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Windhoek Observer
Kazembire Zemburuka made the announcement
“The announcement was made by Bank of Namibia director of strategic communications and international relations, Kazembire Zemburuka on Friday.”
Access Bank authorized to conduct business in NamibiaNew Era
Kazembire Zemburuka described Mwanyangapo as quintessential cameraman who understood camera's power beyond capturing images
“Zemburuka said Mwanyangapo was the quintessential cameraman who understood that a camera could do more than capture images.”
Tributes pour in for Mwanyangapo….veteran journalist, cancer advocate rememberedInformanté
Kazembire Zemburuka, Director of Communications at the central bank said rate of growth picked up to 2.0% from 0.1% in Q4 2025
“Kazembire Zemburuka, Director of Communications at the central bank, said that having maintained positive growth since the second quarter of 2021, the rate of growth picked up to 2.0% from 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025.”
Domestic economic activity picked up during the first quarterInformanté
Zemburuka said positive growth driven by tertiary industries and agriculture
“"The positive growth performance was largely driven by the tertiary industries, particularly wholesale and retail trade, financial services, health, education, and public administration.”
Domestic economic activity picked up during the first quarterInformanté
Kazembire Zemburuka said Namibian economy projected to grow moderately over medium term
“Kazembire Zemburuka, Director of Communications and International Relations at the central bank, said that the Namibian economy is projected to grow moderately over the medium term, following slower growth estimated for 2025.”
Namibian economy projected to grow by 2.6% in 2026The Namibian
Kazembire Zemburuka has confirmed recruitment process for deputy governor has started
“Although the bank has not publicly named the deputy governor candidates, its spokesperson, Kazembire Zemburuka, has confirmed that the recruitment process has started.”
Three Bank of Namibia executives shortlisted for deputy governor as Nicholas Mukasa allegedly emerges as front runnerThe Namibian
Central bank spokesperson Kazembire Zemburuka says assembling such bouquets permanently alters, soils, or damages the notes
“Central bank spokesperson Kazembire Zemburuka says assembling such bouquets permanently alters, soils, or damages the notes.”
Bank of Namibia cracks down on money bouquets: fines and jail loom for vendorsThe Namibian
Kazembire Zemburuka says velocity of money has slightly declined, money circulating slowly despite rise in broad money
“"The velocity of money has slightly declined, suggesting that money has been circulating in the economy relatively slowly over the last few years, although the level of broad money has generally risen," central bank spokesperson Kazembire Zemburuka says.”
Money continues to move slowly in NamibiaThe Namibian
Kazembire Zemburuka says Bank uses tools to ensure effective liquidity management
“Zemburuka says in relation to liquidity, the bank uses tools to ensure effective liquidity management.”
Money continues to move slowly in NamibiaThe Namibian
BoN spokesperson Kazembire Zemburuka released a statement on Monday
“In a statement BoN spokesperson Kazembire Zemburuka released on Monday, the bank says the adjustment, announced on 12 November, narrows South Africa's previous 3% to 6% range to a central target of 3% with a one percentage point tolerance band.”
Central bank welcomes SA’s lower inflation targetThe Bank of Namibia has granted Access Bank Namibia Limited authorization to conduct banking business in the country, effective 2 October 2026, including accepting public deposits and providing banking services.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Bank of Namibia has granted Access Bank Namibia Limited authorization to conduct banking business in the country, effective 2 October 2026, including accepting public deposits and providing banking services.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Lamech Mwanyangapo, a veteran camera operator at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2023 and became a vocal cancer advocate through the Lamech Mwanyangapo Cancer Foundation, died on Saturday at age 61. NBC leadership paid tribute to him as a dedicated professional, compassionate colleague, and valued team member.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
During the first quarter of 2026, Namibia's domestic economic activity picked up to 2.0% growth from 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, marking the eighteenth consecutive positive quarterly value since the second quarter of 2021. Growth was driven by tertiary industries including wholesale and retail trade, financial services, health, education, and public administration, along with strong agricultural performance supported by favourable rainfall and brisk fishing activity, though mining weakened and manufacturing contracted.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has nominated Bryan Eiseb, currently head of the Financial Intelligence Centre, to lead the Anti-Corruption Commission, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare tabling a motion in the National Assembly for parliamentary approval. Eiseb, 55, would succeed Paulus Noa, whose term as director general ends this month.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia's latest Economic Outlook forecasts domestic GDP growth of 2.6% in 2026 and 2.9% in 2027, moderate expansion supported primarily by construction, electricity, water, retail trade, and financial services, though projections were revised downward due to weaker primary industries performance, particularly metal ores and diamond mining.
18 April 2026 · Informanté →
Three Bank of Namibia executives—Nicholas Mukasa, Emma Haiyambo, and Florette Nakusera—have been shortlisted to fill the vacant deputy governor position; according to sources, Mukasa is the front-runner after the Public Service Commission submitted him as the top contender.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia warns that vendors making cash bouquets face fines up to N$50,000 or three years' imprisonment, citing damage to banknotes and harm to currency-sorting machinery. Small business owners say the surprise enforcement will devastate their livelihoods, particularly around Valentine's Day and other peak gift-giving seasons.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The velocity of money in Namibia—the speed at which cash circulates through the economy—has declined to 1.6 in 2025 from 1.8 in 2015, despite total money supply rising. The Bank of Namibia attributes the slowdown to people spending less on goods, services, and investments, and uses tools like bill issuance and repo facilities to manage liquidity.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has denied allegations that it intends to conduct re-interviews for the director general position, a role vacant since outgoing chief Stanley Similo's contract expired last year. NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs said the recruitment process remains incomplete and that any claims about re-interviews are "speculation, innuendo and rumour mongering."
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →