President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Ebson Uanguta as Governor of the Bank of Namibia, with effect from 1 January 2026, for a five-year term.
Uanguta succeeds Johannes !Gawaxab, who is the outgoing governor of the central bank.
Prior to his appointment, Uanguta served as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia from 1 January 2012, during which time he was involved in the institution’s policy formulation, governance and oversight functions.
The appointment was made in terms of Article 32(4)(b)(bb) of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, read together with Section 6(1) of the Public Service Commission Act, 1990, as well as Sections 19(3) and 21 of the Bank of Namibia Act, 2020.
In announcing the appointment, President Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed confidence in Uanguta’s ability to carry out his responsibilities with professionalism, commitment, fairness, integrity and loyalty to the Constitution and the laws of Namibia, while upholding the mandate of the Bank of Namibia.
The President wished Uanguta success in the execution of his duties and said she trusted that he would serve the Republic of Namibia with distinction.
The Bank of Namibia is responsible for safeguarding monetary and financial stability, maintaining a sound financial system and supporting sustainable economic development. Uanguta’s appointment comes as the country continues to consolidate economic stability and strengthen financial governance.
