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Namibian retail and commercial bank sponsoring education and sports initiatives, operating banking agents across regions including Khorixas.
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New Era
First National Bank Namibia stated its ADTs can now accept newly upgraded Namibia Dollar banknotes
“The First National Bank Namibia has stated that its Automated Deposit Terminals (ADTs) across the country can now accept the newly upgraded Namibia Dollar banknotes.”
FNB ATMs now accept new banknotesThe Namibian
FNB Namibia reported household credit growth rose to 3% in January
“According to FNB Namibia analyst Ndateelela Amukuhu, household credit growth gained further momentum, rising to 3.0% y/y in January from 2.7% y/y in December.”
Overdrafts offer January lifelineNew Era
First National Bank Namibia reveals 1.4% year-on-year rise in overdraft lending for January 2026
“Recent data from First National Bank Namibia reveals a 1.4% year-on-year rise in overdraft lending for January 2026, reversing a 10.7% decline in December 2025.”
Overdraft lending ends year long slumpNew Era
First National Bank Namibia economist Cheryl Emvula stated that the country's debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to decrease slightly from 67.3% to approximately 66.1%.
“In its latest budget review, First National Bank Namibia economist Cheryl Emvula stated that the country's debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to decrease slightly from 67.3% in the 2024/25 financial year to approximately 66.1% in 2025/26.”
Economists warn of pressure on govt financesNew Era
First National Bank Namibia warned that the improvement in debt-to-GDP ratio could be temporary.
“But the bank warned that the improvement could be temporary.”
Economists warn of pressure on govt financesNew Era
Nesdha De Jongh, FNB Namibia's Head of Small and Medium Enterprises indicated that #EmpowerToEarn Initiative aligns with FNB Namibia's mandate of advancing economic participation
“Nesdha De Jongh, FNB Namibia's Head of Small and Medium Enterprises, indicated that "#EmpowerToEarn Initiative aligns directly with their mandate of advancing economic participation and inclusive growth.”
#EmpowerToEarn ignites youth economic inclusionThe Namibian
First National Bank (FNB) Namibia took over sponsorship of the women's league in 2023 from Skorpion Zinc Mine
“That next step was made possible through the Skorpion Zinc Mine who sponsored the women's league for two years before banking giants First National Bank (FNB) Namibia took over in 2023.”
The humble beginnings of women's footballThe Namibian
First National Bank (FNB) Namibia was awarded best foreign exchange bank in Namibia
“FIRST National Bank (FNB) Namibia has been awarded the best foreign exchange bank in Namibia in the Global Finance magazine's 26th Annual World's Best Foreign Exchange Banks Awards.”
FNB awarded best foreign exchange bank in NamibiaNew Era
FNB Namibia was named Best Foreign Exchange Bank in Namibia
“FNB Namibia has been named the Best Foreign Exchange Bank in Namibia in Global Finance magazine's prestigious 26th Annual World's Best Foreign Exchange Banks, part of the Gordon Platt Foreign Exchange Awards 2026.”
FNB Namibia wins best foreign exchange bank awardThe Namibian
FNB Namibia is committed to development of women's football
“First National Bank (FNB) First Rand group spokesperson Kirsty Watermeyer reiterates FNB's commitment to the development of women's football.”
Gladiators to get N$10 000 eachFNB Namibia and RMB Namibia have launched 'Beyond the Barrel', an educational series designed to help Namibians understand the country's evolving energy sector and its broader economic opportunities, covering offshore oil and gas exploration and wider value-chain opportunities.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
FNB Namibia and RMB Namibia have launched 'Beyond the Barrel', an educational series designed to help Namibians understand the country's evolving energy sector and its broader economic opportunities, covering offshore oil and gas exploration and wider value-chain opportunities.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Police arrested five suspects — one female and four males — over the weekend in Windhoek, Keetmanshoop, Otjiwarongo and Walvis Bay on attempted murder charges. Three of four victims are in hospital in critical condition; incidents include a security guard's negligent rubber-bullet discharge in Walvis Bay, a knife stabbing in Windhoek, and a domestic violence attack in Keetmanshoop.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian police say fraudsters recruit vulnerable people to register SIM cards using their identities, which are then used for fraud in urban areas. Police inspector Petrus Sakaria warned against allowing others to register SIM cards using personal details, citing cases involving fake wallet scams, investment scams, and identity theft.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
FirstRand Namibia expects its earnings and headline earnings for the year ended 30 June 2026 to increase by between 10% and 15% compared with the previous financial year, supported by stronger credit performance, growth in lending and deposits, and higher customer numbers.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Police Force discovered human skeletal remains in the Satanslog area west of Windhoek on 20 August 2026, believed to be those of Beautus Tuna Kashanu Iiyambo, a 26-year-old man from Omusati Region who went missing on 12 January after arriving in Windhoek to work as a kapana seller. Several items including identification documents and financial cards bearing his name were recovered at the scene.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Khomas Grove Mall (Funky Town), a retail hub in Khomasdal with an 80–85% occupancy rate and strong anchor tenants, has struggled to fill secondary lifestyle, dining, and boutique spaces on its upper floors, though ground-floor retail remains fully occupied.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
RMB Namibia has appointed Tim von Hase to head its trade and treasury solutions team, where he will manage services for corporate clients' cash flow, payments, and international trade. Von Hase joins from FNB Namibia, where he was retail credit head, bringing over 10 years of banking, consulting, and industry experience.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
FNB Namibia has expanded its local banking network in Khorixas from two merchants in 2017 to seven CashPlus agents and seven Cashback merchants, allowing residents to withdraw cash, make deposits, and access eWallet services at retailers including Shoprite, Choppies, Caltex, and NamCor without traveling to Outjo or Otjiwarongo.
16 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Acting prosecutor general Martha Imalwa has secured a property preservation order freezing N$3.5 million in bank accounts belonging to Burundian national Asani Niyonzima, 26, following his January arrest on cocaine charges in Klein Windhoek. Imalwa alleges the funds are linked to drug dealing, money laundering, and tax evasion, citing a sudden influx of cash exceeding N$3.5 million between 2023 and early 2026, though Niyonzima claims the money came from legitimate business activities.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Brave Warriors World Cup campaign generated N$2.33 million in income over 10 months and ended with a N$243,667 balance, according to the final report submitted to the Namibia Football Association. The campaign, established to rally public and corporate support for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification bid, succeeded in raising public enthusiasm and securing sponsorship through events including a fundraising gala dinner.
13 August 2026 · New Era →
According to the latest FNB House Price Index, residential plot sales fell 26.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, though the pace of decline moderated from the first quarter's 32.0% contraction. Structural challenges—particularly delays in land servicing and limited delivery of serviced plots—continue to constrain housing supply, though land prices recorded sharp increases across all regions.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The FNB House Price Index grew 7.4% on a 12-month average basis in the second quarter, with luxury properties surging 21.0% while growth in small and medium segments moderated; transaction volumes slowed to 2.8% growth, down from 10.4% in the first quarter.
11 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Police are investigating two separate fraud cases in Tsumeb and Katima Mulilo involving unauthorised transactions totalling nearly N$100,000. In Tsumeb, N$60,900 was transferred from an FNB account without authorisation; in Katima Mulilo, an unknown suspect used a bank card to make an unauthorised online purchase of N$39,040.
9 August 2026 · Informanté →
Tsumeb police are investigating a suspected fraud case after N$60 900 was allegedly transferred from a complainant's FNB account without permission while he slept on the night of 6–7 August. The complainant reported receiving no requests for banking details, card numbers, or one-time passwords.
9 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Cricket Namibia will host the FNB T20 Tri-Series between Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek from 28 August to 6 September, followed by three ODIs between Namibia and South Africa. The tournament is led by Cricket South Africa and Zimbabwe Cricket in partnership with Cricket Namibia to strengthen African cricket collaboration and will serve as a foundation for the launch of the Africa Cup in 2027.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
FNB Namibia organized an SME Financial Literacy Day in Ongwediva bringing together entrepreneurs, government regulators and business leaders to help small and medium enterprises strengthen financial resilience through knowledge of credit, cash flow, tax compliance, regulatory requirements and risk management.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian claimed several honours at the 2026 Namibian Journalism Awards, organised by the Editors' Forum of Namibia. Maria Kaalushu from the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation won journalist of the year for her investigative report 'Land Scammers' and also received the fraud and cybercrime transparency award for the same piece.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners has called on the government to make vacant state-owned houses available for young people and low-income earners to rent at affordable rates, citing a shortage of public rental housing that forces many Namibians to rely on expensive private rentals. According to the First National Bank Rent Price Index, the average monthly rent stood at N$7,611 in the first quarter of 2025.
26 July 2026 · The Namibian →
At the 2026 Erongo Regional Career Fair in Walvis Bay, Mayor Johannes Shimbilinga called for collective action to prepare young people for emerging industries, particularly oil and gas and green hydrogen, emphasizing the importance of STEM subjects and technical skills.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A mathematics support programme implemented by the Namibia Mathematics Institute with FirstRand Namibia Foundation funding has reached approximately 40 000 grade 10 and 11 learners across Namibia by training about 200 teachers in eight education regions over five years, equipping educators with practical classroom skills and learning resources.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A mathematics support programme implemented by the Namibia Mathematics Institute and funded by the FirstRand Namibia Foundation has reached an estimated 40,000 grade 10 and 11 learners across Namibia by training teachers with practical classroom skills and learning resources over five years.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Four leading corporate organisations — MTC Namibia, Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, FNB Namibia, and Capricorn Foundation — have partnered to launch Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Mukopano, the country's first social investment partnership. The inaugural event, to be held in Windhoek on 11 August, aims to bring together companies, policymakers, development partners, educators and entrepreneurs to coordinate social investment initiatives and community development projects.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Private sector credit extension grew marginally at 0.1% month-on-month in May 2026, with annual growth easing to 4.3% year-on-year from 4.8% in April, driven primarily by weaker corporate borrowing activity and reduced overdraft lending as companies repaid debt.
7 July 2026 · Informanté →
FNB Namibia expects corporate credit growth to average around 4.5% year-on-year in 2026, with corporates likely to prioritise liquidity preservation amid elevated interest rates. Overdraft lending slowed sharply to 6% in May, while mortgage lending improved to 1.6% and installment sale and leasing credit remained the strongest performer at 22.2%.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An unemployed Rehoboth community activist built El-Roi kindergarten in 2016 to shelter, feed and educate neglected and abandoned children. The facility currently houses three children and is run by the activist and his family with contributions from parents, some of whom cannot afford the monthly N$150 or N$200 fee.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Three armed suspects robbed a Chinese hardware store in Karibib on 20 June, restraining two residents and escaping with approximately N$150,000 in cash, two cellphones, waist bags containing personal documents, and Chinese-branded cigarettes. Police are investigating and no arrests have been made.
22 June 2026 · Informanté →
First National Bank Namibia and the Central Procurement Board of Namibia have partnered to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability in public procurement. The institutions discussed performance guarantees and explored ways to reduce delays in project implementation.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Martha Imalwa, the acting prosecutor general, says she is looking forward to leaving office at the end of the year. The Judicial Service Commission has restarted recruitment for a substantive prosecutor general after none of the eight shortlisted candidates met the required standard in a written assessment.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Desert Foxes FC was relegated from the FNB Women Super League after recording one draw, zero wins and 21 losses. Chairperson Paulo Shipanga attributed the poor performance to lack of squad depth, inexperienced players, and physical strength compared to competitors.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian private sector credit extension accelerated to 4.8% year-on-year in April 2026, driven primarily by a sharp rebound in overdraft lending to both households and corporates, particularly in the mining sector, although longer-term credit categories remained subdued.
7 June 2026 · Informanté →