Also known as: NIPDB · Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board
Government agency that promotes Namibian investment and hosted content creator IShowSpeed; recorded N$19.5 billion FDI in first half 2025.
Namibia will present its investment-ready mining opportunities at the Investing in African Mining Indaba on 11 February, positioning itself as a stable jurisdiction with a proven regulatory framework. The country is seeking investors for exploration, beneficiation, and downstream value addition as part of its long-term mining and industrialisation strategy.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will present its investment-ready mining opportunities at the Investing in African Mining Indaba on 11 February, positioning itself as a stable jurisdiction with a proven regulatory framework. The country is seeking investors for exploration, beneficiation, and downstream value addition as part of its long-term mining and industrialisation strategy.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Finnish and Namibian universities have partnered on a capacity-building project to develop circular economy models for sustainable production, job creation, and waste management. The initiative, involving the University of Tampere, Tampere University of Applied Sciences, and the Namibia University of Science and Technology, aims to strengthen circular economy expertise among local stakeholders, particularly in bio-based and recycling materials.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Costance Likando founded 'The Japo's Taste', an agro-processing and catering business in Windhoek that showcases authentic Namibian food through culinary training and international showcases in China, Dubai, and the USA. Starting with personal savings and driven by her commitment to her children's education and community impact, she has overcome funding constraints and operational challenges to build a recognised culinary enterprise while mentoring other food entrepreneurs, particularly women.
4 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Tourism Board chief says Namibia must collaborate with neighbouring countries to attract long-distance tourists who want multi-country itineraries. The remarks came as Proflight Zambia announced direct flights between Windhoek and Lusaka starting March 2026, operating three times weekly to support regional tourism and travel connectivity.
2 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 →
Former Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board CEO Nangula Uaandja has been appointed executive director of Emeralds and Platforms, a diversified investment group with interests in media, financial services, logistics, and service support, effective 1 July 2026. She succeeds Albe Botha.
21 January 2026 · New Era →
International relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi held high-level talks in Singapore to deepen bilateral relations and expand economic cooperation, with discussions focused on trade facilitation, industrial development, investment promotion, and port infrastructure and logistics development.
21 January 2026 · New Era →