Namibia faces investment risks as EU adds it to high-risk financial list

• EU designation follows FATF grey-listing, raising compliance costs for cross-border transactions
• Analysts warn of pressure on EU-linked FDI and correspondent banking ties

Windhoek, Namibia – Namibia’s growing reputation as an investment destination may be at risk following the European Union’s decision to classify it as a high-risk country for anti-money laundering and terrorism financing. The move, announced earlier this month, mirrors a similar decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in February, which placed Namibia on its so-called grey list.