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.
FirstRand Namibia has appointed Conville Britz as a non-executive director effective 1 April, in accordance with NSX listing requirements. Britz, currently general manager for strategy and projects at the Government Institutions Pension Fund, brings experience in strategy and institutional investment to the board.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →
FirstRand Namibia has appointed Conville Britz as a non-executive director effective 1 April, in accordance with NSX listing requirements. Britz, currently general manager for strategy and projects at the Government Institutions Pension Fund, brings experience in strategy and institutional investment to the board.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Tourism Board and First National Bank are hosting a two-day workshop for over 100 tourism small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on tourism training and financial literacy to help grow businesses. The bank contributed N$60,000 towards the initiative, which aims to support emerging entrepreneurs through training, mentorship and capacity-building.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
FNB Namibia has been named the Best Bank in Namibia for 2026 by Global Finance, the second year running. The award recognises the bank's focus on innovation, customer service, and responding to Namibia's economic challenges.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
First National Bank Namibia has been named the best bank in Namibia for 2026 by Global Finance's World's Best Banks Awards, marking the second consecutive year the bank has received the recognition. The award honours top-performing banks across 36 African countries, territories and districts and recognises institutions that demonstrate resilience while adapting to industry challenges including regulatory pressures and fintech competition.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Two doctors, several nurses, teachers, intern doctors and health ministry officials are implicated in a fraud scheme involving false medical insurance claims from Sanlam between 2020 and 2024, with accused individuals appearing in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court charged with submitting fraudulent claims. The scheme allegedly involved fake hospitalisations and medical results, with some perpetrators linked to the murder of a prosecutor.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
First National Bank Namibia's Automated Deposit Terminals now accept the newly upgraded Namibia Dollar banknotes rolled out by the Bank of Namibia, including the enhanced N$200, N$100, N$50, N$20 and N$10 notes. The commemorative N$30 and N$60 notes remain legal tender but require deposit at FNB branches rather than ATMs.
16 March 2026 · New Era →
The One Economy Foundation equipped 90 young people in Groot Aub, Rehoboth, and Okahandja with entrepreneurship training and starter kits through its #EmpowerToEarn initiative, in partnership with FirstRand Namibia Foundation Trust. The two-day workshops, held between February and March, covered business set-up, financial literacy, and practical training in catering, hairdressing, and agriculture—areas identified through consultation with over 450 young people as having strong income-earning potential.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian household credit growth rose to 3% in January, driven by increased overdraft demand as households faced post-holiday financial strain despite weak overall private sector credit growth. Overdraft lending accelerated to 7.2% year-on-year in January from 4.3% in December, marking a rebound after six consecutive months of contraction.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Overdraft lending in Namibia rose 1.4% year-on-year in January 2026, reversing a 10.7% decline the previous month, with economist Cheryl Emvula attributing the rebound to post-holiday financial pressure and weak wage growth forcing households to rely on short-term credit. Overall private sector credit growth slowed slightly to 4.2% in January, driven by weaker business lending though household borrowing improved modestly.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
The One Economy Foundation, in partnership with FirstRand Namibia Foundation Trust, launched #EmpowerToEarn to address youth unemployment in peri-urban and semi-rural areas through practical skills training in catering, hairdressing, and agriculture, combined with entrepreneurship and financial literacy modules and post-training business mentorship.
11 March 2026 · New Era →