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Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority

Also known as: Namfisa · NFISA

Namibia's financial regulator overseeing non-banking institutions, retirement funds, medical aid, and microfinance sectors; partnering with central bank on financial oversight.

Society

Namfisa warns public against unregistered microlenders

The News

The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has warned the public to use only registered microlenders when seeking short-term loans, cautioning that unregistered lenders put consumers at risk of unlawful practices, unfair charges, and loss of legal protections. Registered microlenders are required to disclose interest rates and fees clearly, charge within legal limits, avoid abusive practices, and provide proper loan documents to borrowers.

16 January 2026 · New Era →

Friday 16 January

  1. Namfisa warns public against unregistered microlenders

    The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has warned the public to use only registered microlenders when seeking short-term loans, cautioning that unregistered lenders put consumers at risk of unlawful practices, unfair charges, and loss of legal protections. Registered microlenders are required to disclose interest rates and fees clearly, charge within legal limits, avoid abusive practices, and provide proper loan documents to borrowers.

    16 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 14 January

  1. Medical aid industry posts N$129.5m surplus in Q3 2025

    Namibia's medical aid funds recorded a net surplus of N$129.5 million in the third quarter of 2025, with reserves above the minimum 25% prudential requirement and total membership reaching 223,961 beneficiaries. The industry remained financially stable despite sustained claims pressure of 88.6%, supported by improved investment performance and cost containment measures, though one fund failed to meet minimum requirements.

    14 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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