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Green Climate Fund

Also known as: GCF

Organization that Namibia met with at the AU summit to reaffirm its commitment to hosting the fund's African Regional Offices and addressing climate resilience.

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DBN writes off N$579 million in non-performing loans

The News

The Development Bank of Namibia has cleaned up its balance sheet by writing off about N$579 million in non-performing loans during the 2024/25 financial year as it navigates a complex economic environment with a shrinking loan book. The bank's net interest income contracted by 25% year-on-year, though it is shifting towards climate financing and prioritising support for SMEs.

21 January 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 21 January

  1. DBN writes off N$579 million in non-performing loans

    The Development Bank of Namibia has cleaned up its balance sheet by writing off about N$579 million in non-performing loans during the 2024/25 financial year as it navigates a complex economic environment with a shrinking loan book. The bank's net interest income contracted by 25% year-on-year, though it is shifting towards climate financing and prioritising support for SMEs.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 20 January

  1. DBN approves N$912 million, supports 1,429 jobs in 2024/25

    The Development Bank of Namibia approved N$912.7 million in funding and supported the creation of 1,429 jobs during the 2024/25 financial year, with support for 49 SME projects including allocations to women-owned and youth-owned enterprises across multiple regions. The bank achieved accreditation with the Green Climate Fund and secured additional funding through KfW and the African Development Bank, reporting a 42% increase in operating profit to N$88.3 million.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian

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