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Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Also known as: NCCI · the chamber

Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry — business advocacy organization that appointed Vetumbuavi Mungunda as president in April 2026 to strengthen institutional capacity and expand economic policy influence.

Politics

President clarifies 500,000 jobs will come from private sector growth

The News

President Nandi-Ndaitwah clarified that the government's promise to create 500,000 jobs by 2030 will be achieved through economic growth and private sector expansion rather than direct government hiring, but opposition leaders and labour experts criticized the pace of progress, with expert Herbert Jauch noting that only around 5,000 jobs have been created and that 100,000 jobs annually are needed to meet the target.

10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. President clarifies 500,000 jobs will come from private sector growth

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah clarified that the government's promise to create 500,000 jobs by 2030 will be achieved through economic growth and private sector expansion rather than direct government hiring, but opposition leaders and labour experts criticized the pace of progress, with expert Herbert Jauch noting that only around 5,000 jobs have been created and that 100,000 jobs annually are needed to meet the target.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Vetumbuavi Mungunda appointed NCCI president

    The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appointed Vetumbuavi Mungunda as president, with Patty Karuaihe-Martin and Tarah Shaanika as deputy leaders. The new board, which will serve a two-year term, aims to strengthen the chamber's institutional capacity and expand its role in economic and policy discussions.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 30 March

  1. New NCCI President Pledges Stronger Economic Voice

    Vetumbuavi Mungunda was elected president of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the organization's Annual General Meeting on 27 March 2026, replacing Bisey /Uirab. Mungunda has outlined plans to strengthen institutional capacity, broaden sectoral and regional representation, and position the chamber as a more formidable influence in national and regional economic debates.

    30 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Outgoing NCCI president urges private sector greater responsibility

    The outgoing president of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry called on the private sector to take greater ownership in developing the country and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, which he described as the backbone of the economy. New NCCI president Vetumbuavi Mungunda pledged to focus on strengthening the chamber's capacity for thought leadership and expanding its representation across sectors.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 29 March

  1. Vetumbuavi Mungunda elected Namibia Chamber of Commerce president

    The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appointed Vetumbuavi Mungunda as president, with Patty Karuaihe-Martin and Tarah Shaanika as vice presidents. The new board will focus on strengthening institutional capacity and expanding the chamber's role in economic and policy discussions.

    29 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Private sector urges stronger Namibia-Russia investment partnerships

    Namibia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO called for stronger partnerships with Russian investors to boost agricultural production, technology transfer, and food security, highlighting opportunities in agro-processing, fertiliser production, and modern farming technologies.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Namibia publishes AfCFTA trade guide for local businesses

    Namibia has developed a step-by-step guide to help businesses trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area, aiming to bridge gaps between policy and practice. The document, created with UN and chamber of commerce support, will be integrated into the Namibia Trade Information Portal and provides guidance on rules of origin and documentation for enterprises.

    18 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 February

  1. Namibia validates AfCFTA trade guide for businesses

    Namibia is validating a step-by-step guide to help businesses navigate cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area, addressing long-standing challenges with rules of origin, customs procedures and border processes. The guide, developed with UN support, aims to empower MSMEs and expand Namibian exports to African markets beyond the current narrow concentration of products and destinations.

    9 February 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 7 February

  1. Namibia's roads and port key to AfCFTA trade growth

    UN Economic Commission for Africa executive secretary Claver Gatete highlighted Namibia's strategic position as a regional trade gateway through its well-developed road network and the Port of Walvis Bay, noting the country's role as a logistics hub serving landlocked SADC neighbours. He said increased intra-African trade under the AfCFTA could address unemployment and inequality while supporting a new step-by-step trading guide being piloted by select African countries.

    7 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. NCCI northern branch loses members to rival business association

    The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry's northern branch has seen membership decline from about 1,500 to 400 businesses, with many joining the rival Namibia Local Business Association. NCCI leadership attributes the exodus to limited recognition from public enterprises and internal fragmentation, while Naloba claims it offers better support for local entrepreneurs.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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