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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. 

On 1 December 2025, Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, officially commissioned three Presidential National Task Forces on Economic Recovery, Health, and Housing and Land. This fulfills a key commitment made during the inaugural Namibia Public-Private Forum (NamPPF) held in October 2025 which convened nearly 500 public and private sector leaders, laid the groundwork for these task forces through sector-specific policy proposals.

The inaugural Namibia Public-Private Forum (NamPPF) was held last week, convening close to 500 delegates from both the public and private sectors for a high-level, solution-oriented dialogue. Hosted under the theme “Public-Private Dialogue to Drive Decent and Sustainable Job Creation: Enhancing Namibia’s Competitiveness, the session was chaired by Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia.

Namibia has done it again! The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has announced that the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has been selected as the Winner in the WAIPA Investment Excellence Awards 2025, under the Innovative Investment Promotion Campaign category. 

Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the President of the Republic of Namibia, will chair the inaugural Namibia Public-Private Forum (NamPPF) on 23 - 24 October 2025. The Forum will bring together key government institutions and leading private sector associations for a high-level, solution-oriented dialogue.

The Government of Namibia has identified the Culture and Creative Industries as a priority sector for development, with the potential to drive economic growth and employment creation. Central to this is positioning Namibia as a leading creative hub in Africa, an authentic destination where local, African and global stories come to life. This vision will be realised through the development of the Namibia Film and Creative City.

Algiers, Algeria - Namibia kicked off participation at the Intra Africa Trade Fair (IATF) 2025, being hosted by the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, in Algiers.  The event is  organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the African Union (AU) Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.  

Namibia has again punched above her weight and emerged as  first in Africa and second overall in the 2025 reading of the Greenfield FDI Performance Index, FDI Intelligence announced this morning. 

The third edition of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference officially commenced on 12 August 2025, at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, under the theme “From Exploration to Action: Positioning Namibia as the Next Energy Frontier.” The conference served as a vital platform for dialogue and collaboration within Namibia’s rapidly emerging oil and gas industry.

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently, marking a significant step in their collaboration. This partnership aims to enhance sustainable investment, economic growth, and the development of emerging industries in Namibia through cooperation in standardization and conformity assessment services.

Namibia’s growing reputation as a premier tourism and investment destination has received a major boost with the announcement of a new direct, seasonal flight route between Zurich and Windhoek, to be launched by Edelweiss Air starting 1 June 2026.

Namibia made a compelling case for investment during the Invest in Namibia Forum,  organised as part of the country’s programme at the US-Africa Business Summit 2025 held in Luanda, Angola. The event brought together high-level government officials, diplomats, business leaders and investors, to explore the country’s diverse economic opportunities and reinforce its commitment to inclusive, sustainable growth.

On 27 June 2025, the world gathers once again to commemorate World Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day. This annual event, declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017, is more than just a symbolic occasion. It is a global call to recognise the indispensable role of MSMEs in job creation, economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development. For Namibia, a nation forged in unity and freedom since its independence in 1990, this day carries part

Today, H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the  Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) will henceforth resort under the  Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT). The NIPDB welcomes this strategic alignment, which is part of a broader effort to streamline the government’s economic development agenda and to enhance coordination across key institutions that drive investment, trade, and inclusive growth.

Trade Ministers from across the Commonwealth have concluded two days of high-level deliberations in Windhoek, Namibia, at the 2025 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting (CTMM), with a bold affirmation of their shared commitment to deepen intra-Commonwealth trade, unlock sustainable investment, and defend the integrity of the multilateral trading system.

As global trade continues to be tested by geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain pressures, and rising economic disparities, the Commonwealth Business Summit opened today in Windhoek with a clear message: trade and investment must deliver for all.