATF greylist and prepare for international evaluation.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 18 February
Parliament members raise questions on judiciary, trade, agriculture, drugs, tariffs
Several Namibian lawmakers have given notice of parliamentary questions on pressing national issues: judicial understaffing and magistrate workload; the country's grey listing status and oil sector regulatory violations; support needed for dairy and poultry sectors amid production gains; drug use and rehabilitation services in schools; and electricity tariff methodology and consumer protection measures.
18 February 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 17 February
Namibia completes AML/CFT reforms to exit FATF greylist
Namibia has met all requirements to exit the Financial Action Task Force greylist following a plenary meeting in February, with the FATF accepting that the country has remedied all 13 deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework. An on-site assessment is scheduled for April, with results to be presented at the June FATF meeting.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
April on-site inspection to determine Namibia's FATF grey list exit
Namibia's removal from the Financial Action Task Force's grey list depends on an on-site inspection scheduled for April 2026 to verify that financial sector reforms are embedded and operational. The FIC says all 13 strategic deficiencies in Namibia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework have been remedied, with the Africa Joint Group's assessment to determine whether these reforms are effectively implemented in practice.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia completes anti-money laundering reforms, faces on-site assessment
The Financial Action Task Force accepted that Namibia has substantially completed its 13-point action plan to address strategic deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework ahead of the May 2026 deadline. The country will now undergo an on-site assessment by the Africa Joint Group to verify implementation of the reforms, the final step toward exiting the grey list.
17 February 2026 · Informanté →
Only 45% of Namibian businesses comply with statutory obligations
The Namibian Corporate Governance Framework requires registered businesses to maintain continuous compliance including beneficial ownership declarations and annual financial submissions, yet only 45% of the 242,417 active entities on the business register meet these obligations as of 3Q2025/26. Low compliance levels pose risks to Namibia's reputation internationally and may expose the country to enhanced Financial Action Task Force monitoring for failing to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 16 February
Namibia completes anti-money laundering reforms, heads to on-site assessment
The Financial Action Task Force has accepted that Namibia has substantially completed its action plan addressing 13 strategic deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework, with reforms including enhanced supervision, beneficial ownership tracking, and improved law enforcement coordination. The country now faces an on-site assessment by the Africa Joint Group to verify full implementation before potentially exiting the FATF grey list.
16 February 2026 · Informanté →
Saturday 7 February
Namibian dollar strengthens against US dollar in early 2026
The Namibian dollar has remained relatively firm in early 2026, supported by commodity prices and global risk sentiment, continuing 2025's trend when the rand and Namibia dollar achieved their strongest annual gain since 2009, driven by a softer US dollar and strong precious metals prices.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →