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First National Bank (FNB) Namibia — financial services provider; recently launched payment devices at magistrate courts and partnered with SME sector financiers.
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The Namibian
First National Bank (FNB) Namibia received the accolade for the second consecutive year
“This marks the second consecutive year the institution has received the accolade.”
FNB Namibia named best bank in Namibia for 2026New 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 awardBanks and finance providers evaluate income, existing debt, credit history, banking behaviour, and the vehicle itself to determine vehicle finance applications in Namibia. Each lender applies its own credit policies based on factors like monthly income, household expenses, credit history, account management, income stability, and vehicle details.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
Banks and finance providers evaluate income, existing debt, credit history, banking behaviour, and the vehicle itself to determine vehicle finance applications in Namibia. Each lender applies its own credit policies based on factors like monthly income, household expenses, credit history, account management, income stability, and vehicle details.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
Old Mutual Namibia has appointed Alovise Frey as general manager for finance and operations for the Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia, effective 1 October. Frey brings more than 12 years of experience in finance, risk management, credit, compliance, audit and taxation from her previous role as head of finance for FNB Namibia's commercial banking segment.
11 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Development Bank of Namibia has secured a Supreme Court appeal judgment against businessman Vaino Nghipondoka and his sister Turki for N$26.48 million. The court found that a July 2023 settlement between DBN and two of Nghipondoka's companies did not release him and his sister from liability for a N$15.9 million property finance loan obtained by Growmax Agri-Fertilizer in May 2017, for which they had entered into written suretyship agreements.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Learners at Reverend Selma Kawiiwa Primary School in Ohangwena region face difficult conditions, with 533 learners across 15 class groups but only six permanent classrooms; 35 Grade 6 learners sometimes attend lessons under trees when the ageing tent—in use for over two years—collapses in wind or rain.
19 October 2026 · New Era →
FNB Namibia's FirstRand Foundation donated N$3.9 million to the Cancer Association of Namibia to strengthen specialised palliative care at House Zietsman in Windhoek and House Johannesson in Swakopmund over three years, providing support to five state patients at no cost.
14 October 2026 · New Era →
Companies like Sonata Bank now use AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to transcribe meetings and prepare board materials, while governance software companies have launched digital board members to stress-test strategies and flag risks, prompting debate over the legality and ethical standards of AI in board governance.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, through partnership with the Namibia Housing Action Group, has constructed and delivered over 11 000 low-cost houses countrywide since 1998. Since July last year, the SDFN has constructed and delivered 2 354 houses and established more than 1 000 active savings groups with over 33 000 members across the country's 14 regions.
8 October 2026 · New Era →
The High Court granted a preservation order over two vehicles and N$810 linked to the killing of two white rhinoceroses at an Omaheke region farm. Five suspects have been linked to the alleged killings, with prosecutors alleging one vehicle was used for reconnaissance visits to farms and the other to transport poachers.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A fraud case in which former Prime Minister and current Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila was defrauded of N$159,000 has been withdrawn by the State. Three suspects—Phillipus Iipinge, Lott Sakaria and Simon Simon—who were arrested and charged with fraud and alternatively theft, have had their bail refunded and been released after the investigating officer indicated a missing document from MTC.
6 October 2026 · Informanté →
First National Bank customers will no longer pay transaction fees when using FNB cards for bail and other magistrate court payments following the launch of speed point devices at courts. The initiative allows electronic payments through bank cards and digital channels, reducing reliance on cash and delays in bail processing.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
FNB Namibia has rolled out 42 Speedpoint payment devices at Magistrates' Courts in partnership with the Office of the Judiciary, enabling court users to make secure electronic payments for court-related fees instead of travelling to banking facilities.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The third Southern Africa WUKF Open Championship, held in Windhoek over the weekend, saw about 260 karatekas compete, marking Namibia's first international competition in Kobudo weapon arts. Sensei Willem Burger was elected chairman of the inaugural Southern Africa WUKF Referee Commission at the tournament.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Agriculture reports that all confirmed Foot-and-Mouth Disease cases remain confined to the Karasburg State Veterinary District, with 17 of 199 samples testing positive during surveillance between 22–25 September. Traceability investigations identified four cattle that moved from the infected farm to Otjozondjupa Region, but all samples from those cattle tested negative.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →
Seventeen of 199 animal samples collected during intensified foot-and-mouth disease surveillance tested positive, all confined to Karasburg State Veterinary District in ǁKharas Region. The Acting Agriculture Minister said traceability, clinical examinations, and further testing were underway to determine the outbreak's extent.
26 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
FNB Namibia and Arch Resources have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve access to project finance for small and medium enterprises in Namibia's construction and infrastructure sectors. Arch Resources will provide technical support and project vetting, while FNB Namibia will offer structured financial solutions to eligible SMEs.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Monica Shapwa has resigned as FNB Women Super League and FC Ongos Ladies chairperson, citing her belief that the decision is in the best interest of football's development and equity. She notes the league's achievements include professionalisation, player contracts, FNB sponsorship renewal, and monthly club grants.
19 September 2026 · The Namibian →
FirstRand Namibia reported a N$2.15-billion net profit for the year ended in June, boosted by corporate lending and reduced bad-debt provisions, up from N$1.91 billion in the previous financial year. Profit before tax rose 12.7% to N$3.01 billion, with the group's return on equity remaining at 28.5%.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
FirstRand Namibia's net profit after tax increased by 12.2% to N$2.14 billion for the year ended 30 June 2026, supported by growth in net interest income, lower impairment losses and expansion in advances and deposits. The group declared a final dividend of 446.57 cents per share, up 57.2% from the previous year.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
City of Windhoek employees now have access to financial education and banking services through a new agreement with FNB Namibia, which includes financial literacy programmes, preferential home loan rates, personal loans, vehicle and asset finance, debt consolidation, and digital banking solutions.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Young entrepreneur Fatima Nehemia describes how rising food prices, fuel costs, electricity tariffs, and housing expenses leave her and thousands of other Namibians with little left to save or invest despite earning an income. While Namibia's economy records growth, consumers report that salaries are not keeping pace with mounting daily expenses.
9 September 2026 · New Era →
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 →