Hon. Emma Theofelus to Deliver Keynote at Bank of Namibia’s Payments Thought Leadership 2025

Hon. Emma Theofelus to Deliver Keynote at Bank of Namibia’s Payments Thought Leadership 2025. The Bank of Namibia has confirmed that Hon. Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Payments Thought Leadership 2025 forum. The event will take place on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, under the theme “Inclusive Payments, Shared Prosperity: Charting the Next Era.”

As Namibia continues to strengthen its digital economy, the role of payment systems has become central to innovation and financial inclusion. Hon. Theofelus, who leads the country’s digital policy agenda, is expected to provide insights into how digital infrastructure, supportive regulation, and government-driven innovation can shape the next phase of the nation’s payment systems.

The Bank of Namibia stated that the forum will serve as a platform for policymakers, innovators, and industry leaders to discuss how inclusive payments can open new opportunities and promote shared prosperity. With more sectors shifting towards digital solutions, the event aims to highlight pathways for building resilient systems that can serve both urban and rural populations.

The session will be broadcast live on the Bank of Namibia’s Facebook, X, and YouTube platforms, making the discussion accessible to a wider audience. Stakeholders from across financial services, technology, and policy circles are expected to tune in, ensuring diverse perspectives on how Namibia can advance its payments ecosystem in line with regional and global developments.

The Bank of Namibia encouraged broad participation, noting that inclusive dialogue is vital for shaping policies that benefit both businesses and consumers in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.