The Namibian economy is projected to grow by 3.5% in 2025, a slight slowdown from the 3.7% estimated for 2024.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on the Bank of Namibia and the Ministry of Finance to release regulations ensuring that fees and charges by commercial banks serve the public interest.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the upgraded banknotes and coinage series align with the recently unveiled sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah launched the upgraded series of banknotes and coinage in circulation, a first since 1993.

The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, says inflation in the country is under control.

He told Members of Parliament that headline inflation went down in the first five months of 2025, attributed to lower costs in transport and housing.

Namibia’s financial sector has remained strong despite global economic pressures, according to the latest Financial Stability Report launched today.  

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Namibia has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%.

The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab has announced that the Central Bank will introduce an entirely new Namibian Currency Series as of June 2025.

The Bank of Namibia will launch the late President Dr. Hage Geingob Commemorative Banknote, which it describes as an enduring tribute to the life, legacy, and his unparalleled contributions.

Erongo Governor Neville Andre commended the Bank of Namibia for leading the Namibian Financial Sector Transformation Strategy (NFSTS), recognising the financial sector’s vital role in national development.

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) will strengthen regulatory cooperation following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing collaboration in regulating the telecommunications and financial sectors.