Also known as: KfW Green Credit Line II · German government-linked KfW · German development bank KfW
German development bank providing climate and green financing to Namibian institutions, including N$607 million credit line to Development Bank of Namibia.
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The Namibian
KfW was to channel the N$200-million grant for Windhoek's sustainable urban mobility project
“The funding was secured during government negotiations between Namibia and Germany in October 2021 and was to be channelled through German development bank KfW under the German Climate and Technology Initiative.”
Germany withdraws N$200m Windhoek mobility grantThe Namibian
KfW reviewed the electric bus project proposal submitted by the city
“The proposal was reviewed by KfW, with further discussions involving KfW, the city and the Development Bank of Namibia.”
Germany withdraws N$200m Windhoek mobility grantInformanté
KfW provides support for Namibia's blended finance approach for water infrastructure
“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 financingThe Namibian
KfW provided N$607 million through Green Credit Line II to DBN
“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 creationThe Namibian
KfW thanked as development partner for financial partnership and confidence in Namibia's vision
“We thank our development partners, specifically the African Development Bank and KfW.”
Keynote Address by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Ohangwena II Wellfield InaugurationThe German government has withdrawn an estimated N$200-million grant for Windhoek's sustainable urban mobility project after a feasibility study found that the anticipated increase in cycling and reduction in carbon dioxide emissions would not meet Germany's climate-financing requirements. The city had submitted an alternative electric bus project proposal in October 2025 for review.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The German government has withdrawn an estimated N$200-million grant for Windhoek's sustainable urban mobility project after a feasibility study found that the anticipated increase in cycling and reduction in carbon dioxide emissions would not meet Germany's climate-financing requirements. The city had submitted an alternative electric bus project proposal in October 2025 for review.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →