Also known as: Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Namibia
RMB Namibia — merchant bank offering corporate lending, global markets, trade and treasury solutions, supporting infrastructure and energy sector financing in Namibia.
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New Era
RMB Namibia provided Telecom Namibia with N$405 million social loan
“RMB Namibia, a division of First National Bank of Namibia Limited, has provided Telecom Namibia with a N$405 million social loan to support the company's plan to upgrade its infrastructure and expand connectivity nationwide.”
RMB Namibia loans N$405m to boost TelecomThe Namibian
RMB Namibia supported the issuance in its capacity as arranger
“The issuance was supported by RMB Namibia in its capacity as arranger, and the Namibia Securities Exchange as debt sponsor and sustainability coordinator.”
20Twenty to offer first inflation-linked home loansNew Era
RMB Namibia served as arranger for the note issuance
“The transaction, supported by RMB Namibia as arranger, Namibia Stock Exchange (NSX) as debt sponsor, and sustainability coordinator, marks a milestone not only for the company but also for Namibia's growing sustainable finance market.”
20Twenty reshapes domestic housingThe Namibian
RMB Namibia partnered with Standard Bank Namibia and Terminal Investment Namibia to secure N$2.1 billion for Walvis Bay port expansion
“Standard Bank Namibia and RMB Namibia have partnered with Terminal Investment Namibia (TiN) to secure N$2.1 billion to expand and upgrade the Walvis Bay port.”
Standard Bank, RMB secure N$2.1b for Walvis Bay portThe Namibian
RMB Namibia sponsored N$200 000 to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism for the Namibian Pavilion at COP28
“RMB Namibia sponsored N$200 000 to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism for the Namibian Pavilion at COP28.”
Namibia positions itself as an energy superpower at COP28Spoke Stars BMX Club, established by coaches affiliated with the Namibian Cycling Federation, aims to introduce young riders aged u8 to u14 to grassroots cycling, bike handling, and structured skills training. The club has grown significantly and won the national u12 category at BMX nationals.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Spoke Stars BMX Club, established by coaches affiliated with the Namibian Cycling Federation, aims to introduce young riders aged u8 to u14 to grassroots cycling, bike handling, and structured skills training. The club has grown significantly and won the national u12 category at BMX nationals.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
As investors search for stable jurisdictions and new energy and mineral sources, Namibia is attracting increasing foreign direct investment across energy, mining, and financial services, with capital positioning for broader economic transformation beyond a single oil project milestone.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
FirstRand Namibia reported a N$2.15-billion net profit for the year ended in June, boosted by corporate lending and reduced bad-debt provisions, up from N$1.91 billion in the previous financial year. Profit before tax rose 12.7% to N$3.01 billion, with the group's return on equity remaining at 28.5%.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
FNB Namibia and RMB Namibia have launched 'Beyond the Barrel', an educational series designed to help Namibians understand the country's evolving energy sector and its broader economic opportunities, covering offshore oil and gas exploration and wider value-chain opportunities.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
As Namibia's energy sector shifts focus from exploration to production readiness, businesses must begin preparing now to participate in the industry, understanding technical standards, complex contracts, and procurement requirements of international operators rather than waiting until production begins.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
RMB Namibia has appointed Rehabeam 'Ray' Auala Jr as head of global markets effective 1 June, as the bank strengthens its market and risk management offering amid growing demand for foreign exchange, risk management solutions, and capital markets services. Auala Jr brings over 12 years' experience within FirstRand Namibia group across financial accounting, treasury, and global markets.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
RMB Namibia has appointed Tim von Hase to head its trade and treasury solutions team, where he will manage services for corporate clients' cash flow, payments, and international trade. Von Hase joins from FNB Namibia, where he was retail credit head, bringing over 10 years of banking, consulting, and industry experience.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
While Namibia's offshore oil exploration captures headlines, onshore activity—ports expanding, accommodation developments, logistics companies growing, international recruitment firms arriving—reveals how the market is responding in anticipation of the industry's growth. These ground-level developments suggest Namibia may be entering a significant development window in its economic history.
6 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
André Ross claimed his fifth consecutive Brandberg Backyard Ultra victory, breaking the men's course record with 25 laps as both men's and women's course records fell during the fifth edition of the race held in Uis.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Brandberg Backyard Ultra, an endurance event with no fixed finish line where runners complete 6.706 km loops hourly until only one remains, takes place on Saturday at Brandberg Rest Camp near Uis. André Ross, who has won all four previous editions and holds the course record of 22 laps (147.5 km), returns as defending champion, with elite competition expected from ultra-runners across the region.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The fifth RMB Brandberg Backyard Ultra will take place Saturday at Brandberg Rest Camp near Uis. Athletes complete 6.706 km loops every hour until only one runner remains capable of finishing within the allotted time; André Ross has won all four previous editions and holds the course record of 22 laps (147.5 km).
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Angelique Peake, who leads RMB Namibia's oil and gas practice, said Namibia should leverage its extractive industry—oil, gas, uranium mining, and green hydrogen—to build an industrial hub and create skilled jobs over the coming decades.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The FirstRand Namibia Group has announced executive changes at First National Bank (FNB) Namibia and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Namibia, with Philip Chapman moving to chief executive of FNB Commercial and Daniel Motinga taking over as chief executive of RMB Namibia. The leadership reshuffle is part of deliberate succession planning aimed at strengthening continuity and long-term market stability.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
20Twenty Financial Solutions has secured N$92 million in funding to offer Namibia's first inflation-linked home loans, where annual installment increases are tied to salary growth or inflation rates. The company's chief executive said the sustainability-linked note issuance signals investor confidence in the company's financial model and its social outcomes.
30 January 2026 · The Namibian →
20Twenty Financial Solutions, a Namibian home loan specialist, has issued its first sustainability-linked note to fund an inflation-linked home loan model targeting first-time buyers and women underrepresented in the formal mortgage market. The issuance comes amid Namibia's acute housing crisis, with Windhoek facing a backlog of around 300,000 units and average house prices at N$1.38 million, placing formal homeownership beyond reach for many households.
29 January 2026 · New Era →