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The inaugural African Green Industries Summit (AGIS) 2026 was officially launched in Windhoek today, commencing the countdown to the summit taking place from 9-10 September 2026 in Swakopmund, Namibia. Hosted by NEA Consulting under the theme, “Powering African Industries for Sustainable Development,” the summit will bring together governments, investors, project developers, financial institutions and technology leaders to advance green industrial development across Africa

It is often easier to retain an existing investor than to attract a new one. This is not simply a theoretical proposition. Evidence from GIZ shows that it can take at least three years for a foreign investor to reach a final investment decision. By that stage, considerable time, capital and strategic effort have already been committed. This concept underpins investor aftercare and policy advocacy functions across leading investment promotion and facilitation agencies globally

Sakeus Ndipwashimwe, founder and CEO of Ndipwa Trading CC Building and scaling a small business in Namibia is rarely straightforward. Many entrepreneurs face limited access to finance, gaps in business skills, and the high cost of equipment needed to operate consistently. These challenges can slow progress even when demand is strong and the opportunity is clear. For Sakeus Ndipwashimwe, founder and CEO of Ndipwa Trading CC in the Outapi Constituency of the Omusati Region, tho

Talentsbridge Namibia, a groundbreaking initiative between Namibia and Germany was officially launched today, marking a significant step toward addressing two critical socioeconomic challenges: Namibia’s high youth unemployment rate and Germany’s increasing shortage of skilled workers. To effectively address these challenges, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Berlin) partnered with TalentsBridge e.V to launch the pilot project for international workforce devel

The Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT), in collaboration with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), convened the Namibia-UAE Business Forum on 18 February 2026, in Windhoek, bringing together a high-level UAE business delegation and Namibian public and private sector stakeholders to strengthen commercial partnerships and unlock new opportunities for trade, investment and collaboration. Hon. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of Intern

Namibia offers a stable, predictable, and resource-rich mining jurisdiction aligned with global demand for critical and strategic minerals, including uranium, diamonds, lithium, rare earth elements, copper, graphite, cobalt, manganese and zinc. As a cornerstone of Namibia’s economy, the mining sector continues to play a vital role in driving economic growth, employment creation and industrial development.

Namibia has earned top recognition in the StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI) 2026, ranking 1st in Africa and 1st in Sub-Saharan Africa under the Market Perception Pillar, and 6th overall in Africa. The IBEI is a respected global benchmark that evaluates how conducive national business environments are for innovation-driven entrepreneurship. It assesses more than 125 countries using over 30 objective and quantifiable indicators, based on a founder’s

On behalf of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), the Board of Directors hereby bids farewell to our founding Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nangula Nelulu Uaandja who will be stepping down on 31 December 2025. Dr. Uaandja has led the NIPDB throughout its formative years, leaving behind an impactful tenure characterised by exceptional vision casting, purposeful leadership and agile execution of the institution’s mandate.

Namibia has officially established a central coordinating body to promote the country as a globally competitive destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). This follows the official launch of the Namibia Convention Bureau (NCB) in Windhoek today, officiated by Hon. Indileni Daniel, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism.