Ever wondered how you can invest in Government bonds? In Episode 12 of BoNcast, Daniel Kavishe breaks down how Government bonds and Treasury Bills work, how individuals can invest, and what to consider before getting started. 🎙️ Coming soon. Stay tuned!

The Bank of Namibia and the Deutsche Bundesbank (@bundesbank) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Technical Central Bank Cooperation, reaffirming a partnership that dates back to 2011. The agreement was signed by the Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Mr Ebson Uanguta, and Deutsche Bundesbank Executive Board Member, Mr Lutz Lienenkämper, during his official visit to Namibia recently. The renewed agreement will strengthen cooperation through technical assistance, specialised training, knowledge exchange and institutional capacity-building across key areas of central banking, including financial stability, macroprudential oversight, sustainability and reserves management. A notable outcome of the longstanding partnership is the admission of five Namibian students to the Deutsche Bundesbank University of Applied Sciences in Hachenburg, Germany, where they are receiving specialised academic and practical training in central banking. The renewal underscores the Bank's commitment to investing in human capital, leveraging international expertise and advancing its vision of becoming a knowledge-based central bank in support of a sound, resilient and stable financial system.

AN UPSET AT THE 6TH TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS DEBATING CHALLENGE! 🏆 In a remarkable debut, STADIO Higher Education pulled off a major upset, defeating defending champions University of Namibia (UNAM) at the Bank of Namibia’s 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge. Congratulations to STADIO Higher Education on an impressive debut and to the debaters from the Namibia University of Science and Technology, International University of Management, Triumphant College and the UNAM for another spirited showing in the competition!

The Bank of Namibia is honoured to welcome Hon. Dino Ballotti, Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, as the keynote speaker at the finals of the 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge. Watch the competition live today at 09h00 on the Bank of Namibia Facebook, YouTube and X platforms. Join us as we celebrate the power of debate, youth participation and financial education.

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The stakes were high as students from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), University of Namibia (UNAM), International University of Management (IUM), Triumphant College and STADIO Higher Education went head-to-head in a fiercely contested semi-final round of the Bank of Namibia’s 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge yesterday, 15 October 2026. Under the theme “Instant Payments and the Future of Financial Inclusion in Namibia”, the teams demonstrated critical thinking, compelling arguments and a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Namibia’s financial sector. The competition culminates in the finals today, Friday, 16 October 2026, where the finalists will compete for the coveted championship title. 📍 Watch live: Bank of Namibia Facebook page 🕘 Time: 09h00–12h30 Who will be crowned the 2026 champions?

MEET THE ADJUDICATORS | DENNIS CAREW Dennis Carew, Manager of Card Operations at Namclear, will join the adjudication panel for the Bank of Namibia's 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge. Dennis brings 25 years of experience in Namibia's payments industry, spanning electronic funds transfers, cheque processing and card payment systems. He currently oversees the operational availability of Namswitch, Namibia's domestic card switching system, and represents Namclear on several industry payment forums. His extensive operational experience will bring an important perspective to the competition, particularly on the infrastructure, reliability, interoperability and efficiency of payment systems, and their role in supporting the expansion of inclusive financial services in Namibia. 📌 The Finals of the 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge will take place on Friday, 16 October 2026, from 09h00 ​at Ster-Kinekor, Grove Mall, Windhoek and will be livestreamed on Facebook, YouTube and X.

MEET THE ADJUDICATORS | BURGER SMIT Burger Smit, Head of Digital & E-commerce, Personal and Private Banking at Standard Bank Namibia, will serve as an adjudicator at the Bank of Namibia's 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge. Burger has over a decade of experience in digital banking, payments, customer experience and financial innovation. His work focuses on accelerating digital adoption, improving customer experiences and developing technology-enabled banking solutions that respond to evolving consumer needs. He brings a commercial banking and innovation perspective to this year's competition, particularly on the opportunities and challenges associated with expanding digital financial services and translating payment innovation into practical benefits for consumers and businesses. 📌 The Finals of the 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge will take place on Friday, 16 October 2026, from 09h00 ​at Ster-Kinekor, Grove Mall, Windhoek and will be livestreamed on Facebook, YouTube and X.

MEET THE ADJUDICATORS | SESILIA NEKWAYA-OKAFOR Sesilia Nekwaya-Okafor, Principal Economist in the Financial Sector Development Division at the Bank of Namibia, will join the adjudication panel for the Bank's 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge. Sesilia has over ten years of experience in financial sector development, financial inclusion policy and inclusive economic development. Her work has contributed to national strategies aimed at expanding access to financial services, particularly for underserved communities and micro, small and medium enterprises. Her contributions to financial inclusion policy were recognised with the 2026 Alliance for Financial Inclusion Technical Leadership Award. She brings a policy and development perspective to the competition, particularly on how instant payment systems can contribute to meaningful financial inclusion, affordability and broader participation in Namibia's economy. 📌 The Finals of the 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge will take place on Friday, 16 October 2026, from 09h00 ​at Ster-Kinekor, Grove Mall, Windhoek and will be livestreamed on Facebook, YouTube and X.

MEET THE ADJUDICATORS | HENOCK SHILONGO Henock Shilongo, Head of Product and Ecosystem Activation at Instant Payments Namibia (IPN), will serve as an adjudicator at the Bank of Namibia's 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge. Henock brings over a decade of experience in payment systems, regulation and financial innovation. His career includes significant contributions to Namibia's national payment system regulatory framework, while his current role focuses on the implementation and adoption of the country's national instant payment solution. His expertise will offer a valuable perspective on the regulatory, technological and practical considerations shaping the future of instant payments in Namibia, as students engage with this year's theme, “Instant Payments and the Future of Financial Inclusion in Namibia”. 📌 The Finals of the 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge will take place on Friday, 16 October 2026, from 09h00 ​at Ster-Kinekor, Grove Mall, Windhoek and will be livestreamed on Facebook, YouTube and X.

MEET THE ADJUDICATORS | UERITJIUA PAVAZA Ueritjiua Pavaza, Principal Internal Auditor at the Bank of Namibia, will serve as an adjudicator at the Bank's 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge. Ueritjiua brings 21 years of experience in finance, auditing and risk management, having held positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers, PKF Namibia, Standard Bank Namibia and Meatco before joining the Bank of Namibia in 2015. His expertise spans commercial banking operations, internal controls, credit risk management and business continuity. He holds a Master's degree in International Accounting and Finance from the University of Salford and has completed executive leadership training at Harvard Business School. His experience will bring a valuable governance and risk management perspective to this year's competition, particularly on the importance of sound financial controls, institutional resilience and consumer confidence as Namibia advances towards a more inclusive and digitally connected financial system. 📌 The Finals of the 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge will take place on Friday, 16 October 2026, from 09h00 ​at Ster-Kinekor, Grove Mall, Windhoek and will be livestreamed on Facebook, YouTube and X.

5 Teams. 6th Edition. 1 Winner. 🏆 The stage is set for the Bank of Namibia’s 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge. Six institutions will compete for a coveted place in the Finals: Triumphant College, STADIO, the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), the International University of Management (IUM), Lingua International Training College and the University of Namibia (UNAM). This year’s debate will unpack a timely and important topic shaping Namibia’s financial future: Instant Payments and the Future of Financial Inclusion in Namibia. 📅 Date: Friday, 16 October 2026 🕘 Time: 09:00–12:30 📍 Watch Live on the Bank of Namibia Facebook, YouTube and X platforms. The stakes are high, the arguments are ready and only the strongest teams will advance to the Finals. Who do you think will make it through and ultimately claim the title? Let us know in the comments!

6 Teams. 6th Edition. 1 Winner. 🏆 The stage is set for the Bank of Namibia’s 6th Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge. Six institutions will compete for a coveted place in the Finals: Triumphant College, STADIO, the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), the International University of Management (IUM), Lingua International Training College and the University of Namibia (UNAM). This year’s debate will unpack a timely and important topic shaping Namibia’s financial future: Instant Payments and the Future of Financial Inclusion in Namibia. 📅 Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026 🕘 Time: 09:00–12:30 📍 Watch Live on the Bank of Namibia Facebook, YouTube and X platforms. The stakes are high, the arguments are ready and only the strongest teams will advance to the Finals. Who do you think will make it through and ultimately claim the title? Let us know in the comments!

The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Mr Ebson Uanguta, in his capacity as Chairperson of Namibia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Council, shared lessons from Namibia’s successful exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The meetings are underway in Bangkok, Thailand from 12–18 October 2026 and bring together finance ministers, central bank governors and development partners to discuss the global economic outlook, financial stability and development priorities. Governor Uanguta delivered his statement at the launch of the IMF’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Corruption Thematic Fund (AMLAC), which was convened by the IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director, Dan Katz. The launch brought together donor partners and beneficiary countries, with Namibia selected to illustrate the contribution of IMF capacity development support to the reforms that enabled its exit from the grey list. The new fund will support countries in strengthening their capacity to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, illicit financial flows and corruption.

Applications are now open for the Bank of Namibia 2027 Postgraduate Bursary Programme. We are proud to continue investing in the next generation of Namibian talent and invite eligible students pursuing studies in selected fields to apply. 📅 Closing date: 10 November 2026 🔗 Apply via the Bank of Namibia bursary portal or scan the QR code on the advert. Your journey could start here.

The future of finance should be sustainable. The Namibia Sustainable Finance Alliance, in collaboration with the Bank of Namibia and RMB invites banking and non-banking financial sector professionals to a thought-provoking workshop themed, ‘Sustainable Finance in Practice: Strategies, Risks and Opportunities’ Join industry peers to explore practical strategies, emerging risks and growth opportunities within the ambit of sustainable finance. Date: 19 October 2026 Time: 08:30-12:00 Venue: Opera House, The Village RSVP by Friday, 16 October 2026 Link: bit.ly/3TCmVGF See you there!