The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) reported strong developmental progress in its Integrated Report for the period 1 April 2024 to 31st March 2025.
The bank approved over N$900 million in funding to support job creation, infrastructure development, and regional empowerment. 

The largest portion of funding targeted housing and construction to meet national infrastructure demands, directly supporting 1,429 permanent and temporary jobs.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remained a key focus, with 49 projects approved, including N$51.5 million in support for women-owned businesses.

This represents 9,2% of private sector approvals and over N$24 million for youth led enterprises. 
DBN emphasised regional equity, channelling investments into underserved areas like ||Karas, Kavango East and West, Kunene, Oshikoto, and Zambezi Regions.

These investments empower entrepreneurs, strengthen communities and regionally balanced growth, the report stated.

Financially, the bank posted a 42% rise in operating profit to N$88 million, fuelled by cost discipline, better recoveries, and team resilience despite a tough economy. 
Challenges, however, persist, including a shrinking loan book and asset quality pressures.
DBN is, however, implementing measures to stabilise risks and reignite growth.