Development Bank of Namibia (DBN)
DBN Namibia: project finance, equity, syndicated loans, B-BBEE/women support. DBN For Her facility ZAR 1.5bn (USD 88M) with AfDB AFAWA. ZAR 400M ring-fenced for 100% women-owned.
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Description
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) provides project finance, equity, and syndicated loans for Namibian businesses, with a particular focus on women-led enterprises and B-BBEE-aligned ventures. The DBN For Her facility, established in partnership with AfDBs AFAWA programme, provides a ZAR 1.5 billion (USD 88 million) credit line with ZAR 400 million ring-fenced specifically for 100% women-owned businesses. Individual loans range from NAD 150,000 to NAD 10 million at prime rate with 12-month grace period. DBN focuses on SME development, infrastructure, manufacturing, and women entrepreneurship.
Focus Sectors
SME, Women-Led, Infrastructure, Manufacturing
Source: Development Bank of Namibia
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