Shaping Namibia’s next generation of investors

Tiaan Bazuin has served as CEO of the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) since 2013, overseeing 12 years of significant growth and development at the exchange.He joined the NSX in 2011 as listings manager and was later appointed CEO.Bazuin holds a B.Comm in Economics and an LLB in Law from North-West University and was admitted as a legal practitioner in the High Court of Namibia in 2006.As Namibia’s sole stock exchange, the NSX plays a pivotal role in shaping the national financial landscape, attracting interest from both local and international investors.The NSX serves as an essential powerhouse within Namibia’s financial sector, connecting investors with companies seeking capital and supporting economic development through regulated securities trading.Behind the figures, the fluctuations, ups and downs and numbers stands Bazuin, a leader dedicated to driving success in Namibia’s stock market.Bazuin has broad experience in regulatory compliance, finance and business development, having previously worked as a corporate banker, company secretary and chief legal officer. Possessing vast experience in capital markets, telecommunications and banking, Bazuin is also the co-author of the Corporate Governance Code for Namibia (NAMCODE).During Bazuin’s tenure at the helm of the NSX, notable achievements include strengthening the exchange’s financial position through revenue growth and cost control, securing a central securities depository (CSD) licence, introducing Namibia’s first-ever exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded notes (ETNs).Accessing opportunities, wealth Beyond its focus on the market and listed companies, the NSX has created opportunities for young minds eager to explore the world of stocks and financial markets.One such initiative is the Namibian Scholars Investment Challenge (NSIC), a contest designed to familiarise secondary and tertiary students with share investing and capital market activities while deepening their understanding of commercial principles and the broader macroeconomic environment.The competition typically runs over a six-month period, from April to October each year. The winners stand to win cash prizes of between N$30 000 for the top performers and N$5 000.Interested participants can register through the NSX trading portal. This year’s competition kicked off on 14 April and will run until 24 October.Each participating team is given a hypothetical N$500 000 to invest in the NSX, with prizes awarded to the five teams that achieve the highest returns.Bazuin says that the competition has continued to grow, actively engaging the youth and helping to strengthen financial literacy.“These efforts have made investing more accessible, empowering youth to take an active role in growing their wealth and cultivating a culture of saving for the future and to have a better understanding of the stock market,” he said. Looking ahead, Bazuin hopes both the NSX and the NSIC will continue to expand access to capital markets for young people, making investment opportunities more inclusive and aligned with their financial goals.“By offering more youth-centred financial products, such as low-entry investment funds, these platforms can help bridge the gap in wealth-building and support the development of a financially literate generation,” the CEO explained.

Shaping Namibia’s next generation of investors

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Namibian Sun 2025-05-09

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