BoN keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.75%

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2026-08-12

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta speaking at the second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcement for 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 AUG (NAMPA) - The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, leaving the prime lending rate at 10.25%.
This was announced on Wednesday by BoN Governor Ebson Uanguta, who said the decision follows the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) fourth bi-monthly meeting, held on 10 and 11 August.
Uanguta said the committee unanimously agreed to hold the rate, guided by a comprehensive assessment of the latest economic indi...

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