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Namibia has taken a significant step towards strengthening its global competitiveness as a viable investment destination with the launch of a new Employment Permit to Conduct Business (Investor Permit), providing qualifying investors with a more streamlined and predictable process to establish and operate businesses in the country. The permit will enhance the country’s ability to effectively attract and retain investors who contribute to sustainable economic growth.

The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and M&Z Motors Namibia are collaborating to position Namibia at the centre of the Mercedes-Benz “140 Years. 140 Places” global anniversary journey when it travels through the country on 22-27 August 2026. The initiative commemorates 140 years since Carl Benz invented the automobile and will see three Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles travel more than 50,000 kilometres across six co

The Namibia Trade Forum (NTF), in collaboration with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), yesterday convened a public–private dialogue on China’s zero-tariff market access arrangement for Namibia in Windhoek. The session brought together government, industry MSME’s and development partners to focus on how Namibia can move from policy-level market access to concrete market entry and sustainabl

Namibia secured second place among Africa’s mining destinations in The Africa Report’s 2026 ranking published by the Jeune Afrique Media Group, underscoring both its established mining legacy and its rising importance in critical minerals. The country’s mining sector has long been anchored by diamonds, uranium and copper, while lithium, rare earths, graphite and manganese are now drawing fresh exploration interest. The result points to a mining industry that remains rooted in

Namibia has retained its position as one of the world’s leading investment destinations, according to the ‘fDi Intelligence Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2026’. Out of 98 countries assessed, Namibia ranked second globally and first in Africa for attracting greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects relative to the size of its economy. Greenfield FDI refers to when a company starts a new venture or subsidiary in another country without relying on any existing faci

Access to finance remains one of the biggest constraints preventing local businesses from scaling, expanding into new markets and creating jobs. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is therefore encouraging eligible Namibian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to apply for funding assistance through the SME Fund.

The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) in collaboration with the NIPDB on Friday hosted the Shanghai–Namibia Business Exchange in Windhoek, bringing together Namibian business leaders and a delegation from the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce (SFIC) for discussions on trade, investment and industrial cooperation. The engagement provided a platform to explore business and investment opportunities in agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, mining

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has appointed Mrs Julia Muetudhana as its new Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2026, the Board of Directors announced on Tuesday. Muetudhana takes over from Mrs Jessica Hauuanga, who concluded her tenure as Acting CEO on 30 June 2026 and will leave the organisation at the end of August 2026. Muetudhana has served as Executive: Talent, Innovation and Productivity at the NIPDB since 2023, a role the

The 4th edition of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOGC) will return to Windhoek from 18–20 August 2026 with an expanded event programme focused on strengthening collaboration, showcasing local opportunity and supporting Namibia’s rapidly evolving energy sector. Hosted by the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN), in partnership with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), with strategic partn