Providing strategic capital and insights to grow Namibia's private sector
Windhoek,Namibia
Joined June 2025
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Makalani Fund Manager retweeted
2025Q4 capital markets data shows resilience in funding and allocation. Pension Funds and Unit Trust Schemes remained the main base, while Medical Aid Funds, Short-Term Insurers and Natural Persons led growth. Namibia stayed dominant, CMA strengthened, and offshore exposure eased
Makalani Fund Manager retweeted
Namibia’s capital markets maintained resilience in Q2 2025, with funds under management up 15% YoY to N$304.9bn. Pension funds and unit trusts accounted for over 75% of total funds, while the bulk of investments remained concentrated in Namibia and the Common Monetary Area (CMA).
Makalani Fund Manager retweeted
Makalani plans N$1 billion capital raise for regional impact fund
Makalani Fund Managers is aiming to raise N$1 billion for its first regional Impact Fund, targeting institutional investors in Namibia and South Africa to finance infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, and manufacturing projects.
Managing Director Salomo Hei said the fund will also invest in selected projects in Zambia and Botswana.
The transaction pipeline includes four major investments: a 20-megawatt renewable energy project valued at up to N$320 million, a N$100 million retail infrastructure development, a N$250 million abattoir project, and a manufacturing investment in a shoe factory and tannery worth N$500 million.
thebrief.com.na/2025/07/maka… #investment #impactfund #capitalraise #Zambia #botswana @GipfN
Honored to conclude the inaugural #NamibiaPrivateMarketsForum! Gratitude to our distinguished panelists & partners for enriching discussions on regional investment, private markets & investor perspectives. Together, we're pioneering Namibia's private capital future.
Panel 3: Unlocking Southern Africa’s private markets — Institutional investors highlight the importance of trustee training, policy certainty, and allocating pension funds to sectors where contributors can see real impact, driving sustainable growth. #PrivateMarkets
Panel 2 dives into private markets, stressing the need for affordable capital, better investment prep, and regional collaboration. Co-investment, cross-border platforms, and PPPs can unlock growth—if backed by transparency, governance, and aligned policies.
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"Collaboration over Competition: The Regional Investment Advantage"
Stronger regional ties + harmonized regulations = more investment, fairer competition & better consumer protection across Namibia & beyond.
#InvestmentGrowth #Collaboration #Competition #ConsumerProtection
Namibia’s investment landscape is transforming—stronger governance, rising assets, and new opportunities are fueling momentum. Can fund managers turn this growth into sustainable jobs and development? Join the conversation at #PrivateMarkets Forum 2025. #InvestNamibia
Windhoek holds 16% of Namibia’s population and continues to grow rapidly. CEO Moses Matyayi urges private sector collaboration with local authorities to create jobs, ease migration, and develop new urban centers, especially in the northeast. Build for people first.
We’re live at the Namibia Private Markets Forum 2025! Today is all about sharing insights and driving dialogue across the region. #ShapeTheLandscape
Tomorrow we explore private market frontiers at the Namibia Private Markets Forum 2025. Connect, share insights and shape the future of investment in Namibia and Southern Africa.
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