Building Africa's most advanced regulatory sandbox
A partnership between the Bank of Namibia and NAMFISA to accelerate fintech innovation while protecting consumers — with room to deepen cooperation across Southern Africa and cross-border pilots where regulators agree.
Our Mission
To create Africa's most advanced regulatory sandbox that combines global best practices with AI-driven automation to accelerate financial innovation while maintaining world-class consumer protection.
Our Values
Mission-Driven
To accelerate financial innovation while maintaining world-class consumer protection and regulatory oversight.
Security-First
All data stays in Namibia. SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure. Zero-trust security architecture.
Ecosystem-Focused
We bring together fintechs, banks, regulators, and technology vendors into one unified platform.
Innovation-Enabled
From synthetic data to AI-powered oversight, we provide the tools that make safe innovation possible.
Governance Structure
Joint oversight by Bank of Namibia and NAMFISA
Our Team
Experts in fintech, regulation, and technology
Dr. Sarah Ndilula
Former Deputy Director of Payment Systems. PhD in Financial Technology from UCT.
Johannes Shikongo
20+ years in banking technology. Led NAMIIS and NAMCLEAR modernization projects.
Advocate Lineekela Hango
Specialist in financial services regulation. Contributed to Namibia payment services and open finance supervisory guidance.
Maria Nghipunya
Former fintech founder. Connects startups with resources and mentorship.
Our Partners
Building Namibia's financial ecosystem together
Join the innovation ecosystem
Whether you're a fintech, bank, technology vendor, or regulator from another jurisdiction, there's a place for you in LANCR.