Also known as: First National Bank of Namibia Limited
First National Bank of Namibia — financial institution sponsoring journalism awards in Namibia.
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First National Bank of Namibia was thanked by Ngurare as major sponsor of the expo
“He thanked major sponsors, including the Consortium of Regional Business People, First National Bank of Namibia and LMH Investment, for their support.”
Youth investment urged at Eenhana ExpoWindhoek Observer
FNB Namibia posted the largest increase in impairments (777% between June 2015 and December 2025)
“FNB Namibia posted the largest increase in impairments, which rose 777% between June 2015 and December 2025.”
Banks recover from pandemic impairment surgeNew Era
First National Bank of Namibia secured a N$250 000 sponsorship for the 2026 edition of the EFN awards
“This comes as the EFN secured a N$250 000 sponsorship from First National Bank of Namibia (FNB) for the 2026 edition of the awards, scheduled for early June in Windhoek.”
Editors’ forum shuts door on non-members … FNB pumps N$250 000 into journalism awardsThe Namibian
First National Bank of Namibia employed Adriano Visagie as a banker
“A multi-award-winning actor, master of ceremonies, activist, media personality, banker at First National Bank of Namibia and final-year student in human resources, Adriano Visagie is a firm believer that tough circumstances can bring out the best in you.”
The Many Faces of Adriano VisagiePrime Minister Elijah Ngurare urged government, the private sector, and communities to prioritise investment in young people as drivers of Namibia's economic future at the opening of the 16th Eenhana Expo, which is being held from 27 July to 1 August with about 100 local and international exhibitors.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare urged government, the private sector, and communities to prioritise investment in young people as drivers of Namibia's economic future at the opening of the 16th Eenhana Expo, which is being held from 27 July to 1 August with about 100 local and international exhibitors.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →
Robert Eiman officially assumed duty as Agribank's Chief Executive Officer on 1 July 2026 for a five-year term, as the institution pursues organisational transformation to strengthen agricultural finance delivery in Namibia. A new Board of Directors, chaired by Silvia Makgone, will provide strategic oversight during the bank's efforts to enhance sustainability and deliver more innovative financing solutions to the agriculture sector.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's headline inflation increased to 3.1% year-on-year in April 2026, driven mainly by rising transport costs stemming from fuel price increases due to geopolitical tensions. An economic analyst at FNB warns that further transport price increases and supply chain disruptions could push food prices higher if external pressures persist.
29 May 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's four largest commercial banks saw loan impairments surge from N$230 million in June 2015 to a peak of N$1.5 billion in December 2020 before gradually stabilising. Impairments have since eased, declining to N$640 million by 2022 and settling at N$760 million by year-end 2024.
19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Editors' Forum of Namibia will exclude non-member media houses from its annual journalism awards from 2027 onwards, citing the need to ensure all participants are subject to the same ethical standards and accountability mechanisms. The 2026 edition, sponsored by First National Bank with N$250 000, will remain open to all journalists and introduces a new cybercrime reporting category.
9 April 2026 · New Era →
Robert Eiman, chief executive of Nampost Financial Brokers, has been appointed as the new chief executive of Agribank effective 1 July, succeeding Raphael Karuaihe who retired in March.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
RMB Namibia has provided Telecom Namibia with a N$405 million seven-year social loan to upgrade infrastructure and expand connectivity, particularly to underserved areas, through fibre-to-the-home rollout and mobile network upgrades. The investment aims to improve digital access across the country and reduce the connectivity gap between urban and rural areas.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
Telecommunications company MTC rewarded Namibia's national women's football team with N$300 000 following their triumph at the Cosafa Women's Cup, with each player and technical team member receiving N$10 000. Officials emphasised the importance of corporate partnerships in strengthening women's football and called for continued private-sector support.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
A former Ministry of Gender and Child Welfare official and his girlfriend were arrested for allegedly converting child grant applications into disability payments without beneficiary consent and depositing fraudulently obtained funds into personal bank accounts. Both were granted combined bail of N$315,000 and are set to reappear on 3 June.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi unveiled a tombstone honouring victims of the 19 February 1988 bombing of Barclays Bank in Oshakati, which killed innocent civilians during Namibia's liberation struggle. She emphasised reconciliation as a cornerstone of national identity and urged the nation to reject violence and uphold democracy.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →