Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Ernest Hamukwaya as Head of Risk Governance and Reporting, effective March 2026, the bank announced.
Hamukwaya, a qualified Chartered Accountant, brings more than eight years of experience across the mining, insurance, retail and banking sectors.
He joins the role from FirstRand Namibia, where he served as Head of Finance and Governance.
In his new position, Hamukwaya will be responsible for credit portfolio reporting and oversight, strengthening governance frameworks and risk management processes, and driving the bank’s credit risk management strategy.
He will also oversee internal and external risk reporting, including regulatory reporting requirements.
Prior to joining Standard Bank Namibia, Hamukwaya gained international experience through Deloitte in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
In London, he served as an Advisory Manager within the CFO Office, while in the Netherlands he worked as an Audit Manager, leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex engagements across a range of industries.
According to Standard Bank Namibia, Hamukwaya’s experience in risk governance, financial management and leadership development will support the bank’s efforts to strengthen governance and risk oversight.
“I am honoured to join Standard Bank Namibia and contribute to strengthening the bank’s risk governance frameworks. I look forward to working with the team to enhance risk management practices and support the bank’s continued growth and resilience in a dynamic operating environment,” Hamukwaya said.
The bank said the appointment forms part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening leadership capabilities and supporting sustainable growth in Namibia’s financial sector.
