FNB Namibia appoints Ziggy Muinjo as investment head

FNB Namibia Retail has announced the appointment of Ziggy Muinjo as Investment Head.

Muinjo is a seasoned investment professional with more than a decade of experience across Namibia’s leading financial institutions. His career journey includes senior roles at the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), Rand Merchant Bank (RMB Namibia), and the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA Fund), culminating to his new role at First National Bank (FNB) Namibia.

Prior to joining FNB Namibia, Muinjo served as Manager of Treasury and Investments at the MVA Fund and the GIPF, where he managed both fixed-income and equity portfolios, supported NSX listings, and evaluated infrastructure investments. He also gained valuable experience within the FirstRand Group’s RMB division, where he was responsible for liquidity management and funding.

In his new position, Muinjo will be responsible for developing and executing retail investment strategies, overseeing the design of client-centric investment products, and implementing pricing structures that support sustainable deposit growth. His work will be underpinned by his commitment to financial inclusion and long-term wealth creation for the Namibian people.

Commenting on his appointment, Muinjo said:

“I am excited to join FNB Namibia, a bank that continues to lead with innovation in the financial sector. Through a combination of technical expertise and leadership experience, I remain committed to strengthening Namibia’s investment landscape by building efficient, inclusive, and impactful financial solutions.”

Muinjo holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Economics and Banking from the University of Tizi-Ouzou in Algeria and an Honours Degree in Economics from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). He is also a Certified Market Professional, having earned an  ACI Diploma CMP (Certified Market Professional) from the ACI Financial Markets Association in France, and is an alumnus of the Global Leaders Programme at GIBS Business School, University of Pretoria.

FNB Namibia Retail proudly welcomes Ziggy Muinjo to its Executive team and looks forward to the expertise, vision, and leadership he will bring to this role.

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