NIPDB

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 real-world journey

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.