KfW

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

German development finance institution providing funding to Namibia's Development Bank and conservation initiatives, including N$607 million in green credit financing.

2023-02-212026-10-26

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October 2026
13 OctThe Namibian
KfW expected to provide N$409 million in foreign financing
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“Foreign financing is expected to fall to N$1.887 billion, comprising N$1.47 billion from the African Development Bank and N$409 million from Germany's development bank, KfW.”
Govt turns to local investors for N$7.1bn
September 2026
18 SeptInformanté
KfW could mobilise further €200 million for South Africa
Source
“€20 million in EU grant funding for South Africa, with the potential to mobilise a further €200 million from KfW”
Namibia pushes for stronger green hydrogen partnership with South Africa
16 SeptWindhoek Observer
KfW could mobilise €200 million in green hydrogen financing
Source
“The European Union has committed €20 million in grant funding for South Africa, with the potential to mobilise a further €200 million from KfW.”
Green iron puts Namibia at Africa’s value frontier
August 2026
29 AugThe Namibian
KfW was to channel the N$200-million grant for Windhoek's sustainable urban mobility project
Source
“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 grant
29 AugThe Namibian
KfW reviewed the electric bus project proposal submitted by the city
Source
“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 grant
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
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“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

Business

Government shifts N$7.1bn financing from foreign to domestic sources

The News

The Namibian government will borrow an additional N$7.1 billion from the domestic financial market instead of foreign sources, increasing domestic borrowing for the 2026/27 financial year from N$20.2 billion to N$27.3 billion while reducing foreign financing from N$9 billion to N$1.9 billion. The shift does not change the government's overall financing requirement of N$29.2 billion.

13 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 13 October

Government shifts N$7.1bn financing from foreign to domestic sources
The Namibian government will borrow an additional N$7.1 billion from the domestic financial market instead of foreign sources, increasing domestic borrowing for the 2026/27 financial year from N$20.2 billion to N$27.3 billion while reducing foreign financing from N$9 billion to N$1.9 billion. The shift does not change the government's overall financing requirement of N$29.2 billion.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 18 September

Namibia urges regional green hydrogen partnership with South Africa
Namibia's interim green hydrogen programme head emphasised at the African Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town that Namibia and South Africa should collaborate to advance green industrialisation, build regional value chains, and position Southern Africa as a competitive global producer of green products.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 16 September

Namibia cited as model for Africa's green hydrogen industrialisation
Germany's development commissioner highlighted Namibia's emerging green iron industry as an example of how Africa can use green hydrogen to create local value and support industrialisation rather than export raw resources. Namibia is participating in the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town in September 2026.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 29 August

Germany withdraws N$200m grant for Windhoek mobility project
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 →

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 →