Namibia Minute.
24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

First National Bank (FNB) Namibia

Also known as: FNB Namibia · FNB · First National Bank · First National Bank Namibia · FNB Commercial · First National Bank (FNB) of Namibia · First National Bank (FNB)

Namibian commercial bank that funds community development and infrastructure projects, awarded best bank in Africa for 2026.

Society

Shack Dwellers Federation delivers 536 homes via partnerships

The News

The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia has built more than 530 houses valued at over N$23 million over the past decade through partnerships with FNB Namibia, the Pupkewitz Foundation and Ohorongo Cement, with a further 60 homes planned for the coming year in selected urban centres.

Why it matters

Shack Dwellers Federation's 536-home delivery programme demonstrates measurable progress on housing crisis, Namibia's pressing social challenge.

17 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Shack Dwellers Federation delivers 536 homes via partnerships

    The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia has built more than 530 houses valued at over N$23 million over the past decade through partnerships with FNB Namibia, the Pupkewitz Foundation and Ohorongo Cement, with a further 60 homes planned for the coming year in selected urban centres.

    17 hours ago · The Namibian →

Sunday 19 April

  1. FNB funds advanced CCTV system for Windhoek policing

    First National Bank Namibia has pledged N$569,202 to the City of Windhoek to advance its smart city policing agenda through installation of advanced surveillance infrastructure, including panoramic cameras and automatic number plate recognition systems in high-priority areas.

    19 April 2026 · The Namibian →

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 →

Saturday 11 April

  1. Private sector borrowing edges up after months of slower growth

    Private sector borrowers grew to 4.7% in February from 4.2% in January, ending four consecutive months of slower borrowing. Household credit growth eased to 2.9%, though instalment sale and leasing credit accelerated to 20% y/y, driven by stronger vehicle demand.

    11 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. Namibia editors' forum restricts awards to member journalists from 2027

    The Editors' Forum of Namibia will bar non-member journalists from entering its annual journalism awards from 2027 onwards, with 2026 as a final transition year. The forum says the change aims to ensure all award participants fall under the media ombudsman's authority and are bound by the code of ethics.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 April

  1. Private sector credit edges higher but household demand weakens

    Private sector credit extension in Namibia reached 4.7% year-on-year in February 2026, a tentative rebound from earlier months, though growth is increasingly driven by corporate borrowing as households retrench under financial strain. FNB Namibia warns the modest improvement masks fragile underlying conditions, with household credit growth slowing and structural constraints in key sectors limiting broader credit expansion.

    9 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Old Mutual appoints Sepo Haihambo as managing director

    Old Mutual Investment Group has appointed Sepo Haihambo as managing director designate for its Namibian operations effective 1 April. Haihambo brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in banking, investment management and financial services, including previous roles at First National Bank Namibia.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Nedbank Newspaper Cup developed Namibia's golden generation

    Former NFA administrator Barry Rukoro credits the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, launched in 2001, with identifying and nurturing talent that led to Namibia's 2015 Cosafa Cup win and subsequent international tournament qualifications. The partnership also transformed the NFA's commercial fortunes and spurred national football infrastructure development.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. South African banks deny insider fraud, but court cases prove otherwise

    While fraud victims and observers commonly suspect insider involvement and banks insist their systems prevent employee fraud, recent court cases — including convictions of an FNB consultant and arrest of a Nedbank forensic investigator — show employees have successfully exploited their access to defraud customers.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 30 March

  1. Horse racing sport faces sponsorship crisis in Namibia

    The president of Namibia Horse Racing Association says the future of horse racing is bleak without increased sponsorship, with only MTC currently backing the sport after FNB Namibia, Standard Bank Namibia, and Debmarine withdrew. The association faces challenges including high costs of maintaining racehorses, insufficient competition prize money, lack of technical equipment like drones for photo finishes, and limited geographic expansion beyond Omaheke, Khomas, Otjozondjupa, and Hardap regions.

    30 March 2026 · New Era →

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