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Leonie Dunn

Also known as: Deputy governor Leonie Dunn

Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia, addressing Cirrus Investor Conference on economic resilience and financial system modernization.

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  1. October 2026

  2. Windhoek Observer

    Deputy Governor Leonie Dunn accompanied Bank of Namibia governor to briefing

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    “The governor was accompanied by deputy governors, Leonie Dunn and Nicholas Mukasa, as well as the deputy director of corporate communications and sustainability, Naufiku Hamunime.”

    BoN briefs Nandi-Ndaitwah on state of economy
  3. September 2026

  4. Windhoek Observer

    Leonie Dunn received award on behalf of Bank of Namibia

    Source

    “The bank's deputy governor, Leonie Dunn, received the award on behalf of the institution.”

    Bank of Namibia receives global financial inclusion leadership award
  5. July 2026

  6. The Namibian

    Leonie Dunn stated Namibia ranks among world's top 50 nations with fast payment solution

    Source

    “We are now really among the top 50 countries globally that has a fast payment solution.”

    Namibia joins global fast-payment league as PAN marks 20 years

  7. Windhoek Observer

    Leonie Dunn is deputy governor of the Bank of Namibia and chairperson of the Namibia Sustainable Finance Alliance

    Source

    “Leonie Dunn, deputy governor of the Bank of Namibia and chairperson of the Namibia Sustainable Finance Alliance (NSFA) said ultimately the data will provide a stronger foundation for the sector to identify, assess, manage, measure, and disclose climate-related risks with greater consistency, quality, and comparability.”

    Bank of Namibia planning climate data diagnostic study
  8. April 2026

  9. The Namibian

    Deputy governor Leonie Dunn said the country's exposure to climate risk makes financing both urgent and unavoidable

    Source

    “Deputy governor Leonie Dunn says the country's exposure to climate risk makes the need for financing both urgent and unavoidable.”

    Namibia faces N$247 billion climate finance gap

  10. Informanté

    Leonie Dunn is Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia

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    “Delivering a keynote address under the theme "Confidence, Reform and Opportunity: Unlocking Namibia's Investment Potential," the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Leonie Dunn, framed Namibia's economic outlook within a rapidly shifting global environment, noting that the global economy is not simply evolving, but being redefined.”

    Bank of Namibia highlights Namibia’s economic resilience and investor readiness at the 2026 Cirrus Investor Conference

  11. Informanté

    Leonie Dunn delivered a keynote address on Namibia's economic outlook

    Source

    “Delivering a keynote address under the theme "Confidence, Reform and Opportunity: Unlocking Namibia's Investment Potential," the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Leonie Dunn, framed Namibia's economic outlook within a rapidly shifting global environment, noting that the global economy is not simply evolving, but being redefined.”

    Bank of Namibia highlights Namibia’s economic resilience and investor readiness at the 2026 Cirrus Investor Conference
  12. February 2026

  13. The Namibian

    Leonie Dunn continues to serve as one of Bank of Namibia's two deputy governors

    Source

    “The BoN has two deputy governors, with Leonie Dunn continuing to serve as one.”

    Three Bank of Namibia executives shortlisted for deputy governor as Nicholas Mukasa allegedly emerges as front runner
Business

Bank of Namibia governor briefs president on economy

The News

The governor of the Bank of Namibia met with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to discuss recent economic developments, growth prospects, inflation outlook, and emerging risks to macroeconomic stability. The briefing also covered regulatory developments and strategic initiatives including the Instant Payments Platform, the Namibia Financial Sector Transformation Strategy, the bank's gold acquisition programme and the Sovereign Wealth Fund, as well as preparation for the emerging oil and gas industry and green energy transition.

26 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

  1. Bank of Namibia governor briefs president on economy

    The governor of the Bank of Namibia met with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to discuss recent economic developments, growth prospects, inflation outlook, and emerging risks to macroeconomic stability. The briefing also covered regulatory developments and strategic initiatives including the Instant Payments Platform, the Namibia Financial Sector Transformation Strategy, the bank's gold acquisition programme and the Sovereign Wealth Fund, as well as preparation for the emerging oil and gas industry and green energy transition.

    26 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 11 September

  1. Bank of Namibia wins 2026 AFI global leadership award

    The Bank of Namibia received the 2026 Institutional Leadership Award from the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) during the global policy forum in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, recognizing its contribution to financial inclusion policy development and technical work. Principal economist Sesilia Nekwaya-Okafor also received the 2026 Technical Leadership Award for her work with the Financial Inclusion Data and Impact Working Group.

    11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Namibia ranks among world's top 50 fast-payment nations

    Namibia has joined countries with instant payment infrastructure, ranking among the world's top 50 nations and fourth in Africa to introduce a fast payment solution. The milestone was marked during the Payments Association of Namibia's 2025 annual report launch and 20th anniversary celebration in Windhoek.

    29 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 24 July

  1. Bank of Namibia undertakes climate data diagnostic study

    The Bank of Namibia is conducting a national diagnostic study to assess the availability, quality, consistency and accessibility of climate-related data, aiming to strengthen the financial sector's understanding of climate-related risks and support mitigation through adaptation and resilient measures. The study was announced at a workshop convened by the Namibia Sustainable Finance Alliance, Bank of Namibia and RMB Namibia to examine constraints affecting sustainable finance mobilisation in Namibia.

    24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Namibia faces US$15 billion climate finance shortfall by 2030

    Namibia faces a US$15 billion climate finance gap to meet its 2030 climate commitments, with only about US$1.5 billion expected from domestic sources, leaving roughly 90% dependent on external funding. Policymakers and financial institutions say the country must develop credible, investment-ready frameworks and bankable projects to attract private capital, particularly for adaptation and decarbonisation efforts in carbon-intensive sectors.

    22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 19 April

  1. Bank of Namibia emphasizes resilience, reform at 2026 investor conference

    The Bank of Namibia's Deputy Governor told the Cirrus Investor Conference that Namibia's economy is expected to strengthen over the medium term, supported by construction and public investment, but structural constraints and regional risks like Foot-and-Mouth Disease require economic diversification and transformation. The central bank is advancing strategic reforms including an Instant Payments Solution to improve financial inclusion and modernize the financial system.

    19 April 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Bank of Namibia warns public against fraudulent online investment scams

    The Bank of Namibia has warned the public against a fraudulent investment scheme using a fake website impersonating a media outlet and falsely claiming endorsement by Deputy Governor Leonie Dunn. The central bank stressed that neither it nor the Deputy Governor endorses any investments and urged the public to verify information through official channels and avoid clicking suspicious links or sharing personal information.

    19 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Bank Windhoek pilots digital government payment system

    Bank Windhoek has joined the first cohort of institutions testing government-to-person (G2P) payments under Namibia's national instant payment programme, initially piloting digital social grant disbursements with beneficiaries already familiar with digital channels before a nationwide rollout.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Bank Windhoek leads digital government grant payment pilot

    Bank Windhoek has begun piloting government-to-person digital payments for social grants through the national instant payment programme. The initial phase involves pension and grant beneficiaries already familiar with digital channels, with the aim of validating system stability and efficiency before national rollout.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 February

  1. Three Bank of Namibia execs race for deputy governor post

    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 →

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