Governor of the Bank of Namibia participates in a curated convening with global financiers & institutional investors

On 14 April 2026, the Embassy, in close collaboration with Rimsom Global and its CEO Mr Ufo Atuanya, organised a high‑level Namibia Economic Resilience & Investment Convening. Rimsom Global graciously sponsored and hosted the event.

The program featured a fireside chat and a roundtable discussion featuring Mr. Ebson Uanguta, Governor of the Bank of Namibia, who was representing Hon. Erica Shafudah, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Namibia.

The exclusive investor roundtable brought together U.S. institutional investors, policy leaders, and private‑sector executives for a strategic dialogue on Namibia’s economic direction under NDP6.

Governor Uanguta highlighted Namibia’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, stable regulatory environment, and the country’s shift toward a private‑sector‑driven growth model, with government playing a a secure enabling environment.

Participants engaged deeply on opportunities across Energy, Mining & Critical Minerals, Infrastructure & Water Security, Tourism & MICE, including prospects for a world‑class international convention centre, Agriculture & Value Addition particularly high‑value export crops and irrigation projects.

The Governor reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to policy certainty, transparency and investor protection, noting that the country’s rules of engagement remain consistent from project inception to maturity.

H.E. Ambassador Wilbard Hellao welcomed the strong investor interest in Namibia and emphasized the Embassy’s readiness to facilitate follow‑up engagements, ensuring that the momentum generated translates into bankable projects and enduring partnerships.