Staff Writer
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has announced changes to its senior leadership, including promotions and new role assignments.
The changes follow the recent appointment of Nicholas Mukasa as deputy governor and the move of Florette Nakusera to the Macro-Economic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa.
BoN said it is taking a structured approach to leadership changes to strengthen its operations.
“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,” BoN said.
Moudi Hangula has been appointed director of legal, governance, risk and compliance.
She has worked as branch manager of the Oshakati branch and as a principal analyst in the national payment systems department.
Anthea Angermund has been appointed director of financial markets.
She has served as deputy director of investments and domestic markets since 2022 and has about 15 years of experience in stockbroking, private equity and asset management.
Helvi Fillipus has been appointed economic advisor in the governor’s office.
She holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Namibia (Unam) 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.
He has 15 years of experience at the bank and has worked in research, financial sector development and macroprudential surveillance.
Ancois Plaatje has been redesignated as director of financial stability and macroprudential oversight. She has 24 years of experience in banking supervision and financial stability.
Magreth Tjongarero has been redesignated as director of banking supervision. She has 24 years of experience in auditing, risk management and business continuity.
Commenting on the changes, BoN governor Ebson Uanguta said the moves are part of a long-term plan.
“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.”
