DBN For Her is the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN)’s dedicated Women Entrepreneurs Financing Facility, specifically designed to empower 100% women-owned enterprises through accessible, responsive, and development-focused finance.
What is DBN For Her?
Main Objectives
Close the gender financing gap.
Support inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Strengthen women-owned SMEs and large enterprises across all sectors.
Advance national priorities in alignment with Namibia’s Gender Policy, NDP6, and Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 8
DBN For Her is a structured finance solution that recognises the distinct growth journeys of women entrepreneurs and provides the capital support necessary to realise their ambition.
Who can Apply?
DBN For Her is available to 100% women-owned Namibian enterprises, employing between 5 and 300 people, including both small and medium enterprises as well as large enterprises, operating across all sectors of the Namibian economy.
Types of Financing Options
- Project finance
- Bridging finance
- Infrastructure finance
- PPP finance
- Asset-backed finance
- Commercial property finance
What the Fund Offers
Loan Amounts: N$150,000 – N$10,000,000
Interest Rate: Prime interest rate
Free Interest Period: 12 Months, interest rate
Grace Period: 12-month grace period on Capital repayment
How to apply
Download the DBN Application form on the website and submit it at any of our branches countrywide.
Basic Requirements
- Completed DBN For Her Application Form
- Business registration documents
- Business plan or project brief
For existing businesses:
- Latest financial statements or management accounts
- Minimum 6 months business bank statements
- Minimum 6 months personal bank statements (owner/s)
For new businesses:
- Minimum 6 months personal bank statements (owner/s)