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Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

RMB Namibia

Also known as: Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Namibia · Rand Merchant Bank Namibia

RMB Namibia — Namibian financial institution providing corporate loans and sponsorships, recently led by Daniel Motinga as chief executive.

Mining & Energy

Namibia faces US$15 billion climate finance shortfall by 2030

The News

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.

Why it matters

Namibia needs N$247.5 billion to meet climate commitments by 2030, but faces a severe funding shortage that threatens economic productivity and livelihoods—with 90% of required capital dependent on external sources the country has yet to secure.

22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

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 →

Monday 20 April

  1. Telecom Namibia begins phased network upgrades through 2027

    Telecom Namibia is rolling out infrastructure upgrades to strengthen network resilience and modernize systems, including core routing improvements, fixed-mobile convergence, and billing platform modernisation, with projects continuing through early 2027. The company plans to invest more than N$2.3 billion over coming years for fibre-to-the-home expansion, mobile network upgrades to 4.5G and 5G preparation, and improved international connectivity, supported by a N$405 million social loan from RMB Namibia.

    20 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 April

  1. NTA launches HMVK Autumn Open tennis tournament

    The Namibia Tennis Association has officially launched the HMVK Windhoek Autumn Open, sponsored by RMB Namibia, running until Sunday at the Central Tennis Courts with matches featuring the country's top 32 players. The tournament honours Namibian tennis legends and offers prize money ranging from N$10,000 for the winner to N$500 for quarterfinalists.

    9 April 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 29 March

  1. FirstRand Namibia appoints Conville Britz as director

    FirstRand Namibia has appointed Conville Britz as a non-executive director effective 1 April, in accordance with NSX listing requirements. Britz, currently general manager for strategy and projects at the Government Institutions Pension Fund, brings experience in strategy and institutional investment to the board.

    29 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. RMB grants Telecom Namibia N$405m for digital infrastructure upgrade

    Rand Merchant Bank Namibia has extended a N$405 million seven-year loan to Telecom Namibia to fund its five-year transformation strategy, aimed at improving broadband access and mobile network capacity nationwide to ensure citizens have access to reliable and affordable digital services.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. RMB Namibia funds Telecom's N$405m infrastructure upgrade plan

    RMB Namibia has provided Telecom Namibia with a N$405 million seven-year social loan to upgrade infrastructure and expand connectivity, particularly to underserved areas, through fibre-to-the-home rollout and mobile network upgrades. The investment aims to improve digital access across the country and reduce the connectivity gap between urban and rural areas.

    26 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. FirstRand Namibia reshuffles top leadership amid succession planning

    FirstRand Namibia Group has announced executive changes at FNB Namibia and RMB Namibia, with Philip Chapman moving to chief executive of FNB Commercial and Daniel Motinga taking over as chief executive of RMB Namibia. Group chief executive Conrad Dempsey described the appointments as the outcome of deliberate succession planning and internal talent development.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. FNB Namibia named best foreign exchange bank

    First National Bank Namibia has been awarded best foreign exchange bank in the Global Finance magazine's 26th Annual World's Best Foreign Exchange Banks Awards, which recognises institutions demonstrating leadership, innovation and superior service across 87 countries and territories.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 March

  1. FNB Namibia named Best Foreign Exchange Bank award winner

    FNB Namibia has won the Best Foreign Exchange Bank award in Global Finance magazine's 26th Annual World's Best Foreign Exchange Banks. The recognition highlights the bank's leadership, innovation and superior service in the global FX market.

    9 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Philip Chapman promoted to FNB Commercial CEO

    Philip Chapman, former CEO of RMB Namibia, has been appointed CEO of FNB Commercial, while Daniel Motinga, a seasoned banking executive, succeeds him as CEO of RMB Namibia. The appointments reflect FirstRand Namibia Group's succession planning and internal talent development.

    4 March 2026 · New Era →

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