Namibia: Emerging Bankers Step Into the Spotlight

With youth unemployment a major challenge in Namibia, Bank Windhoek, through its social investment vehicle, the Capricorn Foundation, is addressing it with the 18-month Emerging Bankers Programme, which helps young people transition from education to work.

Launched in 2024 with an initial N$1 million investment, the programme provides structured learning and hands-on branch experience, with a focus on rural and underserved communities. The Foundation has since committed an additional N$3.24…