UNAM and the Bank of Namibia co-hosted a forward-looking public lecture on “Modernising Namibia’s Financial Landscape for a Prosperous Future,” addressing national and global shifts in monetary governance. BoN Governor Johannes! Gawaxab highlighted strategic efforts since 2020 to build a resilient, inclusive financial system, embracing innovations like digital currencies and tokenisation. The event fostered critical dialogue around economic resilience, SACU revenue volatility, and the role of financial policy in combating poverty and inequality, illustrating the pivotal role of academia–policy collaboration.