Emarehi Oherein

Namibian businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), often face challenges finding clear information on export requirements, market opportunities and available support. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), with the support of the Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT), has launched the first edition of the Namibia Exporters’ Guide to help address this gap.

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, those barriers were...