President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Ebson Uanguta as the new Governor of the Bank of Namibia, effective 1 January 2026, for a five-year term.

Uanguta has served as Deputy Governor since 2012, where he contributed to the bank’s policy formulation, governance and oversight functions.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed confidence in Uanguta’s ability to carry out his duties with professionalism, integrity, and commitment, while upholding the mandate of the central bank.