Also known as: NIPDB · Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board — facilitates foreign direct investment projects and employment opportunities across mining, energy, agriculture, and tourism sectors.
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Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board collaborated in organising the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival Business Forum
“Organised by the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival Trust in collaboration with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), the forum is expected to bring together local businesses, buyers and suppliers to explore opportunities in emerging sectors such as tourism, energy, oil and gas, and marine industries.”
Lüderitz hosts 19th Crayfish FestivalThe Namibian
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board stand ready to play their roles in facilitating business engagements between private sectors
“The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and our trade department stand ready to play their roles in facilitating these engagements.”
Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi at Namibia–Russia commission in WindhoekNew Era
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) hosted the Business Forum in collaboration with the Economic Development Board of Mauritius.
“The Business Forum was hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) in collaboration with the Economic Development Board of Mauritius (EDB) and focused on the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, with particular emphasis on digital services, innovation, and technology-driven business solutions.”
Mauritius calls for stronger ICT ties with Namibia, AfricaThe Namibian
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board partnered with the Finnish embassy and Nust to host a circular economy dialogue
“Rantala said this at a one-day circular economy dialogue which the Finnish embassy hosted in partnership with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) in Windhoek on Wednesday last week.”
Finland sows circular economy seeds in NamibiaNew Era
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board partnered in hosting the Namibia-Russia Business Forum
“The forum was hosted by the Ministry of International Relations and Trade in partnership with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board.”
Namibia, Russia strengthen economic ties …build on political foundation for economic allianceInformanté
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has noted Namibia's foreign direct investment landscape has experienced strong rebound with N$19.5 billion in net inflows in first half of 2025
“The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has noted that Namibia's foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape has experienced a strong rebound, with N$19.5 billion in net inflows recorded in the first half of 2025.”
NIPDB highlights Namibia’s strong FDI recoveryNew Era
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) launched the Namibian Investment Guide
“The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) launched the Namibian Investment Guide yesterday, a new document aimed at marketing Namibia as an ideal place to invest.”
Local guide to attract global investorsNew Era
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board supports TalentsBridge Namibia project
“The project is supported by key institutions, including the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts & Culture, and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB).”
Namibia, Germany launch TalentsBridgeInformanté
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) partnered with NTB promoting Thompson's Gazelle and altered elephant images
“Ironically, the NTB partners promoting the "Namibian" Thompson's Gazelle and the Namibian elephant with "shoes" were South African Airways and the Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), which is also mired in controversy due to questions about value for money.”
NTB awarded “Mamparra” of the yearNew Era
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board inaugurated the ScaleUp Namibia offices on Friday
“The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), in partnership with the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), inaugurated the ScaleUp Namibia (SUN) offices on Friday.”
ScaleUp Namibia office opens to grow start-upsGreen Metals Refining Ltd received environmental clearance from the ministry of environment, forestry and tourism in October for its planned manganese refinery and sulphuric acid plant at Farm 58 in Walvis Bay. The approval clears the way for further project development toward a Final Investment Decision, though construction has not yet begun.
13 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Green Metals Refining Ltd received environmental clearance from the ministry of environment, forestry and tourism in October for its planned manganese refinery and sulphuric acid plant at Farm 58 in Walvis Bay. The approval clears the way for further project development toward a Final Investment Decision, though construction has not yet begun.
13 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has announced 130 job vacancies aboard MSC Cruises, the world's third-largest cruise line, as part of a partnership to help young Namibians gain international work experience and career development.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has announced 130 job vacancies aboard MSC Cruises ships as part of a partnership to help young Namibians gain international work experience. The initiative has expanded this year to offer close to 200 job opportunities, with 75 candidates having received employment offers so far.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Foreign direct investment projects facilitated by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board have created more than 6,600 jobs over the past three years across mining, renewable energy, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and other sectors, with 22,000 additional jobs projected and 94 investment projects in pipeline.
14 October 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board have launched an Exporters' Guide to help local businesses, particularly MSMEs, access regional, continental and international markets by providing practical information on export procedures, regulations, logistics, financing and digital trading platforms. The government aims to increase the share of manufactured goods in total exports from 42% to 60% by 2029, and raise agro-processing's contribution to GDP from 7.5% to 10%.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's ministry of international relations and trade, the NIPDB and chamber of commerce have invited Namibian companies to a business forum on 17 October 2026 in Luanda, aimed at strengthening economic ties, expanding trade, and establishing investment partnerships. The delegation, led by International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, will focus on priority sectors including agriculture, oil and gas, mining, finance, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has suggested that residents gather funds to develop a mine owned by Kunene region residents themselves, saying he wants to convene meetings with residents to decide how to "amass collective resources" to own a mine and plans to present a crowdfunded mining project plan at next year's Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended UNGA81 to promote Namibia's investment opportunities, secure financing for critical infrastructure, and defend the country's interests in the global financial system. The visit produced new investment leads, water-financing discussions, potential education cooperation, and a stronger role in implementing the Pact for the Future, though these remain opportunities for further discussions rather than concluded agreements.
