KfW

Also known as: KfW Green Credit Line II · German government-linked KfW

KfW — German development finance institution providing conservation and climate financing to Namibia including the Namibia for Life Project and Green Credit Line II.

2023-02-212026-07-27

What’s been said

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July 2026
25 JulInformanté
KfW provides support for Namibia's blended finance approach for water infrastructure
Source
“Namibia is supporting calls for increased financing for water infrastructure across Africa, including a continental target of mobilising billions of dollars annually, while locally pursuing a blended finance approach combining government funding with support from institutions such as the African Development Bank and KfW.”
Water security plan shifts towards innovation and new financing
January 2026
20 JanThe Namibian
KfW provided N$607 million through Green Credit Line II to DBN
Source
“According to the report, the bank secured N$607 million through the KfW Green Credit Line II.”
Development Bank approves N$912 million in loans, SME funding and job creation
November 2025
17 NovThe Namibian
KfW thanked as development partner for financial partnership and confidence in Namibia's vision
Source
“We thank our development partners, specifically the African Development Bank and KfW.”
Keynote Address by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Ohangwena II Wellfield Inauguration

Agriculture & Land

Namibia shifts water strategy to desalination and renewable energy

The News

Facing drought and climate uncertainty, Namibia is moving away from traditional surface water sources toward desalination, water reclamation, groundwater management, and renewable energy-powered systems. The country's Cabinet Committee on Water Supply Security, established in 2016, has expanded its mandate from securing Windhoek's supply to addressing water challenges across coastal regions and the broader country.

25 July 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 25 July

Namibia shifts water strategy to desalination and renewable energy
Facing drought and climate uncertainty, Namibia is moving away from traditional surface water sources toward desalination, water reclamation, groundwater management, and renewable energy-powered systems. The country's Cabinet Committee on Water Supply Security, established in 2016, has expanded its mandate from securing Windhoek's supply to addressing water challenges across coastal regions and the broader country.
25 July 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 21 May

Namibia launches long-term funding deal for community conservancies
Namibia has launched the Namibia for Life Project Finance for Permanence agreement, a funding initiative involving government, conservation organizations, and international partners including Germany's KfW and USAID, to secure stable long-term support for community conservancies. According to WWF Namibia, Namibia is the first country in Africa to successfully complete such a conservation financing deal.
21 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 17 February

Namibia hosts Global Water Partnership Organisation Secretariat
Namibia has formally signed a headquarters agreement to host the secretariat of the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) in Windhoek, making it the world's first Global South-anchored intergovernmental organisation dedicated to water. Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani said the decision reflects Namibia's long experience in water cooperation, transboundary basin management, and its proven track record hosting other regional institutions.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 22 January

DBN operating profit rises 42% to N$88.3 million
The Development Bank of Namibia recorded a 42% increase in operating profit from N$62 million in 2023/24 to N$88.3 million in 2024/25, reflecting strong cost discipline and enhanced recoveries. The bank also secured significant new funding, including N$607 million from KfW Green Credit Line II and became the first Namibian institution accredited by the Green Climate Fund.
22 January 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 21 January

DBN reports 42% profit rise but faces questions on development reach
The Development Bank of Namibia reported a 42% increase in operating profit to N$88.3 million for 2024/25 and secured significant international funding, but opposition lawmakers questioned whether strong financial results are translating into inclusive development, particularly in historically marginalised regions.
21 January 2026 · New Era →
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

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 →