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Bank of Namibia announces senior leadership promotions and appointments
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The Bank of Namibia has announced several senior leadership changes, including the appointment of Moudi Hangula as director of legal, governance, risk and compliance, Anthea Angermund as director of financial markets, and Helvi Fillipus as economic adviser to the governor. The central bank said the changes reflect a forward-looking approach to building institutional resilience and serving Namibia's evolving economic landscape.
Why it matters
Bank of Namibia announces senior leadership changes signalling institutional reform and economic governance priorities.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 25 April
Bank of Namibia announces senior leadership promotions and appointments
The Bank of Namibia has announced several senior leadership changes, including the appointment of Moudi Hangula as director of legal, governance, risk and compliance, Anthea Angermund as director of financial markets, and Helvi Fillipus as economic adviser to the governor. The central bank said the changes reflect a forward-looking approach to building institutional resilience and serving Namibia's evolving economic landscape.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 19 March
Chevron appoints Shapwanale as deputy country manager
Chevron has appointed Mwanyengwa Shapwanale as deputy country manager and local content manager for its Namibia operations. Shapwanale, who previously worked as manager for local content and vendor assurance at Chevron and as deputy country manager at Reconnaissance Energy Namibia, brings more than a decade of experience in journalism and corporate communications.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 February
Footballer and economist appointed to Namibia's Economic Recovery Task Force
Harry, a Walvis Bay-born defender and accounting graduate, has risen from playing for Ramblers FC to serving as club president since 2013 and has now been appointed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa to the newly established Economic Recovery Task Force alongside other business experts.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 10 February
Botanical institute expands plant records in Kunene region
The National Botanical Research Institute, supported by a N$100,000 Nedbank Go Green Fund grant, conducted two expeditions to the Kunene region between July 2022 and May 2023, collecting 228 herbarium specimens to fill gaps in Namibia's botanical record. Several collected species are under review as potential new species, and the work demonstrates the institute's commitment to understanding and conserving Namibia's over 4,500 plant taxa, of which 18% are endemic.
10 February 2026 · New Era →
Saturday 7 February
Law students could ease Namibia's pre-trial detention crisis
Namibia's justice system faces a constitutional crisis with pre-trial detentions at 185 per 100,000 citizens—far above Africa's 33.7 average—and nearly 43% of Windhoek detentions deemed unnecessary. An opinion piece proposes deploying supervised law students and recent graduates to assist with bail applications and early court matters, drawing on existing legal-aid provisions and clinical legal education models from South Africa and elsewhere.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 February
DA prepares leadership contest as Steenhuisen steps down
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen announced he will not seek re-election for a third term, stating his focus must shift to combating foot-and-mouth disease as agriculture minister. Minister Dean Macpherson praised Steenhuisen's decision as showing "remarkable political intuition and maturity," while potential successors including Macpherson and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis position themselves ahead of the party's April elective congress, with nominations opening on 27 February.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 3 February
Student-led initiative helps Namibian pupils enter tertiary education
University Affairs, a student-led initiative co-led by Laina Kalumbu and Ndawedwa Muandingi, helps Namibian high school pupils navigate the transition to university through peer mentorship, relatable storytelling, and digital support communities. Since its launch in July 2024, the initiative has reached over 1,024 students nationwide through Instagram partnerships and WhatsApp groups with more than 1,100 pupils.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 2 February
John Pandeni councillor outlines development and service delivery priorities
Matheus David John Pandeni constituency councillor John Mwoonde says his leadership focuses on uniting communities, expanding economic participation, and addressing social challenges including unemployment, urban hunger, and substance abuse. Since taking office, he has implemented infrastructure upgrades, educational support, funded income-generating projects, and rolled out wellness and socio-economic programmes for residents.
2 February 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 21 January
AGOFN awards 21 full fellowships to Namibian university students
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Namibia awarded 21 fully funded fellowships to exceptional young Namibian students studying at South African universities, up from 18 the previous year, with the programme providing financial support alongside leadership and entrepreneurship development. The 2026 selection attracted 394 applicants from all 14 regions of Namibia.
21 January 2026 · New Era →