7 October 2026 · New Era →
The Office of the Prime Minister is moving to unlock N$15 billion in investments delayed by land, environmental, visa and regulatory obstacles. Twenty-seven projects have created 6,600 jobs over three years, while 94 projects in the pipeline could create about 22,000 additional jobs, but 15 projects face specific bottlenecks.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade notes that Namibia's domestic market of approximately 3.2 million people is too small to sustain economic expansion; the country must compete internationally and integrate producers into regional and global value chains. Namibia's export basket remains heavily concentrated in primary commodities including uranium, gold, fish, diamonds and beef.
3 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Professor Job Shipululo Amupanda, addressing the National Assembly on 30 September 2026, challenged the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill 2025, arguing that the government's defence of the Bill contradicts its actual text and calling for a constitutional review rather than reliance on the Bill's stated intentions.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe's trade promotion agency ZimTrade is bringing exporters to Windhoek for a three-day mission (7–9 October 2026) to convert commercial ties into concrete business deals in sectors including agriculture, beverages, education, engineering, and logistics. The initiative, led by the Zimbabwe Embassy and partnering with Namibian institutions, aims to deepen economic relations and explore bilateral trade opportunities.
2 October 2026 · New Era →
ZimTrade, Zimbabwe's trade promotion body, will conduct a three-day Outward Trade Mission to Windhoek from 7 to 9 October 2026, bringing exporters from key sectors to secure new buyers, distributors and commercial partners. The mission will include a Business Forum for direct business-to-business engagements and is being led by the Embassy of Zimbabwe in Namibia in collaboration with Namibian agencies.
30 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board says local participation in mining extends across the mine lifecycle—from exploration through logistics, services, and maintenance—but Namibian entities often lack awareness of tenders or capability to compete for procurement contracts that mining companies are required to source locally.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's emerging oil and gas industry raises questions about how much economic value the country will retain and how deeply Namibians participate in creating, owning, financing and controlling that value. Local content focuses on employment and procurement of Namibian citizens and businesses, while indigenous participation asks who owns, finances, controls and benefits from the industry.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Ambassador to the US says the US visa bond requirement—which requires eligible Namibian applicants for B-1/B-2 visas to post US$5,000, US$10,000, or US$15,000, effective since 1 January 2026—is deterring Namibian businesspeople from travelling to the US and hindering bilateral business ties. The embassy is engaging the US government to seek resolution while Namibia pursues American investment in critical minerals, oil and gas, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, health and energy.
24 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's International Relations and Trade Minister told the 81st UN General Assembly session that the global body must prioritise socio-economic development for developing countries alongside peace and security, and pursue reforms to strengthen the General Assembly and reform the Security Council to give the Global South greater voice in multilateral decisions.
21 September 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and FirstRand Namibia held a CEOs' Roundtable with close to 40 executive business leaders to address Namibia's competitiveness decline, following the country's drop in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook to 69th out of 70 economies.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's first Annual Agriculture Investment Conference and Expo will take place on 19 and 20 October at the Windhoek International Conference Centre, aiming to attract between N$1 billion and N$10 billion in private investment annually to help reduce the country's dependence on imported agricultural products.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board called for a stronger pipeline of bankable and investment-ready green industrial projects as the country seeks to translate renewable energy and mineral resources into productive industries, jobs and economic growth. The acting CEO emphasized that success depends on investment, technology, infrastructure, skills, market access and effective project execution.
10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
PwC Namibia and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board launched the Namibia Investment Guide: Tax Laws in Namibia, Volume 5, a resource to help local and international investors understand Namibia's tax environment and compliance requirements when doing business in the country.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Investment Promotion and Development Board hosted an investment forum at the African Green Industries Summit, connecting eight Namibian project owners with potential investors and financiers to showcase opportunities in solar power, waste management, and other green economy sectors.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board are inviting Namibian businesses to register for B2B matchmaking meetings with a Wallonian business delegation on 1 October 2026 at Windhoek Country Club Resort, aimed at creating commercial partnerships, technology transfers, and investment linkages across sectors including mining, renewable energy, manufacturing, and agriculture.
8 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has launched a new five-year employment permit for investors that functions as work authorisation, replacing the standard two-year permit and offering greater certainty for long-term business planning in Namibia.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →