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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 long-established

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 facilities.

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.