NIPDB

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 development.

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 International Relation

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.