Also known as: Bipa · Business and Intellectual Property (Bipa) One Stop Centre
Business and Intellectual Property Authority — government agency that manages business registration and intellectual property services, recently instructed to accelerate investor responses.
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority has appointed Ainna Kaundu as chief executive effective January for five years. Kaundu, a legal practitioner with 18 years of experience, previously served as executive of intellectual property services and acting chief executive at Bipa.
10 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority has appointed Ainna Kaundu as chief executive effective January for five years. Kaundu, a legal practitioner with 18 years of experience, previously served as executive of intellectual property services and acting chief executive at Bipa.
10 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority has appointed Kaundu as chief executive officer effective from the start of this year. She previously served as acting CEO and as executive of intellectual property services, and holds leadership positions in international intellectual property organisations.
9 January 2026 · New Era →
An analysis identifies 13 issues that could shape Namibia's investment future in 2026, including rebuilding investor confidence, streamlining regulations, reforming tax enforcement, modernizing business registration, and improving trade and digital infrastructure. The piece argues that Namibia must convert its natural resources and political stability into measurable economic performance and offer a clearer reason for foreign investors to choose it over regional competitors.
8 January 2026 · The Namibian →