Bank Windhoek and the Bank of Namibia (BoN) this week reinforced their strategic partnership following a high-level bilateral engagement to secure financial stability and accelerate national economic growth.
The meeting, hosted at BoN’s headquarters in Windhoek, the Governor, Ebson Uanguta, attended the session, and his two Deputy Governors, Leonie Dunn and Nicholas Mukasa, while Bank Windhoek’s delegation was led by Managing Director, James Chapman. The engagement served as a formal introduction of Bank Windhoek’s new executive management team to the central bank’s leadership.
Discussions focused on key economic developments, the outlook for Namibia’s financial sector, and the critical role that commercial banks play in driving sustainable economic growth, financial inclusion, investment, national development and fighting fraud.
Chapman, who kicked off the engagement, said Bank Windhoek continues to play a critical role in the national economy, supported by a strong footprint, robust financial performance, and a proud legacy as a Namibian-owned institution established in 1982.
He highlighted the Bank’s commitment to supporting the country’s economic priorities through responsible banking practices, innovative and inclusive financial solutions, and continued investment in businesses, communities, and individuals across Namibia.
Bank Windhoek’s Executive Management Team highlighted how their respective portfolios collectively drive Bank Windhoek’s strategy of delivering sustainable value. Their presentations underscored how each executive function contributes to maintaining financial resilience and supporting economic activity.
This includes strengthening credit risk management, enhancing regulatory compliance, advancing digital transformation, expanding customer-centric solutions, and driving operational efficiency across all business units.
Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, emphasised the importance of trust and stakeholder engagement in sustaining the Bank’s reputation, noting that a strong brand is built through consistent communication and meaningful community impact.
The engagement further reinforced Bank Windhoek’s vision of improving lives through leadership in financial services, with a clear focus on partnering with customers, employees, communities, and regulators to act as a catalyst for positive change.
The Bank of Namibia’s executive management team thanked Bank Windhoek for the initiative and its commitment to Namibians as a proud Namibian bank. On his part, the Governor added that BoN remains guided by a clear purpose: to safeguard price and financial stability while ensuring that the institution is aligned with the demands of a rapidly evolving economy.
Established under the Namibian Constitution, BoN’s core mandate is to act as the Namibian Government’s principal instrument for controlling the money supply, currency, and financial institutions.
The meeting also underscored the importance of ongoing dialogue between regulators and financial institutions to navigate evolving economic conditions and identify opportunities to strengthen Namibia’s financial ecosystem, especially inclusive banking and fee management for the benefit of all Namibians.
from left to right, Bank Windhoek’s Chief Financial Officer, Zenaune Kamberipa; Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Corporate and Institutional Banking, Lukas Nanyemba; Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, James Chapman; the Bank of Namibia Governor, Ebson Uanguta, flanked by his two Deputy Governors, Leonie Dunn and Nicholas Mukasa.
