Bank of Namibia

Bank of Namibia

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Overview

As Namibia’s central bank, we are entrusted with various functions such as: supporting economic growth and development, act as fiscal advisor and banker to Government, promote price stability, manage reserves and currency, ensure sound financial system and conduct economic research.  Through this website we provide you with information that keeps you up-to-date with the activities of the Bank and the latest economic developments in Namibia.

The Bank of Namibia is the central bank of the Republic of Namibia, whose establishment is enshrined in Article 128 of the Namibian Constitution.  The Bank is responsible for:

  • formulating and implementing monetary policy;
  • issuing banknotes and coin;
  • supervising the banking sector;
  • ensuring the effective functioning of the national payment system;
  • managing foreign-exchange reserves;
  • acting as banker to the government;
  • administering the country’s remaining exchange controls;

Vision

Our vision is to be a centre of excellence – a professional and credible institution – working in the public interest, and supporting the achievement of the national economic development goals.

Mission

To support economic growth and development in Namibia, we:

  • act as fiscal adviser and banker to Government
  • promote price stability
  • manage reserves and currency
  • ensure sound financial system and
  • conduct economic research

Values

  • We value high performance impact and excellence.
  • We uphold open communication, diversity, integrity and teamwork.
  • We care for each other’s well-being.

Contact Details

The Bank of Namibia can be contacted at the following details:

Head Office:

71 Robert Mugabe Ave, Windhoek, Namibia
PO Box 2882, Windhoek, Namibia
Tel: +264 61 283 5111
Fax: +264 61 283 5067

Oshakati Branch:

909 Sam Nujoma Rd, Oshakati, Namibia
Private Bag 5566
Tel: +264 65 220027
Fax: +264 65 220023

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Head Office:

71 Robert Mugabe Ave, Windhoek,Namibia
PO Box 2882, Windhoek, Namibia
Tel: +264 61 283 5111
Fax: +264 61 283 5067

Oshakati Branch:

909 Sam Nujoma Rd, Oshakati, Namibia
Private Bag 5566
Tel: +264 65 209200
Fax: +264 65 220023