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The Namibian
Catherine Shipushu said NIPDB would comment on IShowSpeed's visit's meaning for Namibia's tourism once tour concludes
“NIPDB spokesperson Catherine Shipushu yesterday said the company would only be able to comment on what IShowSpeed's visit to Namibia would mean for Namibia's tourism once the tour concludes.”
‘Chat, Namibian beef slaps!’The Namibian
Catherine Shipushu said the ranking highlights Namibia's strong institutional credibility, governance quality and international trust
“Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board spokesperson Catherine Shipushu says the ranking highlights the country's strong institutional credibility, governance quality and international trust within the African continent.”
Namibia ranks as Africa’s best country to start a businessThe Namibian
Catherine Shipushu has confirmed IShowSpeed's arrival
“NIPDB spokesperson Catherine Shipushu has confirmed IShowSpeed's arrival and says they will keep the nation updated.”
IShowSpeed set to arrive in Namibia on TuesdayNamibia's Investment Promotion and Development Board is encouraging investors to apply for a newly introduced Employment Permit to Conduct Business, which can be issued for up to five years and functions as work authorisation, offering greater certainty and long-term security for business operations in Namibia.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Investment Promotion and Development Board is encouraging investors to apply for a newly introduced Employment Permit to Conduct Business, which can be issued for up to five years and functions as work authorisation, offering greater certainty and long-term security for business operations in Namibia.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia is one of five African countries participating in Mercedes-Benz's '140 Years. 140 Places' journey, where three S-Class vehicles travel across six continents visiting 140 locations to commemorate 140 years since Carl Benz invented the automobile. The Namibia Tourism Board, NIPDB, and M&Z Motors Namibia are collaborating to showcase the country's tourism attractions, culture, conservation achievements, and investment opportunities to global audiences.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Three Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles will travel through Namibia from 22 to 27 August as part of the automaker's "140 Years. 140 Places" anniversary campaign, showcasing the country's tourism attractions including the Zambezi and Fish River Canyon to an international audience.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has clarified that of the £800,000 ProSME fund, only £430,000 has been earmarked for direct grants to small and medium enterprises through seven competitive funding calls, while the remaining £370,000 supports programme management and operational delivery. The project aims to support 300 micro, small and medium enterprises across all 14 regions by June next year.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia recorded 16 greenfield FDI projects in 2025, its second-highest annual tally, led by major investments in carbon farming, gold mining, solar energy, and biomass processing. The country ranks second globally and first in Africa in the Intelligence Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2026.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia recorded 16 greenfield foreign direct investment projects in 2025, including major investments in carbon farming, gold exploration, solar energy, and biomass processing totalling several hundred million Namibian dollars. The country ranks second globally and first in Africa in the Intelligence Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2026.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah led a delegation of six ministers and more than 200 businesspeople to China to pursue partnerships in mining, agriculture, and logistics. China was Namibia's second-largest trading partner last year, with trade reaching N$40 billion.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An anonymous complaint submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission has alleged corruption, nepotism, favouritism and governance irregularities at the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board under former CEO Nangula Uaandja between 2021 and 2025. The allegations, which have not been independently verified, include claims of recruitment irregularities, including the appointment of Tinus Fourie to positions without public advertisement or interview.
2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia will participate in the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town in February to attract investors and development partners to its mining sector. The country will host two investment-focused sessions highlighting its stable mining environment, mineral resources including uranium and diamonds, and projects seeking support for exploration, processing and value addition.
7 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has been ranked first in Africa for market perception in the StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index 2026, reflecting strong institutional trust, good governance, and stability. The ranking recognises Namibia's investor-friendly business environment and reforms such as the Investor One Stop Centre and ScaleUp Namibia platform.
29 January 2026 · New Era →
American YouTube sensation IShowSpeed toured Namibia, visiting Himba and San communities in Okahandja, learning traditional practices, and sampling local food. The streamer was hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and expressed interest in supporting local campaigns in the communities he visited.
29 January 2026 · The Namibian →
According to the StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index 2026, Namibia has been ranked as Africa's most trustworthy and stable country to start a new company, ranking first in Africa in the market perception pillar. The ranking evaluates conditions across ease of operating a business, business incentives, and market perception—assessing governance quality, credibility, transparency, stability, human capital, and international mobility across over 125 countries.
29 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Content creator Darren Watkins Jr, known as IShowSpeed, is set to arrive in Namibia on Tuesday as part of his Africa StreamTour, after delays due to aviation permit issues. The Communication Regulatory Authority has confirmed he will not use StarLink during his stay.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →