Staff changes made at central bank

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) hereby announces a series of senior leadership promotions and re-designations, reflecting its continued commitment to institutional strength, leadership continuity, and strategic agility. These changes follow the recent appointment of the Deputy Governor, Nicholas Mukasa, and are further necessitated by leadership movements within the management structure, including the appointment of Florette Nakusera to the Macro-Economic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI). At a time when central banks are required to balance stability with adaptability, the Bank has adopted a deliberate approach to leadership mobility. This approach aims to preserve institutional knowledge while developing well-rounded central bankers with cross-functional expertise. In doing so, the Bank mitigates concentration risk, strengthens succession planning, and enhances institutional versatility. In this regard, the Bank of Namibia is pleased to announce the following appointments: Moudi Hangula has been appointed as Director: Legal, Governance, Risk and Compliance. She brings extensive operational and regulatory experience, having served as Branch Manager of the Oshakati Branch and, previously, as a Principal Analyst in the National Payment Systems Department. She is an admitted legal practitioner of the High Court and holds an LLB from the University of Namibia, a postgraduate qualification in telecommunications, policy, regulation, and management from the University of the Witwatersrand, as well as a Senior Management Development Programme from the University of Stellenbosch. Anthea Angermund has been appointed as Director of Financial Markets. An experienced investment professional, she has served as Deputy Director: Investments and Domestic Markets since 2022 and brings close to 15 years of experience across stockbroking, private equity, and asset management. She holds a Bachelor of Business Science from the University of Cape Town and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder. Helvi Fillipus has been appointed as Economic Advisor in the Governor’s Office. She brings a wealth of experience in central banking, financial markets, and public finance, having progressed through roles in the Research and Financial Markets Departments. Her expertise spans monetary policy, economic research, and capital markets, and she currently serves on the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, contributing to key policy decisions. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Namibia and a Master of Commerce in Money and Banking from the University of the Free State. Petrus Shifotoka has been seconded as Head of the Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA). With 15 years of experience at the Bank, he has held roles across research, financial sector development, and macroprudential surveillance, most recently serving as Deputy Director: Bank Resolution and Deposit Insurance. Shifotoka holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics from the University of Namibia and a Master’s Degree in Economics of Development from the International Institute of Social Studies at Erasmus University in the Netherlands. Furthermore, Ancois Plaatje has been redesignated as Director: Financial Stability and Macroprudential Oversight. She brings 24 years of experience in banking supervision and financial stability, supported by qualifications including a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Namibia (Unam) and an MSc in Banking and International Finance from the University of Salford in Manchester, UK. Magreth Tjongarero has been redesignated Director: Banking Supervision. With 24 years of experience in auditing, risk management, and business continuity, she brings valuable expertise as the sector evolves towards a more resilient and inclusive industry that supports the prosperity of Namibians. She holds a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Namibia and an MSc in Banking and International Finance from the University of Salford in Manchester, UK. These appointments bring together a strong blend of technical expertise, institutional experience, and leadership capability, positioning the Bank to continue executing its mandate effectively in a dynamic and evolving economic environment. Commenting on the leadership appointments, the Governor of BoN, Ebson Uanguta, noted, “These leadership changes reflect the Bank’s deliberate and forward-looking approach to building institutional depth and resilience. By broadening our senior leaders’ experience and strengthening cross-functional expertise, we are positioning the Bank to respond effectively to an increasingly complex economic environment. I am confident that the appointed leaders will continue to uphold the Bank’s mandate with integrity, professionalism, and a clear commitment to Namibia’s economic stability and development.” – newsroom@nepc.com.na