Also known as: NIPDB · Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board
Government body that assesses investor qualifications for Namibia's business permits and reports on skills gaps in emerging sectors like oil and gas.
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The Namibian
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board awarded RFC Creative Agency the Technovation Social competition in 2023
“In 2023, the business won the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board's Technovation Social competition.”
Reggie Films launches ‘awkward’ interviewsThe Namibian
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) hosted a pitching session for 14 selected Namibian suppliers
“As a practical step, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) hosted a pitching session for 14 selected Namibian suppliers.”
Namibia advised to build capacity rather than protect local businessesWindhoek Observer
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board will conduct economic evaluation and impact assessment of proposed investment
“Under the new application process, all applications for an Employment Permit to Conduct Business must be submitted through the NIPDB. The investment promotion agency will first conduct an economic evaluation and impact assessment of the proposed investment before forwarding the application to the chief of immigration for consideration by the immigration selection board.”
New permit targets investors and business growthNew Era
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board coordinated a Namibian business delegation at UNGA
“The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), working with the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, coordinated a Namibian business delegation that participated in the mission.”
UNGA opens doors … Namibia loses uranium investorInformanté
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) stated that the ranking demonstrates Namibia's growing competitiveness and ability to attract international investment
“According to the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), the ranking demonstrates Namibia's growing competitiveness and its ability to attract a greater share of international investment projects than its economic size would normally suggest.”
Namibia ranks second globally for greenfield FDIInformanté
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) launched Energy Sector Skills Strategy Report – Namibia
“The Energy Sector Skills Strategy Report – Namibia, launched by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), identifies green hydrogen as a major opportunity to accelerate industrialisation, diversify the economy, create jobs and support global decarbonisation efforts.”
Building the workforce behind Namibia’s green hydrogen futureInformanté
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) launched the Energy Sector Skills Strategy Report – Namibia
“The Energy Sector Skills Strategy Report – Namibia, launched by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), identifies biomass as an emerging sector with significant potential to support rural development and climate resilience.”
Bush becomes ‘black gold’ as biomass sector expandsInformanté
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) launched the Energy Sector Skills Strategy Report – Namibia
“The Energy Sector Skills Strategy Report – Namibia, launched by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), outlines the workforce challenges facing the country as it prepares for large-scale offshore oil and gas developments in the Orange Basin.”
NIPDB report highlights urgent skills gap ahead of Namibia’s oil and gas boomThe Namibian
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) clarified only part of £800,000 ProSME fund will be distributed as grants
“The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has clarified that only part of the £800 000 (about N$16.8 million) ProSME fund will be distributed as grants to small businesses.”
Development board clarifies SME fund allocationWindhoek Observer
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board said these projects support renewable energy, environmental restoration and local value addition
“The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) said these projects support renewable energy development, environmental restoration and local value addition, while reinforcing Namibia's position as an attractive investment destination.”
Greenfield investments drive Namibia’s strong FDI performanceThe Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has launched a new employment permit valid for up to five years, effective immediately, to make Namibia more attractive to investors and improve the investment climate by reducing administrative barriers.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has launched a new employment permit valid for up to five years, effective immediately, to make Namibia more attractive to investors and improve the investment climate by reducing administrative barriers.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
Film-maker Undjee Zaire has launched "Awkward Dates with Reggie," a fast-paced online interview show that replaces formal press-kit chatter with unscripted, unexpected questions designed to catch genuine reactions and introduce viewers to lesser-known local voices and unconventional talent.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An analysis argues that despite decades of political talk about beneficiation, value addition, and manufacturing, Namibia remains dependent on primary commodities and has failed to assemble scattered industrial activity into a coherent industrial economy, requiring instead a reimagined industrial policy linking resources, finance, energy, trade, procurement, skills and markets.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
Deputy minister Dino Ballotti told entrepreneurs in Oshakati that Namibia's three-million population should not limit ambitions, and urged them to use digital platforms and technology to target customers in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference, Solewant Group CEO Solomon Ewanehi argued that local content policies should aim to develop internationally competitive Namibian companies capable of winning work across Africa, rather than simply sheltering domestic businesses from competition.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026 brought together over 1,500 delegates, more than 120 speakers, and over 70 exhibitors to discuss the country's emerging petroleum sector and its contribution to national development, with discussions centred on investment, local content, enterprise development, skills, infrastructure, and financing.
20 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's home affairs ministry has introduced the Employment Permit to Conduct Business, effective 1 September 2026, to simplify investor approval and reduce administrative barriers. The new permit, valid for up to five years compared to the standard two-year permit, is intended for qualifying investors whose status has been confirmed by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board.
20 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026, Honourable Modestus Amutse, Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, called on Namibia to be ready for first oil and to maximise local benefits from the industry, addressing discoveries in the Orange Basin.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Special Advisor Kornelia Shilunga outlined Namibia's vision for converting oil and gas sector decisions into national benefits at the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition officially began on 18 August 2026 in Windhoek (18–20 August), bringing together government, industry leaders, investors, academia, entrepreneurs and civil society to focus on ensuring Namibia's oil and gas growth creates opportunities for local businesses, entrepreneurs, workers and communities.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's participation in the 2025 UN General Assembly generated several investment opportunities including a proposed Windhoek convention centre and energy and water projects, though a uranium-processing plant was eventually cancelled due to government approval delays. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's September visit to the United States included a major business component, with a business delegation of 35 delegates from 26 organisations representing sectors including renewable energy, agriculture, mining, and tourism.
18 August 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Following the fourth India–Namibia Joint Trade Committee session in New Delhi, the two countries agreed to expand bilateral trade and investment cooperation, focusing on value addition, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, services and digitalisation. Bilateral merchandise trade reached US$592.94 million in 2025/26, and the countries committed to strengthening cooperation on lithium, graphite, copper, cobalt and rare earth elements.
14 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has retained its position as Africa's leading destination for greenfield FDI, ranking second globally in the 2026 fDi Intelligence Greenfield FDI Performance Index with a score of 7.74, driven by major energy discoveries, renewable energy opportunities, and an improving business environment.
4 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia is positioning itself as a potential global green hydrogen hub, leveraging its solar and wind resources, but a new Energy Sector Skills Strategy Report warns that a shortage of specialised skills could slow development of the industry. The flagship Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project is expected to require about 7 GW of renewable energy capacity and 3 GW of electrolyser capacity, with Namibia aiming to produce between 10 million and 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen equivalent annually by 2050.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's biomass sector, detailed in a new Energy Sector Skills Strategy Report, is gaining recognition for potential to create jobs and develop value chains in charcoal, renewable energy, animal feed and biochar. Bush encroachment affects an estimated 45 million hectares of the country's savanna rangelands, and harvested biomass is increasingly being transformed into valuable economic products, with charcoal production and exports already supporting more than 14,000 workers and ranking Namibia among the world's leading exporters.
2 August 2026 · Informanté →
A report by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and the International Labour Organization warns that Namibia currently has only about 45% of the skills required to support its emerging oil and gas sector, with major offshore discoveries by Shell, TotalEnergies, and Galp Energia expected to drive first oil production around 2029 or 2030. The report highlights a mismatch between skills produced by local education and training institutions and the specialized competencies demanded by the industry.
1 August 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Namibia has begun implementing its National Work-Integrated Learning Policy to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace skills, aiming to improve graduate employability. The implementation phase was launched during a two-day national working session in Okahandja, bringing together education institutions, employers, and state agencies to establish coordination mechanisms and monitoring systems for 2026/27.
29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Tourism Board, alongside the Namibian High Commission and investment board, is showcasing Destination Namibia and promoting investment opportunities through strategic engagements in Gaborone, including destination marketing and business-to-business activities aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cross-border travel and trade.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has invited Namibian businesses and companies with investment-ready projects to participate in an upcoming Namibia–Türkiye Trade Mission aimed at strengthening trade and investment links. The mission will bring together local companies and Turkish trade and investment delegates for business-to-business and business-to-government engagements in renewable energy, textiles, fisheries, infrastructure, education, water purification, automotive, and tourism sectors.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has invited Namibian businesses with investment-ready projects to participate in a Namibia–Türkiye Trade Mission in Windhoek, coordinated with Turkish trade and investment delegations for B2B and B2G engagements across renewable energy, textiles, fisheries, infrastructure, education, water purification, automotive, and tourism sectors.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will co-chair the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Pretoria on 17 July 2026, with discussions focused on trade, investment, infrastructure, energy and regional cooperation. The BNC serves as the highest permanent bilateral cooperation mechanism between the two countries, supported by more than 150 agreements covering political, diplomatic, economic, social, defence and security cooperation.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
The Presidency says the business delegation of over 200 members accompanying President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to China was not funded by taxpayers, with participating businesses making their own travel and participation arrangements through an expression of interest coordinated by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has invited Chinese investors to partner with Namibia in mining, agriculture, renewable energy, logistics, and infrastructure, seeking to shift the economy from raw material exports to value addition and industrialisation. Speaking at the Namibia-China Business Forum in Guangzhou, she said Namibia is open for trade and investment and ready to deepen economic and political ties with China.
7 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An N$18 million grant fund from the Pro-SME Project, a joint Namibian-German initiative, is available to young entrepreneurs and small businesses to help them formalise, expand and create jobs, with the first application round closing on 24 July.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →