Namibia Trade Network 2026

Technology

Shifting Landscapes

Building a Sustainable FUTURE

As the demands of an ambitious nation grow, we at NamPower are committed to one overarching principle: that the power we generate today will ensure that we can continue to do so tomorrow.

With our every decision and every action, we are focused and guided towards building a sustainable future that will power Namibia’s progress for generations to come.

Message from the Editor

With this issue, we proudly celebrate the 34th edition of the Namibia Trade Network! Over the years, we have explored the forces shaping Namibia’s economic journey, whether it is building a green economy, strengthening business ecosystems, or charting pathways for sustainable growth. As we look ahead to 2026, our spotlight turns to one of the most transformative drivers of our time: technology

Across agriculture, mining, healthcare, education and financial services, the rapid adoption of digital tools, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. For Namibia, embracing AI is not just an option; it is a strategic imperative. According to UNESCO’s Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment Report, Namibia has made notable progress in digital infrastructure and policy frameworks, positioning itself amongst Africa’s emerging AI adopters. However, critical gaps remain in skills development and investment.

Namibia’s recently launched National AI Strategy lays the foundation for ethical and sustainable AI adoption, focusing on governance, infrastructure and skills development. Yet, success will depend on public-private collaboration, targeted investment and robust digital literacy campaigns. Here are some areas where technology can reshape our economic landscape:

• Agriculture: Precision farming.

• Mining, Energy & Engineering: Predictive maintenance, autonomous drilling and mineral exploration.

• Healthcare: AI-driven diagnostics, telemedicine and predictive analytics.

• Tourism: Personalised travel itineraries, real-time language translation and smart wildlife alerts.

• Finance & Banking: AI-powered credit scoring, fraud detection and automated customer service.

This publication is valid from March 2026 to March 2027

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By leveraging technological advancements across key sectors, Namibia can unlock innovation, attract foreign investment and secure a competitive edge in the global economy. This transformation promises improved productivity, smarter resource management and enhanced service delivery.

In this edition, we share real Namibian examples of how technological innovations are transforming business operations across sectors, along with reflections on the opportunities and considerations for the road ahead. We also look forward to continuing these conversations at our Business Breakfast Club events, where industry leaders will explore how Namibia can harness technology for further inclusive growth.

Here’s to building a future where innovation drives a lasting impact, shifting landscapes for generations to come.

Daleen Small Editor

PUBLISHING EDITOR

Elzanne McCulloch

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Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB)

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Message from the Publishing Editor

Across the world, technology is reshaping the way economies operate, decisions are made and value is created. Namibia is no exception. We are living through a period of profound transition – one where digital tools, data and connectivity increasingly underpin competitiveness. Yet, the story unfolding here is not only about technology in isolation. It is about how technology becomes meaningful when it empowers people, strengthens industries and moves our nation forward with purpose.

This edition of Namibia Trade Network is built around that premise. “Technology: Shifting Landscapes” is an exploration of how digital transformation is unfolding across Namibia’s business sectors – not as a theoretical future, but as a lived reality. From banking and logistics to agriculture, energy, tourism and manufacturing, technology has become central to the way organisations scale, innovate and serve diverse markets.

But as the world accelerates, the real question for Namibia is not whether we can adopt new tools, but how we can integrate them responsibly, strategically and inclusively. Technology, when applied with intention, has the power to close longstanding gaps: access to information, education, mobility, healthcare and market participation. It can enable small businesses to compete globally, strengthen supply chains, enhance transparency and streamline operations in ways that were previously unimaginable. It can advance conservation and environmental stewardship, optimise resource management and support the growth of clean energy sectors that are still taking shape.

This is also the ambition behind our newly launched Namibia Trade Network Podcast. The podcast brings together conversations with the thinkers and doers who are actively shaping Namibia’s digital transition. It is a platform for unpacking the big questions facing industry today:

• How do we ensure that digitisation strengthens our economy broadly, not unevenly?

• How do we safeguard livelihoods while automating processes?

• What does responsible innovation look like in a developing market?

• How do we build national resilience in a world defined by rapid, sometimes unpredictable change?

In each episode, we speak with entrepreneurs, policymakers, industry experts and innovators who are navigating these shifts with clarity and intention. Their perspectives demonstrate that technology, at its best, is not disruptive for disruption’s sake. It is enabling – allowing

businesses to operate smarter, respond faster and create more value for stakeholders across the ecosystem.

Importantly, these stories also highlight the power of collaboration. Namibia’s ability to thrive in a digitally enabled future will be determined not only by the technologies we adopt but by the networks we build. Partnerships between public and private sectors, between industry and academia, between startups and established institutions, will determine our collective capacity to innovate at scale.

As business leaders, policymakers and entrepreneurs, we are being asked to embrace this moment with both urgency and optimism. We must recognise the opportunities in front of us, invest in capability and design systems that reflect our unique context and values.

At Namibia Trade Network, our role is to provide a platform for knowledge-sharing, dialogue and collaboration that supports this transition. This issue – and the conversations it inspires – is part of that commitment.

Technology is changing the landscape. How we respond will define the Namibia we build.

Welcome to the 2026 edition of Namibia Trade Network. Welcome to the conversation.

Elzanne McCulloch Publishing Editor

FAST FACTS ON NAMIBIA

824,268 km²

INDEPENDENCE:

21 March 1990

CURRENT PRESIDENT: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Multi-party parliament

Democratic constitution Division of power between executive, legislature and judiciary

Secular state

Christian freedom of religion

SURFACE AREA: Windhoek CAPITAL: 90%

Freedom of the press/media

ECONOMY

MAIN PRIVATE SECTORS: Mining, Manufacturing, Fishing and Agriculture 46%

BIGGEST EMPLOYER: Agriculture

FASTEST-GROWING SECTOR: Information Communication Industry

Diamonds, uranium, copper, lead, zinc, magnesium, cadmium, arsenic, pyrites, silver, gold, lithium minerals, dimension stones (granite, marble, blue sodalite) and many semiprecious stones

CURRENCY:

The Namibian Dollar (N$) is fixed to and on par with the SA Rand. The South African Rand is also legal tender.

Foreign currency, international Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club credit cards are accepted.

TAX AND CUSTOMS

All goods and services are priced to include value-added tax of 15%. Visitors may reclaim VAT.

ENQUIRIES: Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Tel (+264) 61 209 2259 in Windhoek

ENVIRONMENT

NATURE RESERVES: of surface area

Public transport is NOT available to all tourist destinations in Namibia.

There are bus services from Windhoek to Swakopmund as well as Cape Town/Johannesburg/Vic Falls.

Namibia’s main railway line runs from the South African border, connecting Windhoek to Swakopmund in the west and Tsumeb in the north.

There is an extensive network of international and regional flights from Windhoek and domestic charters to all destinations.

ROADS:

HIGHEST MOUNTAIN: Brandberg

HARBOURS: Walvis Bay, Lüderitz

OTHER PROMINENT MOUNTAINS: vegetation zones

Spitzkoppe, Moltkeblick, Gamsberg

PERENNIAL RIVERS: Orange, Kunene, Okavango, Zambezi and Kwando/Linyanti/Chobe

EPHEMERAL RIVERS: Numerous, including Fish, Kuiseb, Swakop and Ugab

FLORA

20% 14 400 680

species of trees

ENDEMIC plant species

120+

species of lichen

LIVING FOSSIL PLANT: Welwitschia mirabilis

BIG GAME:

Elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, leopard, giraffe

20 antelope species

250 mammal species (14 endemic)

256 699

50 reptile species

ENDEMIC BIRDS including Herero Chat, Rockrunner, Damara Tern, Monteiro’s Hornbill and Dune Lark frog species

DRINKING WATER

Most tap water is purified and safe to drink.

Visitors should exercise caution in rural areas.

ZONES

GMT + 2 hours

ELECTRICITY

220 volts AC, 50Hz, with outlets for round three-pin type plugs

MAIN AIRPORTS: Hosea Kutako International Airport, Eros Airport

RAIL NETWORK:

TELECOMMUNICATIONS:

6.2 telephone lines per 100 inhabitants

MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM:

Direct-dialling facilities to 221 countries

GSM agreements with 150 countries

0.4182 medical doctor per 1,000 people privately run hospitals in Windhoek with intensive care units

4

Medical practitioners (world standard) 24-hour medical emergency services

3.1 million DENSITY: 3.8 per km²

461,000 inhabitants in Windhoek (15% of total)

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: over 1,900 schools, various vocational and tertiary institutions

More than 50 countries have Namibian consular or embassy representation in Windhoek.

TECHNOLOGY

Shifting Landscapes

The primary function of the Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) is the formulation, promotion and execution of Namibia’s foreign policy and the conduct of Namibia’s international relations. It is also responsible for promoting growth and the development of the country’s economy through the formulation of appropriate policies to attract investment and increased trade. The ministry was established by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah when she announced her new Cabinet in March 2025. It was created by merging components of the former Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade and the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation.

Namibia, a multi-party democracy with strong democratic institutions, offers a safe and politically stable destination for trade. Free, fair and transparent elections have been held at five-year intervals since independence in 1990 and there is adherence to the rule of law. The country also has a sound macroeconomic and regulatory environment.

Namibia’s location on the southwestern coast of Africa facilitates market access to 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries with an estimated population of over 340 million people, and the country has positioned itself as a logistics hub for Southern Africa. Trade is facilitated through the Walvis Bay Corridor Group’s four transport corridors which link the ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz to South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola. Namibia’s road infrastructure has been ranked the best in Africa for several years.

The country’s exports reached N$102 billion in 2024, while imports totalled N$166.6 billion, leaving a trade deficit of N$64.6 billion.

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS

Namibia’s top export commodities are dominated by unprocessed mineral products. Rough diamonds are exported mainly to Belgium, India and the United States of America, while non-monetary gold is exported to South Africa for refinement. Uranium is exported to the Republic of China, France and Canada. Spain is the main export market for frozen hake products, followed by other European countries and South Africa, while horse mackerel is exported to Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Norway, the European Union, the United Kingdom and South Africa are the most important destinations for Namibian beef. Other important export commodities include grapes, salt, marble, charcoal and beer.

Namibia’s top imports include:

• Refined petroleum and oils from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Oman.

• Heavy and construction machinery from Germany and the United States of America.

• Electrical and electronic equipment from South Africa, the People’s Republic of China and Japan.

• Commercial and passenger vehicles from South Africa, the People’s Republic of China, Japan and Germany.

• Pharmaceuticals from South Africa and India.

TRADE AGREEMENTS

Namibia is a signatory to bilateral and multilateral trade agreements with key trade blocks. Its membership of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) ensures the free

flow of goods between Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini. The country is also a member of the 16-member Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and a signatory to the SADC Protocol on Trade.

EU-SADC ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

Namibia enjoys 100% duty-free and quota-free access for its exports to the European Union (EU) in accordance with the economic partnership agreement (EPA) between the EU and six member states of the SADC, namely Eswatini, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa. The agreement was signed in 2016 and fully implemented in 2018.

AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA

Namibia signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement on 2 July 2018 and ratified the agreement, which has been established to boost intraAfrican trade by eliminating tariffs and creating a single market for goods and services, on 25 January 2019. The country made its first official export under AfCFTA on 30 June 2025 with the shipment of 45,000 tonnes of salt produced by Walvis Bay Salt Holdings from Walvis Bay to Nigeria on 30 June 2025. In November 2025, a consignment of wet blue hides was exported to Nigeria for processing into finished products under the agreement.

AGOA AND SWEEPING TARIFFS

Namibia enjoyed duty-free access for more than 6,400 products exported to the United States of America (USA) under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The act, which expired on 30 September 2025, provided preferential market access of eligible products of subSaharan countries into the USA.

The United States House Committee on Ways and Means approved the AGOA Extension Act on 10 December 2025. As of mid-December, the bill, which will extend AGOA until 2028, still had to be passed by both houses of Congress.

In early April 2025, USA President Donald Trump announced the imposition of sweeping import tariffs across all the country’s trading partners. A 21% import tariff that was initially imposed on Namibian goods was reduced to 15% in early August 2025.

TRADE TARGETS IN NDP6

Three targets have been set in Namibia’s Sixth Development Plan (NDP6) to expand the country’s trade:

• Increasing the value of goods and services exports from N$102 billion in 2024 to N$168 billion by 2030.

• Increasing intra-African exports as a share of AfCFTA exports from 2.9% in 2024 to 5% by 2030.

• Increasing the number of new markets for Namibian products and services from 4 in 2024 to 10 by 2030.

Invest in Namibia

Introducing Namibia

Namibia is ranked amongst the world’s most politically stable countries. The Namibian government is committed to stimulating economic growth and creating employment through the attraction and retention of investments.

Namibia is strategically located on the southwestern coast of Africa and serves as a quintessential trade conduit with the rest of the world for landlocked neighbouring countries such as Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo through the port of Walvis Bay. Compared to other ports in the region, the congestion-free airport offers shipping lines time savings of up to five days to Europe and the Americas. It also serves as a springboard into the Southern African Development Community (SADC) trade block, with a market access of 340 million people.

Namibia is endowed with natural wind and sun resources and is considered to be amongst the most competitive destinations in the world with the potential to become a producer and exporter of green hydrogen, reckoned to catalyse the decarbonisation of the planet.

Namibia’s primary infrastructure is well-developed and modern, with a good transport system whose road infrastructure quality has been ranked as the best in Africa for the past five years. Additionally, Namibia offers a sophisticated financial sector, an efficient communication system with global cellular networks and globally competitive broadband. The economy is mostly export-driven, with mining, tourism, fishing and agriculture being Namibia’s key sectors.

Top 3 Export Markets (2024)

• South Africa

• China

• Botswana

Top 3 Import Markets (2024)

• South Africa

• China

• Peru

Top 3 Exports (2024)

• Diamonds, Gold & Uranium

• Fish and Live Animals

• Precious Metals (incl. Nickel, Copper & Base Metals)

Top 3 Imports (2024)

• Mineral Fuels and Products

• Machinery & Mechanical Appliances, Nuclear

• Metal

Source: Nambia Statistics Agency

Rate

Currency Exchange Rate: US$1 = NS$16.4764 (12 January 2026, Bank of Namibia)

Trade Agreements

• African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)

• African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

• Namibia-Zimbabwe Preferential Trade Agreement

• Southern African Customs Union (SACU)

• Southern African Customs Union (SACU) - European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

• Common Market of the South (MERCOSUR)

• SACU - Mozambique - United Kingdom (UK) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)

• Southern African Development Community (SADC)

• Southern African Development Community (SADC)European Union (EU) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)

• World Trade Organisation (WTO)

Investment Climate

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) serves as the first-point contact for potential investors and provides comprehensive services, from the initial consulting stage to the operational stage. The NIPDB also provides general information and advice on investment opportunities, incentives and procedures.

The task of the NIPDB is to help investors reduce red tape by liaising with government departments and regulatory agencies, including obtaining work visas for foreign investors. The Government of Namibia, therefore, welcomes and encourages foreign investment to help develop the national economy for the benefit of its people.

Why Namibia?

• 35 years of stable democracy and peace

Rankings

• 1st in Africa (2nd Globally), Greenfield Foreign Direct Investment (FDI Performance Index, fDi Intelligence, 2025)

• 1st in Africa, (23rd Globally) Quality Road Infrastructure 2024, Statista

• 1st in Africa, (8th Globally), Global Gap Report (2025)

• 2nd in Africa, World Press Freedom Index (2025)

• 4th in Africa, Investment Attractiveness Index, Annual Survey of Mining Companies - Fraser Institute (2024)

• 6th in Africa, Corruption Perception Index (2024), Transparency International

• 6th in Africa, Good Governance - Mo Ibrahim Foundation (2024)

Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies Ranking, 2024

7 33

2 22

Namibia ranks 4 th in Africa for Investment Attractiveness.

Policy Environment

Namibia's foreign investment policy is governed by the Foreign Investment Act (No. 27 of 1990 - FIA). The aim of the Act is to address and stimulate foreign investment in Namibia. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill (NIPFB) is currently under review and will replace the FIA.

• Well-developed financial and banking sectors

• 3rd largest pension fund industry in Africa

ACCESSIBLE WORKFORCE

• Stable electricity, water supply and sanitation

• Established and functioning rules and regulations

• An educated, job-seeking, Englishspeaking population that can be upskilled using a national fund

QUALITY OF LIFE

• Comfortable weather, short commutes, quality schools, hospitals and entertainment

LOGISTICAL HUB

• High-quality logistical infrastructure and competence (including regional international land, air sea connections)

NATURAL RESOURCES

• Local and regional abundance of solar, wind, oil, gas, metal, mineral and agricultural resources

MARKET ACCESS

• Several preferential trade agreements, including AfCFTA, EPAs, AGOA and MERCOSUR

Diversification Strategy

Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) serves as the country’s medium-term development framework for the period 2025/26 to 2029/30 and represents the final implementation phase of Vision 2030. It outlines Namibia’s strategic response to persistent development challenges, including unemployment, inequality and poverty, while setting a clear pathway towards inclusive, resilient and sustainable growth. The framework adopts a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, emphasising collaboration between the public sector, private sector, civil society and international partners.

Economic transformation and diversification lie at the heart of NDP6. Priority is placed on accelerating growth through value addition, industrialisation and the development of new growth sectors.

Key focus areas include:

• Agriculture and agro-processing

• Manufacturing

• Logistics, transport and tourism

• Energy and natural resources, including green hydrogen, oil and gas, as well as critical minerals

• Upgrading economic infrastructure in energy, water, transport and digital connectivity

Together, these interventions aim to position Namibia as a competitive, investment-friendly economy and a strategic gateway to regional and global markets.

Human development and community resilience form a central pillar of the framework. Emphasis is placed on improving education outcomes, skills development, innovation and healthcare, while strengthening social protection systems and youth empowerment initiatives. By investing in people and expanding access to economic opportunities, NDP6 seeks to ensure that growth is broad-based and that improvements in productivity translate into higher living standards across all regions.

Environmental sustainability and effective governance underpin all priority areas. Climate resilience, renewable energy, sustainable water management and the growth of green and blue economies are embedded across development interventions. In parallel, strengthened governance, policy certainty, transparency and efficient public service delivery are prioritised to enhance investor confidence and implementation effectiveness. Collectively, these measures signal Namibia’s long-term commitment to sustainable development, inclusive growth and strategic international partnership.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Areas of investment opportunity

• Mineral fuels

• Machinery and mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors

• Vehicles, parts and accessories

Why invest?

• Established industry

• Abundant resources (solar, wind and biomass)

• NamPower Modified Single Buyer (MSB) model

• Export to the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)

• More affordable power for more industries

FOOD INDUSTRY

Areas of investment opportunity

• Bidding on public green schemes

• Partnering with local project owners/farmers (projects of various sizes are available)

Why invest?

• Well-established industry

• Existing and expanding market access (organic meat to Europe and US, grapes and fish to Europe)

• Secure, private land tenure

• National, regional and international need

AREAS OF INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Tourism and hospitality has become synonymous with Namibia. The contribution of tourism to the national GDP was about N$7 billion in 2025, the third largest contributor after mining and agriculture. Conservation is a cornerstone of the Namibian experience, Namibia was the first African country to incorporate protection of the environment into its constitution.

Why invest?

Natural resources, especially in the form of natural beauty are abundantly available.

SERVICES (DIGITAL & GLOBAL BUSINESS)

Areas of investment opportunity

Call centres, training centres and business process outsourcing centres.

Why invest?

• Advanced digital infrastructure

• Excellent national connectivity

• Linguistic prowess

• English as the only official language – many citizens also fluent in German, Portuguese, French, Spanish and Mandarin

MINING, CHEMICALS & ADJACENT INDUSTRY

Areas of investment opportunity

Diamonds | Uranium | Copper | Lead | Zinc | Manganese | Tin | Rare Metals (REE, Tantalum, Niobium) | Lithium | Gold | Silver | Salt | Marble | Granite

• Top 10 producer of diamonds

• Fourth largest exporter of non-fuel minerals in Africa

• Fourth largest producer of uranium oxide

Why invest?

• Significant natural resources

• Very well established local and regional mining industries

• Established salt and plastic industries

• Green hydrogen developments

• Oil and gas finds

• Diversification and quality employment

TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

Areas of investment opportunity

The transportation logistics industries have always been lucrative and are expected to grow exponentially as both the local and regional economies grow and become even more interconnected.

Why invest?

• Market access

• Logistical hub

• Available workforce

• Regional resources

• Diversification and quality employment

Key Investor Service Agencies

Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI)

The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) was established on 15 July 1990, shortly after independence, to represent the private sector across Namibia. With over 400 members and more than 20 branches, we are committed to advocating for a fair and competitive business environment through policy negotiations, stakeholder engagement and capacity-building services.

OUR VISION

To be the premier voice of business in Namibia.

OUR MISSION

To serve business in Namibia as the engine of socio-economic development and prosperity.

OUR PURPOSE

To unite businesses to collaborate, share knowledge and leverage collective wisdom to address challenges, drive growth and create opportunities for our members and the broader Namibian economy.

OUR PRINCIPLES

• To focus on matters of the common good.

• To commit to the rule of law.

• To provide fair, non-discriminatory representation.

• To remain neutral in member-to-member competition.

CORE VALUES

Deliver Programs, services and products of the highest quality to meet the needs of our members.

Integrity

A culture of honesty, ethics and transparency in all our interactions.

Inclusivity

Embrace and actively pursue diversity, inclusion and foster collaboration.

Inspire

A culture of positivity, confidence, leadership, excellence, personal growth and shared vision.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

1. Strong policy influence and business advocacy

Shape national economic policies through NCCI’s advocacy efforts, ensuring your business interests are represented at the government level.

2. High-value business networking opportunities

Connect with industry leaders through exclusive forums, conferences and B2B sessions designed to expand your professional network.

3. Access to reliable business information and market insights

Stay informed with timely updates on regulations, opportunities, investment trends and sector-specific developments in Namibia.

4. Comprehensive MSME development support

Build your skills through expert-led training, mentorship, seminars and enterprise development programmes designed to strengthen business competitiveness.

5. Procurement and market access opportunities

Gain access to tenders, trade opportunities and supply-chain linkages that help you grow your business presence locally and regionally.

6. Trade and investment facilitation services

Innovation

Fresh ideas and solutions to lead our organisation.

Caring

Attentive and focused in service to one another, our members and partners.

Benefit from business matching, investor support and participation in incoming and outgoing trade missions to expand into global markets.

7. Export support and certificates of origin

Access essential export documentation and guidance through NCCI’s authorised issuance of certificates of origin.

8. Exclusive member discounts and cost-saving services

Save on essential business services – such as discounted medical aid schemes through NHP and NMC – secured through NCCI’s corporate partnerships.

9. Enhanced business visibility and promotion

Boost your brand through NCCI’s digital platforms, events and promotional channels, reaching broader local and international audiences.

10. Strong strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities

Leverage NCCI’s connections with government, development agencies and international partners to create new business opportunities and expand your reach.

Southport Building 13A, First Floor, Dr Hosea Kutako Drive, Southern Industrial Area, Windhoek +264 61 228 809 ncciinfo@ncci.org.na www.ncci.org.na

Namibia Investment Promotion & Development Board

Towards a Private Sector Led Inclusive Economy

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) serves as a one-stop shop for all companies aspiring to do business in Namibia.

The NIPDB is mandated to promote and facilitate investment by foreign and Namibian investors, and coordinate MSME activities across all levers of the economy, with the aim of contributing to economic development and job creation

Investment Promotion

As a public entity in the Office of the President, the NIPDB exists to facilitate investments into Namibia, and we pride ourselves in providing professional and personalised guidance tailored to each client’s unique needs and interests. Once you have made the decision to do business in Namibia, the NIPDB is your first point of call.

As part of our service offering, the NIPDB assists potential investors to set up their businesses in Namibia, and offers services such as visa and permits facilitation amongs others.

Our aim is to make Namibia the investment destination

of choice by improving the ease of doing business, starting with eliminating red tape and driving policy reforms.

MSME Development

In addition to investment promotion, the NIPDB also plays a vital role in supporting the growth and development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Namibia. Our primary objective is to create an enabling environment for MSMEs by implementing policies and initiatives that foster their establishment and expansion. Additionally, the NIPDB focuses on facilitating access to finance, promoting innovation, and providing capacity-building programs to enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs.

Our MSME function is driven by a strategic focus on core growth areas. We cater to access to finance, market access, capacity building and ideation needs. Further to that, the NIPDB coordinate MSME activities across all levers of the economy to ensure their consistent support and development based on the National MSME Policy.

Catherine Shipushu

Senior Manager: Marketing, Branding and Communications

Tel: +264 83 333 8636 | Cell: +264 81 127 9069

Email: catherine.shipushu@nipdb.com | Web: www.nipdb.com

SCAN TO VISIT THE NIPDB WEBSITE

Namibia Investment Guide

The Namibia Investment Guide serves as a comprehensive resource for prospective investors seeking to understand and navigate the business landscape in Namibia. This authoritative guide brings together expert insights from leading institutions and professional service providers to offer detailed guidance on every aspect of establishing and operating a business in the country. From understanding the investment climate to navigating regulatory frameworks, this guide provides the essential knowledge needed to make informed investment decisions in one of Africa’s most stable and investment-friendly economies.

Structured across seven comprehensive volumes, the guide covers everything from Namibia’s demographic and economic profile to the practical aspects of company registration, taxation, immigration, banking, and land acquisition. Each volume has been carefully developed by recognized experts and institutions in their respective fields, ensuring that investors receive accurate, up-to-date, and actionable information. Whether you’re a firsttime investor or an established business looking to expand into Namibia, this guide provides the roadmap you need to navigate your investment journey successfully.

Investment Guide Contents

Other Key Investor Service Agencies

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NAMIBIA TRADE FORUM

The Namibia Trade Forum (NTF) aligns with the Ministry of International Relations and Trade’s 2025–2030 strategic plan and advances its three key pillars: Market Access, Trade in services, and Trade in goods. NTF will continue to strengthen publicprivate dialogue, advancing the Trade Obstacles Alert Namibia platform, which identifies trade barriers and improves communication between businesses and government. Priorities include leveraging AfCFTA opportunities, diversifying exports across agriculture, mining, tourism, energy and services, and empowering SMEs as well as youth- and women-led enterprises. Through strong economic diplomacy, the NTF aims to enhance regional integration, promote transparent investment policies, and support inclusive, sustainable economic growth.

+264 61 235 237 info@ntf.org.na www.ntf.org.na

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DEVELOPMENT BANK OF NAMIBIA

A broad range of financial products, as well as financing for public-private partnerships engaged in developing infrastructure, is provided by the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) for priority development projects.

+264 61 290 800 info@dbn.com.na www.dbn.com.na

03 WALVIS BAY CORRIDOR GROUP

The Walvis Bay Corridor Group is a facilitation centre and one-stop shop coordinating trade along the four Walvis Bay Corridors linking Namibia and the ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz to the rest of the SADC countries.

+264 61 251 669 marketing@wbcg.com.na www.wbcg.com.na

Expect more.

Economic Update 2026

Geopolitical environment

The global economic environment in 2025 has been a rollercoaster, shaped initially by the November 2024 election of Donald Trump as US president and the March 2025 implementation of universal tariffs, both of which injected significant uncertainty into market pricing. Despite this, equities rebounded forcefully from the March 2025 lows. In the US, the economy printed a 0.5% annualised GDP contraction in Q1 2025, followed by a sharp 3.8% annualised rebound in Q2, largely export-driven, with activity pulled forward ahead of tariff deadlines. For the full year, we see the US closing 2025 at roughly 2% average real GDP growth.

For 2026, our house view expects a modest slowdown to around 1.9%, pressured by tariffs and tighter immigration laws, but supported by sustained AI investment and continued deregulatory momentum. Inflation has been a key theme in 2025, remaining sticky but contained, with headline CPI averaging close to 3% across the year. We expect a softer start to 2026, driven by lower consumption and a post-cut pause in rates, before a gradual uptick into year-end, supported by stimulus cheques and selective rate easing. As a consequence, our forecast based on recent data anticipates that the Federal Reserve will cut approximately 80 bps cumulatively by the end of 2026, equivalent to 0.8 percentage points.

On the other side of the ocean, China’s 2025 macro backdrop has been less erratic than that of global peers, but it was still defined by structural softness in property and uneven domestic momentum, offset by a policy stance that leaned heavily on the fiscal channel. We see China closing 2025 at approximately 4.8% real GDP growth, slightly below the 5% government ambition but resilient given the scale of property-sector dislocation. The fiscal impulse has been significant, with policymakers deploying one of the largest stimulus efforts in years, including a cumulative 2024–25 special-bond issuance exceeding CNY 11 trillion, aimed at infrastructure support, refinancing-pressure relief and housing stabilisation.

The external sector has acted as a core stabiliser, with total goods trade expanding by roughly 3.6% year-onyear (y/y) across the first 10 months of 2025. Export momentum peaked in September, printing an 8.3% y/y rise, before easing into October, where timing effects weighed on shipments. Our house view maintains that China can still hold high 4% growth visibility into 2025–26, but with housing remaining a persistent, structural drag on confidence and investment trends.

South Africa’s 2025 macro landscape has been steadied by the Government of National Unity, which reduced political volatility and anchored a clearer policy trajectory. Fiscal policy has remained conservative, documented by explicit intentions to contain the national deficit and moderate long-dated borrowing requirements. Inflation ambition has also been clear, with policymakers signalling a desired CPI path near 3.5% to reinforce competitiveness.

Namibia, meanwhile, has experienced its own repricing of expectations. Early in 2025, the economy was guided by an internal forecast of 3.8% real GDP growth for 2025, which was later revised to 3.3%. Our 2026 outlook sits at around 3.5%, reflecting a softer 2025 exit pace but gradual recovery visibility. Namibia’s macro profile remains defined by relative policy stability, momentum in private-sector credit formation, selective infrastructure deployment and improving foreign-investment alignment, offering improved confidence around the medium-term growth trajectory.

Growth dynamics

Namibia entered 2025 extending the economic recovery that has endured since Q2 2021. However, the year showed an uneven dispersion between sectors delivering structural resilience and those still facing clear headwinds. Nominal GDP aggregates expanded by roughly N$4 billion to N$6 billion y/y in the first half, while real GDP growth cooled to around 2–3% y/y on average, reaffirming that pricing effects continued to cushion headline aggregates even as underlying real momentum moderated.

Agriculture and forestry remained the most pressured segment, contracting by roughly −20.1% y/y in real value added, hampered by drought-induced herd depletion and sharply lower export throughput, while the coastal value basket also softened, with fishing and on-board fish processing declining by roughly −8.7%, both underscoring continued vulnerability to climate and quota constraints. Secondary industries remained weak overall, with manufacturing real value-add declining by roughly −9.7% y/y, weighed down by consumer softness and a slowdown in diamond beneficiation, even as select pockets in construction and non-ferrous linked activity recovered with fiscal backing.

In contrast, the tertiary sector remained Namibia’s most reliable stabiliser, expanding by roughly +3.9% y/y in real value added, supported by wholesale and retail trade growing by roughly +5.2% in real revenue, education rebounding to

roughly +5.6% from prior lows, financial services posting roughly +5.0% y/y, public administration and defence expanding by roughly +3.7%, and health delivering roughly +3.0%. All these reaffirm once again that services-led absorption and publicsector wages support anchored stability even as private consumption showed uneven trend participation.

FIGURE 1: REAL GDP GROWTH (%) – Q1 2016 TO Q1 2024

Source: NSA/SS

Looking into 2026, the picture remains one of steady recovery but without a clear standout sector leading the economy into new dominance. Mining should sustain its momentum with a slight uplift, underpinned by uranium and industrial commodities. However, the narrative of frontier investment, notably oil and green hydrogen, which spearheaded momentum in prior years, is now firmly in a “wait-and-see” phase, as corporates tighten capital commitments and focus more on appraisal than scaling. Agriculture, despite being the weakest contributor in the first half of 2025, could, in theory, return to modestly positive territory in 2026 if rainfall normalises, but we emphasise that the next cycle will not come from throughput alone: it will require herd rebuilding, veterinary-capacity restoration and stronger export conduits, positioning recovery as a multi-year process rather than a single-season rebound. Even so, agriculture still offers optional upside to Namibia’s 2026 stability mix, particularly via grain-milling recovery, livestock-restocking

cycles and legumes, where specific irrigated pockets could outperform rain-fed categories, provided the state prioritises disease control and herd balance.

Beyond agriculture, new growth energy is likely to emerge less from heavy industry and more from fintech penetration, digitised retail absorption and improved logistics flow at ports and borders, while construction remains fiscally anchored but not a breakout driver. We expect household confidence to normalise gradually rather than surge, leaving sectoral dominance diffused and the dispersion of drivers broad-based. Within that tempered participation trend, our base-case view projects 2026 real GDP growth at approximately 3.5%, with no single sector dominating the cycle, but optional upside stemming from agricultural recovery, logistics normalisation and continued tertiary absorption, assuming external trade and domestic credit trends remain disciplined.

Monetary policy

At the start of 2025, the US was framed as a divergence story, where economic momentum proved more resilient than most developed-market peers. Europe, by contrast, had already begun easing, with the ECB launching its rate-cutting cycle earlier in the year to counter slowing growth and industrial weakness. The Federal Reserve, adopting a more cautious “waitand-see” stance, opted against early cuts given the heightened uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s incoming policy trajectory and the relative strength of domestic demand. The Fed’s dual mandate, anchoring inflation sustainably near 2% while preserving structurally low unemployment, placed the Committee in a difficult balancing act for most of the

TABLE 1: GDP GROWTH FORECAST FOR 2024:

year, particularly as inflation remained sticky and labour data softened only gradually. The US officially entered its cutting cycle in September, marking a clear policy shift after months of restraint, with cumulative easing since then bringing the effective overnight rate to the 3.75–4% range. Markets now price in another reduction in December, with implied odds for a third consecutive 2025 cut having recently surged from roughly 40% to 80%, following dovish signals from several Fed officials. As of today, the cumulative easing cycle has brought the effective overnight rate to the 3.75–4% range.

At the start of 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) was already positioned ahead of the US in the easing debate, as Europe’s growth pulse stayed meaningfully softer and inflation concerns moderated earlier in the year. With credit conditions tightening into a fragile industrial backdrop, the ECB prioritised stabilising funding transmission, particularly across the manufacturing core. Over the course of 2025, the ECB delivered four rate cuts of 25 bps each, taking the current deposit rate to around 2%. ECB forecasts point to headline inflation undershooting the 2% target in 2026. However, recent ECB communication underlines a distinctly cautious stance, shaped by persistent industrial softness and uncertainty linked to current Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations, which are contributing to subdued economic optics heading into

2026. Against this backdrop, we believe further rate cuts are likely in 2026 if the growth slowdown persists.

South Africa’s 2025 macro story was similarly defined by an easing cycle, where the year shifted from policy rigidity into a calibrated phase of rate reductions. In May 2025, the SARB delivered an unexpected 25 bp cut, lowering the repo rate to 7.25%, and followed that with two additional 25 bp reductions later in the year, leaving the current repo rate at 6.75% and the prime lending rate at 10.25%. The Committee’s easing bias was supported by improving inflation optics, a stronger rand, and the formal adoption of the new SARB inflation-targeting framework centred on 3%. South African bonds rallied strongly in 2025, supporting fiscal optics through mark-to-market gains in outstanding government debt, with fair-value reporting improvement marginally lowering debt-to-GDP optics, enhancing SOE collateral valuations and offering the state more room to refinance existing liabilities at cheaper levels where weighted credit costs tightened meaningfully in the 2022–2023 tightening wAvenue With this easing cycle, interest rates in South Africa have been reset to levels last observed before the 2022–2023 tightening wave, and markets now express visibility around a gradual return to a more supportive monetary environment, as long as the disinflation process continues and economic growth remains subdued.

2024

Source: Bloomberg/SS

In 2025, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) sustained a gradual easing bias, but the key fiscal story was the government’s ability to meet its maturing Eurobond obligation in full and on time, a risk that had weighed on sovereign perception earlier in the year. Liquidity for repayment was assembled through GC Treasury-bond issuance, commercial-bank financing channels and careful FX-reserve orchestration, underscoring balance-sheet discipline over broad stimulus. The BoN paced rate cuts cautiously as well, deploying 25 bp reductions only when credit transmission showed visible friction, keeping investor confidence and the currency mandate front and centre. While rates remain high relative to global peers, easing offered incremental relief for households and corporates without shifting into a full stimulus posture.

Inflation, projected to average near 4% in 2025, remained contained, yet the BoN repeatedly reinforced vigilance around the collision between structural supply limits and recovering credit formation. The BoN stressed that a faster-than-appraised rebound in credit-led consumption could reintroduce demand-side price pressures if absorption outpaces domestic capacity, leaving inflation stability intact, but structurally bound to the economy’s real participation rate as 2026 approaches.

FIGURE 2: FEDS AND SARB INTEREST RATES VS INFLATION – SEPTEMBER 2000 TO SEPTEMBER

FIGURE 3: NAMIBIA’S REPO RATE AND INFLATION (%) – JANUARY 2020 TO NOVEMBER 2025

FIGURE 4: REPO RATE PROJECTIONS (%) –2023 TO 2026

Source: BoN/NSA/SS

Exchange rate

We entered 2025 sceptical that the rand (ZAR) would meaningfully rerate, framing political risk and election uncertainty as the dominant FX overhang. Instead, the currency found a strong bid far earlier than expected. The Government of National Unity (GNU), formed between the ANC, the Democratic Alliance and the Inkatha Freedom Party, proved significantly more stabilising than global investors had initially assumed, prompting not only a recovery in sentiment but visible capital rotation back into South African markets.

The 2025 FX regime was shaped by two powerful external forces. The first was gold, which delivered a major risk-driven rally in the first half of 2025, reinforcing South Africa’s role as a deep-liquidity hub and supporting the ZAR as a liquid proxy for global metals risk appetite, given that the ZAR frequently absorbs positioning flows expressing commodity-linked momentum. The second was the US dollar (USD), which experienced one of its weakest first-half performances in years, pressured by easing inflation optics and looser financial conditions, a move that mechanically improved USD/ZAR valuation even as H2 delivered a mild USD recovery, leaving the overall 2025 trend in favour of USD softening and ZAR appreciation.

Despite persistent structural constraints, including logistics bottlenecks, electricity-market rigidity and competitiveness gaps, the political-risk discount embedded in the ZAR

Source: BoN/SS

narrowed sharply in 2025. Assuming South Africa sustains political stability through 2026 and continues implementing reforms that facilitate foreign-direct investment, we expect gradual strengthening visibility for the ZAR to extend into next year. Within this recovery participation mix, our base-case framework projects the ZAR to average around 16.5 versus the USD in 2026, reflecting a continued but measured appreciation trend rather than a unilateral repricing wAvenue

Assuming sustained political stability, we expect the rand’s appreciation trend to extend into 2026, with USD/ZAR averaging around 16.5.

FIGURE 5: USD/ZAR EXCHANGE RATE 2024 FORECAST (MONTHLY) – SEPTEMBER 2020 TO SEPTEMBER 2025

Source: Bloomberg/SS

Inflation

Namibia’s inflation in 2025 traced a gradual but imperfect easing arc, opening the year near 4% y/y as imported-goods passthrough and 2024 base effects still anchored the CPI basket. From Q2 onward, the dominant direction was a broad moderation in goods inflation, supported by softer regional food-price momentum and improving rainfall conditions through the 2025 planting season. Food inflation cooled from 4.9% y/y in September to 4.6% in October, trimming price pressures at the margin, while transport-price dynamics were initially muted by a fuel-price freeze in place since June 2025, before sequential adjustments eventually lifted transport inflation to 2.1% y/y in October (September: 1.3%), contributing roughly 0.3 percentage points to headline CPI.

The most structurally rigid contributor in 2025 remained housing and utilities, lifted by quarterly rental rebasing, rising from 3.6%

y/y to 4.1% y/y in October, with rentals resetting to 4.8% y/y, trimming household disposable income and capping privateconsumption sensitivity to improving macro-optics. With services inflation exceeding goods inflation through much of 2025, Namibia’s CPI floor increasingly reflected domestic price stickiness rather than cyclical inventory participation.

Headline CPI printed 3.6% y/y in October 2025, broadly in line with our full-year 3.5% average projection for 2025, reaffirming price containment even as structural rigidity set the lower bound for disinflation participation. As 2026 begins, inflation visibility remains stable but import-exposed, with expected food-price easing balanced by manageable transport and logistics risks, assuming no abrupt commodity shock and a maintained footing in fiscal and political credibility.

FIGURE 6: ANNUAL INFLATION RATES (%) – SEPTEMBER 2021 TO SEPTEMBER 2025

Source: NSA/SS

In South Africa, inflation sustained a gradual easing trend through 2025, though it remained sensitive to cost-side volatility. Headline CPI opened the year in the 4–4.2% y/y range, reflecting still-elevated services inflation, firm transport costs, and lagged rental pressures. Through the second quarter, inflation participation moderated to an average of 3.8–3.9% y/y, supported by improved energy reliability and meaningful base-effect relief in food and fuel. The South African Reserve Bank entered its easing cycle in September 2025, delivering the first 25 bp reduction of the cutting phase, which helped anchor expectations into Q4.

By October 2025, headline CPI stood near 3.6–3.7% y/y, marking a visible step-down from the 4.1% levels observed in early 2025, while core inflation remained firmer at roughly 3.9%, signalling continued input rigidity despite disinflation progress. Even as a better operating environment supported real-income stability and trimmed some structural stickiness, domestic consumption momentum remained uneven, leaving private-demand absorption below long-term trend participation. Inflation has moved in the right direction, but exposure to imported pricing shifts through the rand and periodic supply bottlenecks keeps the path fragile, reinforcing a cautious policy stance as 2026 approaches.

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REGIONAL ANNUAL

INFLATION

RATES (%) – JULY 2019 TO JULY 2024

Source: Trading Economics/SS

Commodity markets

FIGURE 8: GLOBAL ANNUAL INFLATION RATES (%) – JULY 2019 TO JULY 2024

Source: Trading Economics/SS

Commodity markets in 2025 remained highly reactive to geopolitical risk and evolving industrial demand dynamics. Pandemic-era distortions, the war in Ukraine and continued tensions in Gaza and Israel have triggered recurring surges in pricing volatility, keeping commodities central to macro risk transmission. Yet, much like 2023, broad commodity baskets sustained a downward trend that began in late 2022, a consolidation path that extended through 2024 into 2025, driven primarily by easing energy-demand expectations and resilient global supply participation.

Industrial metals in 2025 behaved dichotomously. Copper, the backbone of electrification and AI infrastructure, remained the most macro-critical metal, delivering a high-single-digit year-to-date uplift in the first half, before experiencing episodic corrections through Q3 and Q4 as global PMI momentum softened unevenly. Despite these consolidations, the structural picture stayed unchanged: copper demand was never cyclical enthusiasm, it was infrastructural reality. The global deployment of EV value chains, renewable grids, defence electronics, subsea cables and data-centre clusters continued to require copper volumes that the mining complex has not been able to replace organically. The market increasingly priced copper as a strategic input rather than a residual industrial metal. This is a theme we preserve in our 2025 house view, where copper is expected to trade within a tight, inventory-driven band into year-end, sensitive to growth headlines but anchored by long-duration industrial scarcity rather than demand destruction optics.

FIGURE

Source: Bloomberg/SS

Precious metals delivered both industrial and geopolitical repricing in 2025. This year’s defining benchmark was not US$2,700 gold, it was the return of 4-handle gold, with spot lifting into the US$4,000 region, reaching US$4,065/ oz in November and later trading near US$4,065–4,300/ oz by year-end, reflecting sustained central-bank buying, geopolitical risk repricing and long-liquidity allocation into non-sovereign stores of value. Silver, more industrially leveraged but sentimentally tethered to gold, traded near US$50 into November, holding firm even as industrial absorption showed uneven sequential pacing. Our base-case framework assumes a December 2025 gold consolidation range of US$4,000–4,300/oz, with silver expected to stabilise in the US$48–55 band by year-end, expressing a measured but geopolitically supported path into 2026.

Oil was materially lower than last year’s premium assumptions. Brent crude traded in the low-to-mid US$60s by late 2025, well below the earlier cycle peaks of 2023 and early 2024, reflecting a world where supply momentum outgrew demand participation. Our house view projects Brent to close 2025 between US$60–70/bbl, maintaining symmetric risks, but anchored at levels meaningfully lower than the mid-US$80s frameworks common in 2023–24.

We therefore frame 2025 as a commodity year where metals stay structurally rigid and inventory-sensitive, while energy consolidates lower but remain macro-relevant through inflation pass-through effects. The cyclical-meetsstructural storytelling that shaped prior research is still intact, but it is now expressed through recent 2025 market inputs rather than legacy crisis optics.

Brief sectoral review

For 2025, economic growth is expected to be driven by key sectors including mining, tourism, wholesale and retail trade, transport and storage, electricity and financial services. However, certain sectors such as construction, manufacturing, water and agriculture are likely to continue weighing on overall growth, reflecting persistent structural challenges and climate-related pressures.

FIGURE 10: BRENT CRUDE OIL PRICES (USD PER BARREL) – FEBRUARY 2022 TO AUGUST 2024

Source: Bloomberg/SS

Private sector credit extension (PSCE) strengthened notably in 2025 following a series of interest rate cuts. After averaging below 3% y/y for most of 2024, PSCE accelerated to 5.9% y/y in September 2025, marking the strongest pace since early 2020. Credit growth is expected to surpass 6% y/y in Q4 2025, supported by lower lending rates, improving affordability and renewed corporate borrowing, particularly in mining, manufacturing and agriculture. The repo rate currently stands at 6.5%, with a further 25 bps remaining probable at the final MPC meeting of the year.

Tourist inflows continue to improve, with the sector expected to grow by 5.5% in 2025 and generate approximately N$4.6 billion in revenue. Visitor numbers are projected to rise by 7.3%, driven by strong demand from Europe and growing interest from Asian markets. Between January and October 2025, average occupancy levels exceeded comparable 2019 and 2024 levels, signalling strong momentum despite weakness in domestic and regional travel. Additionally, Namibia is increasingly emerging as a film destination, with several kykNET travel, food and reality shows filmed at the coast.

The Swakopmund Municipality has confirmed a rise in filming applications, highlighting the growing contribution of film tourism. However, risks remain around visa policy adjustments, air connectivity and high accommodation costs, which may affect full recovery. In addition to promising developments in tourism, the automotive sector demonstrated solid performance in the first half of 2025. New vehicle sales remained robust, supported by lower interest rates and improved credit access. However, US tariffs on South African exports pose medium-term risks to local vehicle supply chains, pricing and model availability, given Namibia’s high reliance on South African imports.

On the agricultural side, livestock marketing remains elevated as drought conditions persist nationally. Cattle and sheep numbers continue to rise, largely due to farmers offloading livestock to manage grazing pressure and feed scarcity, while the goat market remains relatively stable. The sustained increase in marketed livestock reflects ongoing droughtrelated destocking. Additionally, the agricultural sector anticipates another below-average harvest season, with poor rainfall projections raising concerns for the crop cycle.

Transport and logistics remain key contributors to economic activity, supported by increased cargo volumes through the port of Walvis Bay, expanded trade routes introduced by MSC, and the ongoing N$2.6 billion rail modernisation investment by TransNamib. These developments reinforce Namibia’s positioning as a regional trade and logistics hub, particularly as global trade disruptions shift interest towards alternative Southern African corridors. Overall, while Namibia continues to face structural and climatic headwinds, the momentum in tourism, logistics, mining and financial services provides a strong foundation for economic growth in 2026.

FIGURE 11:

Financial markets

Equities

So far this year, the NSX Local Index has delivered uneven but high-dispersion performance, shaped mostly by a few defining tapes rather than broad index momentum. Letshego Holdings has returned around 5% YTD, a sharp slowdown compared with 2024’s top-mover status, largely reflecting the impact of new local lending regulation tightening that pressured the stock’s listing reference price.

MOVEMENTS – 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 30 AUGUST 2024

Source: NSX/SS

Financials have remained the structural anchor of the index, where FirstRand Namibia delivered 17.53% YTD, while Capricorn Group contributed 14.11% YTD, reinforcing continued strength in large-cap banks despite low absolute trading velocity. Telecoms provided selective but notable momentum, with Mobile Telecommunications accelerating to 19.92% YTD, while SBN Holdings, trading at 12.4 points, posted a strong 32.27% YTD, outperforming most non-financial peers. Amongst consumer names, Namibia Breweries returned only 1.39% YTD, reflecting persistently softer tape behaviour.

To put it in comparative terms, the overall index has provided a return of around 13% as of November. The 2025 trading year has ultimately reaffirmed a familiar dynamic: Namibia remains a market where concentrated stock-level drivers, rather than index-level beta, dictate shareholder outcomes and where regulatory shifts can immediately reset sentiment, as seen in Letshego’s 2025 correction. But equally, when momentum names outperform, the magnitude tends to be steep, highly visible and flow-defining.

Bonds

Namibia’s domestic debt markets closed November 2025 with issuance-driven expansion dominating the year’s funding backdrop. Total government domestic debt securities reached N$145 billion, rising by 15.7% y/y, as the sovereign systematically built domestic buffers to meet its refinancing calendar ahead of the October Eurobond maturity. Internal Registered Stock stood at N$98.8 billion, an 18.3% y/y climb, while Treasury Bills reached N$46.2 billion, up by 10.5% y/y, confirming that supply volumes have expanded forcefully compared to last year, reshaping the balance of domestic interestbearing instruments through sheer issuance scale.

The macro-overlay reinforced the same direction. Domestic debt securities as a share of GDP increased by 0.5 percentage point month-on-month to 52%, while on an annual basis the domestic debt-to-GDP ratio advanced by 2 percentage points, reflecting a yearly increase in the IRS-to-GDP ratio of 2.1 percentage points, even as the Treasury Bill share to GDP softened by 0.1 percentage point. The result is a capital structure where nominal issuance has continued to outpace macro-output growth in 2025, leaving the debt ladder incrementally heavier, more concentrated and structurally uneven in its redemption profile, with large maturity years remaining tightly clustered and far from smoothly distributed.

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PROPORTIONS OF GOVERNMENT

AS AT END OF JUNE 2025

Source: Bank of Namibia / SS Research

This structural unevenness has also mapped directly into the term structure of the local curve. Over 2025, the front end compressed significantly, repricing lower as liquidity was absorbed via issuance and switch operations and consistent cuts were put in place, while the longer-tenor end remained largely static, anchored by long-horizon term risk rather than short-cycle inflation expectations. The curve therefore flattened unevenly, a market story driven by the mechanics of funding pressure at the short end and duration anchoring at the long, but one that repeatedly rewarded the belly of the curve, where intermediate-tenor bonds priced opportunity through oscillating yield moves, attractive carry and powerful roll-down mechanics that offered technically fertile entry windows for portfolios aligned to curve dynamics. This

FIGURE 13: TOTAL GOVERNMENT DEBT OVER THE LAST FOUR YEARS

Source: Bank of Namibia / SS Research

dynamic was quite divergent from the SA bond that instead has seen a substantial flattening of the curve, especially in the second half of the year. Providing therefore currently less attractive yield then the Namibian ones.

Against this backdrop, bonds positioned in the five-toseven-year segment have continued to draw capital, and the GC35 return reaching 16% YTD as of November 2025 offers a clear and intuitive reference point for why the belly of the curve has mattered so consistently this year. It grounds the attraction to intermediate-tenor pricing, synchronised duration demand and the potential to harvest roll-down premium in a curve defined by asymmetry, selective movements and path-dependent payout rather than smooth textbook symmetry.

Source: Bloomberg / SS Research

Treasury Bills in Namibia have repriced lower across 2025, shaped primarily by fiscal-policy calibration and a steady sequence of rate cuts absorbed progressively at the front end of the curve. Over the past quarter, the six-month tenor emerged as the most attractive point on the T-bill maturity ladder, offering the most compelling blend of yield level and time to redemption, aligning investor appetite to maturity-matched carry in a market defined by clustered government funding operations. That appeal was not about curve direction but tenor-specific value, a short-cycle

FIGURE 14: CHANGE IN YIELDS ON GOVERNMENT FIXED-RATE BONDS (GCS)

sweet spot where maturity proximity and return visibility felt most balanced.

As November closed, however, the T-bill story began to pivot. Markets have increasingly priced in the last expected 25 bp rate cut in December 2025, signalling that the easing cycle

is now largely absorbed, and that the rate-cutting phase, which dominated the front end through 2025, is nearing completion. We therefore enter the final month of the cycle with front-end volatility compressing and symmetrical pricing appeal fading, as the T-bill stack shifts from easingcycle tailwinds to post-cycle stability assumptions.

FIGURE 15: NAMIBIAN TREASURY BILLS YIELDS – 2Q2024

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THE PRESIDENCY

The role of the Presidency is to provide support services to the President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in the execution of their constitutional obligations and duties. The Presidency includes all of the roles that are in line with the constitutional provisions, as well as other positions such as ministers and special advisors and staff members from the public service whose functions would be to serve the Presidency in the execution of their duties. The President and Prime Minister, together with their respective Deputies, represent the executive and administrative heartbeat of government business. The ministers and special advisors assigned to this office will be required to provide strategic leadership, management and administrative support services to the above-mentioned constitutional mandates. It is key for all of these roles to be institutionalised within the Presidency to ensure strategic leadership and communication to both the state and society.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

President of the Republic of Namibia

H.E. President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Address: State House, 1 Engelberg Street, Auasblick

The President is constitutionally defined as the Head of State and of the government, as well as the Commander-inChief of the Armed Forces and the custodian of peace, security and stability of the country. The primary responsibilities of the President are to use their executive powers in the best interest of the country and to uphold, protect and defend the Constitution. The Presidency must operate in a manner in which it: provides leadership to the government to ensure the implementation of the Election Manifesto by ensuring an effective and professional civil service which is able to provide the Namibian nation with efficient service delivery; effectively communicates government programmes and policies to the Namibian nation and ensures understanding of key issues at national level, translating into a country where the state and society work towards a common vision of holding public servants and citizens equally accountable to a shared vision of inclusivity and accountability; ensures appropriate alignment and cooperation of government ministries and state-owned enterprises by ensuring strategic coordination of efforts and driving outcomes; monitors and evaluates the individual and collective performance of ministers, as well as their assigned ministries, to ensure output which focuses on cost-sensitive and effective results as well as costefficiency; supports the key roles in the Presidency to exercise their constitutional responsibilities while promoting social cohesion and national unity; and shape how Namibians relate to one another and to the world by adhering to constitutional imperatives of inclusivity and national reconciliation.

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Cell: +264 81 297 3882

Email: Olivia.Angula@op.gov.na

Special Presidential Advisor and Head of the Upstream Petroleum Unit

Hon. Kornelia Shilunga

SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR AND HEAD OF THE UPSTREAM PETROLEUM UNIT

Hon. Kornelia Shilunga

Tel: +264 61 270 7783

Email: Kornelia.Shilunga@ op.gov.na

Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesperson Mr Jonas Mbambo

PRESS SECRETARY AND PRESIDENTIAL SPOKESPERSON

Mr Jonas Mbambo

Tel: +264 61 270 7808

Cell: +264 81 145 9707

Email: Jonas.Mbambo@ op.gov.na

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE ADVISORS

Ms Klaudia Shityeni

Tel: +264 61 270 7815

Cell: +264 81 168 8719

Email: Klaudia.Shityeni@ op.gov.na

Executive Director

Mr Mateus Ndalipo Kaholongo

Vice President H.E. Lucia Witbooi

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE SENIOR ADVISOR

Ms Magdalena Oais

Tel: +264 61 270 7828

Cell: +264 81 163 6689

Email: Minister. Presidency@op.gov.na

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Mr Joseph Amakali

Tel: +264 61 270 7815

Cell: +264 85 266 6779

Email: Joseph.Amakali@ op.gov.na

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Mateus Ndalipo Kaholongo

Tel: +264 61 270 7787

Email: ED@op.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Ms Laimi Nembia

Tel: +264 61 270 7789

Cell: +264 81 169 4475

Email: EDPA@op.gov.na

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY

Ms Martha Taatsu Martin

Tel: +264 61 270 7787

Cell: +264 81 159 9003

Email: EDS@op.gov.na

MEDIA LIAISON DIVISION

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Mr Herman Kangootui

Tel: +264 61 270 7910

Cell: +264 81 127 1460

Email: Herman.Kangootui@op.gov.na

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr Dennis Shikwambi

Tel: +246 61 270 7431

Cell: +264 81 142 2890

Email: Dennis.Shikwambi@op.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Katrina Jacob

Tel: +264 61 270 7824

Cell: +264 81 156 4054

Email: Katrina.Jacob@op.gov.na

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

Old State House, Cnr Robert Mugabe Avenue & Daniel Munamava Street Private Bag 13339, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 270 7202

The Vice President will deputise, assist and advise the President in the performance of her duties, as required by the President, to whom she shall be accountable.

SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE VICE PRESIDENT

Ms Engelbertina Kisting

Tel: +264 61 270 7274

Cell: +264 81 140 1015

Email: Engelbertina.Kisting@op.gov.na

SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE VICE PRESIDENT

Mr Simon J. Uirab

Tel: +264 61 270 7240

Cell: +264 81 124 4449

Email. Simon.Uirab@op.gov.na

OFFICE OF THE FIRST GENTLEMAN

The Office of the First Gentleman concerns itself with addressing the entrenched inequality in Namibia. As a complement to Her Excellency the President’s commitment to eradicate poverty, our programmes aim to bring about equality of access and opportunity through our core focus areas which are: Enterprise Development and Entrepreneurship, Creative Industry Upliftment, Talent Identification, Gender-Based Violence, Mental Health, Youth Unemployment, Food Security and Institutional Strategic Support.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Mr Sam Inghamba

Tel: +264 61 270 7110

Cell: +264 81 665 3385

Email: Sam.Inghamba@op.gov.na

Former 2nd President

H.E. Dr Hifikepunye Lucas Pohamba

OFFICE OF THE FORMER 2 ND PRESIDENT

54 Robert Mugabe Avenue

Private Bag 13338, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 377 704

This Office ensures that the Office of the Former President is properly maintained and that efficient and trusted services are provided to the Former President.

SPECIAL ASSISTANT

Mr Frans !Gaoseb

Tel: +264 61 270 7225

Email: Frans.!Gaoseb@op.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Ms Chantal Hartley

Tel: +264 61 270 7113

Email: chartley@op.gov.na

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Ms Susanna Hamufungu

Tel: +264 61 270 7113

Email: Susanna.Hamufungu@ op.gov.na

PRIVATE SECRETARY

Ms Lydia Shikongo

Tel +264 61 270 7113

Email: Lydia.Shikongo@op.gov.na

OFFICE OF THE FORMER 4 TH PRESIDENT

54 Robert Mugabe Avenue Private Bag 13338 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 377 704

This Office ensures that the Office of the Former President is properly maintained and that efficient and trusted services are provided to the Former President.

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Gondi Mberema

Tel: +264 61 270 7792

Cell: +264 81 129 5433

Email: Gondi.Mberema@op.gov.na

SPECIAL ASSISTANT

Ms Elina Kamalanga

Tel: +264 61 270 7807

Cell: +264 81 143 7777

Email: Elina.Kamalanga@op.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Ms Esther Shakela

Tel: +264 61 270 7807

Cell: +264 85 681 9313

Email: Esther.Shakela@op.gov.na

First Gentleman

Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Epafras Denga Ndaitwah

Former 4th President

H.E. Dr Nangolo Mbumba

NATIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Government Office Park, Block D2, Luther Street, Private Bag 13356 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 283 4067

To plan and spearhead the course of national development. The NPC Mandate is derived from Article 129 of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia and the National Planning Commission Act 2013 (No. 2 of 2013).

DIRECTOR GENERAL

Amb. Dr Kaire Mbuende

Tel: +264 61 283 4223

Email: kmbuende@npc.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR GENERAL

Mr Muzire Murangi

Tel: +264 61 283 4209

Email: mmurangi@npc.gov.na

PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE DIRECTOR GENERAL

Ms Marlyn Muinjo

Tel: +264 61 283 4223

Email: mmuinjo@npc.gov.na

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr I-Ben Natangwe Nashandi

Tel: +264 61 283 4225

Email: ed@npc.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Johanna Isaacks

Tel: +264 61 283 4195

Email: jisaacks@npc.gov.na

PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Caroline Frans

Tel: +264 61 283 4225

Email: cfrans@npc.gov.na

OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

54 Robert Mugabe Avenue Private Bag 13338 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 287 9111

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM (APRM)

Amb. Lineekela Mboti

Tel: +264 61 283 4221

Email: lmboti@npc.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Ms Victorina David

Tel: +264 61 283 4195

Email: vdavid@npc.gov.na

The Prime Minister is the leader of government business in Parliament, coordinating the work of the Cabinet as head of administration and performing other functions as may be assigned by the President or the Vice President or any other law.

The Deputy Prime Minister’s office is established to perform such functions as may be assigned by the President, the Vice President or the Prime Minister or any other law.

Director General Hon. Kaire Mbuende

Executive Director Mr I-Ben Nashandi

Chief Executive Officer, APRM Amb. Lineekela Mboti

Prime Minister

Rt. Hon. Dr Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare

Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Natangue Ithete

Secretary to the Cabinet Amb. Emilia Mkusa

Executive Director (Prime Minister’s Office) Ms Gladice Pickering

Executive Director (Public Service Management) Ms Tuyakula Haipinge

PRIME MINISTER

Rt. Hon. Dr Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare

Tel: +264 61 287 2002 / 2082

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER

Hon. Natangue Ithete

Tel: +264 61 283 8308 / 8318

SECRETARY TO THE CABINET

Amb. Emilia Mkusa

Tel: +264 61 287 2125

Email: sc@opm.gov.na

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY

Ms Doris Mwandemele

Tel: +264 61 287 2125

Email: Doris.Mwandemele@ opm.gov.na

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Gladice Pickering

Tel: +264 61 287 2004

Email: ED@opm.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Ms Victorina Ameya

Tel: +264 61 287 2038

Email: Victorina.Ameya@ opm.gov.na

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Shivute Indongo

Tel: +264 61 287 2007

Email: Shivute.Indongo@ opm.gov.na

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr Rhingo Mutamb

Tel: +264 61 287 2032

Cell: +264 81 165 3087

Email: Rhingo.Mutambo@ opm.gov.na

Executive Director (Prime Minister’s Bureau) Mr Shivute Indongo

CABINET SECRETARIAT, POLICY ANALYSIS & COORDINATION

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Breda Muyatwa

Tel: +264 61 270 7812

Email: Breda.Muyatwa@ opm. gov.na

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Erastus Amutenya Tel: +264 61 287 2007

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

CHAIRPERSON

Mr Salmaan D. Jacobs Tel: +264 61 287 3046/3048

Email: Salmaam.Jacobs@ opm.gov.na

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Mr Chalo Chainda

Tel: +264 61 287 2929

Cell: +264 81 144 7100

Email: Chalo.Chainda@opm. gov.na

Physical Address:

2nd Floor, Alexander Forbes House, Cnr of Independence Avenue & Fidel Castro Street

Postal Address: PO Box 1117 Windhoek

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Tuyakula Haipinge Cell: +264 81 124 1740

Email: Tuyakula.Haipinge@ opm.gov.na

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Joyce Mukubi Tel: +264 61 287 3032 / 3050

Email: Joyce.Mukubi@opm. gov.na

Physical Address: BPI House 269 Independence Avenue

Postal Address: PO Box 1117 Windhoek

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Erastus Amutenya Tel: +264 61 205 6202 / 6203 / 6204

Email: Erastus.Amutenya@ opm.gov.na

Physical Address: Ground Floor, Brendan Simbwaye Building Postal Address: Private Bag 13338 Windhoek

Executive Director (Cabinet Secretariat) Mr Ben Nangombe

PUBLIC OFFICE BEARERS COMMISSION

DIRECTOR Vacant

Tel: +264 61 287 2006 / 2037 / 2077

Email: Secretariat@pobc. gov.na / Director@pobc.gov.na / Admin@pobc.gov.na

Physical Address: Namibian Tourism Board Ausspannplatz

Postal Address: Private Bag 13338 Windhoek

DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC SERVICE INNOVATION AND REFORM

DIRECTOR

Mr Steven H. Isaack

Tel: +264 61 287 2180 / 2195

Email: Steven.Isaack@opm. gov.na

DIRECTORATE DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

DIRECTOR

Ms Hellen Likando

Tel: +264 61 435 1101

Email: Hellen.Likando@opm. gov.na

Government Ministries

MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE

Dr Theo-Ben Gurirab Building Private Bag 13347 | Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 282 9111

The Ministry of International Relations and Trade is expected to coordinate the representation and protection of the interests of the Republic of Namibia, Namibian citizens and entities abroad.

Namibia’s Gateway to Global Partnerships and Economic Growth

The Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) stands at the forefront of shaping Namibia’s global presence and driving economic diplomacy. With a mandate rooted in Articles 96, 98, and 99 of the Namibian Constitution, the ministry is committed to safeguarding national interests, fostering international cooperation and promoting trade and investment opportunities that fuel economic growth and prosperity.

Formerly known as the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, MIRT’s expanded role now integrates trade and investment functions previously managed by other entities. This strategic shift underscores Namibia’s vision to strengthen its global competitiveness and attract foreign direct investment through robust diplomatic and economic engagements.

VISION AND MISSION

MIRT envisions “a prosperous, globally respected Namibia, recognised for its economic competitiveness and trade excellence.” To achieve this, the ministry’s mission is clear: “Protect, promote and implement Namibia’s foreign policy that prioritises national interests, strengthens international relations and facilitates trade and investment in support of economic growth.”

Guided by core values of patriotism, commitment, professionalism, discipline, and integrity, MIRT ensures that every diplomatic and trade initiative reflects Namibia’s dedication to excellence and transparency.

STRATEGIC FOCUS FOR 2025–2030

The ministry’s five-year strategic plan outlines nine key objectives designed to position Namibia as a trusted partner in global affairs and a competitive player in international trade:

1. Strengthen Bilateral Relations to protect and promote Namibia’s national interests.

2. Enhance Multilateral Engagements for greater influence in global decision-making.

3. Ensure Regulatory Compliance through effective frameworks.

4. Facilitate Market Access and Investment by promoting Namibia as a prime destination for trade and foreign direct investment.

5. Elevate Namibia’s Global Image and prestige.

6. Deliver Efficient Protocol and Consular Services for citizens and partners.

7. Improve Institutional Coordination across government, private sector and development partners.

8. Leverage ICT for Diplomacy to modernise operations.

9. Boost Organisational Performance for effective service delivery.

With oversight of 31 embassies and four consulates worldwide, MIRT ensures Namibia’s voice is heard on every continent. The ministry also manages diplomatic missions and international organisations hosted within Namibia, reinforcing its role as a hub for regional peace, security and economic cooperation.

DRIVING NAMIBIA’S FUTURE

Through its theme “International Relations, Economic Cooperation and Stakeholder Centricity,” MIRT is committed to creating opportunities that benefit all Namibians. By aligning strategies with global trends and national priorities, the ministry aims to foster sustainable development, regional integration and inclusive growth.

For more information on Namibia’s trade and investment opportunities, visit https://mirt.gov.na.

MINISTER

Hon. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi

Tel: +264 61 282 2146

Email: minister@mirco.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mr Erastus Hailwa

Tel: +264 61 282 2198

Email: ehailwa@mirco.gov.na

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Jenelly Matundu

Tel: +264 61 282 2140

Email: deputyminister@mirco.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Ms Delilah Verukuavi Mbakera

Tel: +264 61 282 2440

Email: dmbakera@mirco.gov.na

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

VACANT

Tel: +264 61 282 2152

Email: ed@mirco.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Maria Shangula

Tel: +264 61 282 2262

Email: mshangula@mirco.gov.na

ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati

Tel: +264 61 282 2349

Email: ed2@mirco.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Aina Iitula

Tel: +264 61 282 2349

Email: aina.iitula@mit.gov.na

DIRECTOR: INFORMATION AND RESEARCH

Ms Bertha Amakali

Tel: +264 61 282 2071 / 2076

Email: bamakali@mirco.gov.na

NAMIBIA INVESTMENT PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD

ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Ms Jessica Hauuanga

Email: jessica.hauuanga@nipdb.com

EXECUTIVE: COMPETITIVENESS AND BRANDING

Ms Margareth Gustavo

Tel: +264 83 333 8630

Cell: +264 81 125 4359

Email: margareth.gustavo@nipdb.com

SENIOR MANAGER: MARKETING, COMMUNICATION AND BRANDING

Ms Catherine Shipushu

Tel: +264 83 333 8636

Cell: +264 81 143 3051

Email: catherine.shipushu@nipdb.com

Minister

Hon. Amb. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi

Deputy Minister

Hon. Jenelly Matundu

Executive Director

Ms Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

Bastion 1, Sam Nujoma Drive

Private Bag 13307, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 204 9111

The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs is an efficient, effective and accountable government institution responsible for formulating policies and programmes on defence for the government and coordinate government efforts on matters relating to the veterans of the national liberation struggle. It also executes government decisions on defence issues in a timely and cost effective manner. Furthermore, it has the responsibility to procure equipment for the Namibian Defence Force (NDF).

Minister Hon. Frans Kapofi

MINISTER

Hon. Frans Kapofi

Tel: +264 61 204 2005

Email: min@namdefence.org

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mr Agenda Matongo

Tel: +264 61 204 2005 / 6

Email: MA.Minister@namdefence.org

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Dr Charles Mubita

Tel: +264 61 204 2003

Email: Deputy.Minister@ namdefence.org

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Ms Kylie Langehoven

Tel: +264 61 204 2389

Email: PA.DeputyMinister@ namdefence.org

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Annely Haiphene

Tel: +264 61 204 2055 / 6

Email: ED@namdefence.org

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Captain Elizabeth Kapweya

Tel: +264 61 204 2056

Email: ED@namdefence.org

Deputy Minister Hon. Dr Charles Mubita

CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCE

Air Marshal Martin Kambulu

Pinehas

Tel: +264 61 204 2089

Email: mpinehas@iway.na

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: DEFENCE

Mr Lennox S. Likando

Tel: +264 61 204 2110

Email: ded@namdefence.org

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Mr Erago-Thaddeus Erago

Tel: +264 61 296 3011

Email: Erago-Thaddeus@mova.gov.na

SECRETARY TO THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Ms Ester Shigwedha

Tel: +264 61 296 3011 / 2

Email: Ester.Shigwedha@mova.gov.na

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: STRATEGY, POLICY, PLANS AND COORDINATION

Major General Petrus Nathinge

Tel: +264 61 204 2041

Email: petrus.nathinge@ namdefence.org

ARMY COMMANDER

Major General Aktofel N. Nambahu

Tel: +264 67 249 1402

Email: annambahu@hotmail.com

Executive Director Ms Annely Haiphene

AIR FORCE COMMANDER

Air Vice Marshal Teofilus Shaende

Tel: +264 64 553 7010

Email: kandjalajacobs@gmail.com

NAVY COMMANDER

Rear Admiral Sacheus Randy !Gonteb

Tel: +264 64 201 7501

Email: nc@namdefence.org

CHIEF OF STAFF JOINT OPERATIONS

Major General Josua N. Namhindo

Tel: +264 61 204 2000

Email: mindox65@gmail.com

PRINCIPAL OFFICER, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCE

Air Codre Nahol Gowaseb

Tel:+264 61 204 2042

Email: ngowaseb@yahoo.com

MILITARY ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCE

Captain (Navy) Clemens T. Kashuupulwa

Tel: +264 61 204 2154

Email: CDF.MA@namdefence.org

HEAD OF PUBLIC RELATIONS DIVISION

Colonel Petrus Shilumbu

Tel: +264 61 204 2109

Cell : +264 81 140 1884

Email: DCS.SSOPR@namdefence.org

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, IMMIGRATION, SAFETY AND SECURITY

Corner of Hosea Kutako Drive and Harvey Street Private Bag 13200, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 292 2111

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security is expected to provide principled leadership, oversight and ensure the provision of consistent and speedy access to civic services. This ministry has a mandate to put in place focused interventions that are aimed at improving infrastructure, moulding staff competency, as well as upholding the highest standards of customer care services. The ministry is further tasked with ensuring the implementation of the comprehensive national crime prevention and deterence, focusing on the prioritisation and full implementation of national policing programmes and the rehabilitation of offenders as provided for in the laws and regulations thereto.

Minister

Hon. Lucia lipumbu

MINISTER

Hon. Lucia Iipumbu

Tel: +264 81 951 0051

Email: Minister.Pa@mha. gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms Gregentia Shikongo

Tel: +264 81 951 0051

Cell: +264 81 166 0522

Email: Minister.Pa@mha. gov.na

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Nghidinua Daniel

Tel: +264 81 951 0055 / 57

Email: ED@mha.gov.na

Executive Director Mr Nghidinua Daniel

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Padelia Ismael

Tel: +264 81 951 0055

Cell: +264 81 127 6547

Email: PA.Executive@mha. gov.na

DIVISION: LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms Nekulilo Shikongo

Tel: +264 81 951 0756

Cell: +264 81 610 7767

Email: Nekulilo.Shikongo@ mha.gov.na

DEPUTY DIRECTOR VACANT

Tel: +264 81 951 0005

DIVISION: INTERNAL AUDIT

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms Lahya Shuungula

Tel: +264 81 951 0754

Cell: +264 81 160 2779

Email: Lahya.Shuungula@ mha.gov.na

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Margaret Kalo

Tel: +264 81 951 0064

Cell: +264 81 122 6797

Email: Margaret.Kalo@ mha.gov.na

DEPARTMENT IMMIGRATION CONTROL AND CITIZENSHIP

CHIEF OF IMMIGRATION

Ms Tulimeke Munyika

Tel: +264 81 951 0042

Cell: +264 81 141 6111

Email: Tulimeke.Munyika@ mha.gov.na

SECRETARY

Ms Anneline Gawanas

Tel: +264 81 951 0056

Cell: +264 81 145 5972

Email: Anneline.Gawanas@ mha.gov.na

DIRECTORATE IMMIGRATION AND BORDER CONTROL

DIRECTOR

Ms Danelie /Naris

Tel: +264 81 951 0375

Cell: +264 81 125 3059

Email: Danelie./Naris@ mha.gov.na

SECRETARY Vacant

KHOMAS, OMAHEKE AND ERONGO REGIONS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms Gillian Korner

Tel: +264 81 951 0200

Cell: +264 81 159 9774

Email: Gillian.Korner@mha. gov.na

OSHANA, OSHIKOTO AND OHANGWENA REGIONS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Mr Chripin Kamwi

Tel: +264 65 240 347

Cell: +264 81 160 0532

Email: Chrispin.Kamwi@ mha.gov.na

OMUSATI AND KUNENE REGIONS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Vacant

Tel: +264 81 951 0701

OTJOZONDJUPA, KAVANGO EAST AND WEST REGIONS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Mr Kenneth Ntema

Tel: +264 66 255 358

Cell: +264 81 158 5858

Email: Kenneth.Ntema@ mha.gov.na

ZAMBEZI REGION

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms Matrida Musweu

Tel: +264 81 951 0643

Cell: +264 81 146 7043

Email: Daisy.Musweu@ mha.gov.na

HARDAP AND //KHARAS REGIONS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Mr Patrick Ntupi

Tel: +264 63 222 115 / 4

Cell: +264 81 160 4852

Email: Patrick.Ntupi@mha. gov.na

DIRECTORATE VISAS, PERMITS, PASSPORTS AND CITIZENSHIP

DIRECTOR

Mr Deon Scott

Tel: +264 81 951 0071

Cell: +264 81 2081597

Email: Deon.Scott@mha. gov.na

SECRETARY

Ms Ingrid Ndjavera

Tel: +264 81 951 0072

Cell: +264 81 122 9994

Email: Ingrid.Ndjavera@ mha.gov.na

DIVISION PASSPORT AND CITIZENSHIP

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms Eite Shiponeni

Tel: +264 81 951 0169

Cell: +264 81 142 5457

Email: Eite.Shiponeni@ mha.gov.na

DIVISION VISAS AND PERMITS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Mr Max Niilenge

Tel: +264 81 951 0185

Cell: +264 81 281 1220

Email: Max.Niilenge@mha. gov.na

NAMIBIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE SENIOR MANAGEMENT

COMMISSIONERGENERAL

CG. Raphael T. Hamunyela

Tel: +264 81 952 6002

Cell: +264 81 1275 642

Email: Raphael. Hamunyela@ncs.gov.na

CORRECTIONAL OPERATIONS

DEPUTY COMMISSIONERGENERAL

DCG. Sam T. Shaalulange

Tel: +264 61 81 954 6008

Cell: +264 81 142 6452

Email: Sam.Shaalulange@ ncs.gov.na

CORPORATE MANAGEMENT

DEPUTY COMMISSIONERGENERAL

DCG. Anna-Rosa Katjivena

Tel: +264 81 954 6004

Cell: +264 81 127 5715

Email: anna-rosa. katjivena@nc.gov.na

CORRECTIONAL SERVICE TRAINING COLLEGE

D/COMM. Constantia Matheus

Tel: +264 81 954 7202

Cell: +264 81 140 3474

Email: Constantia. Matheus@ncs.gov.na

REGIONAL COMMANDER: CENTRAL REGION

COMM. Leonard I. Mahundu

Tel: +264 81 954 6207

Cell: +264 81 146 4020

Email: Leonard.Mahundu@ ncs.gov.na

REGIONAL COMMANDER: SOUTHERN REGION

COMM. Immanuel Ngolo

Tel: +264 81 954 6403

Cell: +264 81 168 5140

Email: Immanuel.Ngolo@ ncs.gov.na

REGIONAL COMMANDER: NORTHEASTERN AND NORTHWESTERN REGIONS

COMM. Eliakim Shikongo

Tel: +264 81 954 7902

Cell: +264 81 143 0891

Email: Eliakim.Shikongo@ ncs.gov.na

WINDHOEK CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE

D/COMM. Veikko Armas

Tel: +264 61 284 6500

Cell: +264 81 144 1739

Email: Veikko.Armas@ncs. gov.na

WINDHOEK FEMALE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE A/COMM. Nauving

Johanna

Tel: +264 61 284 6500

Cell: +264 81 146 3198

Email: Johanna.Nauving@ ncs.gov.na

WALVIS BAY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE

A/COMM. Frans Windstaan

Tel: +264 64 283 900

Cell: +264 81 143 2663

Email: Frans.Windstaan @ ncs.gov.na

SWAKOPMUND CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE

S/SUPT. Felicitus Mwiya

Tel: +264 81 954 7402

Cell: +264 81 834 1503

Email: Felicitus.Mwiya@ ncs.gov.na

OMARURU CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE

S/SUPT. Lisema S.Guriras

Tel: +264 81 954 7450

Cell: +264 81 143 1447

Email: Lisema.Guriras@ ncs.gov.na

GOBABIS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE

A/COMM. Robert Nghiwilepo

Tel: +264 81 954 6802

Cell: +264 81 280 0269

Email: Robert. Nghiwilepo@ncs.gov.na

KEETMANSHOOP CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE

S/SUPT. Aune Hango

Tel: +264 81 954 7102

Cell: +264 81 462 7421

Email: Aune.Hango@ncs. gov.na

HARDAP CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE D/COMM. Julius Nambundunga

Tel: +264 81 954 6901

Cell: +264 81 144 1468

Email: Julius. Nambundunga@ncs.gov. na

LÜDERITZ CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE A/COMM. Stoffel van Wyk

Tel: +264 81 954 7152

Cell: +264 81 129 1645

Email: Stoffel.Vanwyk@ncs. gov.na

ELIZABETH NEPEMBA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE A/COMM. Michael Hoeseb

Tel: +264 81 954 7702

Cell: +264 81 837 9603

Email: Michael Hoeseb@ ncs.gov.na

DIVUNDU CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE D/COMM. Saima Kamwangha

Tel: +264 81 954 7800

Cell: +264 81 146 1126

Email: Saima.Kamwangha@ ncs.gov.na

OLUNO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE A/COMM. Andreas M. Mundjenge

Tel: +264 65 246 700 / 153

Cell: +264 81 127 5842

Email: Andreas.Mundjenge@ ncs.gov.na

EVARISTUS SHIKONGO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE D/COMM Nestor Nghifenua

Tel: +264 81 954 7502

Cell: +264 81 128 8386

Email: Nestor.Nghifenua@ ncs.gov.na

GROOTFONTEIN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE S/SUPT. Martha Nauyoma

Tel: +264 81 954 7951

Cell: +264 81 251 7379

Email: Martha.Nauyoma@ ncs.gov.na

ZAMBEZI CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE D/COMM John Kambimbi

Cell: +264 81 145 4462

Email: John.Kambimbi@ ncs.gov.na

KAOKO/OTAVI CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OFFICER IN CHARGE A/COMM Gerson Ndjoduezu

Cell: +264 81 249 8591

Email: Gerson. Ndjoduezu@ncs.gov.na

MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT

6719 Bell Street, Snyman Circle, Ausspannplatz

Private Bag 13341, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 208 8111

The Ministry of Works and Transport is focused on the development, maintenance and improvement of transport infrastructure. It also manages assets operations and contracts to ensure that all state properties are accounted for. The ministry is further tasked with implementing mechanisms to continuously improve and monitor maritime and aviation safety as well as strengthen and coordinate with neighbouring countries on transport infrastructure development.

Minister

Hon. Veikko Nekundi

MINISTER

Hon. Veikko Nekundi

Tel: +264 61 208 8809

Email: Meryam.Nghidipo@ mwt.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms Meryam Nghidipo

Tel: +264 61 208 8809

Email: Meryam.Nghidipo@ mwt.gov.na

SENIOR PRIVATE

SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER

Mr Ismael Hamutenya

Tel: +264 61 208 8810

Email: Ismael. Hamutenya@mwt.gov.na

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Jonas Sheelongo

Executive Director

Mr Jonas Sheelongo

Tel: +264 61 208 8822 / 30

Email: ED@mwt.gov.na / Jonas.Sheelongo@mwt. gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Monica Rehabeam

Tel: +264 61 208 8831

Email: Monica.Rehabeam@ mwt.gov.na

PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Esther Johannes

Tel: +264 61 208 8822

Email: Esther.Johannes@ mwt.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr Julius Shihepo

Ngweda

Tel: +264 61 208 8816

Email: Julius.Ngweda@ mwt.gov.na / jngweda@ mwtc.gov.na

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND CENTRALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES

Tel: +264 61 208 8813 / 15

Email: Natalia.Ambili@ mwt.gov.na

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

Tel: +264 61 208 8152 / 8803

Email: Jonas.Sheelongo@ mwt.gov.na

DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES

Tel: +264 61 379 800 / 810

DEPARTMENT OF WORKS

Tel: +264 61 208 8734 / 8802

Email: Franco.Uirab@mwt. gov.na

SWITCH BOARD

Tel: +264 61 208 8111

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

Fiscus Building, Moltke Street

Private Bag 13295, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 209 9111

www.mfpe.gov.na

The Ministry of Finance is established to maintain prudent macroeconomic stability and sustained economic growth, implement laws and policies to reform the financial sector and to create employment and eradicate poverty. This ministry is further tasked with consolidating monetary and fiscal policies geared towards promoting investment, broadening Namibian participation in the national economy and the public procurement of goods and services.

MINISTER

Hon. Ericah Shafudah

Tel: +264 61 209 2930

Email: Zonia.singandu@mfpe.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms Zonia Singandu

Tel: +264 61 209 2930

Email: Zonia.singandu@mfpe.gov.na

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr Michael Humavindu

Tel: +264 61 209 2829 / 2929

Email: ED@mfpe.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Collin Kakuva

Tel: +264 61 209 2704

Email: Collin.Kakuva@mfpe.gov.na

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr Wilson Shikoto

Tel: +264 61 209 2462

Cell: +264 81 140 7828

Email: wilson.shikoto@mfpe.gov.na

Ericah Shafudah

Humavindu

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRIES, MINES AND ENERGY

Mines & Energy Building, 6 Aviation Road

Private Bag 13297, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 284 8111

The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy is established to provide principled leadership, oversight and expand our country’s power generation capacity, ensure sustainable exploitation of Namibia’s mineral resources and implement focused interventions that enhance value addition to our minerals, as well as to broaden the participation of Namibians in these sectors in order to accelerate economic growth, employment creation and poverty eradication.

Frans Kapofi

ACTING MINISTER

Hon. Frans Kapofi

Tel: +264 61 204 2005

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Gaudentia Kröhne

Tel: +264 61 284 8314

Gaudentia.Krohne@mime.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER

Ms Theresia Dimba

Tel: +264 61 284 8308

Email: Theresia.Dimba@mme.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Mr Hionel Apollus

Tel: +264 61 284 8314

Email: Hionel.Apollus@mime.gov.na

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Moses Pakote

Tel: +264 61 284 8219

Email: Moses.Pakote@mme.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Leonora Murangi

Tel: +264 61 284 8219

Email: Leonora.Murangi@mime.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Ten Eshioshange Hasheela

Tel: +264 61 284 8325

Cell: +264 85 299 0241

Email: Ten.Hasheela@mime.gov.na

SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Anna Salkeus

Tel: +264 61 284 8262

Cell: +264 81 229 3141

Email: Anna.Salkeus@mime.gov.na

Acting Minister

Hon.

Deputy Minister

Ms Gaudentia Kröhne

Executive Director

Mr Moses Pakote

MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Trust Building, 301 Independence Avenue Private Bag 13344, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 283 9111

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) is responsible for coordinating information management within government and laying the foundation for the accelerated use and development of ICT, in Namibia as well as overseeing effective implementation of the communication legislations.

Minister Hon. Emma Theofelus

MINISTER

Hon. Emma Theofelus

Tel: +264 61 283 2346

Email: Emma.Theofelus@mict. gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mr Efraim Paulus

Tel: +264 61 283 2091

Cell: +264 81 394 4086

Email: Efraim.Paulus@mict. gov.na / Minister-Office@mict. gov.na

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER

Ms Aili Nevonga

Tel +264 61 283 2346

Cell: +264 81 282 1247

Email: Aili.Nevonga@mict.gov. na

ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Linda Aipinge-Nakale

Tel: +264 61 283 2394

Email: ED-Office@mict.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Emerencia Nguarambuka

Tel: +264 61 283 2386

Cell: +264 81 147 7774

Email: Emerencia. Nguarambuka@mict.gov.na / ED-Offce@mict.gov.na

Acting Executive Director Ms Linda Aipinge-Nakale

PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Belinda Vries

Tel +264 61 283 2517

Cell: 081 166 0128

Email: Belinda.Vries@mict.gov. na

ACTING PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Ngaevarue Heuva

Tel: +264 61 2058

Cell: +264 81 641 7817

Email: Ngaevarue.Katjangua@ mict.gov.na

DIRECTORATE OF PRINT MEDIA AFFAIRS

DIRECTOR

Mr Frans Nghitila

Tel: +264 61 283 2515

Cell: +264 81 129 6232

Email: Frans.Nghitila@mict. gov.na

MEDIA LIAISON SERVICES DIVISION

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms Elizabeth Amagola

Tel: +264 61 283 2665

Cell: +264 81 140 3288

Email: Elizabeth.Amagola@ mict.gov.na / info@mict.gov.na

MEDIA LIAISON SERVICES: INFORMATION GATHERING AND DISSEMINATION

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Ms Brumelda English

Tel: +264 61 283 2349

Cell: +264 81 166 0358

Email: Brumelda.English@mict. gov.na

MEDIA LIAISON SERVICES: MEDIA MONITORING

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Ms Aina Simon

Tel: +264 61 283 2670

Cell: +264 81 156 3794

Email: Aina.Simon@mict.gov.na

SENIOR INFORMATION OFFICER

Ms Tuwilica Kahuika

Tel: +264 61 283 2055

Cell: +264 81 294 2687

Email: Tuwilica.Kahuika@mict. gov.na

PRODUCTION DIVISION

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Mr Shasimana Uugulu

Tel: +264 61 283 2506

Cell: +264 81 162 7290

Email: Shasimana.Uugulu@ mict.gov.na

PUBLICATIONS

CHIEF MEDIA OFFICER

Ms Asteria Ndjendja

Tel: +264 61 283 2668

Cell: +264 81 145 9848

Email: Asteria.Ndjendja@mict. gov.na

CAMPAIGNS

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Mr Simon Idipo

Tel: +264 61 283 2505

Cell: +264 81 160 0263

Email: Simon.Idipo@mict.gov.na

DIRECTORATE OF AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA AND REGIONAL OFFICES

DIRECTOR

Ms Roselia Penda

Tel: +264 61 283 2701

Cell: +264 81 127 4204

Email: Roselia.Penda@mict. gov.na

NAMIBIA FILM COMMISSION DIVISION

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms Florence Haifene

Tel: +264 61 381 901

Cell: +264 81 146 7229

Email: Florence.Haifene@mict. gov.na

MINISTRY OF GENDER EQUALITY AND CHILD WELFARE

2111 Juvenis Building, Independence Avenue

Private Bag 13359, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 283 3111

Email: info@mgecw.gov.na

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare is established to ensure gender equality and equitable socio-economic development of women and men, as well as the wellbeing of children.

MINISTER

Hon. Dr Emma Kantema

Tel: +264 61 283 3207

Email: Emma.Kantema@mgecw.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms Marvellous Shilongo

Tel: +264 61 283 3109

Email: Marvellous.Shilongo@mgecw. gov.na

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER

Ms Maria Araes

Tel: +264 61 283 3206

Email: Secretary.Minister@mgecw.gov. na

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Linda Mbwale

Tel: +264 61 283 3209

Email: Linda.Mbwale@mgecw.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Mr David Kulunga

Tel: +264 61 283 3195

Email: David.Kulunga@mgecw.gov.na

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Ms Emily Job

Tel: +264 61 283 3208

Email: Emily.Job@mgecw.gov.na

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Lydia H. Indombo

Tel: +264 61 283 3202

Email: ED@mgecw.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Selestinus Rengura

Tel: +264 61 283 3101

Email: Selestinus.Rengura@mgecw. gov.na

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Monica Josef

Tel: +264 61 283 3202

Email: Monica.Josef@mgecw.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr Lukas Haufiku

Tel: +264 61 283 3231

Email: Lukas.Haufiku@mgecw. gov.na / info@mgecw.gov.na

SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Cecilia Iyambo

Tel: +264 61 283 3234

Email: Cecilia.Iyambo@ mgecw.gov.na / info@mgecw.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Selma Mwaetako

Tel: +264 61 283 3251

Email: Selma.Mwaetako@mgecw.gov. na / info@mgecw.gov.na

Minister Hon. Dr Emma Kantema

Deputy Minister Hon. Linda Mbwale

Executive Director Ms Lydia H. Indombo

MINISTRY OF URBAN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Government Office Park, Block D, Luther Street Private Bag 13289, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 297 5111 www.murd.gov.na

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development is responsible for formulating, coordinating and ensuring appropriate policy, legal, regulatory and instituional framework as well as support mechanisms for effective and sustatinable urban and rural development in Namibia.

Minister Hon. Sankwasa James Sankwasa

MINISTER

Hon. Sankwasa James Sankwasa

Tel: +264 61 297 5215 / 13

Email: minister.office@murd.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms Elsie Girly Petha

Tel: +262 61 297 5213

Email: epetha@murd.gov.na

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele

Tel: +264 61 297 5245

Email: deputyminister.office@murd. gov.na

Deputy Minister Hon. Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Mr Asser !Haradoeb

Tel: +264 61 297 5184

Email: aharadoeb@murd.gov.na

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr Wilhelmine Shivute

Tel: +264 61 297 5180 / 1 / 2

Email: ED@murd.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Bernice Van Wyk

Tel: +264 61 297 5181

Email: bvanwyk@murd.gov.na

Executive Director

Dr Wilhelmine Shivute

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Etuna Shikalepo

Tel: +264 61 297 5311

Email: pro.staff@murd.gov.na

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, INNOVATION,YOUTH, SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE

Government. Office Park, 3rd Floor, MEIYSAC Building, Luther Street

Private Bag 13186, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 293 3111

Email: info@mgecw.gov.na

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture is mandated to educate, train and empower youth, promote arts, culture and, sports, and enhance research and innovation capacity for sustainable national development.

Minister Hon. Sanet L. Steenkamp

Executive Director (Education, Innovation, Arts and Culture)

Executive Director (Sports, Youth and National Service)

MINISTER

Hon. Sanet L. Steenkamp

Tel: +264 61 435 6333

Email: Sec.Minister@meiysac.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms Linda Americano

Tel: +264 61 435 6333

Email: PA.Minister2@meiysac.gov.na

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Dino Ballotti

Tel: +264 61 293 3307

Email: sec.depminister@meiysac.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Mr Theophelus Sande Nuuyoma

Tel: +264 61 293 3345

Email: PA-Depminister@meiysac.gov.na

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: EDUCATION, INNOVATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Mbumba Erastus Haitengela

Tel: +264 61 435 6554

Email: Sec.Ed.Eiac@meiysac.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Doleen Platt

Tel: +264 61 293 3523

Email: Doleen.Platt@meiysac.gov. na / Doleen.Platt@moe.gov.na

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: YOUTH, SPORTS AND NATIONAL SERVICE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Gerard Vries

Tel: +264 61 435 6008

Email: Sec.ED.SYNS@meiysac.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Indira Masua

Tel: +264 61 435 6008

Email: Pa.Ed@meiysac.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr Sem Shino

Tel: +264 61 293 3358

Fax: +264 61 400 414

Email: Sem.Shino@moe.gov.na

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Aina Shikesho

Cell: +264 81 143 6336

Email: PRO@msyns.gov.na

SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Selma Ngola

Tel: +264 61 435 6012

Cell: +264 81 124 4669

Email: Public.Relations@mheti.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Esther Angula

Tel: +264 61 293 3328

Cell: +264 81 128 6942

Email: Esther.Angula@moe.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Maria Nkalamba

Tel +264 61 293 3328

Cell: +264 81 164 5619

Email: Maria.Nkalamba@moe.gov.na

NATIONAL THEATRE OF NAMIBIA

12 John Meinert Street

PO Box 3794, Windhoek

+264 61 374 400 www.ntn.org.na

GENERAL MANAGER

Ms Alma Ulamba gm@ntn.org.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Desiree Mentor pro@ntn.org.na

Deputy Minister Hon. Dino Ballotti

Mr Mbumba Erastus Haitengela

Mr Gerard Vries

MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Old State Hospital, Harvey Street, Windhoek West Private Bag 13198, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 203 9111 www.mhss.gov.na

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is mandated to provide principled leadership, oversight and ensure for the implementation of the comprehensive national programmes that enhance Namibian’s access to quality healthcare both in terms of prevention, cure and rehabilitation.

This ministry is further tasked with putting in place plans that develop and improve national health infrastructure and delivery systeMs

Minister

Hon. Dr Esperance Luvindao

MINISTER

Hon. Dr Esperance Luvindao

Tel: +264 61 203 2003

Email: Minister.Pa@mhss.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms Rejoice Hoaes

Tel: +264 61 202 005 / 3

Email: Minister.Pa@mhss.gov.na

PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER

Ms Maria Parata

Tel: +264 61 203 2003

Email: Minister.Secretary@mhss. gov.na

Executive

Mr Penda Ithindi

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Penda Ithindi

Tel: +264 61 203 2019

Email: ED@mhss.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Lydia Haufiku

Tel: +264 61 203 2020

Email: pa.ed@mhss.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS

CONTROL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr Walters Mashazi Kamaya

Tel: +264 61 203 2054

Cell: +264 81 147 6418

Email: Walters.Kamaya@mhss. gov.na

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND LABOUR RELATIONS

32 Mercedes Street, Khomasdal

Private Bag 19005, Windhoek | +264 61 280 5129 / +264 61 2805111

Email: Info@mojlr.gov.na

The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations is mandated to provide legal and labour services and access to justice for all.

Minister Hon Fillemon Wise Immanuel

MINISTER

Hon Fillemon Wise

Immanuel

Tel: +264 61 280 5262

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mr Bornventure Mbidzo

Tel: +264 61 280 5338

Email: Pa@mojlr.gov.na

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER

Ms Aletta Shikololo

Tel: +264 61 280 5262

Email: Aletta.Shikololo@ mojlr.gov.na

LEGAL OFFICER

Ms Johanna Shilumbu

Tel: +264 61 280 5128

Email: Johanna. Shilumbu@mojlr.gov.na

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr Audrin Mathe

Tel: +264 61 206 6240

Email: ED@mojlr.gov.na

Executive Director Dr Audrin Mathe

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Nickanor V. Katoole

Tel: +264 61 280 5121

Cell: +264 81 606 4681

Email: Nickanor.Katoole@ mojlr.gov.na

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Aune N. Mudjanima

Tel: +264 61 206 6324

Cell: +264 81 164 6745

Email: Aune.Mudjanima@ mojlr.gov.na

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr John Shimaneni

Tel: +264 61 280 5335

Email: John.Shimaneni@ mojlr.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Maria Shipunda

Tel: +264 61 206 6240

Cell: +264 81 141 6065

Email: Maria.Shipunda@ mojlr.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Maria Hedimbi

Tel: +264 61 206 6255

Cell: +264 81 268 4482

Email: Maria.Hedimbi@mojlr. gov.na

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr Edmund //Khoaseb

Tel: +264 61 280 5129

Cell: +264 81 142 0169

Email: Edmund.Khoaseb@ mojlr.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr Jeremia Namalenga

Tel: +264 61 206 6256

Cell: +264 81 529 4535

Email: Jeremia.Namalenga@ mojlr.gov.na

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY COMMISSION

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY COMMISSIONER

Mr Otniel Podewiltz

Tel: +264 61 379 150

Cell: +264 81 145 8404

Email: Otniel.Podewiltz@eec. gov.na

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms Rauha Haufiku

Tel: +264 61 379 152

Email: Rauha.Haufiku@eec. gov.na

OFFICE OF THE LABOUR COMMISSIONER

LABOUR COMMISSIONER

Ms Kyllikki Sihlahla

Tel: +264 61 206 6800 / 34

Cell: +264 81 166 2743

Email: Kyllikki.Sihlahla@mojlr. gov.na

DEPUTY LABOUR COMMISSIONER

VACANT

Tel: +264 61 206 6800

DIVISION: REGISTRATION, COMPLAINTS, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

VACANT

Tel: +264 61 206 6800

DIVISION: CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms Emma Nikanor

Tel: +264 61 206 6800 / 4

Cell: +264 81 122 4895

Email: Emma.Nikanor@ mojlr.gov.na

DIRECTORATE OF LABOUR SERVICES

DIRECTOR VACANT

+264 61 206 6297

DIVISION: LABOUR INSPECTORATE

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Mr Shou-Henok Amukwa

Tel: +264 61 206 6224

Cell: +264 81 140 0182

Email: Shou.Amukwa@mol. gov.na

DIVISION: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms Petrina Nghidengwa

Tel: +264 61 206 6302

Cell: +264 81 148 2957

Email: Petrina. Nghidengwa@mojlr.gov.na

DIRECTORATE: LABOUR MARKET SERVICES

DIRECTOR

Mr David Iigonda

Tel: +264 61 206 6242 / 62

Cell: +264 81 129 5015

Email: David.Iigonda@mojlr. gov.na

DIVISION: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms Josephine Sifani

Tel: +264 61 206 6259

Cell: +264 81 308 2980

Email: Josephine.Sifani@ mojlr.gov.na

DIVISION: LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

VACANT

Tel: +264 61 206 6242

DIVISION: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND ADVICE

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ms Meriam Nicodemus

Tel: +264 61 206 6213

Cell: +264 81 280 5523

Email: Meriam.Nicodemus@ mojlr.gov.na

DIVISION: GENERAL SERVICES

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

VACANT

Tel: +264 61 206 6204

REGIONAL OFFICES

ERONGO REGION

Omaruru Labour Office

Tel: +264 64 570 142

Lakotoka Street

Swakopmund Labour Office

Tel: +264 64 42 9700

Walvis Bay Labour Office

Tel: +264 64 277 800 Anna Mepetami Road

HARDAP REGION

Mariental Labour Office

Tel: +264 63 242 368

Sam Nujoma Drive

Rehoboth Labour Office

Tel: +264 62 521 500 Block A 115

//KHARAS REGION

Karasburg Labour Office

Tel: +264 63 270 080

Keetmanshoop Labour Office

Tel: +264 63 22 3580 / 2470 Wheeler Street

Noordoewer Labour Office

Tel: +264 63 297 132 219 Noordoewer Street

Luderitz Labour Office

Tel: +264 63 203 842 63 Woermann Street

KAVANGO EAST REGION

Rundu Labour Office

Tel: +264 66 255 946

Dr Romanus Kampungu Street

KAVANGO WEST REGION

Nkurenkuru Labour Office

Tel: +264 66 264 805

KUNENE REGION

Kamanjab Labour Office

Tel: +264 67 330 048

Khorixas Labour Office

Tel: +264 67 331 065 Simson Tjongarero Street

Opuwo Labour Office

Tel: +264 65 273 850

Mbumbajazo Muharukua Avenue

Outjo Labour Office

Tel: +264 67 313 406 Buitekant Street

OHANGWENA REGION

Eenhana Labour Office

Tel: +264 65 263 822

Church Street

OMAHEKE REGION

Gobabis Labour Office

Tel: +264 62 562 692

Trans Kalahari Highway

OMUSATI LABOUR REGION

Outapi Labour Office

Tel: +264 65 259 000

OSHANA REGION

Ondangwa Labour Office

Tel: +264 65 240 270 / 721

Oshakati Labour Office

Tel: +264 65 224 039

Leo Shoopala Street

OSHIKOTO REGION

Tsumeb Labour Office

Tel: +264 67 220 075 / 6

Hage Geingob Street

OTJOZONDJUPA REGION

Grootfontein Labour Office

Tel: +264 67 242 514

Courtney Clilk Street

Okahandja Labour Office

Tel: +264 62 501 017 / 666

Martin Neib Street

Otavi Labour Office

Tel: +264 67 234 034

John Pandeni Street, Old Municipality Building

Otjiwarongo Labour Office

Tel: +264 67 303 742

Dr Frans Indongo Street

ZAMBEZI REGION

Katima Mulilo Labour Office

Tel: +264 66 253 304

Ngoma Road

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES, WATER AND LAND REFORM

Government Office Park, Luther Street

Private Bag 13184, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 208 7111 www.mawf.gov.na

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is mandated to promote the sustainable and equitable development, management and utilisation of agriculture, living aquatic, water and land resources.

Executive Director (Agriculture and Land Reform) Ms Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata

Executive Director (Water and Marine Resources)

Mr Teofilus Nghitila

MINISTER

Hon. Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi

Tel: +264 61 208 7640

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Mr Tjirongo Kauaria

Tel: +264 61 208 7640

Cell: +264 81 867 9943

Email: MAWLRPA. Minister@mawlr.gov.na

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER

Tel: +264 61 208 7643 (Agriculture)

Tel: +264 61 296 5371 (Land Reform)

Email: Secretary.Minister@ mawlr.gov.na

DEPUTY MINISTER

Hon. Ruthy Masake

+264 61 208 7685 / 44

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER

Mr Ocacious Mungalisa

Tel: +264 61 208 7685 / 44

Cell: +264 81 162 5500

Email: Ocacious. Mungalisa@mawlr.gov.na

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND LAND REFORM

Ms Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata

Tel: +264 61 208 7648

Email: ED@mawlr.gov.na

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: WATER AND MARINE RESOURCES

Mr Teofilus Nghitila

Tel: +264 61 208 7648

ACTING PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Johanna Aipanda

Tel: +264 61 2087 651

Cell: +264 81 141 4818

Email: PA.ED@mawlr.gov.na

ACTING SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Lizy Mathys

Tel: +264 61 208 7649 / 296 5367

Email: ED@mawlr.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Vacant

Tel: +264 61 208 7719

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Vacant

Tel: +264 61 208 7719

SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Vacant

Tel: +264 61 208 7604

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr Regina Valombola

Tel: +264 61 208 7720

Cell: +264 81 156 4210

Email: Regina.Valombola@ mawlr.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Teopolina Tuyeni

Tel: +264 61 208 7720

Cell: +264 81 145 8684

Email: Teopolina.Tuyeni@ mawlr.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Mr Simon Nghipandulwa

Cell: +264 81 141 1077

Email: Simon. Nghipandulwa@mawlr.gov. na

Minister Hon. Inge ZaamwaniKamwi

Deputy Minister Hon. Ruthy Masake

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM

Philip Troskie Building, Dr Kenneth Kaunda Street Private Bag 13306, Windhoek | Tel: +264 61 284 2111 www.meft.na

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism is responsible for the maintenancee of ecosystems, essential ecological processes and the biological diversity of Namibia, as well as the utilisation of living natural resources on a sustainable basis for the benefit of all Namibians, both present and future. In particular, the ministry shall provide measures against the dumping or recycling of foreign nuclear and toxic waste on Namibian territory.

Minister Hon. lndileni Daniel

MINISTER

Hon. Indileni Daniel

Tel: +264 81 952 8516

Email: minister@meft.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER

Ms Meriam Tjaimi

Tel: +264 81 952 8517

Email: Meriam.tjaimi@meft.gov.na

Deputy Minister Mr Sikongo Haihambo

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Sikongo Haihambo

Tel: +264 81 952 8523

Email: ED@meft.gov.na

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Tupopila Muteka

Email: Tupopila.Muteka@meft.gov.na

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Ms Ndeshipanda Hamunyela

Tel: +264 81 952 8652

Email: Info.Pro@meft.gov.na

& MEDIA

Despite Namibia’s small population of just over 3 million people, the country has a diverse media landscape served by public, commercial and community media houses. The media operate in an environment that is largely free of statutory control and Namibia continues to be amongst the top-ranked countries in Africa on the World Press Freedom Index of Reporters Without Borders.

RADIO BROADCASTING

Radio continues to be the main source of news and entertainment for Namibians, with more than half of the Namibian population of 18 years and older obtaining their news from radio. The state broadcaster, the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), dominates the airwaves with national radio broadcasts in English and nine additional languages.

Listeners also have a choice of numerous commercial and community radio stations licensed by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN). These stations cater for a broad scope of listeners with content ranging from music, entertainment and news to current affairs, religious and community broadcasts. Four of the largest commercial stations (Radiowave, Omulunga, Fresh FM and Nova 103.5) are owned and operated by Future Media.

TELEVISION BROADCASTING

NBC also dominates the television media in terms of its footprint and total number of viewers with three television stations: NBC 1 (news and current affairs channel), NBC 2 (international channels) and NBC 3 (movie channel).

Viewers also have a choice of three private television broadcasters. OneAfrica Television and Network Television (NTV) are broadcast on DStv and GOtv, while MultiChoice Namibia offers two pay-TV services: DStv, a digital satellite service and GOtv, a digital terrestrial service providing affordable family entertainment.

2025/26 BUDGETARY SUBSIDIES

The NBC received N$361.8 million for its operational budget and N$140 million towards its development budget for the 2025/26 financial year. Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah said the budget would support various projects and productions aimed at enhancing NBC’s operational efficiency, content delivery and service to the Namibian public.

She also announced that, as part of NBC’s key initiatives for 2025/2026, the broadcaster intends to usher in new television channels on NBC which, amongst others, cover the following:

1. Dedicated parliamentary coverage: A dedicated

television channel will be introduced for the parliamentary proceedings to ensure broader access. For the rural communities without TV or smart devices, the NBC will explore the options to enhance the broadcast proceedings on radio. This channel will cater for both the National Assembly and the National Council – the NBC does not generate any revenue from this.

2. Education and priority content.

3. Local content commissioning on television and radio.

4. National and special event coverage.

The New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC), publisher of the New Era newspaper, received a budgetary allocation of N$27.5 million for the 2025/26 financial year, while the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA) received N$27.7 million. In line with a Cabinet decision, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) will commence with the consolidation of NAMPA and NEPC into a single entity during the course of the financial year.

NEWSPAPERS

Print media continue to be under pressure from declining circulation, shrinking advertising revenue, distribution cost and the impact of social media. As a result, newspapers are read by only 15% of Namibians who are 18 years and older to obtain their news. Readers have a choice of one stateowned daily English newspaper, New Era, and two privately owned daily English newspapers, The Namibian and Namibian Sun, as well as one Afrikaans (Republikein) and one Germanlanguage (Allgemeine Zeitung) daily newspaper. There are also two weekly newspapers (Confidente and Namib Times), as well as several online newspapers and outlets.

REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS

Namibia gained six places on the 2025 World Press Freedom Index of Reporters Without Borders, from 34th in 2024 to 28th in 2025. The country, however, narrowly missed out on regaining the number one spot in Africa which went to South Africa in 27th position. Cabo Verde was the only other African country which ranked in the top 30.

Namibia achieved its best score for the Security Indicator (91.32) and its lowest score for the Economic Indicator,

dropping from 63.37 to 59.19. In its report, Reporters Without Borders stated: “The economic environment is more favourable to state-owned media, although employees at the state-owned NBC went on strike demanding higher salaries and permanent positions in 2022. Advertising revenue is often channelled to pro-government media, a policy that undermines independent reporting. The print media are facing increasing financial difficulties and many have switched to a digital format.”

CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT EFN

The Editors’ Forum of Namibia (EFN) elected a new executive committee in July 2025. The committee, which will serve a two-year term from 23 July 2025 to 22 July 2027, consists of the chairperson: Toivo Ndjebela (Editor, Namibian Sun), deputy chairperson: Ester Mbathera (News Editor, The Namibian), treasurer: Jeaneth Haipare (Digital News Editor, NBC) and executive committee member:

Gerald Johr (General Manager, Energy 100 FM). Selma Ikela retains her position as secretary-general, while Elizabeth Kalambo M’ule continues as coordinator.

Dr Sadrag Panduleni Shihomeka has been appointed as the media ombudsman for a three-year term from 23 July 2025 to 22 July 2028. He is a senior lecturer in Journalism and Media Technology at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). Dr Shihomeka succeeds Dr John Nakuta, whose term officially ended on 30 June 2025 after serving for seven years and 10 months.

2024 EDITORS’ FORUM OF NAMIBIA JOURNALISM AWARDS

A total of 52 entries from 24 journalists were received for the eight categories of the 2024 Journalism Awards, held in Windhoek in November 2024. The Namibian newspaper once again scooped up most of the awards, including the Journalist of the Year award which was won by Sonja

The economic environment is more favourable to state-owned media, although employees at the state-owned NBC went on strike demanding higher salaries and permanent positions in 2022. Advertising revenue is often channelled to pro-government media, a policy that undermines independent reporting. The print media are facing increasing financial difficulties and many have switched to a digital format.

Smith, Freddie Clayton and Margaret Courtney-Clarke. The newspaper also won the Education, Health and Social Development, Politics and Good Governance, Agriculture, Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Sports Journalist, Business and Finance, as well as Best Visual Storytelling Awards.

ADVERTISING

Namibia’s advertising industry is served by a small but competitive and creative industry. Services range from multi-platform campaigns, brand marketing and events to media planning covering traditional and online media. Advertising spending is split between electronic media (radio and television), print media, online and social media, as well as outdoor advertising. The industry has, however, been hit hard by the declining circulation of print newspapers and the downturn in the economy.

MEDIA AT A GLANCE

• Freedom of the press and other media is enshrined in Article 21(1)(a) of the Namibian Constitution.

• Namibia was ranked second in Africa and 28th in the world on the 2025 World Press Freedom Index of Reporters Without Borders.

• Newspapers: three English, one Afrikaans and one German-language daily newspapers (Monday to Friday); two weekly newspapers; several online newspapers.

• Radio: NBC (nine radio stations); 19 commercial and 15 community broadcasters licensed by CRAN.

• Television: NBC (three TV channels); MultiChoice Namibia (digital subscription television); GOtv (terrestrial digital television); OneAfrica Television (free-to-air television); NTV.

GENERAL

Editors’ Forum of Namibia (EFN)

PO Box 26463, Windhoek +264 81 338 4610

Filmmakers’ Association of Namibia (FAN) PO Box 41807, Windhoek +264 81 705 8200 info@fanamibia.com www.fanamibia.com

Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA)

PO Box 26185, Windhoek +264 61 37 4000 marketing@nampa.org www.nampa.org

Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) PO Box 321, Windhoek Cullinan Street, Windhoek +264 61 291 3224/3101 pr@nbc.na www.nbc.na

Namibia Film Commission PO Box 41807, Windhoek +264 61 381 900 info@nfc.na www.nfc.na

Network Media Hub PO Box 3436, Windhoek Diamond Square, 7 Ruhr Street, Northern Industrial Area, Windhoek +264 61 297 2000 republikein@republikein.com. na www.networkmediahub.com

Media Institute of Southern Africa Regional Secretariat / Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT)

Private Bag 13386, Windhoek +264 61 232 2975 +264 61 283 2665 (MICT) info@misa.org www.misa.org

NEWSPAPERS

Allgemeine Zeitung

PO Box 3436, Windhoek +264 61 297 2310 az@synergi.com.na www.az.com.na

Caprivi Vision PO Box 2424, Ngweze, Katima Mulilo

Vital Contacts

+264 81 258 8781 editor@caprivivision.com www.caprivivision.com

Informanté

PO Box 11363, Windhoek +264 61 275 4363 news@informante.web.na www.informante.web.na

Namib Times

PO Box 706, Walvis Bay +264 64 205 854 (Walvis Bay) +264 64 461 866 (Swakopmund) admin@namibtimes.net www.namibtimes.net

Namibia Economist PO Box 49, Windhoek +264 61 221 925 desere@economist.com.na www.economist.com.na

New Era

Private Bag 13364, Windhoek +264 61 208 0800 info@nepc.com.na www.neweralive.na

Republikein PO Box 3436, Windhoek +264 61 297 2000 republikein@republikein.com. na www.republikein.com.na

The Confidente PO Box 5033, Windhoek +264 61 246 136 jeremia@confidente.com.na www.confidentenamibia.com

The Namibian PO Box 20783, Windhoek +264 61 279 600 news@namibian.com.na www.namibian.com.na

The Namibian Sun PO Box 86829, Windhoek +264 61 383 403 / 61 297 2171 azinfo@az.com.na www.namibiansun.com

The Villager PO Box 91128, Klein Windhoek +264 83 288 8400 news@thevillager.com.na www.thevillager.com.na

Windhoek Observer PO Box 2255, Windhoek

+264 61 411 800 subscribe@observer.com.na www.observer.com.na

RADIO STATIONS 99FM

PO Box 1124, Windhoek +264 83 000 1000 onair@99fm.com.na www.99fm.com.na

Base FM

PO Box 70448, Windhoek +264 61 263 726 manager@basefm.com.na

Channel 7/Kanaal 7 PO Box 20500, Windhoek +264 61 420 850 admin@k7.com.na www.k7.com.na

Energy100 FM

PO Box 676, Windhoek +264 61 256 380 info@energy100fm.com www.energy100fm.com

Fresh FM

+264 83 000 1000 onair@freshfm.com.na www.freshfm.com.na

Hitradio Namibia PO Box 11025, Windhoek +264 85 344 4111 info@hitradio.com.na www.hitradio.com.na

Katutura Community Radio PO Box 74088, Windhoek +264 61 263 768

Kosmos 94.1 PO Box 9639, Windhoek +264 61 255 985 info@kosmos.com.na www.kosmos.com.na

Namibia Community Radio Network +264 61 236 069

NBC Radio

PO Box 321, Windhoek +264 61 291 9111 pr@nbc.na www.nbc.na

NBC Afrikaans Radio +264 61 291 2007/8

NBC German Radio +264 61 291 2330

NBC National Radio +264 61 291 2003/3111

NBC Rukavango Radio +264 66 255 118

NBC Oshiwambo Radio +264 65 220 451

NBC Otjiherero Radio +264 61 291 2457

NBC Tswana Radio and Lazi Radio

+264 81 669 1668

Omulunga Radio PO Box 11249, Klein Windhoek +264 83 000 1000 info@omulunga.com.na www.omulunga.com.na

Radio Antenna Namibia PO Box 11849, Windhoek +264 61 225 182

Radio Kudu PO Box 5369, Windhoek +264 61 247 262 radiokudu@radiokudu.com.na

Radio Live (Community radio Rehoboth) PO Box 1426, Rehoboth +264 62 525 421

Radio Wave PO Box 11249, Windhoek +264 83 000 1000 onair@radiowAvenuecom.na www.radiowAvenuecom.na

UNAM Radio Private Bag 13301, Windhoek +264 61 206 3111 info@unam.na

TELEVISION STATIONS

Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) PO Box 321, Windhoek Cullinan Street, Windhoek +264 61 291 2100/3101 pr@nbc.na / tvlicence@nbc. com.na www.nbc.na

OneAfrica TV

PO Box 21593, Windhoek Unit 44, Hyper Motor City, Maxwell Street, Windhoek +264 83 000 1000 info@oneafrica.tv www.oneafrica.tv

BUILDING BRANDS THAT MATTER IN A TECH-DRIVEN ECONOMY

In an era defined by rapid technological change, the role of advertising and media has shifted fundamentally. No longer is it simply about visibility or persuasion. Today, it is about meaning, trust and impact. As Namibia embraces technology as a catalyst for sustainable development, the advertising and media sector finds itself at the centre of a powerful intersection between innovation, culture, commerce and community.

At its core, advertising is storytelling. Long before digital platforms, algorithms or artificial intelligence, humans used stories to make sense of the world around them. That instinct remains unchanged. What has evolved is how those stories are told, how widely they travel and how deeply they can resonate. Technology has not replaced storytelling; it has amplified it.

A brand, in its truest sense, is not a logo, a colour palette or a campaign. These are tools. A brand is the narrative that lives in the minds and hearts of people – shaped by experience, reinforced through consistency and strengthened by relevance. In a technology-driven economy, the brands that endure are those that are rooted in purpose while remaining agile enough to adapt.

For Namibia, this matters deeply. Our economy is built on relationships between people, businesses, landscapes and industries. Sustainable development requires more than technological adoption; it requires alignment. Advertising and media play a critical role in ensuring that innovation is

communicated in ways that are accessible, culturally grounded and human centred.

Technology enables reach and efficiency, but purpose gives direction. Digital platforms allow brands to scale faster than ever before, yet without a clear sense of “why”, they risk becoming noise rather than signal. The most resilient brands understand this balance. They combine coherence with flexibility – maintaining recognisable identities while evolving their expression across platforms, formats and audiences.

In this environment, content has become one of the most powerful drivers of brand equity. Whether delivered through social media, print, broadcast, experiential activations or emerging digital tools, content is simply stories shaped by medium. What matters is authenticity. People do not connect with perfection; they connect with truth. Brands that reflect the realities, aspirations and values of their communities build trust, and trust is the currency of sustainable growth.

Importantly, advertising and media are no longer confined to external messaging. Employees are brand ambassadors. Customer experience is brand expression. Every interaction, from a social media post to a service encounter, contributes to the narrative. Technology allows these touchpoints to be tracked and optimised, but meaning cannot be automated. It must be intentional.

Elzanne McCulloch

The Brief

Our reach and audience

At The Brief, we understand the importance of reaching a wide audience across various platforMs We have successfully built a significant online presence and have amassed a substantial following on popular social media platforMs In addition to our social media presence, we have a strong subscriber base of readers who receive our publications through WhatsApp and email.

LinkedIn: With over 31,000 subscribers on LinkedIn, we have established ourselves as a go-to source for professionals, executives and industry leaders seeking insightful business news and analyses.

Instagram: Our Instagram account boasts over 21,300 followers, making it a hub for visually appealing content and quick snippets of business news that cater to a younger, visually orientated demographic.

Facebook: On Facebook, we have fostered a community of 23,000 followers who engage with our content and share valuable insights with one another, creating a dynamic forum for discussion.

X: With 10,200 followers on X (previously Twitter), we leverage this platform to provide real-time updates, breaking news and engaging conversations with our readers and industry experts.

WhatsApp and email: In addition to our social media reach, we have a dedicated subscriber base of over 16,600 readers who receive The Brief through WhatsApp and email. These daily readers demonstrate their commitment to staying informed about business, finance and economic news.

Website hits and visits: Our website has 56,000+ average weekly readers, 8,200+ average daily readers, 80,000+ average monthly page views, 212,000+ average page views (90 days) and an average page time of 3 minutes and 30 seconds. This demonstrates a comprehensive engagement of readers that are comprising industry specialists.

DEMOGRAPHICS OF OUR READERS

Our readership spans a diverse range of professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and individuals with an interest in business, finance and economics.

Age: Our readership includes individuals across various age groups, with a significant portion falling between 25 and 55 years old. We cater to both early-career professionals seeking industry insights and established business leaders looking for expert analyses.

Education: The Brief attracts highly educated individuals with a keen interest in business and finance. Many of our readers hold bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, or other professional certifications.

Industries: Our readership is not limited to a single sector but encompasses a wide range of industries, including banking, finance, technology, manufacturing, real estate, retail and more. We strive to cover news and trends that impact various sectors of the economy.

Geographic distribution: While The Brief is based in Namibia, our digital platform allows us to reach a global audience. We have a strong readership within Namibia, and we also attract readers from neighbouring countries, international investors and individuals interested in the Namibian business landscape.

Job titles: Our readership comprises professionals from various job roles, including CEOs, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, consultants, economists, analysts and students pursuing business-related fields.

The Brief is proud to be Namibia's leading daily business, finance and economic news publication. With a robust online presence and a loyal and diverse readership, we strive to deliver high-quality content that meets the informational needs of our audience. By leveraging multiple platforms, including WhatsApp and email subscriptions, we ensure that our readers can access our news and analyses wherever they are, enabling them to stay informed, make informed decisions and thrive in the rapidly changing business landscape.

OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

LinkedIn: @The Brief Live Nam

X: @TheBriefLive

Instagram: @thebrieflive

Facebook: @The Brief

Venture Media

That’s our mantra at Venture Media. Sharing stories, information and inspiration to an audience that understand and value why certain things matter. Why conservation, tourism, people, communities, businesses and ethics matter. How these elements interrelate and how we can bring about change, contribute to the world and support each other. Whether for an entire nation, an industry, a community, or even just an individual. We find, explore, discover, teach, showcase and share stories that matter.

OUR SERVICES

Brand Development design. branding. corporate identity.

From idea to identity, we work with clients to conceptualise, design and articulate their brand stories. This includes everything from defining your purpose and voice to creating your visual identity and full brand image (CI). Our team brings creative and strategic thinking together – ensuring your brand doesn’t just look good, but feels right, communicates clearly, and resonates deeply with your audience.

Examples include: FlyNamibia, Westair Aviation, N/a’an ku sê Collection, Namibia Trade Network and others.

Concept Development design. marketing. websites. events.

Ideas are where we thrive. From the seed of an idea to its final form – be it an event, a campaign, a publication or a digital product – we help businesses bring concepts to life with purpose, creativity and precision. We specialise in concept ideation, visual storytelling and end-to-end creative production – turning bold ideas into experiences that inspire.

Content Creation writing. photography. videography.

From words and visuals to motion and sound, we craft content that captures attention and builds lasting connections. Our

approach blends creativity with strategy – ensuring every photo, video, article and post not only looks beautiful but also serves a clear purpose. Whether it’s showcasing your brand story, promoting a destination or elevating your digital presence, we create content that informs, inspires and drives engagement across all platforMs

Consulting feedback. advice. ideas.

Beyond creative work, we provide expert consulting across tourism, communications and product development. Whether you’re setting up a new lodge and need insight into guest expectations and market positioning, or you want to refine your company’s communications to ensure everyone is telling the same story, we help you align your message, your product and your strategy.

Our consulting work spans: Tourism and product development, Brand and communication strategy, Social media and content planning, Internal communication alignment

Advertising in our publications advertisements. advertorials.

Venture Media offers expert consulting in branding, marketing and tourism. We provide tailored feedback, practical advice and innovative ideas to help your business or destination stand out. Whether you’re looking to refine your brand identity, improve your marketing strategy or enhance your tourism offering, we work with you to create solutions that deliver measurable impact and lasting results.

Future Media Namibia

Leading the digital revolution in Namibian media

At Future Media Namibia, we are incredibly proud to be your trusted media partner, connecting with over 75% of our nation’s population through the brands you know and love – Radiowave, Omulunga Radio, Fresh FM, NOVA 103.5, 99FM and OneAfrica. Every day, we are working to redefine how Namibians experience content, bringing innovation, quality and meaningful engagement across every platform.

In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, we understand that success means meeting your audience wherever they are. That is why we have built a comprehensive multi-platform strategy that seamlessly blends traditional broadcast excellence with cutting-edge digital solutions. This enables us to deliver the reach, measurable results and authentic brand connections that drive real impact for both advertisers and audiences.

REIMAGINING

RETAIL ENGAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE

We have been listening to Namibia’s retail sector, and we hear you. That is why we have invested in digital solutions

specifically designed to transform how retailers connect with their customers.

Our flagship Shop Beat product is revolutionising in-store radio and retail media in Namibia. Imagine giving your shoppers a consistent, on-brand experience across all your locations – with custom music playlists and targeted messaging that speaks directly to them the moment they are ready to buy. For you as a marketer, it means measurable impact, centralised control and the power to truly shape the in-store experience.

Our Entryfy Suite brings even more possibilities to the table. These smart digital tools were built with retail and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in mind, but they are adaptable to virtually any industry looking to elevate engagement and embrace data-driven marketing. The real magic of Entryfy? It transforms every campaign interaction into actionable intelligence that helps you make smarter business decisions. Entryfy AI Receipt Validator takes the headache out of “buy & win” competitions by automatically verifying receipts and extracting valuable data – from basket contents and values to

store participation and product preferences. No more manual admin; just pure insight.

Entryfy Gamification creates those interactive brand experiences that people want to participate in, building loyalty while seamlessly managing prizes. And it is not just for customers – we have seen amazing results using it for employee engagement programmes too.

Entryfy WhatsApp Bots are your versatile communication powerhouse, handling everything from competition entries and consumer engagement to client support and help lines. Together, these platforms give you a unified toolkit to engage your audiences, streamline your campaigns and uncover the meaningful data that drives smarter decisions.

ONEAFRICA: POWERING NAMIBIA’S CREATIVE FUTURE

The 2024 merger between Future Media and TribeFire Studios was a game-changer for Namibian broadcasting, bringing OneAfrica and 99FM together under one roof. This was not just a business move; it aligns perfectly with our president’s national vision to accelerate growth in Namibia’s creative economy, recognising the incredible potential of our creative sector to drive innovation, create jobs and celebrate our unique cultural identity.

We have poured our hearts into investing in high-quality local productions, and the results speak for themselves. In the third quarter of 2025 alone, OneAfrica recorded a stunning 33.5% increase in audience size and an impressive 142% surge in engagement, with more than 8 million additional media plays across our linear broadcast, our free-to-access OTT platform on www.oneafrica.tv and our digital channels. These numbers tell us something: Namibians are hungry for authentic, homegrown storytelling.

At the heart of OneAfrica’s success is our unwavering commitment to Namibian content. We are continuously investing in locally produced podcasts, comprehensive sports coverage, English news, vibrant music shows and our distinctive Oshiwambo-language satire news programme that perfectly captures our nation’s humour and identity. Through our Namflix platform, we are championing local talent with an expanding collection of independently produced films and short series, giving emerging storytellers the powerful platform they deserve so that they can shine.

Of course, we also know you love great content from beyond our borders. That is why OneAfrica delivers premium African and international entertainment alongside our local productions – think audience favourites like Suidooster, Ready Steady Cook and English Premier League coverage. This thoughtful balance between local authenticity and global appeal ensures that OneAfrica remains both proudly Namibian and globally competitive.

Looking ahead to 2026, we are deepening our partnerships with Namibian corporates, filmmakers and content creators to produce even more original Namibian programming that amplifies local voices and reflects our nation’s beautiful diversity. Through these efforts, Future Media and OneAfrica are helping to realise the president’s vision of a thriving creative economy – one that not only entertains but empowers local talent, strengthens industry capacity and contributes meaningfully to Namibia’s cultural and economic future.

LET US BUILD THE FUTURE TOGETHER

Future Media Namibia stands ready as your trusted partner for navigating today’s evolving media landscape. With our proven track record of delivering innovative, multi-platform solutions and high-quality content, we provide brands with reliable platforms to reach and engage audiences across Namibia. By combining data-driven insights with extensive reach across radio, television and digital channels, we help businesses communicate effectively with their customers and make informed marketing decisions.

Ready to explore what we can achieve together? Whether you are interested in partnering with us or would like to see a demo of our innovative products, we would love to hear from you. Reach out to our team at sales@futuremedia.com.na and let us create something extraordinary for your brand and for Namibia.

Through decades of experience and continued investment in technology and content, Future Media Namibia proves that strategic collaboration with a respected media partner creates measurable, lasting value for both audiences and advertisers. We are excited about what lies ahead, and we hope you will be part of our journey.

Unit 42 & 44, Hyper Motor City, Maxwell Street +264 83 000 1000 sales@futuremedia.com.na futuremedia.com.na

MultiChoice Namibia

Unrivalled in entertainment

MultiChoice Namibia is a trailblazer in the country’s media landscape - driving innovation through its entertainment technology and asserting its role as Africa’s most loved storyteller. With three branches and a dedicated team of over 130 employees, our national footprint extends to every corner of Namibia through 300+ retailers, 100+ installers, and a multitude of agents.

Under the MultiChoice umbrella, we continue to deliver an exceptional suite of world-class entertainment through our products and services, as DStv, GOtv, Showmax, M-Net and SuperSport, ensuring Namibians stay informed, inspired and entertained.

WHAT WE OFFER

DStv is a video entertainment company owned by MultiChoice. Launched in 1995, it provides multiple entertainment channels and services to customers across the continent via satellite, online and mobile apps.

Under this service falls DStv for Business which offers tailored packages to meet unique business needs. DStv has recently introduced exciting new deals at highly affordable prices, making our world-class entertainment accessible to all Namibians.

GOtv is a value-added service carries authentic programming that’s made in Africa, for Africans, priced at N$30 on its lowest package.

Showmax is an internet-based subscription video-on-demand platform that provides easy access to Namibian productions alongside leading international sports content. The streaming service is available on a wide range of devices, including smart televisions and smartphones.

INVESTORS OF LOCAL CONTENT

MultiChoice Namibia partnered with various organisations to develop its local content project. This initiative saw the emergence of over 15 locally produced films which have been showcased on DStv, GOtv and Showmax.

Through Ombura, a new phase of the project, Namibians were able to tell their stories through content – with the aim of taking Namibia to the world. Due to its success, a new wave of exciting content was developed, such as an award-winning local documentary, and a lifestyle show which has debuted its second season on DStv.

In 2025, MultiChoice celebrated the success of My F*k, Marelize! - a proudly Namibian & South African production that tells the story of the Horn family who rose to fame through a viral meme. The film claimed the number-one spot in both Namibia and South Africa, earning over N$1 million.

In additional to this, the popular Afrikaans series Groen Namibië made its debut in January 2026 on DStv, showcasing animal conservation efforts in the country.

Presidential Documentary

MultiChoice Namibia premiered the documentary Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics, which chronicles the journey of Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the fifth and current President of the Republic of Namibia. The documentary, produced by Joe Vision Productions, provides an uplifting portrayal of her life – from decades of public service to her historic election in March 2025 as Namibia’s first female Head of State.

MultiChoice Talent Factory

The flagship MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) programme is a shared-value initiative designed to cultivate young Namibian filmmakers by providing a structured platform for talent development and professional collaboration.

The multi-tiered framework comprises of the MTF Portal, MTF Academies and MTF Masterclasses. To date, MultiChoice Namibia has supported 13 graduates, with an additional three participants expected to complete their studies in 2026.

Partners Against Piracy

Content piracy reduces opportunities for young creators to earn a living from their work. But the most insidious impact of content theft is how it undermines Africa’s ability to tell its own stories. For this reason, MultiChoice joined Partners Against Piracy (PAP), which raises awareness on the importance of safeguarding intellectual property rights. MultiChoice has undertaken several PAP-related activations and collaborated with local organisations to strengthen efforts in combating piracy.

A NEW ERA OF BUSINESS

MultiChoice’s vision for 2026 includes expanding into new global markets, accelerating growth through our platforms and expanding partnership with African creatives to ensure that we remain a leading Afrocentric media powerhouse.

161 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Eros, Windhoek

+264 61 270 5222

info@na.multichoice.comz www.multichoice.com/namibia

In its December 2025 Economic Outlook, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) projected livestock farming to contract sharply by 22.5% in 2025 as a result of the reduced herd size. This follows increased marketing due to the drought which had gripped the country in 2024. The bank, however, projected crop farming and forestry to record growth of 26.2% in 2025 following improved rainfall during the 2024/25 season and improved planting conditions.

The importance of the agriculture sector as a driver of economic growth, employment creation and food self-sufficiency is clearly set out in Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) for the period 2025/26 to 2029/30.

The desired outcomes for agriculture value chains development are to increase the collective contribution of the livestock and crop value chains to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) from 4.6% in 2024 to at least 8% by 2030 and to increase the local production of the country’s national food requirement from 60% in 2024 to 80% by 2030.

The desired outcome for agro-processing is to increase its contribution to the GDP from 7.5% in 2024 to 10% by 2030. Selected targets include increasing the percentage of local horticultural produce from 47% in 2024 to 60% by 2030.

GREEN SCHEME REVITALISATION

The agricultural engineering main division in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has been allocated a budget of N$210.7 million for the revitalisation of the government’s green scheme projects, doubling the N$105 million allocated in 2024/25 financial year.

In her maiden 2025/26 budget motivation speech, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Minister Zaamwani-Kamwi pointed out that the green schemes were in a dilapidated state when they were transferred back to the ministry from the Agricultural Business Development Agency (AGRIBUSDEV) and will require substantial recapitalisation to bring them back to full production, hence the need to allocate more funds for the operation of the green schemes. She said the following activities would be undertaken:

• Development of a comprehensive maintenance plan for the green scheme projects

• Maintenance and repair services for all projects

• Renovation and upgrading of the green scheme farm infrastructure

• Development of additional irrigable land of about 600 hectares within the fenced off land at the green schemes

• Procuring consultancy services for the design and development of the irrigation system for the 500 hectares within immediate proximity of the Neckartal Dam Phase 2 Irrigation Project

BEEF AT MEATCO

Cash-strapped commercial state-owned enterprise, the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco), received yet another lifeline with an allocation of N$100 million in the 2025/26 national budget. The bailout came despite an estimated N$730 million the corporation received in bailouts between 2020 and 2024.

The corporation has been without a permanent chief executive officer (CEO) since the end of January 2025 when the board decided not to renew the contract of Mwilima Mushokabanji. Meatco has since been headed by three acting CEOs, the most recent being the appointment of Ambassador Albertus Aochamub as interim CEO for a sixmonth period effective from 2 September 2025.

LIVESTOCK

The livestock industry is the largest contributor to the country’s agricultural production and is dominated by cattle farming, which contributed an estimated N$3.2 billion to the economy in 2024. The 2024 drought forced farmers to increase cattle sales which resulted in significant herd reductions and the number of cattle marketed decreased from 314,466 heads in the first nine months of 2024 to 156,297 heads during the same period in 2025.

Live exports, mainly to South Africa, decreased from 156,942 heads during the first nine months of 2024 to 47,594 during the corresponding period in 2025. Beef exports decreased from just over 19 tonnes to 9.5 tonnes. The European Union (EU) accounted for 84.2% of the market share. Other markets included Norway, the United Kingdom, China, South Africa, Botswana and Angola.

SAVANNA BEEF

Meatco is expected to face stiff competition when the Savanna Beef Operations (SBO) export abattoir, north of Windhoek, becomes fully operational. SBO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Savanna Beef Processors (SBP) which was formed in February 2022 to give commercial farmers ownership through participation. Around 730 farmers invested N$200 million in shares in SBP. The total cost of the abattoir, beef processing plant and supporting infrastructure is about N$465 million.

The first trial slaughtering at the new processing facility was successfully completed in August 2025 and small numbers of cattle have been slaughtered since October 2025. The facility is expected to process 250 cattle daily (around 50,000 annually) once it has obtained export certification for the EU and is fully operational.

AGRONOMY

Namibia’s horticulture industry enjoys protection under the Namibian Agronomic Board’s Market Share Promotion (MSP) scheme which aims to stimulate horticultural production in the country and promote the sales of locally produced fresh fruit and vegetables. Importers of horticultural products are currently required to buy 47% of produce in Namibia before they are allowed to import any fruit or vegetable produce. Production of 20 specially controlled products is monitored by the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) and closed-border periods for imports are imposed on specific products when sufficient local production is expected.

Despite the progress with vegetable production, which stands at 55% self-sufficiency, the country continues to import 95% of fresh fruit and 97% of processed agricultural products, mainly from South Africa, to meet the local demand.

Grapes and other high-value fruit crops such as dates, citrus fruit and blueberries are produced mainly for the export market. Tomatoes and onions are exported to South Africa.

VITAL CONTACTS

Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank)

Private Bag 13402, Windhoek +264 61 207 4111 info@agribank.com.na www.agribank.com.na

Agricultural Business Development Agency (AGRIBUSDEV)

Private Bag 13184, Windhoek Government Office Park, Luther Street, Windhoek +264 61 208 7168 info@greenscheme.org.na www.agribusdev.org.na

Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA)

PO Box 350, Windhoek Erf 209, Industrial Road, Lafrenz, Windhoek +264 61 202 3300 info@amta.na www.amta.na

Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) PO Box 2166, Windhoek Simataa Khama Street, Northern Industrial Area, Windhoek +264 61 321 6400 caffairs@meatco.com.na www.meatco.com.na

POULTRY

Namibia’s poultry industry is diversified between broilers, layers and hatcheries. The country’s poultry industry’s production value reached N$1.74 billion in 2024, an increase of approximately 13% from the N$1.5 billion recorded in 2023. The sector now ranks as one of the largest contributors to the country’s agricultural production.

TROPHY HUNTING

Trophy hunting on commercial farms in the country generates income of about N$350 million annually. In addition to hunting on commercial farms, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism issues concessions for hunting in state-owned conservation areas, while hunting concessions are also awarded in communal conservancies.

The Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) was established as a voluntary organisation in 1974 to promote Namibia internationally as a hunting destination and to represent the interests of its members. Its membership of 330 registered hunters represents about 40% of all hunters in Namibia.

Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) AgriHouse, Cnr Robert Mugabe Avenue & John Meinert Street, Windhoek +264 61 237 838 nau@nau.com.na www.nau.com.na

Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU) PO Box 3117, Windhoek +264 61 271 117 info@nnfu.org.na www.nnfu.org.na

Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) PO Box 5096, Windhoek 30 David Hosea Meroro Road, Windhoek +264 61 379 500 pro@nab.com.na / nabdesk@nab. com.na www.nab.com.na

AGRICULTURE AT A GLANCE

• The agriculture industry is one of the largest employers in the country, accounting for about 16% of total employment.

• Around 70% of the population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture.

• Livestock farming accounts for more than 50% of agricultural output.

• Namibia is 55% self-sufficient in vegetable production but imports 95% of its fruit.

• Main horticultural exports: grapes, dates, citrus fruit, blueberries, onions, tomatoes.

BEES & TREES

Strengthening conservation and communities in Zambezi

At the end of May, the forestry team of the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF), together with beekeeping specialist Dr Ortwin Aschenborn, hosted two days of intensive training in Kongola for beekeepers from the Mudumu North Complex. The initiative was supported by the Dream Fund/COmON Foundation and the Bengo/Kaza Arise projects.

The training focused on harvesting and processing honey and beeswax, followed by a one-day refresher session for newly elected beekeepers. This gave two advanced trainers the chance to step into teaching roles. Beekeepers from Bwabwata National Park also joined, supported through NNF’s Climate Adaptation for Protected Areas (CAPA) initiative – an important step towards collaboration across conservation programmes.

The training forms part of a broader effort to promote alternative livelihoods in Namibia’s community forests through non-timber forest products (NTFPs) such as honey. Participants continue to receive essential support, including protective gear and smokers, to ensure safe and effective work. Beekeeping offers communities an income that does not rely on deforestation, helping to preserve forest ecosysteMs

In Kongola, NNF-supported beekeepers now use the new Honey Hub to harvest, bottle and process honey, as well as turn beeswax into high-value products like candles, skin lotion and foundation strips. This builds on last year’s training, when beginner beekeepers from Mudumu North Complex first joined the programme. This year, they returned to harvest honey from three hives and process their yield at the Honey Hub – showing clear progress. Two of the advanced beekeepers also took the lead in demonstrating techniques

NNF Sustainable Forestry Programme

as part of NNF’s “training-the-trainers” approach that strengthens self-sufficiency within local communities.

As forest degradation threatens traditional ways of life, initiatives like Bees and Trees highlight how sustainable resource use can unlock new opportunities, strengthen resilience and keep forests standing.

NAMIBIAN AGRONOMIC BOARD

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is a statutory body which came into existence in Namibia in 1985 and is governed by the Agronomic Industry Act (No. 20 of 1992). The board consists of 13 members representing different organisations within the agronomy and horticulture industry in Namibia.

The NAB is mandated to promote the agronomic industry and to facilitate the production, processing, storage and marketing of controlled products in Namibia.

VISION: A globally recognised regulator of a sustainable, agile and innovative agronomy and horticulture sector.

MISSION: To advance the development of the agronomy and horticulture sector through effective regulation and facilitation.

30 David Hosea Meroro Street, Windhoek +264 61 379 500 www.nab.com.na

SAVANNA BEEF NAMIBIA

The core of Savanna Beef Namibia is made up of passionate, dedicated and hard-working farmers, whose love for their home rangelands and bountiful herds bear testimony to the superb quality of our naturally healthy, tasty savanna beef.

Farming is more than just a way of life; it is our calling and has been engrained in our souls for generations. We are a community of proud and passionate Namibian farmers bound by our love for our land, its animals and its people.

Savanna Beef operates on the following principles:

• Zero carbon footprint

• Traceable feeding programmes

• Free from antibiotics

• Hormone free

• Beef raised on rangeland

• Animal welfare orientated

info@savannabeefnamibia.com www.savannabeefnamibia.com

MEAT CORPORATION OF NAMIBIA (MEATCO)

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) was established and is regulated by the Meat Corporation of Namibia Act (No. 1 of 2001).

The mandate of the corporation is to serve, promote and coordinate the interests of livestock producers in Namibia, while striving for the stabilisation of the red meat industry of Namibia, since both these efforts are of national importance.

Meatco is furthermore a meat-processing and meat-marketing entity. We serve niche markets locally and internationally with premium quality products that are traceable all the way from the farm to the fork.

Simataa Khama Street, Windhoek +264 61 321 6400 caffairs@meatco.com.na www.meatco.com.na

Namib Laboratories

Namibia’s analytical revolution

When Namib Laboratories opened its doors in 2018, it represented far more than a new facility, it symbolised Namibia’s commitment to scientific independence and agricultural self-sufficiency. Born from the practical frustrations of local veterinarians struggling with slow diagnostic turnaround times and reliance on international laboratories, this stateof-the-art facility has fundamentally transformed diagnostic services for our nation.

Established as a subsidiary of Feedmaster within the Namib Mills Investments Group, Namib Laboratories is now an SADCAS-accredited testing laboratory offering veterinary diagnostics, environmental monitoring and food quality testing. The facility specialises in microbiological, serological and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing – services once requiring samples to be couriered across borders to South Africa at considerable cost and delay.

The laboratory’s scope has expanded remarkably since its inception. What began as specialised testing for Namib Mills’ poultry operations now serves Namibia’s entire veterinary and food production industry. Today, Namib Laboratories conducts comprehensive poultry diagnostics, including microscopy, bird vaccination programmes and disease identification testing.

With a team of highly skilled, experienced personnel –professionals whom the laboratory considers its greatest asset – Namib Laboratories has created 11 valuable employment opportunities for Namibians while establishing a culture of ethical conduct guided by international standards, including compliance with ISO 17025.

The laboratory’s responsiveness to national needs was demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, when PCR testing was authorised by the Ministry of Health and Social Services, leveraging its equipment and expertise to support the broader public health response.

Namib Laboratories strengthened its service portfolio by procuring specialised equipment for advanced chemistry and water studies and has since integrated mineral analyses for soil and feed materials. The vision remains unchanged: to revolutionise analytical and pathological laboratory services in Namibia, ensuring our agricultural and health sectors have access to world-class diagnostic capabilities.

Proudly Namibian and internationally accredited, Namib Laboratories exemplifies how local solutions to local challenges create lasting competitive advantage – proving that excellence in science and service knows no borders.

At Namib Laboratories, we help you stop guessing and star t growing. Whether you’re wondering about your soil’s nutrient profile, your water’s safet y, or your animals’ feed qualit y –we’ve got the tools to test, decode, and guide your next move

Because better data means bet ter decisions . And better decisions grow better farms.

Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia

The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (previously known as the Meat Board of Namibia) is a statutory body that came into existence in 1935 and facilitates the export of livestock and livestock products (of species cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and pigs only).

It is adequately equipped to assist the livestock and livestock products trade with relevant information, technical and administrative support.

STRATEGIC CHARTER

The Strategic Charter of the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia seeks to establish:

• An animal disease-free environment

• The production of quality Namibian livestock products

• Export growth and market diversification

• Increased export growth

• A respected, world-class regulatory organisation

• Promoting a cohensive livestock product industry

• Forging active stakeholder engagement

MANDATE

The object of the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia as per the Meat Industry Act (No. 12 of 1981) is to “promote the interest of the livestock and livestock products industry of Namibia in Namibia and elsewhere”.

VISION

The vision of the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia is to be a locally and internationally recognised organisation that promotes a profitable, vibrant, qualitydriven Namibian livestock and livestock products industry in local and international markets.

MISSION

The mission of the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia is to promote a conducive environment for sustainable livestock and livestock products production, market growth and diversification for livestock and livestock products by way of appropriate regulatory intervention.

CORE VALUES

At the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia we strive to uphold the core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Fairness, Independent Thinking, Pro-activity and Accountability.

KEY

STRATEGIC ISSUES

• To have an effective, autonomous and selfsustainable organisation

• To advocate for and provide information on aligning livestock production and animal health with market and consumer requirements

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Ensure a sustainable organisation

• Economic and financial decision making

• Cost and operational efficiency

• Service orientation

Strengthen stakeholder relations

• Regular consultations with the stakeholders and vice versa on industry matters

• Respected authority on livestock product matters

• Striving for common vision in industry

Livestock products markets identification, access and maintenance

• Existing markets accessed maintained and improved

• New value-added markets domestically and internationally identified and access facilitated

• NCA markets identified and access facilitated Regulatory control of standards, quality assurance and import/exports

• Improved import and export control at borders

• Administration of quality schemes, such as FAN Meat and Seal of Quality

• Classification of carcasses at export abattoirs

• Administration of market share promotion schemes for pork, poultry and dairy

Production, processing and marketing

• Increased advisory services to improve competitiveness

• Financial support for maintaining essential animal health services

guiding excellence across namibia and beyond

• Promotion of Namibian livestock and livestock products domestically and internationally

• Reduced cost of regulatory and industry compliance

• Promotion of sustainable production of livestock and livestock products

• Producing strategic data and industry-related research

• To have regulatory systems in place to apply standards, quality assurance and import/export control

By expanding our horizon with a renewed focus on excellence in service, the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia is driven to be a locally and internationally recognised organisation that promotes a profitable, vibrant, quality-driven Namibian livestock and livestock products industry in local and international markets.

• To promote export diversification, value addition and market access to competitive markets

Phone: +264 61 275 830

Email: info@nammic.com.na

Website: www.nammic.com.na

• To strengthen relations with government and key stakeholders towards improved collaboration and partnerships PO Box 38, Windhoek | +264 61 275 830 | info@nammic.com.na | www.nammic.com.na

Tomorrow

the Namib Mills Group created a fully integrated poultry value chain to produce world-class chicken locally and strengthen national food security.

Since then, we have grown into a proudly Namibian operation that combines innovation and sustainable farming practices at every step.

Our trusted brands NAM Chicken and RealGood Chicken reflect our commitment to quality and affordability for our customers –from retailers, hospitality and catering, to informal traders and individual consumers.

Our Impact in Numbers

1,7 million+ birds processed per month 60–70% of Namibia’s poultry demand supplied 1,100+ Namibians employed

Each number tells a story of innovation, self-reliance and national resilience.

As a pillar in the country’s food production sector, we remain committed to delivering the best local chicken and a sustainable future for all Namibians. Because you deserve better.

Our Production Structure

We operate a fully integrated production system that ensures control and consistency at every stage of the process:

Breeding Farms maintain parent stock for egg production

Hatchery produces day-old chicks for broiler farms

Broiler Farms raise chickens under carefully controlled, energy-efficient conditions

Processing Plant

one of the most advanced in Southern Africa, ensures food safety and freshness at scale

Distribution Network delivers nationwide through 6 regional depots and cold-chain eet

This integration allows us to uphold the highest standards of biosecurity, animal health and environmental responsibility. Efficient feed use, natural heating in broiler houses and solar-powered operations help reduce our carbon footprint and ensure sustainable production for the long term.

Feedmaster

Namibian excellence: How Feedmaster powers our farming future

For more than four decades, Feedmaster has been feeding Namibia's livestock industry. What started as a simple idea with just shovels – making highquality animal feed – has grown into the country's largest feed producer and a key player in keeping our farming sector healthy and productive.

Today, Feedmaster operates three feed mills that together produce over 200,000 tonnes of feed annually. The main operation is based in Windhoek, with another facility and distribution centre at Okapuka. The company distributes its products through a network of agricultural retail outlets across Namibia, making feed accessible to farmers in towns and communities nationwide. That is a massive jump from when the company first started, producing just 150 tonnes annually. This growth shows how much farmers trust Feedmaster’s products to feed their animals.

The secret to Feedmaster's success is simple: they understand how farming works in Namibia. The company makes many different types of feed – each designed for specific animals, such as dairy cows, beef cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, pigs and pets. Rather than using one-sizefits-all formulas, Feedmaster's team of technical nutritionists and advisors develops each feed based on real research in Namibian farming conditions. This means farmers get feed that works for their local environment and climate.

Feedmaster does not just sell feed. The company takes farmer support seriously. In 2018, they started Namib Laboratories to help improve animal health services across the country. They also run training programmes and offer farming advice through websites and digital tools, including online calculators, assisting farmers to learn new techniques and solve real probleMs Feedmaster is especially committed to helping small farmers and emerging businesses grow. The company runs special SME projects that give smaller operations the support they need to compete and succeed. They offer free training to both farmers and agricultural retail outlets across the country, believing that investing in knowledge is the best way to strengthen Namibia's farming future. By training the retailers who sell their products, Feedmaster ensures that farmers everywhere have access to good advice and support.

As part of the Namib Mills Investments Group, Feedmaster works hard to be environmentally responsible. The company reuses mill waste rather than sending it to landfills, and it takes pride in helping Namibia produce more of its own food.

Feedmaster is a Namibian company, run by Namibians, for Namibians. With more than 40 years of trusted service and a clear plan for the future, the company is ready to continue supporting our farmers and ensuring Namibia's agriculture

Namibia offers a stable destination for doing business and investment. The country has a multi-party democracy, strong democratic institutions and has been one of the most stable countries in Africa since it gained independence on 21 March 1990. Namibia also has an excellent transportation infrastructure, sound financial sector, an abundance of natural resources and a vibrant private business sector served by a full spectrum of professional, retail and logistical services.

BUSINESS UNUSUAL

Public services are delivered at three levels: central government, regional government and local authorities.

Following her inauguration as Namibia’s fifth president on 21 March 2025, President Netumbu Nandi-Ndaitwah reduced the Cabinet from 21 ministers to 14 and the number of deputy ministers from 18 to six to improve government efficiency and reduce costs by merging some ministries and transferring other ministries:

• Defence and Veterans Affairs

• Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security

• International Relations and Trade

• Finance and Social Grants

• Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform

• Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture

• Health and Social Services

• Industrialisation, Mines and Energy

• Environment and Tourism

• Information and Communication Technology

• Gender Equality and Child Welfare

• Works and Transport

• Urban and Rural Development

• Justice and Labour Relations

The President made it clear that it will not be “business as usual” but “business unusual” with an emphasis on service excellence and quality service delivery, consequences for non-performance and ineffective service delivery by public servants and zero tolerance for corruption, which she said in her inaugural speech equalled treason and should be treated accordingly. She has since spoken out against corruption on several more occasions and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to root it out.

NAMIBIA INVESTMENT PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD (NIPDB)

President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced on 24 June 2025 that the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) would resort under the restructured Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT). She said the restructuring was part of the government’s efforts to improve the country’s investment profile and economic diplomacy.

The NIPDB welcomed the decision, saying that the strategic alignment is part of a broader effort to streamline the government’s economic development agenda and to enhance coordination across key institutions that drive investment, trade and inclusive growth.

The NIPDB was established as a public entity under the Office of the President in November 2020. It officially started

operations on 1 April 2021 with the specific mandate of facilitating and attracting investments in Namibia.

POLICY GAPS AND LEGISLATIVE REFORMS

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) Foreign Direct Investment Report of May 2025 points out that many of the projects in the NIPDB’s Private Potential Pipeline are struggling to materialise due to various challenges, the most prevalent being the lack of policies to support incentives and ensure data protection, delays in permit and licence approvals, as well as availability of land required for investment purposes. The report continues: “To realise these investments and unlock jobs, Namibia must address land availability, finalise relevant policies and incentives, and streamline the permit and visa issuance decisioning to ensure swift investment facilitation.”

Several long-awaited bills, which will have a direct effect on foreign and local investment in the country but have been under discussion for years, are yet to be tabled in Parliament. They include the:

• Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill (NIPFB)

• National Equitable Economic Empowerment Bill (NEEEB)

• Special Economic Zones Bill

• Public Procurement Bill

• Land Bill

STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES

Namibia’s close to 100 state-owned enterprises are divided into three main categories: commercial enterprises, financial enterprises and non-commercial enterprises. They resort under the relevant line ministries.

In line with previous commitments by the Finance Ministry to reduce subsidies to commercial enterprises, subsidies and transfers for the 2025/26 financial year were reduced from N$1.4 billion in the 2024/25 financial year to N$493.5 million.

PRIVATE SECTOR

Namibia’s private sector provides a complete range of quality customer services, ranging from professional, scientific and technical services, finance and insurance, real estate as well as transport and logistics to administration, communication, hospitality, healthcare as well as wholesale and retail trade.

Businesses are required to comply with legislation that is generally applicable, such as the Labour Act and the Social Security Act, and to register with the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) with regard to tax payments and the payment of value-added tax (VAT).

Companies, businesses and institutions identified in certain acts are also required to comply with their obligations under the relevant acts. This includes registration with the Namibia Training Authority (NTA), designated employers defined in the regulations of the Employment Services Act (No. 8 of 2011) and the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act (No. 29 of 1998).

At local-authority level, businesses are required to comply with regulations applicable in various local authorities. This includes, amongst others, building regulations, health regulations, trading licences, noise control regulations and outdoor advertising.

The interests of the private sector are represented by various voluntary members’ associations, including the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), the Namibia Local Business Association (Naloba), the Namibian Employers’ Federation (NEF) and the Chamber of Mines of Namibia (CoM).

VITAL CONTACTS

Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI)

PO Box 1836, Windhoek +264 61 23 6965/6 esamiwhk@mweb.com.na www.esami-africa.org

Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) Private Bag 13218, Windhoek +264 61 296 4700 info@nipam.na www.nipam.na

Namibia Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA)

PO Box 283, Windhoek +264 61 384 029 admin@nibanam.com www.nibanam.com

Namibia National Reinsurance Corporation (NamibRe) PO Box 716, Windhoek +264 61 422 800 info@namibre.com www.namibre.com

There are also several other voluntary members’ associations representing various sectors of the economy.

Statutory councils and boards are responsible for the regulatory oversight of professions in a variety of fields to ensure a high level of professionalism. The Bank of Namibia (BoN), the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) are amongst the regulatory and oversight bodies.

BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICES AT A GLANCE

• The Namibian economy is based on public, private and joint public-private ownership.

• The country provides a safe and politically stable destination for investment and business.

• The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is responsible for the promotion and facilitation of investments in the country.

• Namibia has a well-developed private sector which provides a complete range of quality customer services.

Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (NASRIA) PO Box 417, Windhoek +264 61 229 207 info@nasria.com.na www.nasria.com

Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) PO Box 2133, Windhoek +264 61 431 3200 info@nsa.org.na www.nsa.org.na

Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) PO Box 2104, Windhoek +264 61 224 622 info@nacc.com.na www.nacc.com

Public Service Commission of Namibia (PSC)

Private Bag 1338, Windhoek +264 61 287 3046 info@opm.gov.na www.psc.gov.na

Security Enterprises and Security Officers Regulation Board (SESORB) Private Bag 12024, Windhoek adminsan@iway.na www.sanamibia.com

Social Security Commission (SSC) Private Bag 13223, Windhoek +264 61 280 7251 corporate@ssc.org.na www.ssc.org.na

Trust Fund for Regional Development and Equity Provisions (TFRDEP) PO Box 23160, Windhoek +264 61 227 880 www.murd.gov.na

NAVIGATING NAMIBIA’S AUTOMOTIVE FUTURE WITH PURPOSE

Technology is reshaping industries at a pace that feels almost imperceptible until we stop to look back. Five years ago, a car with lane assist, adaptive cruise control or remote service diagnostics felt futuristic. Today, these features sit quietly inside everyday bakkies, subtly shifting the way we drive, buy and engage with brands. This gradual evolution formed the heart of a conversation between Namibia Trade Network and Anton Westraadt, Managing Director of Pupkewitz Motors, who offered a grounded yet forward-looking perspective on technological change in Namibia’s motoring landscape.

Westraadt reminds us that Namibia is a small player in a global market shaped by giants. China sells more vehicles in three hours than Namibia does in a month. South Africa, our nearest comparison, is dwarfed just as easily. Yet within this scale disparity lies opportunity. Namibia may adopt technology later than global markets, but we often leapfrog directly into mature systems –those already tested, refined and proven.

The biggest tech shift for Namibia’s motor industry, he argues, is not electric vehicles. It is the digital customer journey. Buyers now walk into showrooms already equipped with research, comparisons and even AI-generated advice. The salesperson is no longer the holder of information, but a guide adding context, reassurance and human connection. Technology may streamline the journey, but people remain the differentiator.

AI and data analytics are now embedded in the sales cycle, answering queries at 11pm, tailoring vehicle recommendations and forecasting customer demand. Service centres have moved from clipboards to tablets. Apps schedule test drives, track service histories and even send video clips of brake wear requiring approval. The future has already arrived quietly in the background, reshaping expectation and experience without drawing attention to itself.

Electric mobility remains an interesting prospect, but Namibia’s geography introduces practical barriers. Long distances, charging infrastructure and our strong road-trip culture mean that hybrid technology, not pure EV, feels more suited to our market today. A

hybrid charges itself, removes range anxiety and blends progress with practicality. For now, it is innovation with Namibian relevance.

But tomorrow may look very different. Westraadt foresees a cultural and commercial shift away from ownership and towards mobility as a service. Already in Europe, drivers rent vehicles long term rather than buying them. Namibia may follow when cost of capital and financial structures evolve. Banks, dealers and customers alike will need to adapt mindsets, because the next big disruption may come from a company bold enough to rewrite the rules.

FUTURE-READY BUSINESSES

Westraadt firmly believes that leaders must surround themselves with diverse thinkers, evolve skills as technology advances, and never assume they understand the customer simply because they serve them. Innovation means little without impact. Progress without purpose is noise. The future will belong to those who pair technological agility with human insight, curiosity and humility.

Namibia’s automotive sector is shifting, quietly but powerfully. If we embrace technology with intention – not just adoption, but alignment to real needs – we do more than modernise. We build businesses ready for tomorrow, powered by people, guided by data and strengthened by a belief in our country’s accelerating future.

This article is based on an episode of the Namibia Trade Network Podcast: “Navigating Tech Shifts in Industry with Purpose,” featuring Anton Westraadt from Pupkewitz Motors.

Team Namibia

Founded in 2003, Team Namibia is a memberbased non-profit organisation established to advance Namibia’s economic sustainability by promoting the production and consumption of local goods and services. At its core, Team Namibia believes in Uukumwe, the spirit of togetherness, a reminder that when we unite as businesses, consumers and institutions, we build a stronger and more resilient Namibia.

Team Namibia’s vision is clear: to make Namibian products and services part of everyday life. The organisation works tirelessly to build consumer confidence by promoting quality, credibility and trust in Namibian products and services. Through collaboration with its members, regulatory bodies and development partners, Team Namibia ensures that products carrying its logo meet competitive standards and can stand proudly alongside international brands.

Collaboration lies at the heart of Team Namibia’s approach. The organisation promotes economic sustainability by creating platforms for partnership, innovation and shared growth, ensuring that resources are utilised efficiently and that industries support one another instead of competing in isolation. Through brand building, advocacy and promotion,

Team Namibia strengthens the competitiveness of Namibian products and services, ensuring they remain visible, trusted and preferred both locally and abroad.

Team Namibia calls on Namibian businesses to join the movement, unite under one identity and champion the growth of local industries. By becoming members, businesses gain access to promotional opportunities, credibility and a collective platform that celebrates Namibian excellence.

For consumers, every local purchase is an act of empowerment, a vote for Namibian jobs, innovation and pride. Together, through Uukumwe, we can shape an economy that thrives on collaboration and shared success.

Together, we build Namibia. Together, we are Team Namibia.

Team Namibia Member List

SHOPRITE NAMIBIA

+264 61 372 400 pmalan@shoprite.co.za

OHLTHAVER & LIST GROUP

+264 61 207 5111 contact@ol.na

5th Floor Alexander Forbes House, Cnr Independence Avenue & Fidel Castro Street, Windhoek www.ohlthaverlist.com

OHLTHAVER & LIST

BRAND X

+264 61 207 5801/2 brandx@ol.na

5th Floor Alexander Forbes House, Cnr Independence Avenue & Fidel Castro Street, Windhoek

WOERMANN & BROCK Supermarkets

+264 83 331 9000 8 Hugo Hahn Street, Klein Windhoek www.woermannbrock.com

MODEL

+264 61 207 5111 Model@ol.na

Wernhil Shopping Centre, Cnr Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue & Fidel Castro Street, Windhoek www.pnp.na

PRACTICAL OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS

+264 61 227 983

Bridgeview Offices, 4th Floor, 4 Dr Kwame Nkrumah Street, Windhoek www.outsol.com.na

HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION OF NAMIBIA

+264 61 222 904 info@hannamibia.com Philadelphia House, 6 Newton Street, Windhoek www.hannamibia.com

DYNAMIC WATER SOLUTIONS

+264 61 243 029 info@dynamicnam.com

Schweitzer Street, Windhoek West

ETOSHA FISHING CORPORATION

+264 64 215 600 info@etoshafishing.com

1 Rikumbi Kandanga Road, Walvis Bay www.etoshafish.com.na

N/A’AN KU SÊ GROUP OF COMPANIES

+264 63 293 417 info@naankuse.com

2 Chapman Street, Windhoek www.naankuse.com

NAMIB MILLS GROUP

+264 61 290 1000 info@namibmills.com

Dortmund Street, Northern Industrial Area, Windhoek www.namibmills.com

LEXNA INSURANCE

+264 61 44 88 00 admin@lexna.com.na

28 General Murtala Muhammed Road, Windhoek

PENDUKA TRUST

+264 61 257 210 management@penduka.org

Plot 36, Goreangab, Windhoek

NAMIBIA DAIRIES

+264 61 299 4700

Dalinka.Alberto@ol.na 15 Gold Street, Prosperita, Windhoek www.namibiadairies.com

HARTLIEF

+264 61 267 754 info@hartlief.com.na

Hartlief Factory, 1 Ruhr Street, Northern Industrial Area, Windhoek www.hartlief.co.za

NAMIBIA TOURISM BOARD

+264 61 290 6084 info@namibiatourism.com. na

Sam Nujoma Drive, Windhoek www.visitnamibia.com.na

LEFA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

+264 81 650 3552 info@lefa.com.na 18 Liliencron Street, Windhoek

UNMATCHED POTENTIAL COACHING

+264 81 717 2168 etienne@thedomenamibia. com Ausspannplatz, Windhoek

TULANDE ONLINE

+264 81 655 9988 info@tulandeonline.com www.tulandeonline.com

SPRED INVESTMENTS

+264 81 340 1930 info@spredinvestments. com | sales@ spredinvestments.com Ondangwa

MELLO FOODS

+264 81 761 7626 sales@mello.com.na Next to China Town, Unit 15–18 Flamican Park, New Castle Street, Windhoek

JJ NAM CHEMICALS

+264 81 246 7113 info@namchem.com.na Warehouse, Unit 6, Magnolia, Rensburger Street, Lafrenz

NAMIBIA BREWERIES +264 61 320 4999 Iscor Street, Northern Industrial Area, Windhoek www.nambrew.com

NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

+264 61 207 2434 13 Jackson Kaujeua Street, Windhoek West www.nust.na

CONSUMER NEWS

+264 81 249 8161 | +264 85 551 9337 consumernews@iway.na

NEW ERA

+264 61 208 0800 info@nepc.com.na www.neweralive.na

Daniel Tjongarero House, Cnr Doctor West Külz & Kerby Street

VENTURE MEDIA NAMIBIA +264 81 285 7450 info@venture.com.na 5 Conradie Street, Windhoek www.venture.com.na

NAMIBIA PRESS AGENCY (NAMPA) +264 61 374 000 george@nampa.org Cnr Keller & Marais Street, Windhoek www.nampa.org

ENERGY100 FM

+264 61 256 378 info@energy100fm.com www.energy100fm.com 17 Simeon Shixungileni (Old Bismarck) Street, Windhoek

KOSMOS 94.1

+264 61 255 985 info@kosmos.com.na

MOTH Centre, 6 Peter Muller Street, Windhoek www.kosmos.com.na

NUST FM

+264 61 207 2874 marketingfm@nust.na 13 Jackson Kaujeua Street, Windhoek West www.nustfm.na

LIVING EARTH EXPO NAMIBIA +264 81 124 7515

chair@living-earth-expo.org www.living-earth-expo.org

NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY ALLIANCE OF NAMIBIA (NAFSAN) +264 81 229 4803 director@nafsan.org

161 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Southern Industrial Area, Windhoek www.nafsan.org

Francois Erasmus and Partners

Legal practitioners, notaries & conveyancers

"Practical advice and a sensitive, personal approach. We pride ourselves on our unrivaled commitment to our clients' needs."

Francois Erasmus and Partners is a distinguished boutique legal practice, centrally located in the capital, just a five-minute walk from the High Court and Advocates’ Chambers. We cater to a diverse range of clients, delivering efficient and cost-effective legal services with a personal touch, backed by an excellent service history. Leveraging the latest technology, we ensure a seamless and user-friendly accounting and communications experience.

Over the past decade, we have specialised in civil litigation in the Supreme and High Courts of Namibia, addressing the corporate and conveyancing needs of our varied clientele. Our expertise spans constitutional, construction, banking and insurance law, as well as company and labour matters.

We champion modern mediation and arbitration methods as alternative dispute resolution strategies, saving our clients both time and money. Our primary focus remains on maintaining high service levels and achieving prompt results for our clients.

At Francois Erasmus and Partners, our staff reflects the diverse demographics of Namibian society, providing a warm, friendly, yet professional environment for our clients. The firm is 100% Namibian-owned and all employees at the firm are Namibian, have equal opportunity, are receiving the highest level of training and are exposed to the best resources and IT programs to advance and become fully-fledged professionals themselves. We are committed to community investment and believe in the responsibility to uplift and empower disadvantaged citizens.

Francois Erasmus and Partners is fully committed to the Namibian society and understands its obligation and social responsibility towards the upliftment of the community as a whole. Our proven track record is a testament to our dedication and expertise.

SPECIALISED AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Commercial and civil litigation – Supreme Court, High Court and lower courts

• Conveyancing/Notarial services

• Short-term and life insurance matters

• Registration of companies, close corporations and trusts

• Advice and assistance on commercial, civil, labour, banking and regulatory matters

• Building disputes and related matters

• Contract law

• Estate administration

• Debt collection

+264 83 332 5300 info@ferasmuslaw.com.na www.ferasmuslaw.com

Cevé Consulting

ABOUT US

Cevé Consulting is a leading Namibian provider of workplace wellness and human capital solutions. Our mission is simple: to help businesses and employees thrive by fostering inclusive, psychologically safe environments that encourage collaboration, innovation and healthy risk-taking. Guided by our vision “We are Namibian… for Namibians”, we empower individuals to reach their full potential – personally and professionally.

OUR IMPACT

We proudly partner with top organisations such as Momentum Short-Term Insurance, Namibian Oncology Centre, Autohaus/ Audi Namibia, Ernst & Young, Cronjé Inc, Snyman Transport, Food Lover’s Market, NORS, Old Mutual Wealth and Energy Utilities. Together, we create workplaces where diversity, engagement and wellbeing drive productivity and shared success.

OUR SERVICES

• Needs Analysis & Assessment – Identifying gaps and optimising human capital potential.

• Executive Mentoring – Tailored leadership development sessions.

• Group Wellness Sessions – Weekly programmes to boost employee wellbeing.

• Tailor-made Solutions – Customised experiences for your unique needs.

• Wellness Days – Bespoke off-site engagements for recreation and teambuilding.

• Cevé Employment Solutions (CES) – Connecting the right people with the right jobs.

• Inject Humanity Podcast & Bulletin – Motivational content focused on mental health and wellness.

WHY CHOOSE CEVÉ?

Your employees spend most of their day at work. Investing in their wellbeing is investing in your success. Let us help you build a culture of belonging, engagement and excellence.

info@ceve.com.na +264 81 387 3114 www.ceve.com.na

Komnik & Franck

A Namibian legacy

Since its establishment in 1954 by founders Anton Komnik and George Franck, Komnik & Franck has built a solid reputation as one of Namibia’s most trusted businesses. What began as a manufacturing representative enterprise has grown into a prominent wholesale company that serves a wide range of clients across the country. Today, under the ownership of Jürgen Cronjé, Komnik & Franck continues its proud legacy, providing top-tier products and services tailored to the hospitality and retail sector.

Komnik & Franck’s clientele spans Namibia’s vibrant hospitality industry, catering to hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, lodges and guest farMs Additionally, the company supplies corporate clients and major retail businesses, solidifying its place as a versatile and reliable partner for wholesale needs. This diverse customer base reflects the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality goods and exceptional service across a broad spectrum of industries, a commitment that has anchored Komnik & Franck as a fixture in the Namibian market.

At the heart of Komnik & Franck’s offerings is barista training, a dedicated offer for the cultivation of specialised coffeemaking skills. In recent years, the art of coffee preparation has evolved, with customers expecting more complex and finely crafted coffee beverages. Komnik & Franck’s barista training programme ensures that those in the hospitality industry receive expert training in creating high-quality, modern coffee experiences.

Beyond training, Komnik & Franck welcomes all retailers and business owners to visit its showroom for a firsthand look at

YOUR TRUSTED WHOLESALE SUPPLIER

the extensive range of products available. Located in a vibrant and inviting space, the showroom serves as a one-stop shop for all wholesale needs, showcasing an impressive variety of high-quality merchandise. The meticulously curated inventory is designed to meet the diverse needs of customers, whether they are looking for essential hospitality items or unique pieces that add character to their shelves.

Stepping into the Komnik & Franck showroom offers more than just access to products; it provides an immersive experience where knowledgeable staff are readily available to guide visitors through the selection. The team’s expertise ensures that every customer receives tailored recommendations suited to their specific business requirements. This level of personalised service sets Komnik & Franck apart, making it a trusted partner that goes above and beyond to support its clients’ success.

Komnik & Franck also prides itself on its in-house technical expertise. As the sole Jura coffee machine distributor in Namibia, the company employs a Jura-certified technician and a certified industrial coffee machine technician, ensuring that clients receive professional, reliable support for their coffee machines. This commitment to technical excellence guarantees that the equipment provided by Komnik & Franck remains in top working condition, further enhancing the value offered to customers in the hospitality sector.

With over six decades of history and an unwavering dedication to quality, Komnik & Franck stands as a true Namibian legacy. Businesses across the country are invited to connect with a company that continues to evolve, innovate and support Namibia’s hospitality and retail industries.

Birgit Hoffmann Executive Coaching

Ignite your potential - Executive coaching for clarity, courage and lasting impact

Behind every successful organisation are leaders – experienced or emerging, who carry immense responsibility. They make high-stakes decisions, navigate uncertainty and drive results, often while managing pressure that few truly see.

Coaching offers the space to think, breathe and grow into that next level of leadership. With more than two decades of leadership experience and over 4,500 hours spent coaching leaders, Birgit Hoffmann brings exceptional depth, discretion and results to her work. As an ICF professional certified coach (PCC) and industrial and organisational psychologist, she partners with organisations, executives and high potentials to enable lasting transformation in performance, perspective and presence.

Blending the science of neuro-coaching with the depth of integral coaching, Birgit helps leaders and teams build clarity, resilience and authentic influence. Her approach goes beyond quick fixes; it explores the core of how people lead, decide and connect.

Organisations that invest in coaching with Birgit report stronger alignment, healthier leadership cultures and measurable personal and business growth. Because when leaders grow, everything changes.

81 122 3302 | hello@birgit-hoffmann.com | www.birgit-hoffmann.com Time to think. Room to breathe. Someone to listen.

• Gateway to innovation and opportunity: A dynamic hub for business growth, digital solutions and emerging industries

• Advanced ICT infrastructure: Reliable digital connectivity, high mobile and inter net penetration and continuous investment in technology

• Skilled and adaptable workforce: Ready to support enterprises in tech, manufacturing, logistics and services

• Reliable utilities and supportive services: Stable electricity, water and moder n business facilities

• Global connectivity: Strong inter national links ensure businesses can operate efficiently across borders

• Innovation and entrepreneurship: Co-working spaces, start-ups and innovation hubs drive Namibia’s digital economy

• Business-friendly environment: Stable gover nance and investment-friendly policies make Windhoek an ideal base for sustainable growth

RRennies BCD Travel Namibia

70 years of excellence in travel management

ennies BCD Travel Namibia stands as a pillar in the Namibian travel industry, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction. As a leader in both business and leisure travel management, the company has set benchmarks for reliability and excellence, making it the preferred choice for discerning travellers and organisations alike. With a distinguished history spanning several decades, Rennies BCD Travel Namibia has cultivated a reputation built on trust, consistency, and forward-thinking. Today, it operates from three branches in Windhoek, Walvisbay and Swakopmund, supported by an in-house operations division.

At the core of Rennies BCD Travel Namibia’s philosophy lies a deep commitment to client-centered excellence. The company’s values are rooted in integrity, transparency, and genuine care for its clients’ experiences. Every interaction is guided by a service ethos that prioritises the traveller’s unique requirements, ensuring every journey is seamless, memorable, and stress-free. From initial consultation to post-travel support, the team is dedicated to exceeding expectations at every stage.

Rennies BCD Travel Namibia offers a full spectrum of travel services, including but no limited to:

• Business travel management: Tailored solutions to optimise corporate travel budgets and streamline processes.

• Energy & Marine travel: Crew rotations and personnel travel in the energy, offshore, and maritime sectors, ensuring efficient and reliable global mobility.

• Leisure and inbound travel: Memorable experiences for holidaymakers and visitors to Namibia.

Rennies BCD Travel Namibia leisure@renniestravel.com.na www.renniestravelnamibia.com

+264 61 289 0760

After Hours: +264 81 128 7945 Tenbergen Village, Unit G&F, Cnr Robert Mugabe Avenue & Julius K Nyerere Street

• MICE services: Decades of expertise in meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions/events, ensuring flawless execution for groups and events.

• Visa Desk: Our visa desk provides a comprehensive solution for managing both inbound and outbound visa processes.

Innovation is at the heart of Rennies BCD Travel Namibia’s operations. The company leverages advanced travel technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and convenience for clients. From state-of-the-art booking systems to robust reporting and risk management tools, technology is seamlessly integrated with the human expertise of highly trained consultants. Continuous professional development ensures that staff remain at the forefront of industry trends, offering reliable guidance and solutions powered by both experience and technology.

As a proud member of the BidTravel consortium and the global BCD Travel Group, Rennies BCD Travel Namibia enjoys the advantages of international reach and best practices. These partnerships grant clients access to exclusive rates, global resources, and a network of trusted travel partners around the world. The strength of this global representation enhances the company’s ability to deliver consistent, high-quality service, whether clients are travelling domestically or internationally.

Choosing Rennies BCD Travel Namibia means partnering with a stable, innovative company known for award-winning service and strong supplier relationships. With deep local expertise supported by global insight, the company consistently delivers value while upholding ethical practices, sustainability, and continuous improvement. As Namibia’s most trusted travel management partner, it is committed to providing peace of mind and transforming both business and leisure travel into rewarding, seamless experiences.

Walvis Bay

+264 64 279 800

After Hours: +264 81 124 2976

Shop 4, Seagulls Mall, Hage Geingob Street, Walvis Bay

Swakopmund

+264 64 404 240

After Hours: +264 81 124 2976

8-10 Hendrik Witbooi Street, Swakopmund

Dr Weder, Kruger & Haikali Inc.

Legal Practitioners • Notaries • Conveyancers

WKH Inc. is a renowned law firm specialising in various areas, including litigation, labour law, commercial law, corporate law, tax law and conveyancing. With offices in Windhoek, Ongwediva, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Grootfontein, we take pride in delivering exceptional service and effortless professionalism. Our strength lies in the commitment, diversity and experience of our staff.

In August of 2025, the firm entered a new era of growth and renewal, rebranding as Dr Weder, Kruger & Haikali Inc. and adopting the modern, streamlined name of “WKH” – a legacy reimagined.

Our vision remains firmly rooted in being a proudly Namibian firm that supports national transformation objectives. With over 70 years of combined legal experience in Namibia, WKH embodies a distinctive professional ethos.

Synergy through diversity: At WKH, we combine experience and skills to provide tailored legal services.

Service excellence through innovation: Driven by our philosophy of embracing change, we prioritise a premium environment for our clients. Our Windhoek head office blends innovative thinking with state-of-the-art technology, offering seamless communication and comfort.

Human capital: Our employees are our most valuable assets. We invest in their wellbeing, support local communities and provide a high-standard working environment. Through our corporate social investment programme, we contribute to the Namibian society, focusing on education and supporting law students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Corporate social investment: We believe in uplifting Namibian citizens and communities. Our corporate social investment programme utilises financial and human capital resources to make a meaningful impact. We support education through the JP Karuaihe Trust and provide funding to various ecclesiastical and charitable institutions through Imago Dei.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Conveyancing: We are one of Namibia’s largest conveyancing firms, boasting a team of 11 qualified conveyancers and 55 conveyancing secretaries. From basic transfers to complex matters, our expertise covers a wide range of services. With our state-of-the-art technology, we ensure fast turnaround times and reliable service.

Our firm has provided valuable advice to banks and the Namibian government on land reform and expropriations. We have been instrumental in structuring and registering the first retirement village scheme in Namibia and continue to assist in the development of sectional title schemes, timeshare schemes, general plan registrations and new townships. Our directors have served or currently serve on

the Conveyancing Committee of the Deeds Office, as chief examiners of conveyancing examinations, as members of the committee for the new Sectional Titles Act and as members of the Conveyancing Regulation Board.

Corporate and commercial litigation: Experience pioneering legal services in corporate and commercial litigation. Our proactive practitioners cover all areas of law, offering expert advice on corporate governance, due diligence and a wide range of agreements. From simple confidentiality agreements to complex project finance, we prioritise efficiency and deliver high-quality legal advice in banking, corporate, insurance, matrimonial, property, construction, insolvency, mining, maritime and tax law matters.

Collections: When it comes to collections, WKH is able to draw on its extensive cross-disciplinary knowledge and experience to assist clients from the point of collection right up to representation in court. We handle collections for major banks, the medical fraternity and commercial entities.

Labour law: With extensive experience in all matters pertaining to labour law, WKH has litigated in the District Labour Court, Labour Court and Supreme Court, having previously represented the Social Security Commission in a case against one of the major financial institutions in Namibia. In addition to litigation matters, the firm drafts employment agreements and is often invited to sit in on special sessions where it serves as an independent arbitrator for companies in labour disputes.

Criminal law: Our firm provides services in criminal law, including defence in the Magistrates’ Court, Regional Court and High Court of Namibia. We have significant experience in high-profile cases. Notably, two senior directors were involved in the defence of the accused in the Caprivi high treason trial and in the extradition proceedings. A director of WKH serves as the convenor of the standing committee on criminal law matters for the Law Society of Namibia.

Energy: Amidst Namibia’s unprecedented growth in power demand, WKH excels in serving energy clients, particularly those specialising in renewables. With vast experience and representation in the sector, our attorneys have advised on significant projects like the Caprivi Interconnector, Ruacana Hydropower Plant’s fourth turbine and multiple other renewable energy ventures, including Namibia’s first solar and wind power plants. Trust our expertise in the dynamic energy landscape.

Pupkewitz Group

A century of purpose, building namibia’s future

For 100 years, the Pupkewitz Group has been a cornerstone of Namibia’s economic and social fabric. Since Max and Anna Pupkewitz opened a trading store in Windhoek in 1925, the group has grown into one of Namibia’s most respected and diversified enterprises.

Today, the Pupkewitz Group contributes 3.5% to the national GDP and employs over 2,000 Namibians across network of more than 70 outlets nationwide. This growth has been driven by a commitment to bringing essential products close the people who need them most. At the heart of our journey lies an unwavering purpose: to improve lives and build futures through service excellence, innovation and a firm belief in Namibia’s potential.

With operations spanning the entire country and a diverse portfolio, the Pupkewitz Group operates across five key sectors of the Namibian economy:

• Pupkewitz Megabuild to building materials, hardware and home decor.

• Pupkewitz Megatech to electrical and energy solutions.

• Pupkewitz Motors to retail and commercial automotive products and services.

• Pupkewitz Catering Supplies to industrial catering equipment and other hospitality supplies.

• Agrimark to agricultural products and inputs, retail and bulk fuel supply.

Each business has been carefully built to meet the evolving needs of the country, while remaining true to our core values of integrity, quality and customer satisfaction.

OUR BUSINESSES DO MORE THAN TRADE – THEY BUILD

Megabuild stocks over 37,000 product lines, has mentored more than 1,400 SME contractors and sources locally wherever possible to support Namibian production.

Megatech is powering Namibia’s energy transition through affordable solar solutions and partnerships that enable rural electrification.

Pupkewitz Motors sells one third of all vehicles in Namibia and proudly represents brands such as Toyota, Lexus, BMW, and Volkswagen.

Across these platforms, we strengthen local supply chains, create sustainable employment and unlock meaningful career opportunities.

OUR PURPOSE GOES BEYOND BUSINESS

Inspired by the philanthropic legacy of the late Harold Pupkewitz, a visionary entrepreneur and nation-builder, the Pupkewitz Foundation has delivered impactful programmes in education, healthcare and community upliftment, reaching over one million Namibians to date.

These initiatives are not corporate social responsibility; to they are part of who we are. Our ethos of upliftment is not just a value; it is a way of life. As Namibia steps into a new chapter defined by transformative sectors such as green hydrogen, sustainable logistics, oil & gas and the energy transition, the Pupkewitz Group stands ready to support and enable.

With a property portfolio across the country supporting our operations, a decentralised and agile operating model and a leadership team deeply committed to local empowerment, we always align our future with the nation’s NDP6 and Vision 2030 ambitions.

Our recent regional expansions into Southern Africa signal a readiness to scale Namibian excellence beyond our borders.

“100

YEARS STRONG – WITH YOU” IS MORE THAN A SLOGAN

It is a declaration of shared purpose, a recognition that the Pupkewitz Group stands firmly within Namibia. Shaped by its people, inspired by its challenges and committed to its future.

This message honours the customers who have trusted us, the staff who have built us and the communities that have grown with us. Together, we have built a legacy and together, we look to the future.

Pupkewitz Holdings (Pty) Ltd, | 63-67 Julius K Nyerere Street, Windhoek | www.pupkewitz.com

Susan Nel

Certified Transformational Coach

Trip Travel Namibia

Your trusted partner in corporate travel management

At Trip Travel Namibia, we understand that in today’s fast-paced business world, travel is more than movement; it is strategy. As a leading corporate travel management company, we deliver tailored travel solutions that optimise expenses, enhance traveller experience and support your organisation’s broader business objectives.

Combining cutting-edge technology, strong industry partnerships and an experienced team, Trip Travel Namibia provides seamless, end-to-end travel management for corporations, government institutions, NGOs and multinational organisations. Our solutions simplify complexity, improve compliance and offer full transparency of travel spend, ensuring that every journey delivers measurable value.

Our core services include:

• Comprehensive business travel management

• Corporate travel policy design and compliance control

• Online and offline booking solutions

• Travel expense optimisation and reporting

• International airfare, accommodation and car rental management

• Group, conference and incentive travel coordination

• 24/7 traveller support and duty-of-care solutions

Backed by advanced travel technology and a global support network, we empower organisations through reliable insights, strategic cost control and superior service delivery. Our dedicated consultants focus on long-term partnerships built on trust, transparency and service excellence.

Whether you are optimising your business travel programme, managing executive travel or coordinating mission-critical movements, Trip Travel Namibia ensures value, reliability and peace of mind along every step of the way.

Trip Travel Namibia - we manage travel while you grow business.

221-224 Independence Avenue, Windhoek carmenita@trip.com.na +264 61 285 5700 / +264 81 676 0746 www.trip.com.na

12 MAJOR SUBSIDIARIES REPRESENTING EIGHT SECTORS OF THE ECONOMY

Ohlthaver & List Group

Building Namibia’s economy through diversification and export excellence

For over a century, the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has been synonymous with Namibian enterprise and economic transformation. What began in 1919 as a partnership between Hermann Ohlthaver and Carl List has evolved into one of Namibia’s largest privately held groups, employing 5,577 people across 13 major subsidiaries and representing nine economic sectors.

With a revenue of N$5.05 million in FY2025 and contributing nearly 2% to Namibia’s GDP, O&L’s footprint extends from ocean to plate and from renewable energy to retail excellence. Guided by Vision 2029 – our strategic blueprint for achieving N$2.5 billion in group EBIT and recognition as a Top 10 Great Place to Work (GPTW) globally – O&L is committed to securing a sustainable future for Namibia and the region.

EXPORT-DRIVEN EXCELLENCE: PRODUCTION LEADERS

Hangana Seafood operates a fully integrated seafood value chain, exporting premium hake, kingklip and monkfish to global markets. With 74% of production destined for Europe, Hangana’s Walvis Bay facility holds the MSC Chain of Custody certification and a BRCGS AA+ rating. Operating six wet-fish trawlers, the company processed 11,798 tonnes in FY2025.

Hangana Abalone has evolved into Namibia’s sole abalone producer. The NAMIBGOLD brand embodies the gold standard in exclusivity and quality – a truly Namibian product grown in the Atlantic Ocean off Namibia’s remote desert coastline.

Hartlief has crafted quality meat products since 1946, serving Namibia, South Africa and select markets. HACCPapproved and FSSC 22000-certified, Hartlief processes nearly 50,000 animals annually under international animal welfare standards, positioning itself as a premium exporter of Namibian lamb to Norway and other European markets.

Namibia Dairies operates the !Aimab Superfarm, producing over 27 million litres of milk annually from approximately 3,000 animals. Leading brands include Nammilk, Oshikandela and Rietfontein, reaching 1,700 retail partners

weekly, while growing exports to Angola and Zimbabwe support regional food security.

Kraatz delivers world-class fabrication and marine engineering services to mining, oil and gas, as well as industrial sectors. An ISO 9001:2015-certified company, Kraatz is strategically positioned to capitalise on Walvis Bay’s expanding offshore energy sector through subsea infrastructure, ship repair and project management excellence.

O&L Energy specialises in utility-scale renewable energy systems, operating the award-winning OLC Arandis Solar Energy Plant and developing a 140 MW pipeline, reducing Namibia’s electricity dependency through competitively priced solar solutions.

O&L Leisure owns seven premium hospitality properties. Embodying “Namibia Through Our Eyes”, the company achieved 236% EBIT growth in FY2025, attracting international tourists and contributing significantly to Namibia’s tourism economy. We create experiences reflecting Namibia’s landscapes, wildlife and people, showcasing our country authentically with care and passion. We are serious about “exporting” Namibia’s essence to international visitors, pledging to be a catalyst for good while embracing diversity.

ENABLING GROWTH: STRATEGIC SUPPORT SERVICES

O&L’s success flows from an extensive network of strategic services. Broll Namibia stewards a N$2.65-billion property portfolio, while Mach 10 safeguards O&L and Namibia’s digital economy through cybersecurity and IT infrastructure. Model brings quality and convenience to communities nationwide, whereas Organic Energy Solutions converts invasive bush into sustainable biomass energy. O&L Centre drives group-wide excellence through centralised HR, risk management and operational finance and O&L Brand X shapes compelling narratives through advertising, events, marketing and brand development.

O&L invested N$1.1 billion in local procurement (79.4% of total spend) and achieved a 70% group GPTW Trust Index, building a values-driven culture guided by our O&L Persona: Authentic, Caring and Passionate.

Alexander Forbes House, 7th Floor, 22-33

Fidel Castro Street, Windhoek +264 61 207 5111 www.ol.na

Education remains one of the government’s top priorities and the newly formed Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture received a budget allocation of N$24.8 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. This allocation represents 23.4% of the budget and 8.9% of Namibia’s gross domestic product (GDP).

The new ministry was established in line with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s reduced Cabinet through the amalgamation of the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation and the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service.

During her maiden budget speech, Minister Sanet Steenkamp pointed out that 59% of the budget goes towards the defraying of personnel expenditure, 37% is allocated for operational expenditures, while the remaining 4% goes to capital expenditures.

Steenkamp said that the provision of adequate and appropriate education infrastructure at all levels of the education system was one of the ministry’s top priorities and that just over N$1 billion had been set aside to address the infrastructure gap.

At preschool level, 166 pre-primary classrooms would be constructed at a cost of N$98 million, while a further N$268 million would be spent to build an additional 217 classrooms, 27 science laboratories, 24 computer laboratories, 28 administration blocks and 39 ablution blocks at various schools nationwide. An amount of N$547 million had been set aside to fund the construction of ongoing projects in various regions throughout the country. She said the procurement of basic school stationery would cost the ministry N$129 million. The funds would be transferred to the regional directorates of education to facilitate the stationery procurement prior to the commencement of the 2026 academic year.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Namibia has two public universities, namely the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), as well as two private universities, namely the International University of Management (IUM) and the Welwitchia University.

The N$4.9 billion appropriation for Higher Education for the 2025/26 financial year represents 20% of the budget. Minister Steenkamp said that the budget seeks to support the phased implementation of free higher education and vocational training across all public higher education institutions and government-owned vocational training centres.

An amount of N$1.4 billion has been budgeted for UNAM’s operational expenses while N$55 million has been allocated for the construction and upgrading of its campuses.

NUST received an appropriation of N$576 million for its operational expenses, while N$50 million has been allocated for the construction and upgrading of its campuses. N$5 million has been budgeted for the establishment of an agricultural campus in the Otjozondjupa Region.

The National Council for Higher Education was allocated N$28 million in the 2025/26 national budget, while the Namibia Qualifications Authority received N$62 million.

FREE TERTIARY EDUCATION

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced in her maiden State of the Nation Address to Parliament on 24 April 2025 that, from the 2026 academic year, tertiary education would become 100% subsidised by the government. In her words: “That means no registration fees and no tuition fees at all public universities and technical and vocational education centres.” The president further said that this would be a gradual, phased-in approach. Students would still be responsible for application fees, non-tuition costs, accommodation, meals, transport and study materials.

As from the 2026 academic year, students enrolling for their first undergraduate degree or technical qualification at public and private higher education institutions that meet national quality standards are no longer required to pay registration and tuition fees. This only applies to degrees offered at NQF levels 5 to 8 and TVET qualifications at NQF levels 1 to 6. Funding will not be provided to students pursuing a second or lower-level qualification, repeaters and non-Namibian citizens, while postgraduate studies will not be funded until a national priority fields list has been compiled.

NSFAF

The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) was established in January 1997 to provide financial assistance to students at approved institutions of higher education. The NSFAF received a budget allocation of N$2.7 billion for the 2025/26 financial year, compared to N$2.3 billion for the 2024/25 financial year.

The Namibia Financial Assistance Fund Bill, which was adopted by the National Assembly in April 2025, sought to change the fund’s status from a state-owned enterprise to a directorate into the former Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation. New legislation would, however, have to be tabled following the merger of the two education ministries.

NSFAF has come under heavy criticism over the past few years for failing to recover outstanding student loans.

Auditor-General Junias Kandjeke pointed out in the fund’s audit report for the 2023/24 financial year that only N$18.3 million, less than 1% of total student loans, had been recovered during the financial year that ended in March 2024. He found that NSFAF has been ineffective in collecting student debt, noting that most debtors are years in arrears and there was no evidence that they had been contacted to address the overdue payments.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is currently provided at 13 vocational training centres resorting under the Namibia Training Authority (NTA). The 2025/26 budget allocation for vocational education and training is close to N$588 million, inclusive of an allocation of N$565 million to the NTA.

The minister also referred to new governance legislation for state-owned technical vocational training centres that would enable the separation of the TVET regulatory function and the national qualification framework from the training function. According to her, this would enable the roll-out of free vocational education without competing for resources with private training providers. TVET is also provided at several state-owned enterprises and private companies offering specialised training courses.

VITAL CONTACTS

Directorate of National Examinations and Assessment (DNEA)

Private Bag 13186, Windhoek +264 61 293 4437 / 5 examinationkro@gmail.com

Institute for Management and Leadership Training

PO Box 22524, Windhoek +264 61 230 555 imlt@imlt.org.na

Junior Achievement

Namibia

PO Box 1596, Windhoek +264 61 221 140 info@janamibia.com www.aflatoun.org

Namibia Association for Literacy and Adult Education (Rössing Foundation)

PO Box 20746, Windhoek +264 61 211 721 info@rf.org.na www.rossingfoundation.com

Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)

Private Bag 15008, Windhoek +264 61 302 5111 reception@namcol.edu.na www.namcol.edu.na

Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO)

PO Box 60956, Katutura +264 61 685 2424 secretarynanso@gmail.com www.nanso.org

Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA)

Private Bag 13247, Windhoek +264 61 384 100 marketing@namqa.org www.namqa.org

Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF)

PO Box 23053, Windhoek +264 61 434 6000 studentsrelations@nsfaf.na www.nsfaf.na

EDUCATION AT A GLANCE

• About 23% of total government expenditure has been allocated to the education sector in the 2025/26 financial year.

• Over 1.2 million learners in 2,000 public schools (primary, combined and secondary schools).

• Over 250 registered private schools countrywide.

• Two public universities: University of Namibia (UNAM) and Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST).

• Two private universities: International University of Management (IUM) and Welwitchia University.

Namibia Training Authority (NTA)

PO Box 70407, Windhoek +264 61 207 8550 info@nta.com.na www.nta.com.na

Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) Private Bag 5025, Swakopmund +264 64 511 800 ho@nimt.edu.na www.nimtnam.com

National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) PO Box 90890, Windhoek +264 61 307 012 info@nche.org.na www.nche.org.na

National Institute for Educational Development (NIED)

Private Bag 2034, Okahandja +264 62 509 000 mnambahu@nied.edu.na www.nied.edu.na

The University Centre for Studies in Namibia (TUCSIN) PO Box 11174, Windhoek +264 61 22 4840 info@tucsin.org www.tucsin.org

Windhoek Vocational Training Centre (WVTC) Private Bag 13334, Windhoek +264 61 211 742/3 reception@wvtc.edu.na www.wvtc.edu.na

AI IS HERE. THE QUESTION IS: WHERE IS THE HUMAN?

Technology is accelerating at a pace that is both thrilling and unsettling. In Namibia, like everywhere else, artificial intelligence (AI) is entering workplaces, reshaping creativity, speeding productivity and challenging the way we think. But beyond the hype, the tools and the automation lingers a question more important than any software update: How do we ensure the human remains central? This was the heart of a powerful conversation between Namibia Trade Network’s Elzanne McCulloch and strategist and culture developer Debbie Rowles, founder of Think Human Being. What she offered is not just commentary on AI, but a grounding compass for businesses wanting to move forward with meaning rather than momentum.

Rowles describes her work as sitting in the intersection between technology, purpose and human potential. Businesses are adopting AI rapidly, but she warns that innovation without intention leads to shallow transformation. Shiny tools may feel like progress, but true impact comes from aligning them with values, people and purpose. AI, she says, is not the threat. The threat is forgetting who we are inside the change.

AI is often framed as a replacement for human ability. Rowles sees it differently. AI is an amplifier: a tool capable of structure, speed and ideation. However, it is also an intimacy machine –designed to mimic human tone, speak like us and even engage emotionally. People are already using it as a therapist, advisor and creative partner. When it tells us we are brilliant, we believe it. When it gives answers, we accept them as truth. The danger lies not in using it, but in unexamined trust in it.

Namibia holds a unique counterweight to this: real human relationship. In a world where digital connection is vast but shallow, our culture offers something scarce – genuine community, face-to-face conversations and shared experiences. Rowles believes this is our competitive advantage. As global markets rush into automation, Namibia still values connection, empathy and storytelling as central to business. If we lose that, we lose the one thing AI cannot replicate.

Purpose, she argues, becomes the foundation of future-ready leadership. Long-term strategies hold less meaning. The world shifts too quickly. What remains stable – perhaps the only stable thing – is why a business exists and what it values. Train people to use AI, yes, but also train them to think, to feel, to question, to apply judgment and to recognise when content is off-tone or out of context for African audiences. Productivity without humanity is mechanical. Growth without values collapses under uncertainty.

Rowles’ most urgent advice is deceptively simple: Use AI, but develop humans.

Upskill teams in tech, but equally in self-awareness, purpose, creativity and ethical storytelling. Implement tools, but also boundaries. Invite innovation, but never at the cost of thinking. The businesses that thrive will not be the ones which automate the fastest, but the ones which balance technology with identity and humanity.

AI is not replacing us. But it may replace parts of us if we are not careful. Namibia has an opportunity to build a future where tools strengthen people, rather than overshadow them; where technology delivers efficiency, and humans deliver meaning; where progress does not come at the cost of connection.

Because ultimately, behind every strategy, every prompt and every output, there must still be a human voice – one that knows who it is and what it stands for.

This article is based on an episode of the Namibia Trade Network Podcast: “Navigating Tech Shifts in Industry with Purpose”, featuring Debbie Rowles from Think Human Being.

LearnOnOne

The future Namibian children deserve

Picture this: An underprivileged Namibian child is sitting in front of a television screen, eyes bright with possibility. Mathematical equations dance across the display in an interactive way. For the first time, complex concepts click into place. This is not just another lesson; it is a doorway to a future that previously seemed unattainable.

This is happening right now, across our nation. But not everywhere. Not yet.

THE UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH

Only 20% of Namibia’s children under the age of six have access to early childhood development and pre-primary education programmes. This is according to a 2024 KAP study, which also found that only 2% of parents know that children begin learning from birth.

Traditional extra classes cost between N$100 to N$200 per lesson – an impossible dream for most Namibian families. Meanwhile, the gap between privilege and possibility grows wider.

This is not just an educational crisis. It is a national emergency threatening our collective future.

A LIFELINE CALLED LEARNONONE

LearnOnOne, part of Namibia Future Media Holdings, is an educational lifeline, having broadcast over 2,600 curriculumaligned lessons since 2020. These lessons are accessible on OneAfrica for as little as N$30/month (on a GOtv package). We actively localise content (such as our project of dubbing Akili and Me in Oshiwambo), amplify youth voices and equip Namibian teens with digital skills through partners like the Mosaic Film Experience and the National Theatre.

THE CASE FOR BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

Smart business leaders understand a fundamental truth: investing in education is investing in your future workforce, customers and economy.

Your strategic investment through partnerships creates a measurable impact while delivering powerful returns:

• Premium brand visibility: TV billboards across popular channels reach over 200,000 DStv and GOtv decoders nationwide, plus social media engagement with students, parents and educators.

• Market differentiation: Position your organisation as a committed nation-builder, creating authentic stakeholder value and employee pride.

• Long-term return on investment (ROI): Today’s educated youth become tomorrow’s skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and consumers.

• Legacy impact: Your brand will forever be linked with empowering thousands of young Namibians.

THE RIPPLE EFFECT

Every sponsored lesson sparks a transformational chain reaction: a child in Katima Mulilo masters algebra pursues engineering designs sustainable infrastructure attracts investment creates employment transforms a community.

This is not theoretical. This is happening. But we need more of this.

THE URGENCY OF NOW

Namibia stands at a crossroads. The infrastructure exists. The content is ready. The teachers are committed. The learners are waiting. So, what is missing? Partners who understand that nation-building is not charity but strategic investment.

The Namibian child, eyes fixed on that television screen, is waiting for partners who believe in possibility over privilege. Your brand can be part of this story. Your organisation can be remembered – not just for what you sold but for what you built.

INVEST IN THE FUTURE. TODAY.

Because the greatest return on investment is not measured in quarterly reports; it is measured in transformed lives and strengthened nations.

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Unit 44, Maxwell Street, Hyper Motor City, Windhoek +264 61 383 450 contact@learnonone.org learnonone.org

Discover your future with us University of Namibia

Step into a world of endless possibilities at the University of Namibia – where quality education meets the vibrant heart of Africa.

DIVERSE, GLOBAL AND INCLUSIVE

Meet and join a community that celebrates global diversity. With students and staff from all over the world, you will experience a rich blend of cultures, form lifelong connections and expand your global network. Your journey here is more than academic; it is transformative.

YOUR IDEAL STUDY-ABROAD DESTINATION

Study in a dynamic environment across our 12 campuses, designed to welcome exchange students and international scholars. Dive into the vibrant culture of Namibia, explore its traditions and enrich your academic journey with experiences that go beyond textbooks.

GROW WITH US, TEACH WITH US

Looking to build an international career? The University of Namibia offers numerous opportunities for academic professionals who want to make an impact. Join our team, nurture the next generation of thinkers and find your place in an inspiring global community.

FLEXIBLE AND PERSONALISED LEARNING PATHWAYS

We have transformed all our undergraduate programmes in 2023 to provide more flexible and personalised learning pathways. We offer a diverse range of three-year bachelor’s degrees alongside our integrated four-year honours programmes, ensuring that you can choose a pathway that best suits your career goals.

EXPERIENCE BEYOND CLASSROOMS

Life at the University of Namibia goes beyond books. Engage in a variety of extracurricular activities that help shape your character and skills. Discover your passions, meet likeminded people and create unforgettable memories.

QUALITY EDUCATION, AFFORDABLE INVESTMENT

At the University of Namibia, world-class education is within your reach. We offer quality learning experiences at one of the most affordable rates in Africa, making your academic and professional dreams a reality.

+264 61 206 3111 | info@unam.na | www.unam.na

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Established in 2008 – following the promulgation of the Vocational Education and Training Act, Act 1 of 2008 – the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) continues to grow in leaps and bounds; firmly starting to live up to its multi-faceted mandate as a regulator, funder and service provider of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

CHIEF

CHIEF

Erick Fundula Nenghwanya

Epafras Shilongo

Claretta Gamses

Tobias Nambala Richard Kambinda Genette Hamunyela

Wilhelm Kafidi

Jacobina Nampila

Sackeus Pohamba Maria

Barthomeus Mpasi

Desiree Mubita

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Quality Training Starts With Compliance

Register as an Official Training Provider.

Access to quality-assured training services and securing the sustainability and currency of training in Namibia stand at the heart of the Namibia Training Authority’s mandate as a regulator of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. It is expected of the NTA, as the official regulating body in the TVET sector, to ensure that all training providers operating within the borders of our country, meet quality training standards. The NTA took up this regulatory responsibility in line with the provisions of the Vocational Education and Training Act (Act 1 of 2008).

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Why must a training provider acquire official registration status from the NTA?

All eligible training providers - public and private - must apply to and acquire official registration status from the NTA. This is a legal requirement which forms part of the Regulations for the Registration of Vocational Education and Training Providers (Government Gazette, 17 December, 2012, Notice no. 300).

2. Why is it important to regulate the quality of training provision?

Through effective regulation, the NTA helps to counter some of the symptoms of our training market, which include training providers which charge exorbitant fees, but offer non-effective training, leaving trainees with no skills to competitively enter the job market; training providers run by unqualified and underqualified managers and trainers; and training providers which lack the required human and infrastructure resources.

3. What are the registration criteria to be met in acquiring official registration status?

The application process involves the submission of evidence and supporting documents against a wide range of criteria, detailed in the Regulations. The NTA’s Registration, Monitoring and Support Division performs an important support role in this regard. Through site visits, they assess an applicant’s facilities, infrastructure and training staff qualifications and provide guidance and support.

4. How does the NTA ensure that registered training providers remain compliant?

Once granted official training provider registration status by the NTA’s Standards, Assessment and Certification Council (SACC), the training provider must comply with a periodic evaluation by the NTA at intervals to be determined by the NTA. In the event of non-compliance, provision is made for a range of sanctions, escalating from enforceable undertakings and additional conditions on registration, through to cancelling the registration of a training provider.

5. How do I access information about training providers registered with the NTA?

The NTA keeps a detailed and current register of all training providers to whom the SACC has granted official registration status. This register also includes lists of unregistered and deregistered training providers. Visit our registration portal on our corporate website to access the list of registered training providers and their course offerings and contact details.

6. Who do I contact for more information and applications for registration?

The NTA’s Registration, Monitoring and Support (RMS) Division administers all training provider registration applications, whereas quality assurance auditors render technical and monitoring support to applicants. Should you need any assistance in this regard, contact us at: 061-2078 557/533/595, or registration@nta.com.na

Positioning Namibia’s Public Vocational Education and Training Centres as Enablers for the Workforce of Tomorrow

Namibia’s network of Public Vocational Education and Training Centres continues to shape the workforce of tomorrow by offering industry-aligned programmes across all regions of the country. From engineering, construction, hospitality, ICT, agriculture, oil and gas–related training, to specialised safety and technical short courses, these centres provide accessible, high-quality skills development that meets the evolving needs of Namibia’s economy. Each VTC equips learners with practical, nationally accredited qualifications that open doors to employment, entrepreneurship, and lifelong career growth.

KEETMANSHOOP VTC | Keetmanshoop, // Kharas Region

• Mechanical Engineering (Fitting and Machining) (Level 2 - 4)

• Solar Installation and Maintenance (Level 1 - 5 )

• Information and Communication Technology (Level 1 - 4)

• Water Supply, Sanitation with Desalination (Level 1 - 4)

• Electrical Engineering (Electronics) (Level 2 - 4)

• Welding and Metal Fabrication (Coded Welding) (Level 4 - 5)

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management for Oil and Gas

• Specialised and Accredited SHEQ – Based Short Courses

• Basic Safety Induction (Oil & Gas) (Level 2)

• Electrical (Industrial Oil & Gas) (Level 3)

• Mechanical Maintenance (Oil & Gas) (Level 3)

• Rigging & Lifting Operations (Level 3)

• Welding & Fabrication (Level 3)

• Health, Safety & Environment (Level 4)

Portion A of Erf 383, Noordhoek, Keetmanshoop P.O. Box 626, Keetmanshoop | Tel: +264 63 222 550 www.nta.com.na

• Solar Equipment Installation and Maintenance (Level 1)

• Metal Fabrication (Welding) (Level 2)

• Plumbing & Pipefitting (Level 1)

• Clothing Production (Level 1)

Erf 2109, Extension 6, Nkurenkuru, Kavango West Region P.O Box 6259, Nkurenkuru | Tel: +264 66 274 250 www.nta.com.na

• Automotive Mechatronics (Level 2 – 3)

• Electrical General (Level 2 – 3)

• Bricklaying & Plastering (Level 1 – 3)

• Carpentry & Joinery (Level 2 – 3)

• Plumbing & Pipefitting (Level 1 – 3)

• Welding & Metal Fabrication (Level 2 – 3)

• Office Administration (Level 1 – 4)

• Clothing Production (Level 1 – 3)

• Hospitality & Tourism (Level 2 – 4)

• Cosmetology (Level 2 – 3)

• Information and Communication Technology (Level 2 – 3)

• Facility Maintenance (Level 2 – 3)

• Agriculture (Level 2 – 3)

John Tjikuua Street, Okakarara Private Bag 2112, Okakarara Telephone Number: +264 67 317 069 | www.ovtc.edu.na

OKAKARARA VTC | Okakarara, Otjozondjupa Region

NKURENKURU VTC | Nkurenkuru, Kavango-West Region

NAKAYALE VTC | Outapi,

Omusati Region

• Office Administration (Level 1 – 4)

• Electrical General (Level 2 – 4)

• Electrical Engineering (Electronics) (Level 2 – 4)

• Hospitality & Tourism (Level 2 – 4)

• Wholesale & Retail (Level 2 – 5)

• Financial Services (Insurance Intermediary) (Level 4)

• Information and Communication Technology (Level 2 – 5)

• Civil and Building Construction Management (Level 5)

• Metal Fabrication (Welding) (Level 2 – 4)

• Clothing Production (Level 1 – 4)

• Transport & Logistics (Freight Handling) (Level 5)

Outapi Oshakati-Ruacana Main Road P.O. Box 910, Outapi | Tel: +264 65 250 067 www.nvtc.edu.na

• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Level 1 - 4)

• Automotive Mechatronics (Level 2 - 4)

• Office Administration (Level 1- 4)

• Clothing Production (Level 1 - 3)

• Electrical General (Level 2 – 4)

• Leather Products Design And Manufacturing (Level 3)

• Welding And Metal Fabrication (Level 2 - 3)

Free Market Street, SADC Industrial Area, Gobabis PO BOX 245 Gobabis | Tel: +264 62 565 002 www.gvtc.edu.na

• Plumbing & Pipefitting (Level 1 – 4 )

• Welding & Metal Fabrication (Level 2 – 4 )

• Office Administration (Level 1 – 4 )

• Joinery & Cabinet Making (Level 1 – 3)

• Clothing Production (Level 1 – 3)

• Agriculture: Farm Machinery & Infrastructure (Level 2 – 4)

• Agriculture: Horticulture (Level 2 – 4)

• Bricklaying & Plastering (Level 1 – 4)

• Hospitality & Tourism (Level 1 – 4)

• Electrical General (Level 2)

• Automotive Mechatronics (Level 2) Wenela Road, Katima Mulilo Private Bag 1064, Ngweze Tel: +264 66 253 264 | fax: +264 66 253 760 www.zvtc.edu.na

• Airconditioning & Refrigeration (Level 1 – 4)

• Bricklaying & Plastering (Level 1 – 4)

• Joinery & Cabinet Making (Level 1 – 4)

• Plumbing & Pipefitting (Level 1 – 4) Erf 2287, Chief Justus //Garoeb Street | P.O. Box 112, Khorixas Tel: +264 67 332 235 | www.khvtc.edu.na

VALOMBOLA VTC | Ongwediva, Oshana Region

• Airconditioning & Refrigeration (Level 1 – 3)

• Automotive Mechatronics (Level 2 – 4)

• Boilermaking (Level 2 – 4)

• Bricklaying & Plastering (Level 1 – 3)

• Electrical General (Level 1 – 3)

• Electrical Engineering (Electronics) (Level 2 -4)

• Joinery & Cabinet Making (Level 1 – 3)

• Plumbing & Pipefitting (Level 1 – 3)

• Welding & Metal Fabrication (Level 2 – 3)

• Clothing Production (Level 1 – 3)

• Hospitality & Tourism (Level 2 – 4)

• Office Administration (Level 1 – 4)

• Facility Maintenance (Level 2)

• Broadcasting (Level 4)

• Information and Communication Technology (Level 2)

c/o Mandume Ndemufayo and Nandjebo Mengela Street, Ongwediva Private Bag 5516, Oshakati | Tel: +264 65 234100 Fax: +264 65 230167 | www.vvtc.edu.na

• Automotive Engineering (Panel Beating & Spray Painting)

• (Level 1 – 3)

• Bricklaying & Plastering (Level 1 – 4)

• Joinery & Cabinet Making (1 – 3)

• Office Administration (Level 1 – 4)

• Plumbing & Pipe Fitting (Level 1 – 4)

• Solar Equipment Installation & Maintenance (Level 1 – 4)

• Welding & Metal Fabrication (2 – 3)

• Wholesale & Retail (Level 2 – 3)

• Facility Maintenance (Level 2 – 3)

• Boilermaking (Level 2 – 3)

• Information and Communication Technology (Level 2 – 3)

Paulus Hamutenya Street, Eenhana P.O. Box 13434, Eenhana | Tel: +264 65 263 600 Fax: +264 65 263 871 | www.evtc.edu.na

RUNDU

VTC | Rundu, Kavango-East Region

• Boilermaking (Level 2 - 4)

• Bricklaying & Plastering (Level 1 - 4)

• Electrical General (Level 2 - 5)

• Farm Machinery & Infrastructure (Level 2 - 4)

• Horticulture & Crop Husbandry (Level 2 - 4)

• Joinery & Cabinet Making (Level 1 -4)

• Automotive Mechatronics (Level 2 - 5)

• Plumbing & Pipefitting (Level 1- 4)

• Welding & Metal Fabrication (Level 2 - 4)

• Office Administration (Level 1 - 4)

• Civil & Building Services Engineering (Level 5)

• Agriculture (Level 5) Maria Mwengere Road, Rundu Private Bag 2081, Rundu Tel: +264 66 269000 | Fax: +264 66 255364 www.rvtc.edu.na

DISCLAIMER: Course information subject to change, contact the relevant centre for more information.

P.O. Box 70407, Khomasdal, Windhoek, Namibia NTA Village 10 Rand Street, Khomasdal, Windhoek Phone: +264 61 207 8550 | Email: info@nta.com.na

EENHANA VTC | Eenhana, Ohangwena Region

ZAMBEZI VTC | Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region

KHORIXAS VTC | Khorixas, Kunene Region

GOBABIS VTC | Gobabis, Omaheke Region

Signa Aviation Services

Shaping Africa’s future aviators

The vast skies of Africa hold endless opportunities. At the heart of this vision is Signa Aviation Services, a premier aviation training organisation (ATO) committed to empowering the next generation of aviation professionals. From cockpit to cabin, from engineering to drone operations, Signa Aviation sets the standard for excellence in aviation training across the continent.

With more than 50 years of combined experience in aviation, Signa Aviation was founded on a simple yet powerful mission: to inform, inspire and equip aviators with world-class training built on safety, professionalism and excellence. Recognising the growing demand for skilled aviation professionals in Africa, Signa Aviation established itself as a beacon of quality training, offering comprehensive programmes that meet and exceed international standards.

Today, Signa Aviation operates across Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Mozambique, Mali and Senegal, making it one of the most recognised training institutions on the continent. Our roots are firmly grounded in the highest professional standards, and our wings are wide open to the future of aviation.

TRAINING FOR EVERY AVIATION CAREER

Signa Aviation provides a diverse range of training programmes, ensuring that every aspiring aviator finds their path to success.

Our offerings include:

• Pilot training: From private pilot licence (PPL) to commercial pilot licence (CPL) and airline transport pilot licence (ATPL), we prepare pilots for global careers.

• Cabin crew training: Equipping professionals with the skills and confidence to deliver exceptional passenger experiences.

• Aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) courses: Combining technical expertise with hands-on experience for engineering excellence.

• Drone training: Meeting the growing demand for unmanned aerial systems in commercial and industrial applications.

• Type ratings: Covering aircraft from the Sling 4 to the ERJ145, ensuring pilots are ready for diverse operational environments.

+264 83 339 0094

info@signaaviation.com www.signaaviation.com

Namibia’s ideal training conditions, with year-round favourable weather, maximise flight hours and practical learning opportunities. Coupled with state-of-the-art facilities, advanced simulators and a team of 30 experienced professionals, we offer a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise that sets our graduates apart.

EXPERIENCE, RECOGNITION AND PARTNERSHIPS

Signa Aviation’s reputation is built on international recognition, with approvals in eight African countries. This ensures that our graduates enjoy global career opportunities and industry credibility. Strategic partnerships with leading aviation organisations, including Westair Aviation, FlyNamibia, Wilderness Air Namibia, Scenic Air Namibia, Air Botswana, Skycore Aviation, Leonardo Helicopters and Simaero, provide access to cutting-edge resources and real-world exposure.

Our commitment to safety is unwavering. We maintain a safety-first culture, prioritising risk management and fostering an environment of integrity, discipline and accountability. These values have positioned Signa Aviation as a trusted leader in aviation education.

At Signa Aviation Services, we believe that the skies are just the beginning. By delivering exceptional training programmes, upholding the highest standards and cultivating a community of professionals who embody safety and excellence, we are shaping the future of aviation in Africa and beyond.

Signa Aviation Services: Empowering Africa’s aviators for a world of opportunity.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT SIGNA AVIATION

• 50+ years of combined aviation experience

• 8 African countries approved for training programmes

• 30 expert instructors blending theory and practice

• Year-round favourable flying conditions in Namibia

• Type ratings offered on Sling 4 to ERJ145 aircraft

• Strategic partnerships with leading airlines and aviation companies

• International career opportunities for graduates

• State-of-the-art facilities and advanced simulators

FINANCE & BANKING

In its August 2025 Economic Outlook, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) projected real gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 3.5% for 2025, compared to 3.7% in 2024 and an estimated 3.9% for 2026. The slowdown was attributed largely to a contraction in primary industries, particularly the livestock subsector on account of restocking activity. “Risks to the domestic outlook remain tilted to the downside, primarily reflecting the impact of global trade policy shifts, depressed international diamond prices and geopolitical tensions. Domestically, water supply interruptions, especially in coastal towns, could likely weigh on growth prospects,” according to the report.

2025/26 NATIONAL BUDGET

Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled a N$106.3 billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year under the theme “Beyond 35: For A Prosperous Future”. The specific priority areas are:

• Support and facilitation of economic development

• Safeguarding of livelihoods through social protection

• Youth empowerment and capacity enhancement

• Promotion of food production and stimulation of agricultural activities

The 2025/26 budget represents a 4.9% increase from the previous year’s revised estimates. Total revenues were estimated at N$92.6 billion, a 1.9% increase from the revised estimates of the 2024/25 financial year, while provision has been made for expenditure of N$106.3 billion, including N$3.2 billion in development projects funded through external loans and grants.

The operational budget has been allocated N$79.8 billion, an increase of 2.3% on the 2024/25 budget, while the development budget has increased by 22.6% to N$12.8 billion from the revised estimates for the 2024/25 financial year. Provision has also been made for N$13.7 billion (4.6% of the GDP) in interest payments.

The social sector continues to receive the largest portion of the budget with an allocation of close to 45%. The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture received N$24.8 billion, while the Ministry of Health and Social Services was allocated N$12.3 billion, including N$780 million to expand the network of health infrastructures countrywide. Transport was allocated N$2.7 billion to fast-track the upgrading of the railway network and the completion of ongoing road construction projects.

TAX POLICY PROPOSALS

The minister announced several tax policy proposals:

• Reducing the corporate tax rate for non-mining companies from 30% to 28%, effective from 1 April 2026.

• Introducing a 10% dividend tax (government, pension and medical aid funds exempted), effective from 1 January 2026.

• No amendments to individual tax thresholds, which have been postponed to the 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years.

• Increasing the single commutation threshold of retirement funds from N$50,000 to N$375,000 at retirement.

• Limiting the annual tax benefit on housing to N$400,000.

LOOMING LOAN REPAYMENTS

Concerning the redemption of the US$750 million Eurobond on 29 October 2025, Shafudah said that US$463 million had been accumulated in the sinking fund over the past financial years, while the government aims to add another N$3 billion (US$162 million) to the sinking fund during the course of the 2025/26 financial year before the bond matures.

With regard to the financing of the balance of N$2.3 billion, Shafudah explained that this would be refinanced through the domestic market. “Given the prevailing interest rate levels, we believe it is most optimal to source funding from the domestic market considering the sufficient liquidity levels as well as the demonstrated appetite for government securities,” she said.

The minister shared that the government will also be making substantial principal repayments to settle the International Monetary Fund’s Rapid Financial Instrument (RFI). An amount of N$2.3 billion will be paid in the 2025/26 financial year, with the final payment of N$1.2 billion to be made in the 2026/27 financial year.

REPO RATE RELIEF

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) reduced the repo rate from 7.75% in July 2024 to 6.75% in February 2025 by four successive 0.25 basis points, bringing some relief to hardpressed consumers. However, the bank held the repo rate steady at 6.75% at its June and August 2025 meetings.

Namibian commercial banks lowered their prime lending rates from 10.5% to 10.375% as from 30 September 2025, which will be followed by a further reduction of 0.125% by December 2025. The reduction came after the BoN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) pointed out in June 2025 that the prime rate of 3.75% charged by Namibian banks exceeds the longstanding Common Monetary Area (CMA) practice that the prime rate should not exceed 3.5%. The MPC called on Namibian commercial banks to start aligning their margins above the repo rate to the levels of other CMA countries, saying the move would address this anomaly and in time provide relief to consumers.

INFLATION

The annual inflation rate for August 2025 stood at 3.2%, while the average annual inflation rate for the period August 2024 to August 2025 stood at 3.5%. The BoN has projected inflation to average 3.8% in 2025 and 4.2% in 2026.

CREDIT RATINGS

Moody’s Investors Service rated Namibia’s sovereign credit risk with a B1 and a positive outlook in April 2025. The agency said the positive rating comes from the prospect of hydrocarbon and renewable energy resource developments. Moody’s also attributed the positive outlook to an increased likelihood that new industry developments will help bolster growth in other sectors.

International credit risk agency Fitch Ratings affirmed Namibia’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LT FC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at “BB-” with a stable outlook in May 2025. The report states: “Namibia’s ratings are supported by its strong governance indicators and institutional framework relative to rating peers, and fiscal financing flexibility supported by the large non-banking financial sector (NBFS). This is balanced against high fiscal deficits and government debt relative to peers, large fiscal financing needs and a rigid expenditure profile.” Fitch expected real GDP growth to recover slightly to 3.8% in 2025, following a slowdown to 3.7% in 2024.

According to the agency, “a marked increase in government debt-to-GDP, for example, due to higher fiscal deficits, and a deterioration in domestic and external borrowing conditions” could lead to a negative rating downgrade for Namibia.

BANKING BUSINESS

Trustco Group Holdings, the parent company of Trustco Bank Namibia, announced on 24 August 2024 that it has surrendered its banking licence to the BoN.

VITAL CONTACTS

Anti-Fraud Hotline

0800 290 800 dbn@tip-offs.com

Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN)

PO Box 195, Windhoek +264 61 299 2116 www.ban.na

Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) 12 Daniel Munamava Street, Windhoek +264 61 290 8000 info@dbn.com.na www.dbn.com.na

Economic Association of Namibia (EAN)

PO Box 6148, Windhoek +264 61 244 300 info@ean.org.na www.ean.org.na

FINANCE AT A GLANCE

• Real GDP growth projected at 3.5% in 2025 and 3.9% in 2026.

• Inflation projected to average 3.8% in 2025 and 4.2% in 2026.

• The social sector allocated nearly 45% of the 2025/26 national budget.

• N$13.7 billion interest payments due in 2025/26 financial year (4.6% of GDP).

• VAT estimated to account for 27% of tax revenue and Customs and Excise 25% in 2025/26.

The decision follows the suspension of the bank’s authorisation to operate as a banking institution on 18 August 2023 as a result of non-compliance.

Access Bank Namibia, a subsidiary of Access Bank Plc, which has its headquarters in Nigeria, was granted a provisional licence, valid for six months, by the BoN on 4 October 2024. The provisional licence was granted to enable the bank to meet all regulatory requirements before commencing banking operations in the country. The BoN subsequently extended the provisional banking licence to October 2025 following a request for additional time to finalise the bank’s entry into the Namibian market.

Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)

PO Box 2882, Windhoek +264 61 283 5287 helpdesk@fic.na www.fic.na

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (ICAN) PO Box 21459, Windhoek +264 61 220 2181 secretariat@ca-nam.com www.ican.com.na

Namibia Institute of Professional Accountants (NIPA) PO Box 90756, Windhoek +264 61 382 700 reception@nipa.com.na www.nipa.com.na

Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA)

PO Box 5699, Windhoek Head Office +264 61 209 2259 Customs and Excise +264 81 959 4000 Domestic Tax +264 61 209 2641/2/3/4/5/6 info@namra.org.na www.namra.org.na

Namibian Securities Exchange (NSX)

PO Box 2401, Windhoek info@nsx.com.na www.nsx.com.na

Payments Association of Namibia (PAN)

PO Box 134, Windhoek +264 61 415 420 info@pan.org.na www.pan.org.na

WHEN TAX MEETS TECHNOLOGY

Why Namibia’s digital shift is about more than compliance

As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, the tax profession is undergoing a quieter but equally consequential shift. Technology is no longer just a back-office tool for compliance, it is becoming a strategic lever for certainty, efficiency and trust between taxpayers and authorities. In Namibia, this evolution is unfolding gradually, shaped by regulatory realities, emerging digital tools and the need to balance enforcement with economic growth.

In a recent Namibia Trade Network Podcast conversation, Johan Nel, director at AJM Tax Consulting, unpacked how technology is influencing tax administration, advisory services and the broader business environment in Namibia, and why purposeful adoption matters more than speed.

FROM MANUAL AUDITS TO DATA-DRIVEN OVERSIGHT

Globally, revenue authorities are increasingly using data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to identify risk rather than auditing every taxpayer indiscriminately. Instead of focusing on whether a specific transaction is taxable, technology is applied to detect patterns, anomalies and trends that warrant closer scrutiny. “It’s about building a profile of a taxpayer,” Nel explains, “so that audits are triggered where risk actually exists.”

While Namibia is not yet fully digitised at this stage, the direction is clear. Internationally, large-scale data analysis, combined with tools such as lifestyle audits, allows authorities to identify discrepancies between declared income and observed wealth. This shift benefits compliant taxpayers by reducing unnecessary audits, while enabling revenue authorities to focus resources more effectively.

DIGITAL TOOLS ALREADY AT WORK IN NAMIBIA

Although often overlooked, Namibia has already made meaningful progress in digitising parts of its tax system. Nel highlights tools such as the E-Tariff and Customs Tool, which allows importers to identify customs and duty costs electronically before bringing goods into the country. This transparency reduces uncertainty and improves planning for businesses reliant on imported goods, machinery or equipment.

Another significant advancement is the pre-population of individual tax returns. Information such as PAYE and annuity income is automatically pulled into tax returns, reducing administrative burden and errors for taxpayers. Looking ahead, Namibia’s planned e-invoicing system could be transformative. Once implemented, transaction data would be captured directly from point-of-sale systems, allowing VAT and revenue to be calculated automatically and reducing opportunities for non-compliance.

“These systems are about easing compliance,” Nel notes. “They help honest taxpayers get it right and allow the revenue authority to focus on real risks.”

THE MISSING LINK: CERTAINTY

Technology alone, however, cannot resolve all challenges. One of the most significant barriers to investment in Namibia is not digital capability, but certainty around tax interpretation. Unlike some jurisdictions that publish extensive guidance notes and interpretation papers, Namibia offers limited formal insight into how tax laws are applied in practice.

For international investors considering large-scale projects, this lack of clarity can be decisive. “No investor will commit billions without knowing the tax outcome,” Nel explains. Technology can support transparency, but policy clarity and consistent interpretation remain essential foundations.

GLOBAL LESSONS AND EMERGING RISKS

International examples illustrate both the power and reach of modern tax technology. Nel points to cases where AI and aerial imagery have been used to identify undeclared assets, as well as systems that track where work is physically performed, an increasingly relevant issue in the era of remote work.

This has direct implications for Namibia’s ambitions to attract digital nomads. While immigration frameworks may permit remote workers, tax legislation has not yet caught up. Under Namibia’s source-based tax system, income earned while physically working in the country is taxable, creating administrative and compliance hurdles that may deter investment and talent.

TOWARDS A FUTURE-READY TAX ENVIRONMENT

For Nel, a future-ready tax environment balances technology with proportionality. Risk-based audits, clearer incentives and simplified systems for small and medium enterprises could significantly improve the ease of doing business. At the same time, businesses must embrace compliance as a strategic priority rather than a reactive exercise.

“Technology will continue to sharpen enforcement,” he cautions. “Namibia has no prescription period. Issues from a decade ago can still resurface. Accuracy and transparency are no longer optional.”

As Namibia works to stimulate entrepreneurship, attract investment and grow sustainably, tax technology will play an increasingly central role. But, as Nel’s insights make clear, progress lies not in digitisation for its own sake, but in thoughtful, aligned systems that support growth while safeguarding the tax base.

This article is based on an episode of the Namibia Trade Network Podcast: “Navigating Tech Shifts in Industry with Purpose”, featuring Johan Nel of AJM.

BANK OF NAMIBIA

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) is the central bank of the Republic of Namibia, whose establishment is enshrined in Article 128 of the Namibian Constitution. BoN is responsible for:

1. Formulating and implementing monetary policy

2. Issuing banknotes and coins

3. Supervising the banking sector

4. Ensuring the effective functioning of the national payment system

5. Managing foreign-exchange reserves

6. Acting as a banker to the government

7. Administering the country’s remaining exchange controls

8. Promoting financial stability

VISION: To be a leading central bank committed to a prosperous Namibia.

MISSION: To support sustainable economic development through effective monetary policy and an inclusive and stable financial system for the benefit of all Namibians.

71 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek +264 61 283 5111 info@bon.com www.bon.com.na

NAMIBIA REVENUE AGENCY

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) is the nation’s tax collecting authority.

Established as an autonomous agency in terms of the Namibia Revenue Agency Act (No. 12 of 2017), NamRA is responsible for administering the Namibian tax laws as well as customs and excise services. This includes:

• Assessing and collecting taxes and duties

• Receiving and recording all state revenue

• Increasing customs and excise compliance

• Increasing tax compliance

• Charging penalties and interest on overdue accounts

• Improving service delivery for tax payments

• Building public trust and credibility

Town Square, Werner List Street , Windhoek +264 61 209 2259 info@namra.org.na www.namra.org.na

NamRA Whistleblower:

• Toll-free number: 0800 535 777

• namra@tip-offs.com

• www.tip-offs.com

Shepherds Tree

Deep roots for sustainable growth in Namibia and beyond

Connecting high-quality Namibian businesses and projects with capital and international expertise

Shepherds Tree Investments is a Namibian strategy and transaction advisory firm supporting investors, corporates and family offices seeking sustainable growth in the Namibian and regional markets. With deep sectoral expertise including energy, oil and gas, marine and logistics, mining, hospitality, tourism and property, the firm delivers world-class insights and execution across the investment value chain.

Its corporate finance division provides end-to-end transaction services, from valuations and deal structuring to capital raising, mergers and acquisitions and divestitures. Shepherds Tree also offers tailored investor services (both foreign and local), supporting market entrants and ultra-high-net-worth individuals with research, due diligence, transaction execution, portfolio management and local directorships.

With experience in analysing more than 600 Namibian companies, the firm is also a trusted specialist in Namibian market access, local ownership structuring and market entry advice.

In the infrastructure space, the firm’s project preparation capabilities help transform large-scale initiatives into bankable investments, supported by robust project-finance-based capital raising. Through its corporate strategy offering, Shepherds Tree partners

with management teams to unlock practical, high-impact growth solutions and support implementation. In selected cases, Shepherds Tree co-invests alongside clients to build long-term, resilient ventures.

Anchored in the symbolism of its botanical namesake, also known as the “tree of life”, Shepherds Tree stands on the principles of uncompromised ethics, resilience, lasting partnerships and a nose for value. Its leadership team, comprising seasoned industry veterans Ekkehard Friedrich, Norbert Wurm and Ingo Schneider, brings decades of hands-on expertise in private equity, corporate leadership, mining, tourism and complex transactions.

Office 20, 3rd Floor, Mandume Park, Cnr Dr W Kulz & Teinert Street, Windhoek info@shepherdstree.africa

Norbert Wurm Partner Ingo Schneider Associate Partner

Ekkehard Friedrich Managing Partner

AJM

Leading Specialists in Tax Consulting and Litigation

AJM is a specialist tax consulting and litigation firm that offers a wide spectrum of local and international tax-related services for individuals, trusts and companies. Our extensive range of services includes income tax, value-added tax, estate duty and tax administration, as well as the expert handling of tax disputes. With the Namibian and South African tax landscape becoming more complex each day, our specialist approach provides viable solutions for our clients to achieve their commercial goals. We have a dedicated tax team comprising of experts in law, accounting and business – giving us a unique edge in the tax industry. Our team consists of advocates, attorneys, chartered accountants and experts with significant boardroom and large deal structuring experience. Our vast practical knowledge base across multiple disciplines positions us ideally to provide lead deal advisory services and tax expertise to our clients.

WHAT WE OFFER

AJM is a specialist tax consulting and litigation firm that offers a wide spectrum of local and international taxrelated services for individuals, trusts and companies.

Our areas of specialty include income tax, value-added tax, tax administration and dispute resolution in Namibia. The increased intricacy of the global tax landscape has, over time, necessitated such a specialist approach. Against this background, AJM provides its clients with practical solutions in order to exceed all expectations. Our dedicated in-country tax teams in Namibian and South Africa have expertise in law (admitted advocates), accounting (chartered accountants) and business (our experts have many years of boardroom and large deal structuring experience), giving us a unique edge in the global tax industry. Thanks to this broad practical knowledge base across so many disciplines, we are ideally placed to be lead deal advisers and tax specialists.

TAX DISPUTE RESOLUTION

AJM has an excellent record of successfully handling tax disputes, which we attend to on behalf of our clients.

• Registering Disputes

• Tax Litigation

• Settlement

TAX ADVISORY

Backed by various academic and professional qualifications, AJM is the ideal firm to provide opinions concerning the tax consequences of identified transactions for income tax, value-added tax and other taxes.

TAX COMPLIANCE

We assist with compliance-related requirements, which include tax registration, preparation and filing of annual and provisional income tax returns, as well as preparation and filing of periodic VAT returns and employee taxes.

DEAL ADVISORY

Navigating complexity is key to structuring that perfect deal or transaction. Red tape, delays and headaches associated with dealing with a multiplicity of advisors, service providers and specialists can see even the best possible transaction run aground if not managed efficiently. This is where AJM’s specialist deal advisory team comes in, serving as lead deal advisors and project managers to ensure smooth sailing through the numerous due diligence, legal, finance and regulatory requirements.

Windhoek:  2nd Floor, 1@Steps Offices, Cnr Grove & Chasie Street, Kleine Kuppe | +264 81 141 0497

Cape Town: Suite 1603, Portside Building, 4 Bree Street | +27 21 202 1220

Johannesburg: Building 3, Commerce Square, Sandhurst, Sandton | +27 10 970 1220 admin@ajm.inc | www.ajm.inc

Leonard Willemse Director: SA Indirect Tax

Johan Nel Director: Namibian Tax

Capricorn Group

Capricorn Group connects growth and positive change

Capricorn Group, based in Windhoek, is a leading financial services group in Southern Africa and has a strong presence in Namibia and Botswana. With a 44-year track record, Capricorn Group has significantly impacted Namibia’s banking sector and is listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX). The group aims to improve lives through financial services and being Connectors of Positive Change.

WHO WE ARE

Capricorn Group consists of subsidiaries and associates that provide sustainable financial solutions to individuals, SMEs and corporations. The group’s subsidiaries include Bank Windhoek, Bank Gaborone, Capricorn Asset Management (CAM), Entrepo Holdings and Peo Finance. The group also has interests in insurance and telecommunications through associates Santam Namibia, SanlamAllianz Namibia and Paratus Group Holdings. Capricorn Group employs 2,161 people and manages assets to the value of N$72.5 billion. Bank Windhoek is Namibia’s largest lender and the first in Southern Africa to issue green and sustainability bonds, while Bank Gaborone in Botswana is known for its digital innovation and customerfocused services.

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

The Capricorn Foundation is the group’s primary corporate social responsibility (CSR) vehicle in Namibia. Established in

2020, the foundation has become a leading force in the nonprofit sector, investing almost N$60 million in more than 100 projects over the last six years. Its focus areas include education, economic advancement, health and supporting vulnerable communities. This aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which prioritise zero hunger, quality education, decent work and economic growth. In 2025, Capricorn Group and its entities invested N$26.7 million in CSR activities, supporting early childhood development, skills training, food security and health programmes. The group’s ChangeMaker programme encourages employee volunteerism and community engagement, promoting a culture of social responsibility and collaboration.

GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION

Capricorn Group’s success is rooted in good governance, with the board and its committees providing ethical leadership and strategic oversight. The group focuses on leadership development and employee wellness and prioritises diversity, equity and inclusion, with women constituting 62% of its workforce. Bank Windhoek’s #GoBeyond programme focuses on digital transformation through advanced data analytics, AI and digital banking. It has modernised customer service with self-service kiosks and improved mobile banking, enhancing accessibility to financial services. The group aims to be agile, resilient and impactful, creating long-term value for clients and communities.

+264 61 299 1200 investorrelations@capricorn.com.na www.capricorn.com.na

Empowering Individuals

Join us to connect growth and positive change. Together, we can build meaningful relationships that drive progress and create a better tomorrow.

Let’s Connect Growth and Positive Change. Capricorn.com.na

RMB Namibia

Where possibility meets a digital African future

Every bank talks about the future. RMB Namibia is building it.

From its earliest days, RMB has been guided by a clear purpose: to make every connection, insight and solution mean more for our clients. This commitment to meaningful value creation has shaped one of Africa’s most respected corporate and investment banks.

When RMB Namibia opened its doors, it did so with a culture rooted in curiosity, rigour and possibility. A decade later, the team has grown into a diverse collective of specialists –analysts, risk experts, traders, economists, dealmakers and problem-solvers – offering clients advice on:

• Transaction and working-capital solutions

• Trade and cross-border flows

• Foreign exchange and global markets

• Corporate lending and strategic advisory

• Sustainable finance and large-scale project investment

Plugged into the FirstRand Group, one of Africa’s largest financial services groups, RMB Namibia has access to deep expertise, strong capital and decades of experience in structuring complex transactions across the continent. That connectivity amplifies Namibia’s ability to participate in global and regional opportunity.

INNOVATION AS A HABIT, NOT A HEADLINE

RMB Namibia’s history is filled with firsts – not because the bank seeks them, but because it seeks better answers. RMB was the first to:

• Structure inflation-linked bonds on the JSE and NSX

• Finance renewable energy under Namibia’s REFIT programme

• Turn “solutionist thinking” – the willingness to ask unconventional questions – into a corporate identity

This appetite for complexity is not a slogan. It is the daily work of bankers who prefer to dig deeper, who see opportunity where others see friction and who understand that African markets reward those who think differently.

A DIGITAL ECONOMY NEEDS A DIFFERENT KIND OF BANK

Namibia’s economy is shifting rapidly, shaped by real-time payments, cross-border platforms, sustainability-linked investment, digital identity, renewable energy and the rise of new export industries.

This moment requires a bank that can operate at the intersection of technology, policy, markets and ambition. RMB Namibia is positioned precisely there.

REAL-TIME MONEY MOVEMENT

In partnership with FNB, RMB Namibia has enabled nearinstant payments across the Common Monetary Area through the TCIB system, making cross-border transactions between

Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini faster, safer and available 24/7. This is more than convenience; it is the foundation of a more fluid regional economy.

DIGITAL GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY

Through RMB’s Global Accounts platform – accessed via FNB – clients can hold, save and transact in major global currencies without leaving Namibia. With digital onboarding, transparent FX and access to global market infrastructure, RMB is making international finance more accessible than ever.

FUTURE-READY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

RMB Namibia’s sponsorship of the Bloomberg Finance Lab at NUST reflects a deeper truth: the next decade of growth will belong to countries that invest in people as boldly as they invest in technology. Students can now access real-time global data, analytics tools and advanced market intelligence – skills essential for emerging industries such as renewable energy, oil, logistics and green hydrogen.

Namibia’s next opportunities – green hydrogen, digital trade corridors, regional energy grids, fintech and smart logistics – will not unlock themselves. They require institutions willing to challenge convention, manage complexity and think in systeMs

RMB Namibia’s strength lies in:

• A belief in possibility

• A track record of innovative firsts

• A team defined by curiosity and discipline

• A commitment to building the financial architecture that a modern, globally connected Namibia requires

Kirsty Watermeyer | FNB Namibia | Communications Manager | kirsty.watermeyer@fnbnamibia.com.na

NAM-MIC Holdings

Creating value. Growing your future

OUR IDENTITY

NAM-MIC Holdings is a proudly Namibian broad-based investment company established in 1997 by the Mineworkers Union of Namibia through NAMIT. We exist to empower mineworkers, energy workers, their families and communities by creating long-term wealth and economic opportunities. Today, we are a private equity partner of choice, driving impact across Namibia’s most important sectors.

WHAT WE DO

Creating wealth. Unlocking opportunities. Delivering impact.

We invest in high-growth sectors that shape the country’s future:

• Agriculture & Food Security

• Financial Services

• Manufacturing

• Property & Infrastructure

• Healthcare & Education

• Transport & Logistics

• ICT & Digital Innovation

• Renewable Energy

Our diversified approach ensures sustainable returns while contributing to national development.

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

• Asset base expanded to N$943.7 million, a 21.5% increase, demonstrating strong portfolio growth and effective capital allocation.

• Dividend income rose to N$109.5 million, reflecting improved performance across key investments.

• Net asset value strengthened to N$935.9 million, up 22% year-on-year, driven by profit growth and fair value appreciation.

• Strategic growth investment: 20% equity stake in Kadila Poultry Farming, advancing NAM-MIC’s role in food security and economic development.

OUR IMPACT

We go beyond investing. NAM-MIC is committed to uplifting communities through:

• Education support and bursaries

• Community development programmes

• Union and beneficiary support

• Health and welfare initiatives

• Empowerment through skills and training

Because when our people grow, Namibia grows.

DRIVING NAMIBIA’S FUTURE

Our investment strategy is aligned with:

• Vision 2030

• Harambee Prosperity Plan II

• Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6)

• We are focused on building a stronger, more inclusive and more resilient Namibian economy.

PARTNER WITH US

Together, we can power Namibia’s next chapter of growth.

JM Shaetonhodi House No. 2, Adler Street, Windhoek West, Windhoek +264 61 444 600 info@nam-mic.com www.nam-mic.com

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Active vs Passive – The investing debate and how multi-management could solve it

The active vs passive debate has been ongoing for a very long time. What is it all about?

Let us start with a short explanation of each: Active investing involves the investment manager making decisions about which investment instruments to buy or sell, using a specific research process. This active selection process by the investment manager is also known as “price discovery”. The aim of active investment management is to outperform the market (or a specific benchmark), otherwise known as “delivering positive alpha”.

Passive investing tracks a market index to replicate its performance rather than beat it. Examples of passive indices are the FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index (SA equities), S&P 500 Index (US equities), MSCI All Country World Index (developed and emerging market equities) and the IJG All Bond Index (Namibian bonds).

Both the active and passive approaches have their own advantages and disadvantages. Active investment management, for example, has the potential to outperform the market index and is able to protect investments on the downside when markets are falling. However, this involves a higher cost due to higher investment management fees and trading expenses. Passive investing has minimal investment management and trading expenses, but the performance is tied to the relevant market index (minus fees paid to the index tracker) and there is no flexibility to exploit

short-term opportunities. It also tracks the index when markets are falling.

In a recent research article by Alexforbes, an analysis was done of the percentage of active investment managers who have outperformed their benchmarks over various time periods until 30 April 2025. The results are summarised in the chart below.

Our results show that in the SA equity, fixed-income and moneymarket categories, a meaningful portion of active investment managers were able to outperform their respective benchmarks. The picture is vastly different when it comes to global equity and global property categories, where less than one in 10 active investment managers have outperformed the relevant benchmark over the longer term.

HOW COULD MULTI-MANAGEMENT SOLVE THE PROBLEM?

As the only multi-manager in Namibia, Alexforbes is unique in the sense that we are the only investment manager combining active and passive investing strategies for multiple asset classes in our investment portfolios, enabling us to reap the benefits of both active and passive investing strategies. We have, for example, already included passive investing strategies for global and SA equities into our investment portfolios. Based on the research, we plan to further increase the exposure to passive investing for global equities.

Alexforbes’ clients can therefore rest assured that we follow a scientific approach to continually improve our investment portfolios.

The chart below presents the percentage of active managers who outperformed their benchmarks over various time periods, based on Alexforbes' methodology and analysis as of 30 April 2025.

(Please note: “SA Equity Filtered” means we have omitted investment managers with a track record of less than 13 years and any investment manager not used in the institutional space.)

Source: Morningstar, Bloomberg, Alexander Forbes Investments

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INVESTING WHERE NAMIBIA BUILDS ITS

Investment Philosophy:

We are committed to making a POSITIVE DIFFERENCE by striving to achieve consistent and competitive investment returns while facilitating economic growth and job creation.

Investing in real assets is not just about owning infrastructure, it’s about securing predictable income, hedging inflation, diversifying risk, and delivering sustainable impact. For institutional investors seeking long-term stability and alignment with ESG objectives, real assets represent a cornerstone of a resilient portfolio. Real Assets investing is what we know, what we do, for which we have a 20 year proven track record of delivery.

With this focus, Old Mutual Investment Group has established itself as a leader in exiting investments. Over the past 20 years, the firm has successfully exited 31 portfolio investments across three funds, with no capital loss to date. Its strong brand, established market presence, and long-standing partnerships with senior lenders provide proprietary deal flow and superior access to high-quality investment opportunities. This is supported by a robust fund structuring capability that optimises operating costs and enhances tax efficiency, particularly through the use of policy wrappers and open-ended fund structures. OMIGNAM’s ESG Framework ensures that environmental, social, and governance factors are embedded throughout the investment process, enabling effective risk mitigation while delivering measurable and sustainable impact. Strong alignment of interests is further reinforced through co-investment alongside investors, demonstrating conviction and accountability, and underpinning a reputation built on trust and the protection of investor capital.

Liberty Namibia

In it with you: Building confident businesses

For more than 20 years, Liberty has walked alongside Namibia’s business community, helping employers protect their staff, strengthen their organisations and build long-term financial confidence. As a proudly Namibian insurer since 2003 and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Standard Bank Group, we combine local insight with world-class financial expertise to help businesses thrive in a fast-changing economy.

Our role is simple: to give businesses the certainty, support and stability they need to look after their employees and plan for the future. Through reliable, well-governed risk and investment solutions, we help employers focus on what matters most – running their business, growing their teams and contributing to Namibia’s prosperity.

PARTNERING WITH NAMIBIAN BUSINESSES

Every organisation, big or small, shares the same truth: people are their greatest asset. Protecting them is both a responsibility and an advantage. That is why our employee benefit and corporate investment solutions are designed to give companies confidence through every economic cycle.

OUR FLAGSHIP SOLUTIONS

1. Group Risk

Life can be unpredictable. Our Group Risk solutions provide essential protection for employees and their families when the unexpected happens. From life cover and disability benefits to critical illness and income protection, we help businesses create a safety net. The result? A workforce that feels secure, supported and motivated – and a business better prepared for whatever comes next.

2. Capital Bond

For businesses with cash reserves, Capital Bond is a simple, flexible investment solution that preserves and grows capital. It is tax-efficient, fast to access (within five working days), and comes with no upfront or withdrawal fees. Available to all businesses, from large corporates to sole proprietors like farmers, doctors and lawyers, it helps organisations plan for future expenses while earning returns that keep pace with inflation.

3. Alpha Retirement Fund

Managing a retirement fund does not have to be complicated. Through Alpha Retirement Fund, employers gain access to a professionally governed umbrella pension structure. It is cost-

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effective, compliant, flexible and comes with employee benefits that help staff enjoy a dignified, dependable retirement.

For individuals and business owners, we also offer retirement annuities and a flexible living annuity. Our living annuity allows retirees to choose their income levels, invest across a wide range of portfolios and leave a legacy for loved ones – including N$10,000 funeral cover and five free portfolio switches per year.

No matter where someone is on their financial journey, there is a Liberty solution designed to meet their needs.

A PARTNER COMMITTED TO NAMIBIA’S GROWTH

At Liberty, financial freedom is a shared journey. We create products that are relevant and reliable. We build partnerships grounded in trust. And above all, we empower businesses and their people to face the future with confidence.

For more than two decades, we have been part of Namibia’s growth story – and we remain committed to walking alongside its organisations, shaping their next chapter.

Because at Liberty, we are in it with you

Windhoek

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Recognised globally. Inspired locally.

We are proud to celebrate a year of excellence, thanks to you.

Your trust has driven us to achieve remarkable milestones and earn prestigious awards. But these accolades are not just ours, they belong to ever y client who inspires us to raise the bar ever y day.

Our commitment to world-class banking is fuelled by one goal: ensuring you experience the highest levels of ser vice, technolog y and exper tise.

Thank you for being the reason we strive for greatness. Together, we achieve more.

FNB Namibia

How FNB Namibia is rewiring access, inclusion and opportunity

As Namibia pursues economic diversification, digital expansion and wide-scale financial inclusion, one institution has emerged as a key enabler of this national agenda. With one of the strongest digital footprints in the country and a strategy anchored in accessibility, FNB Namibia is helping to redefine how citizens, businesses and communities participate in the economy.

As part of FirstRand Namibia, the country’s largest listed financial services group by market capitalisation, FNB Namibia benefits from global expertise while remaining firmly rooted in local realities. That balance matters. It allows the bank to pair world-class technology with a grounded understanding of what actually works in Namibia’s towns, settlements and cities.

For FNB Namibia, innovation has never been about novelty. It has always been about removing barriers: barriers to access, affordability, inclusion and opportunity.

This philosophy is what placed the bank on the global stage. At The Banker’s Technology Awards 2025, FNB Namibia was named Africa’s Regional Winner, a continental recognition of practical, scalable solutions designed to make life easier for real people in real communities.

FINANCIAL INCLUSION IS IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE

The heart of FNB Namibia’s transformation lies in its ability to meet people where they are, not where traditional banking expected them to be.

Through the CashPlus agency model, local merchants become access points. A grocery store doubles as a banking outlet. A small business becomes a financial lifeline. Deposits, withdrawals and essential services can now be accessed in communities that previously sat outside the reach of the formal financial system.

This is not digital disruption; it is digital support, designed for real lives.

Then there is the bank’s mobile app, available to customers at zero data cost, which has become one of the most powerful tools for financial inclusion in the country.

You don’t need a branch.

You don’t need data. You only need a phone.

Namibia’s shift towards a mobile-first economy is not theoretical. It is happening at scale.

Today, many FNB customers bank digitally, with services like eWallet, cellphone banking, CashPlus and Cash@Till having transformed everyday transactions into simple, secure interactions.

A DIGITAL STRATEGY ALIGNED WITH NATIONAL AMBITION

FNB Namibia’s evolution mirrors Namibia’s own. The bank has moved from analogue systems to digital channels and is now moving towards platform-based experiences powered by AI, data analytics, cybersecurity and real-time insights.

This next chapter is not about “banking as a service”; it is about banking as part of life. Embedded, intelligent, secure and accessible everywhere.

In a world defined by economic shifts and rapid technological change, FNB Namibia is building resilience – not by reacting to change, but by anticipating it.

ARCHITECTING THE NEXT DECADE OF PROGRESS

Namibia’s digital transformation is accelerating, and the institutions shaping it will define the country’s next decade of progress. FNB Namibia is not simply adapting to this shift. It is helping to architect it.

With technology as its backbone and inclusion as its compass, the bank is building a financial system where possibility is open to everyone.

The future of Namibia will be shaped by institutions willing to invest in accessibility, digital capability and sustainable growth. As the country evolves, FNB will continue to serve – not just as a bank, but as a strategic partner in building a competitive, resilient and inclusive Namibian economy.

+264 61 299 2222

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Ashburton Investments Namibia

Empowering investment journeys: Ashburton Namibia’s approach

Namibia’s investment environment is defined by continuous transformation, shaped by innovation, global developments and an increasing emphasis on sustainability. In this dynamic setting, adaptability and resilience remain essential qualities for investors and institutions alike.

Ashburton Namibia, as part of the FirstRand Namibia Group, is committed to supporting clients’ evolving needs through a balanced approach that combines growth opportunities with prudent risk management. The firm’s philosophy centres on delivering sustainable outcomes by drawing on a blend of traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Across Namibia’s diverse sectors – including energy, mining, logistics and financial services – there is significant potential for growth and innovation. At the same time, factors such as skills development, climate resilience and global market shifts underscore the importance of strategic planning and long-term vision.

POSITIONING TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL FOR CLIENT EMPOWERMENT

While the pace of technological advancement varies across the industry, Ashburton Namibia recognises the important role that technology plays in modern asset management. The firm is committed to leveraging digital solutions and

modern platforms to enhance transparency, efficiency and client empowerment. Technology is viewed as a valuable tool that helps clients make informed decisions and supports the delivery of tailored investment solutions.

Ashburton Namibia continues to advance on this path, investing in systems and processes that enhance the client experience and foster a more connected financial ecosystem. The firm’s approach is measured and purposeful, ensuring that technology is adopted in ways that genuinely benefit clients and align with broader strategic goals.

A COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT

Ashburton Namibia’s approach is guided by disciplined research, robust governance and a commitment to responsible investment practices. The firm seeks to foster trust and partnership, empowering clients to make informed decisions in a changing world. Transparency and clear communication are central to this philosophy, ensuring that individuals and institutions can build long-term relationships based on confidence and shared values.

As Ashburton Namibia CEO Taimi Shejavali notes, “At the heart of our approach is a belief that strong relationships and trust are the foundation of long-term success. We are committed to transparency, partnership and empowering our clients to make informed decisions, because people matter more than predictions.”

STANLIB Namibia

STANLIB Namibia (Pty) Ltd is a leading unit trust management company in Namibia. It brings to the market an asset management service provider with both local and international investment focus. STANLIB Namibia offers a fresh, new investment approach to managing both personal and institutional assets, supported by the latest technology and compliance capabilities.

STANLIB, our parent company, is a pan-African multispecialist investment company active in nine African countries. With its headquarters in South Africa, STANLIB manages and administers over R804 billion (as at 30 June 2025). This makes STANLIB one of Africa’s leading asset managers.

STANLIB Namibia was established in 1993 as a joint venture between Standard Bank Namibia and STANLIB South Africa. We provide investment management services to Namibian institutional, corporate and retail clients. STANLIB Namibia’s fund range focuses on the needs of our investors, providing sufficient choice without complexity. Whether you are growing or preserving your capital, or drawing an income from your investment, STANLIB has a fund for you.

We aim to adopt the best values and techniques, as practiced internationally, in the Namibian investment management industry.

There are many good reasons to choose STANLIB Namibia to manage your investments.

• Liquidity: Actively managed portfolios ensure optimal liquidity, with your input.

• Safety: Your assets are held transparently in your name, off our balance sheet, providing capital protection.

• Client oversight: Transparent and regular reporting always keeps you informed and in control.

• Competitive yield: We focus on maximising your returns – not funding our own assets – to deliver a strong return on investment.

• Consistent performance: Our strategies aim to outperform agreed benchmarks while maintaining safety and liquidity.

Standard Bank Namibia

Banking that empowers growth

How Standard Bank Namibia’s 2026 pricing strategy puts people first

In a fast-evolving financial landscape, value is measured not only in dollars and cents but in confidence, access and opportunity. Standard Bank Namibia’s 2026 pricing strategy, effective from 1 January 2026, moves beyond a routine fee revision to signal a clear commitment: banking should empower progress. The approach focuses on affordability and inclusion while creating tangible benefits that help individuals and businesses to keep growing.

A PEOPLE-FIRST APPROACH TO VALUE

The refreshed structure reduces everyday banking costs and expands free digital services, with four bundled offerings tailored to diverse lifestyles and income segments. The intent is straightforward: remove unnecessary cost barriers, simplify choices and enable Namibians to transact with ease. By aligning pricing to real needs, the strategy positions banking as a catalyst for everyday momentum rather than a monthly expense to be managed.

REAL VALUE, EVERY DAY

Customers benefit where it counts most:

• Lower fees on common digital transactions make dayto-day banking simpler and more affordable.

• Free point-of-sale purchases for Basic bank account holders, senior citizens and bundle customers reduce the cost of paying for essentials.

• Lifestyle-aligned bundles combine convenience and relevant perks at a cost-effective monthly fee.

• Improved SME pricing lowers the cost of trading, strengthens financial visibility and supports access to tailored growth solutions.

These changes do more than save money. They unlock participation – helping a graduate to build a financial footprint,

a family to manage monthly costs with less stress and a small enterprise to trade with greater confidence.

DIGITAL AT THE HEART OF INCLUSIVE GROWTH

The 2026 strategy encourages safe, anytime transacting. Lower EFT fees, free inter-account transfers and simplified bundles are designed to make digital adoption both intuitive and rewarding. As more customers choose secure and efficient digital channels, they gain time and transparency – two ingredients that compound into better financial habits and outcomes.

SMES: FUEL FOR NAMIBIA’S ECONOMIC ENGINE

Small and medium enterprises are central to job creation and innovation. Pricing that reduces transaction friction and clarifies costs helps businesses formalise operations and build stronger financial records – key prerequisites for accessing working capital and scaling. The strategy is built to partner with entrepreneurs along the growth curve, from early-stage resilience to expansion.

A PRICING PHILOSOPHY ALIGNED TO PROGRESS

At its core, the 2026 pricing strategy balances customer relief with long-term value creation. It supports financial wellbeing, fosters digital inclusion and strengthens the foundations of sustainable economic growth. The message is consistent: banking should be a partner in possibility.

To explore the details and choose the option that best fits your needs, consult Standard Bank’s new pricing guide – your roadmap to smarter banking and real value. Visit www.standardbank.com.na or speak to your relationship manager.

Unlock your growth with banking that gives you more.

1 Chasie Street, Kleine Kuppe, Windhoek +264 61 294 2126 www.standardbank.com.na

Namibia ranks amongst the top marine fishing countries in Africa. The fishing industry is the largest export earner after mining and accounted for 14.6% of total export earnings and approximately 4% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024. In its August 2025 Economic Outlook, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) projected a contraction of 4.7% for the fishing and onboard fish processing sector for 2025 as a result of lower quotas and landings before an estimated growth of 2.2% in 2026.

The nutrient-rich and highly productive waters of the Benguela Current off the Namibian coast is one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world and supports some 20 commercially important fish and crustacean species.

Total allowable catches (TACs) for seven fish and crustacean species are determined on the basis of scientific evaluation of fisheries resources, and annual quotas for five marine fish and two crustacean species are allocated to fishing rights holders. These quotas are determined annually by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, based on the advice of the Marine Resources Advisory Council.

HAKE

Hake is the most important fisheries resource in terms of value, export earnings and job creation. About 90% of this mid-water and demersal species is caught by trawlers, while 10% is caught by longline. Frozen or wet hake is landed at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz. Spain is the main export market for sea-frozen hake products, followed by other European countries and South Africa. A variety of value-added hake products is exported to Germany, Italy, France, the United States and Australia. The total allowable catch (TAC) for the 2025/26 fishing season, which stretches from 1 November to 30 September, was reduced from 154,000 metric tonnes in 2024/25 to 140,000 metric tonnes to allow for the recovery of hake stocks.

HORSE MACKEREL

Horse mackerel, the most important species by volume and the second-most valuable fisheries export earner, accounts for about two-thirds of total annual marine catches. It is an affordable high-protein fish which is also rich in Omega-3. Zambia, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo are the main destinations for whole frozen horse mackerel. The TAC for the 2025 season, which stretches from 1 January to 31 December, was reduced from 270,000 metric tonnes in 2024 to 208,000 metric tonnes.

MONKFISH

Monkfish, a high-value species, is caught as a target species or as a bycatch of the hake fisheries. Fillets and tails are exported to Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom and France. The TAC for the 2025/26 season, which stretches from 1

November to 30 April, remained unchanged at 9,600 metric tonnes for the 2024/25 season.

CRUSTACEANS

Rock lobster is caught in the shallow onshore waters of the continental shelf at the southern coastal town of Lüderitz. Rock lobster is exported as live, raw frozen, frozen tails or whole cooked to Japan and the People’s Republic of China, which are the main export markets. The TAC for the 2025/26 season, which stretches from 1 November to 30 April, has remained unchanged at 180 metric tonnes. The low quota has been attributed to past over-exploitation and adverse marine environmental conditions.

The deep-sea red crab fishery, which operates from Walvis Bay, is small in terms of annual catches landed, but crab is a high-value product. Catches are processed on board or at the crab-processing plant at the harbour town. Products include whole round crabs, fresh or frozen sections, claw products, crab flakes and meat. The TAC for the 2025 season has been reduced from 4,300 metric tonnes in 2024 to 4,000 metric tonnes.

PILCHARDS

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform imposed a three-year moratorium on pilchard catches in 2018 to allow the resource to recover to sustainable levels following years of overfishing. The moratorium has since been extended until the pilchard biomass reaches 1 million metric tonnes. The cabinet, however, approved a TAC of 10,000 metric tonnes for governmental objectives for the final three months of the 2025 season, which ended on 31 October.

OTHER COMMERCIAL SPECIES

The southern harbour town of Lüderitz is the centre of the large pelagic fisheries. Quotas for tuna and tuna-like species caught in the southeast Atlantic Ocean are set by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). Albacore, the main target species, is exported frozen to Japan where it is used for sashimi. Other target species include bigeye tuna and swordfish, while blue shark and shortfin mako are caught as bycatches.

Sole and kingklip, two high-value species, are caught as bycatches of the trawl fisheries. Angel fish, John Dory, reds,

ribbon fish, jacopever and snoek are amongst the other important bycatches and sold as frozen whole fish or processed into various products for the local and export markets.

The line fishery operates mainly along the central coast from Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Henties Bay and consists of commercial line fish boats and recreational ski boats. Snoek is one of the most important commercially caught line fish during the season which usually stretches from October to February, while yellowtail is also targeted. Silver cob (also known as kabeljou), west coast steenbras and blacktail are popular species caught by recreational rock and surf anglers.

MARICULTURE

The nutrient-rich and pollution-free water washing across the Namibian coast and the sheltered lagoons at Lüderitz and Walvis Bay creates ideal conditions for mariculture. This fishery is dominated by Pacific oyster cultivation at Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Lüderitz, while Namibia’s highly acclaimed oysters, which are considered amongst the best in the world, are sold locally and exported to South Africa and South East Asia. Black mussels are cultured at the Walvis Bay lagoon while abalone, which is cultivated at Lüderitz, is exported to Southeast Asia. Biofertiliser is produced from kelp cultivated by Kelp Blue at Lüderitz, while two companies are set to establish salmon farming ventures at Lüderitz.

FISHING AT A GLANCE

• The fishing industry is the largest export earner after mining, accounting for 14.6% of total export earnings in 2024.

• Fishing contributed 4% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024.

• The industry employed about 18,000 people on fishing vessels and in land-based factories in 2024.

• There are 20 commercially important marine species.

• Hake is the most important species in terms of value and export earnings, while horse mackerel is the most important species in terms of volume.

VITAL CONTACTS

Benguela Current Convention (BCC)

Private Bag 5031, Swakopmund

+264 64 406 901 www.benguelacc.org

Directorate: Aquaculture and Inland Fisheries

Private Bag 13355, Windhoek +264 61 205 3021 www.mfMrgov.na

Fisheries Observer Agency (FOA)

PO Box 2903, Walvis Bay +264 64 219 500 info@foa.com.na www.foa.com.na

Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT)

PO Box 568, Walvis Bay +264 64 278 700 pro@nfcpt.com.na www.nfcpt.com.na

Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Institute (NAMFI)

PO Box 3228, Walvis Bay +264 64 270 900 pa@namfi.net www.namfi.net

Etosha Fishing

Established in the 1940s, Etosha Fishing Corporation is a majority Namibian-owned company operating in the small pelagic sector. Our cannery is utilised for the production of canned pilchards and horse mackerel. Over the years, we have supplied to several renowned international brands, including Lucky Star and Glenryck. Guided by the ethos of "excellence in food processing", the company adheres to stringent standards and regulations. Through our people and our land-based processing facilities, we aim to provide value to our employees, our business partners and our shareholders.

1 Rikumbi Kandanga Road, Walvis Bay | +264 64 215 600 | info@etoshafishing.com | www.etoshafishing.com

Tunacor Group

Founded in 1958 as a pilchard cannery and fishmeal facility, Tunacor Group Ltd has undergone significant changes, becoming 100% Namibian-owned in 2014. Today, Tunacor operates one of Namibia's largest fishing fleets, with eight wet fish trawlers and four freezer trawlers, dedicated to harvesting the highest quality fish. Tunacor's vision is to be a role model for a modern fishing industry, emphasising full Namibian ownership, international competitiveness, success and social responsibility.

Ben Amathila Avenue, Walvis Bay | +264 64 218 100 | reception@localhost | www.tunacor.com.na

Hangana Seafood

As a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List Group, Hangana passionately subscribes to the O&L purpose of "Creating a Future, Enhancing Life". At Hangana, we aspire to the development of our beautiful country and the upliftment of all Namibians. As a 100% Namibian-owned seafood company specialising in the harvesting, processing and value-adding of hake, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the fishing industry. Dedicated to accountability, responsibility and the modern management of our precious resources, Hangana is committed to ensuring that our future generations are able to enjoy seafood and oceans full of life, forever.

19 Ben Amathila Avenue, Walvis Bay | +264 64 218 400 / 500 | Hangana.Seafood@ol.na | www.hangana.com

Kelp Blue Namibia

Kelp Blue is transforming seaweed cultivation by planting large-scale kelp forests, particularly Giant Kelp, which enhances ocean biodiversity, revives coastal communities, and sequesters carbon. Operating in Lüderitz, Namibia, where ocean conditions are ideal due to the Benguela Current, Kelp Blue supports the "blue economy" and aims to build social, environmental and economic resilience. By 2029, it plans to remove over 1 million tonnes of CO2 annually through 70,000 hectares of kelp farms, increasing regional fish stocks by 10-20%, creating 400 local jobs and indirectly supporting 800-1,000 more in the process.

218 Hafen Street, Lüderitz | info@kelp.blue | www.kelp.blue

Gendev Fishing Group

Founded in the 1950s, Gendev Fishing Group is a Namibian-owned company specialising in horse mackerel and hake. Operating from a certified facility in Walvis Bay, Gendev leads the market in IQF horse mackerel and distributes across several African countries, with plans for global expansion. With 94.6% Namibian shareholding, Gendev employs 616 people and focuses on innovation, quality assurance and social development by balancing economic growth with environmental and community care.

98 Ben Amathila Avenue, Walvis Bay | +264 64 274 307 / 300 / 321 | gendev@gendev.com.na | www.gendevfishinggroup.com

Erongo Marine Enterprises

We fish to empower, equip and transform lives.

As one of Namibia’s leading horse mackerel operators, Erongo Marine Enterprises understands that fishing is not only about catching fish; it is about feeding a nation, supporting families, empowering communities and building a sustainable, inclusive future.

WORLD-CLASS OPERATIONS ANCHORED IN SUSTAINABILITY

Erongo Marine operates a fleet of Namibian-flagged freezer trawlers that harvest and process fish at sea, producing premium-quality, wild-caught seafood for both local and international markets. These operations are guided by Namibia’s stringent marine resource management policies, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the sector.

The company is also listed on the Namibian Securities Exchange through its holding company, the Oceana Group – a globally recognised leader in fishing and food processing.

Horse mackerel is one of the most affordable and important sources of protein for low-income markets. Since its establishment in the nineties, Erongo Marine has played a pivotal role in expanding access to this staple food in Namibia and across Southern Africa.

Through responsible harvesting and strategic partnerships with Namibian fishing right holders, the company ensures that high-quality horse mackerel consistently reaches consumers, contributing meaningfully to food security while creating value from Namibia’s blue economy.

EMPOWERING PEOPLE, DRIVING INCLUSIVE GROWTH

Erongo Marine’s true strength lies in its people. From deck to dock, office to ocean, the company is powered by a diverse team of professionals united by a shared purpose. True to its motto – “we fish to empower, equip and transform lives”

– Erongo Marine is deeply committed to empowerment and inclusive growth.

This commitment is reflected in a range of initiatives: meaningful job creation, skills transfer and local procurement that stimulate the Namibian economy, corporate social investment programmes focused on food security and education, as well as the Erongo Marine Harambee Workers’ Trust. Through the trust, permanent employees hold shares in Arechanab Fishing & Development Company, a right holder in which Erongo Marine is a shareholder. This is a win-win approach that promotes shared prosperity in the Namibian fisheries sector.

As the industry navigates a shifting regulatory and environmental landscape, Erongo Marine remains focused on long-term resilience. The company continues to invest in vessel efficiency and quota partnerships that support local right holders and empower communities across Namibia.

CHARTING NAMIBIA’S FUTURE

Looking ahead, Erongo Marine’s vision is clear: to be a catalyst for economic growth, social upliftment and environmental stewardship. By combining responsible harvesting with people-centred development and a deep commitment to national progress, Erongo Marine is not just weathering the tides; it is helping to chart the course of Namibia’s future.

The Health Ministry provides public healthcare to close to 83% of the population and is also responsible for the regulation of healthcare services and professions. Medical and healthcare practitioners are required to register with statutory bodies to ensure professional conduct and service. The appropriation of N$12.26 billion for the Ministry of Health and Social Services for the 2025/26 financial year is the second highest in the social sector.

Public health services are provided at 29 district hospitals, five referral hospitals, including Windhoek Central Hospital which is the national referral hospital, and four intermediate hospitals. Patients can also access public health services at over 300 health centres and clinics countrywide.

Health Minister Esperance Luvindao said in her 2025/26 maiden budget motivation speech that the construction and upgrading of critical health infrastructure would be prioritised. This would include the building of nine new clinics and two health centres in remote areas, as well as upgrades to hospitals at Gobabis, Swakopmund, Katutura and Rehoboth.

An amount of N$42 million has been appropriated in the 2025/26 budget for the construction of the long-awaited Windhoek District Hospital. The groundbreaking ceremony of the 500-bed hospital, which is projected to cost N$3.2 billion, took place in May 2024. It is scheduled for completion in 2027.

In reference to the goal of filling 11,742 new positions in the ministry over the next six years, the minister pointed out that the allocation of N$150 million in the 2025/26 budget would only fill 434 positions. Filling all the new positions would cost an estimated N$4.56 billion, according to the minister.

Minister Luvindao said there would be a significant focus on expanding intensive care unit (ICU) infrastructure and renovations would be completed at Gobabis, Mariental and Rundu Hospitals. “The paediatric ICU upgrade at Windhoek Central Hospital will significantly improve outcomes for critically ill children. Further investments involve establishing ICU units at Opuwo, Outapi, Engela and Nankudu Hospitals, equipped with the necessary specialised tools for critical care delivery. The development of a state-of-the-art Central Medical Store will enhance procurement, storage and distribution systems for medicines and supplies on a national scale,” the minister said.

The minister went on to say that the ministry would implement a comprehensive infrastructure maintenance plan, emphasising regular upkeep, renovations and upgrades. “Upgrading some clinics into primary healthcare centres, deploying qualified health professionals and expanding service scopes will decentralise healthcare delivery, making it more accessible to communities and reducing disparities.”

MALARIA OUTBREAK

The Health Ministry declared a malaria outbreak on 23 December 2024 following a spike in malaria cases in 10 endemic regions. A total of 95,412 cases and 154 deaths were recorded by 1 August 2025 when the ministry declared the end of the outbreak. Minister Luvindao said the ministry

would intensify malaria elimination efforts with expanded indoor residual spraying (IRS) coverage and resistance management during the 2025/26 financial year.

PRIVATE HEALTHCARE

Private healthcare is available for higher income groups and those with medical insurance. These healthcare services are provided by health professionals, hospitals, clinics and health centres countrywide. Private medical aid funds are regulated in terms of the Medical Aid Funds Act (No. 23 of 1995) and are required to register with the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA). The eight registered private medical aid societies had a total membership of 220,700 beneficiaries in December 2024 – 7% of the Namibian population.

The Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS) has a total membership of about 290,000 public servants and their dependents. PSEMAS received an allocation of N$3.62 billion (N$3 billion in 2024/25) for the 2025/26 financial year. Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah said during her 2025/26 budget speech that the ministry would strengthen oversight measures to “improve efficiencies and realise savings on the Public Services Employees Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS)”.

Windhoek is served by several hospitals and day hospitals with state-of-the-art equipment. They provide a wide range of medical services, including general and specialised surgery comparable to international standards. There are also private hospitals in Rehoboth, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay at the coast, Otjiwarongo and Tsumeb in the north, Ongwediva and Ondangwa in north-central Namibia and at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region. Private medical treatment is also available at health centres and clinics throughout the country, while registered private medical practitioners provide a comprehensive range of services. Pathology diagnostic testing is done by PathCare Namibia and the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP), a statutory body. The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS), an autonomous body, is responsible for the collection, testing and supply of safe blood products in Namibia. Private ambulance, emergency and medical evacuation services, including by air, are available in Windhoek and major towns.

REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT

The health sector is governed by a number of statutory bodies to ensure professional healthcare. Medical practitioners, dentists and people employed in certain professions allied to the medical profession are regulated by councils, whose functions include, amongst others, the registration of practitioners. The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) is responsible for the development and maintenance of internationally acceptable standards of medicines control.

Training for health professionals are provided at the University of Namibia (UNAM) School of Medicine, the Namibia University of Science and Technology’s Faculty of Health and the privately owned Welwitchia University.

The Health Professions Council of Namibia is responsible for controlling and exercising authority in respect of matters affecting the education and training of healthcare professionals and the way they practice their respective professions. It consists of five councils: the Medical and Dental Council, Nursing Council, Pharmacy Council, Social Work and Psychology Council and the Allied Health Professions Council.

HEALTHCARE AT A GLANCE

• 11.5% of Namibia’s 2025/26 budget was appropriated to the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

• The 2025/26 appropriation to the Ministry of Health and Social Services accounts for 4.4% of the gross domestic product (GDP).

• The Health Ministry provides public healthcare services to 83% of the country’s population.

• Public health services are available at over 300 clinics and 56 health centres countrywide.

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health infrastructure upgrades are prioritised to strengthen Namibia’s public health system.

• Over 800 private healthcare facilities (hospitals, clinics and health centres) are available in all major towns.

Healthcare Vital Contacts

Catholic AIDS Action

PO Box 159, Windhoek +264 61 276 350 info@caa.org.na www.caa.org.na

Central State Hospital 209 Ooievaar Street, Windhoek +264 61 203 3111 www.wch.gov.na

Drug Action Group

PO Box 20490 +264 61 226 706

Epilepsy Namibia

PO Box 11822, Windhoek +264 81 322 6834 namep@epilepsynamibia.org.na www.epilepsynamibia.org

Health Industry Forum of Namibia (HIFN) +264 61 375 090

Contact HIFN for a list of medical associations in Namibia.

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) PO Box 3970 +264 63 470 2440 www.icrc.org

Katutura State Hospital Independence Avenue, Katutura +264 61 203 9111

Medical Association of Namibia (MAN)

PO Box 3369, Windhoek +264 61 22 4455 office@man.com.na www.man.com.na

Contact MAN for a list of medical associations in Namibia. Medical Imaging Heliodoor Street, Windhoek +264 61 379 600

Medical Rescue Africa

Eros Airport, Aviation Road, Windhoek PO Box 407, Windhoek Toll-free: 912 +264 83 339 0033 mra@westair.com.na www.medicalrescueafrica.com

Mediclinic

Heliodoor Street, Windhoek +264 61 433 1000 / 1109

Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP)

PO Box 277, Windhoek +264 61 295 4000 info@nip.com.na www.nip.com.na

Namibia Networks of AIDS Service Organisations (NANASO)

PO Box 23281, Windhoek +264 61 261 122 nanaso@nanaso.com

Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS)

PO Box 346, Windhoek +264 413 7501 www.redcross.org.na

Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds (NAMAF)

PO Box 11974, Klein Windhoek +264 61 257 211 reception@namaf.org.na www.namaf.org.na

Namibian Association of Private Health Facilities (NAPH) admin@naph.com.na www.naph.com

NAMRAD Radiology Services Namibia Cnr Frankie Fredericks & Ombika Street +264 83 335 9700 info@radiology.na www.namrad.co

PathCare

155 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Windhoek +264 61 431 3000

Rhino Park Private Hospital

Rhino Street, Windhoek West +264 61 375 000

Roman Catholic Hospital

92 Werner List Street, Windhoek +264 61 270 2227 / 2010 / 2167 / 2019 / 9111 / 2143

World Health Organisation (WHO) PO Box 3444, Windhoek afwcona@who.int www.afro.who.int

SAVING LIVES, TAKING FLIGHT

Namibia’s new air ambulance takes to the skies

It’s a beautiful evening at Eros Airport. The doors of the Westair Aviation hangar slide open to reveal a gleaming Beechcraft King Air 350i, the last rays of sunlight catching the curve of its wings. But this is no ordinary aircraft. Inside, where businessclass seats might have been, lies a fully equipped airborne intensive care unit – Namibia’s newest and most advanced air ambulance.

On 1 October, Medical Rescue Africa (MRA), a subsidiary of Westair Aviation, officially launched this state-of-the-art aircraft. The moment marked another proud milestone in Namibia’s growing reputation for world-class emergency medical response. The launch event drew aviation professionals, healthcare experts, and long-standing partners – all gathered to witness what many described as a leap forward for the country’s medical evacuation capabilities.

“A service like this is never needed until it is needed – and then it must be available, safe and reliable,” said Henri van Schalkwyk, CEO of Westair Aviation. “The King Air 350i provides the highest standards of safety, capability and medical care. With the support of our clients and partners, we’re ensuring that Namibia remains a leader in aeromedical response across Africa.”

A FLYING INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Step inside, and the transformation is remarkable. The cabin of the King Air 350i has been converted into a dedicated medical platform, designed to accommodate two stretchers, advanced life-support equipment and a specialised medical crew. Every detail – from the oxygen system to the power outlets for critical devices – has been engineered for precision and reliability.

The aircraft’s ability to land on unpaved runways means it can reach remote corners of Namibia and neighbouring regions where roads are limited and time is critical. It is this combination of range, speed and adaptability that makes the King Air 350i such an essential addition to MRA’s fleet.

EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE

MRA’s team of paramedics, emergency physicians and pilots operate under some of the most rigorous international aviation

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and medical standards, including the Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) and United Nations Aviation Standards (UNAVSTADS). The organisation’s operations are supported by Westair’s 25-plus years of experience in aeromedical response, with bases not only in Windhoek but also in Walvis Bay, Lüderitz, Oranjemund, Senegal and Mozambique.

From fixed-wing aircraft to rotor-wing helicopters, and from road ambulances to rapid-response vehicles, MRA’s integrated network ensures seamless coverage – connecting cities, rural towns, offshore rigs and remote communities to emergency care. Their 24/7 Emergency Response Centre in Windhoek coordinates missions across Southern Africa, ensuring that when the call comes, help is already on its way.

BEYOND EVACUATION

More than just a rescue service, MRA represents a commitment to innovation and compassion. The organisation also provides specialised training for medical professionals, remote-site telemedicine support and the Mayday Panic Assistance App – a tool designed to give users immediate access to emergency coordination and response services at the touch of a button.

Behind the technology and logistics lies a simple truth: lives are being saved. “It is our collective responsibility to maintain and support the infrastructure of a world-class medical evacuation service,” van Schalkwyk added. “The team at MRA not only runs an exceptional response business but lives with compassion, going above and beyond to save lives. This new aircraft is a symbol of what we can achieve together for Namibia.”

FLYING FOR A PURPOSE

From desert dunes to distant islands, Namibia’s vastness is both its beauty and its challenge. When distance can mean the difference between life and death, a reliable air ambulance service becomes not just a convenience but a lifeline.

With the launch of the Beechcraft King Air 350i, Westair Aviation and Medical Rescue Africa reaffirm a promise – that no matter where you are, Namibia’s skies are ready to serve, protect and bring you safely home.

Renaissance Health Medical Aid

Take charge of your health

At Renaissance Health Medical Aid Fund (RMA), we believe that true healthcare begins long before illness sets in. Prevention is not just better than cure, it is smarter, more empowering and essential for longterm wellbeing.

Our Preventative Lifestyle Programme is designed to help members take proactive control of their health, addressing potential risks early and supporting healthier, more active lives. Through this programme, eligible RMA members have access to up to 60 sessions at a registered biokinetics facility, guided by trained professionals who focus on movement, strength and functional wellbeing.

Whether your goal is improving physical fitness, managing a chronic condition or enhancing overall quality of life, the Preventative Lifestyle Programme supports you every step of the way.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Participation in the programme begins with a simple wellness screening designed to assess key health indicators.

1. Attend an RMA Wellness Day or schedule a screening with an approved EMED nurse at a convenient location.

2. Your wellness screening includes:

• Body Mass Index (BMI) assessment to evaluate weight relative to height

• Blood pressure measurement to monitor cardiovascular health

Cnr Feld & Thorer Street, Windhoek +264 83 299 9000 www.rmanam.com

• Glucose testing to assess blood sugar levels

• Cholesterol testing to identify potential cardiovascular risks

3. Following your screening, the attending nurse will provide a referral form to enrol in the Preventative Lifestyle Programme.

4. Once approved, present your referral at any registered biokinetics facility and begin your 60 personalised sessions, tailored to your individual health needs and goals.

WHY RMA OFFERS THIS PROGRAMME

Renaissance Health Medical Aid Fund is committed to more than funding treatment – we are committed to building healthier futures. We understand that small, consistent actions can have a powerful impact over time.

The Preventative Lifestyle Programme reflects RMA’s dedication to proactive care, empowering members to take charge of their health with confidence, support and professional guidance.

Every session counts. Every step matters. By participating, you are investing in a healthier, more fulfilling future.

Disclaimer: Members participating in the Preventative Lifestyle Programme are not patients of the biokinetics facility. Services are accessed strictly as part of the programme.

Lady Pohamba Private Hospital

In the heart of Namibia’s desert landscape, Lady Pohamba Private Hospital (LPPH) has spent the past 10 years building its place in the country’s healthcare journey. As the hospital marks its tenth anniversary, it reflects on a decade of steady growth, learning and commitment to better care. What started as a vision to offer advanced quaternary services in Namibia has grown into a trusted

A World of Care

healthcare facility for both locals and visitors. Today, LPPH remains a proudly Namibian institution focused on providing compassionate and reliable care closer to home.

In a nation known for its resilience and spirit, the hospital continues to play its part in supporting lives, strengthening health outcomes and growing with the community it serves.

Frankie Fredericks Street, Windhoek +264 83 335 9000

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JOURNEY IN QUATERNARY CARE

JOURNEY IN QUATERNARY CARE

In the heart of Namibia’s desert landscape, Lady Pohamba Private Hospital has spent the past ten years building its place in the country’s healthcare journey. As the hospital marks its tenth anniversary, it reflects on a decade of steady growth, learning and commitment to better care. What started as a vision to offer advanced quaternary services in Namibia has grown into a trusted healthcare facility for both locals and visitors. Today, LPPH remains a proudly Namibian institution focused on providing compassionate and reliable care closer to home.

In the heart of Namibia’s desert landscape, Lady Pohamba Private Hospital has spent the past ten years building its place in the country’s healthcare journey. As the hospital marks its tenth anniversary, it reflects on a decade of steady growth, learning and commitment to better care. What started as a vision to offer advanced quaternary services in Namibia has grown into a trusted healthcare facility for both locals and visitors. Today, LPPH remains a proudly Namibian institution focused on providing compassionate and reliable care closer to home.

In the heart of Namibia’s desert landscape, Lady Pohamba Private Hospital has spent the past ten years building its place in the country’s healthcare journey. As the hospital marks its tenth anniversary, it reflects on a decade of steady growth, learning and commitment to better care. What started as a vision to offer advanced quaternary services in Namibia has grown into a trusted healthcare facility for both locals and visitors. Today, LPPH remains a proudly Namibian institution

Ongwediva Medipark

Namibia’s first private Hospital to achieve ISO 9001 certification. Proudly upholding this standard of quality ever since

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF CARING AT ONGWEDIVA MEDIPARK!

This year marks an extraordinary milestone for Ongwediva Medipark as we proudly celebrate 20 years of providing exceptional healthcare services to our community and beyond. Since our founding in 2006, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to delivering quality specialised patient care, fostering innovation, and ensuring the wellbeing of every patient who walks through our doors.

As we commemorate this achievement, we look forward to continuing our mission of enhancing health and wellness in Namibia.

OUR SERVICES:

SERVICES OFFERED

• Accidents and emergencies (trauma and medical emergencies)

• Cardiology (heart conditions)

• Dentistry (teeth and oral healthcare)

• Dermatology (skin conditions)

• Dietetics (diet and nutrition)

• Echocardiography (heart ultrasound)

• General practitioners

• General surgery

• Internal medicine (physician)

• Kidney transplant and dialysis

• Maxillo facial and oral surgery (defects in the head, neck, face, jaws, hard and soft tissue of the oral and maxilla facial region)

• Neurosurgery (brain and spinal surgery)

• Obstetrics and gynaecology (women reproductive health)

• Occupational therapy

• Ophthalmology (eye specialist)

• Orthopaedic surgery (bones and joints)

• Otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose and throat)

• Paediatrics (children diseases)

• Paediatric cardiology (children heart diseases)

• Physiotherapy

• Plastic surgery (cosmetic and reconstructive surgery)

• Psychology (mental health and counselling)

• Pulmonology (respiratory-related conditions)

• Radiology and medical imaging (X-rays, MRI, ultrasound etc.)

• Speech therapy and audiology (speech and hearing conditions)

• Urology (urinary tract system, reproductive organs, kidneys)

• Vascular surgery (arteries, veins and body fluid circulation)

WHY CHOOSE US?

• 24/7 emergency services: Always here when you need us.

• Experienced specialists: A team of skilled professionals ready to assist you.

• Patient-centred care: Your comfort and health are our top priorities.

• Ongwediva Medipark : Namibia’s first private hospital to earn ISO 9001 certification, proudly maintaining this standard of quality to this day.

Medical Rescue Africa

Pioneering aeromedical excellence across Africa

The journey started with Westair Aviation, a company with more than 25 years of experience in aeromedical response services. Initially serving a niche market, Westair quickly earned a reputation for reliability and excellence, partnering with medical insurance and assistance companies, embassies, mining and resource firms, humanitarian organisations as well as oil and gas operators. Recognising the growing need for specialised critical care and ICU aeromedical evacuation services, Medical Rescue Africa (MRA) was established as a dedicated entity within the Westair Group.

From day one, the mission was clear: to provide world-class emergency medical solutions that bridge the gap between ground and air rescue operations. Today, that vision has evolved into a comprehensive network that spans urban centres, remote rural areas and offshore installations.

INTEGRATED EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS

MRA delivers complete emergency response capabilities, combining advanced medical expertise with aviation excellence. Our headquarters in Windhoek houses a stateof-the-art 24/7 Emergency Response Centre, ensuring rapid coordination and deployment.

Our fleet includes:

• Fully equipped intensive care road ambulances and advanced life support (ALS) rapid response vehicles

• Two fixed-wing air ambulance aircraft based at Eros Airport for long-distance evacuations

• Rotor-wing aircraft stationed at Lüderitz Airport for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) and search and rescue (SAR) missions

Beyond Namibia, we operate remote aeromedical bases in Senegal and Mozambique, supporting clients in West and Southern Africa. Additional operations in Walvis Bay, Oranjemund and Lüderitz provide vital support to local communities, mining operations and offshore oil and gas projects.

EXPERIENCE MEETS GLOBAL STANDARDS

Our strength lies not only in our reach but in our adherence to the highest safety and quality benchmarks. MRA is registered as an advanced life support road ambulance and air ambulance service provider with the Ministry of Health and Social Services and the Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds (NAMAF).

We proudly hold:

• Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) accreditation

• Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) Gold status

• Compliance with the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) standards

These certifications underscore our commitment to operational excellence and patient safety.

A LIFELINE YOU CAN TRUST

Emergencies are unpredictable, but your response should not be. With Medical Rescue Africa, you have a partner that guarantees rapid deployment, advanced medical care and seamless coordination from ground to air. Whether in the heart of a city, a remote desert or offshore, we ensure that every patient receives the highest level of care.

Medical Rescue Africa, because every life deserves a fighting chance.

PSEMAS Complimed

Comprehensive healthcare coverage for PSEMAS members

PSEMAS Complimed is a suite of insurance policies specifically designed to complement your medical aid (PSEMAS), offering enhanced coverage that bridges the gap between existing PSEMAS benefits and actual medical costs. This range provides peace of mind and essential financial protection, ensuring that members have full healthcare coverage when faced with private hospital admissions or outpatient procedures. With PSEMAS Complimed, members can confidently access private healthcare, focusing on recovery without the financial stress.

PSEMAS Complimed includes: Complimed Gap, which is a gap insurance policy that bridges the financial gap between what your medical aid covers and excess of tariff treatment costs in private hospitals, in other words, it complements your existing medical aid, ensuring peace of mind by covering in-hospital excess of tariff costs at the insured rate up to the benefit limit, including surgeries, maternity care, trauma-related treatments and more. Complimed Gap provides up to N$2.5 million in gap coverage per family, allowing policyholders to access the care they need without unexpected expenses. The agreed tariff is based on the Prosperity Benchmark Tariff (PBT) plus 225% and in-hospital cover is subject to policyholder validation and insurance protocols.

Doc-Gap, available as an optional top-up for Complimed Gap policyholders, enhances outpatient coverage by covering the difference in tariff between what PSEMAS pays and the tariff that doctors charge, at the insured rate. This benefit applies to a wide range of essential services, including in-room procedures, optometry, dentistry and more. By covering these outpatient costs, Doc-Gap helps members access day-to-day healthcare without worrying about additional expenses. Doc-Gap provides coverage for up to

six general practitioner visits per person and up to four dental consultations per person each year. Any additional visits are covered through the MEDBUX benefit.

Hospicash 50 and Hospicash 100, which can be taken out as a top-up to your existing PSEMAS Complimed gap cover, are optional benefits for Complimed Gap policyholders, providing cash payouts to help cover unforeseen non-medical expenses incurred during hospital stays of three or more continuous days in private hospitals in Namibia. Each hospital admission is treated as a separate event, with Hospicash 50 offering a maximum payout of N$15,000 per event and Hospicash 100 offering up to N$30,000 per event. These payouts can help cover unexpected costs associated with hospitalisation, such as accommodation for family members or transportation. Policyholders can receive up to N$50,000 per year with Hospicash 50 or up to N$100,000 per year with Hospicash 100, with payouts available for each hospitalisation event.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: EMERGENCY AND TRAVEL COVERAGE

Complimed Gap includes emergency evacuation services within Namibia, South Africa and defined SADC regions, covering both road and air ambulance costs. For policyholders travelling abroad, international travel cover provides emergency medical assistance and evacuation support. This includes medical treatment, inter-hospital transfers, repatriation and coverage for the return of children or mortal remains if needed. The benefit provides coverage up to N$10 million per person.

Additionally, Hospicash 50 and Hospicash 100 policyholders gain access to Rescue Me, which provides road ambulance services within Namibia amounting to N$500,000 per family and a funeral plan. To explore your coverage options or to upgrade, SMS “PSEMAS” to 999 555. Terms and conditions apply. All policies are underwritten by Prosperity Life.

Olympia Eye & Laser Centre

Leading the future of eye care in Namibia

Olympia Eye & Laser Centre (OELC) has firmly established itself as an advanced centre for comprehensive eye care in Namibia. By combining world-class expertise with cutting-edge technology, OELC delivers surgical and diagnostic solutions that rival the best in the world – right here in Windhoek.

Founded with the vision of making international-standard eye care locally accessible, Olympia Eye & Laser Centre has consistently been shifting boundaries in Namibian eye care provision. Dr Joffe, the first eye surgeon in Namibia to perform refractive surgery, continues to lead with innovation. Today, he routinely performs laser vision correction using the Schwind Amaris 1050RS excimer laser from Germany – one of the most advanced laser technology platforms in the world.

Innovation is not new to Olympia Eye & Laser Centre, but the latest breakthrough sets a new standard for the region: bladeless cataract surgery using femtosecond laser technology. Traditionally, cataract surgery required manual incisions and lens fragmentation. With the femtosecond laser, every step of the procedure is automated with exceptional precision, reducing surgical risks, accelerating recovery and delivering sharper, more predictable outcomes. This makes OELC the first and only facility in Namibia to offer this revolutionary technology, eliminating the need for patients to travel abroad for world-class treatment.

Beyond surgical excellence, OELC invests heavily in diagnostics. Facilities include high-resolution optical coherence tomography (OCT), advanced glaucoma testing and corneal mapping – all designed to detect disease early and provide treatment tailored to each patient. This continuous investment ensures that patients benefit from precision medicine and the highest standard of care.

But technology alone does not define Olympia Eye & Laser Centre. The team of ophthalmologists, optometrists and specialist staff provide care built on trust, compassion and expertise. Patients are guided through every stage of their treatment, whether it is cataract surgery, laser vision correction, glaucoma management or corneal disease therapy. The result is a seamless patient experience that combines cutting-edge procedures with genuine, personalised care.

As Namibia continues to position itself as a regional healthcare leader, Olympia Eye & Laser Centre exemplifies what is possible: local expertise delivering global standards. For business leaders, insurers and corporate health partners, OELC represents reliability, innovation and a proven track record of excellence.

Located in Olympia, Windhoek, the centre is designed for accessibility and efficiency, offering everything from comprehensive examinations and day surgery to ongoing treatment and support – all under one roof.

Olympia Eye & Laser Centre’s promise is simple: to restore clarity, empower lives and ensure that Namibians have access to the very best in modern eye care.

17 David Carstens Street, Olympia, Windhoek +264 81 955 6600 bookings@eyedoc.com.na www.eyedoc.com.na

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) is the policymaker of the ICT sector and is also the line ministry of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) and the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA). Telecommunication services and networks, broadcasting services, postal services and the allocation of radio spectrum in Namibia are regulated and supervised by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN).

Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus pointed out in her 2025/26 budget motivation speech that the development and expansion of digital infrastructure addresses key national priorities by enhancing broadband access, reducing the digital divide and fostering economic growth through innovation and technology-driven industries. She added that Namibia’s overall 4G population coverage stands at 88.4%, compared to 85% in 2022.

“Connectivity is stronger in urban areas of regions such as Khomas (98%), Oshana (99%) and Omusati (96%). However, rural regions like Kunene (49%), Omaheke (64%) and Kavango West (70%) have significantly lower coverage, highlighting a digital divide. The noteworthy disparity between the highest and lowest coverage regions (50%) suggests the need for targeted infrastructure investment in underserved areas. While Namibia has good national coverage, improving access in rural regions is essential for bridging the connectivity gap,” the minister said.

Minister Theofelus went on to say that, as of January 2024, Namibia had an internet penetration rate of approximately 62.2%, equating to about 1.63 million users, while the country’s fibre optic network spanned over a distance of 18,720 km at the time.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS

Namibia’s mobile communications sector is served by three operators. Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), which is 60% government-owned, dominates the mobile market share with 2.2 million active subscribers as at 30 September 2024. Prepaid customers accounted for 62.2% of the company’s revenue, while post-paid customers accounted for 17.5%. With 1,032 network towers and 2,738 km of fibre, the company provides voice services to 98% of Namibians and 86% of Namibians with 4G LTE internet services. MTC has 350 agreements with roaming partners in 152 countries, 51 of which allow prepaid roaming.

MTC became the first network operator to launch 5G services in Namibia on 24 August 2025. The launch followed a successful trial in February 2024. The 5G service was initially available in Ongwediva, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Windhoek but will be rolled out elsewhere in the country.

Having previously only been available for customers travelling abroad, MTC launched its electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) for local users on 19 September 2025. It allows users to activate mobile services, switch between networks and enjoy flexibility when travelling or managing multiple profiles.

TN Mobile, a wholly owned subsidiary of state-owned Telecom Namibia, is the second largest mobile operator in the country. It had 250,812 subscribers as at 31 March 2024.

Pan-African telecommunications services provider, Paratus Group, became Namibia’s first private mobile operator and the country’s third mobile operator when it launched its mobile network with LTE and 5G technologies on 3 September 2025. Features include clear high-definition calls through VoLTE and seamless calling over Wi-Fi with VoWiFi, as well as instant eSIM activation. The Paratus Group has operations in 15 African countries.

INTERNET

The internet is the most important source of news for Namibians after radio, with nearly 25% of Namibians using the internet to obtain their news. Private and business customers have a choice of several internet service providers.

Namibia’s global ranking for fixed broadband speed in the Ookla Speedtest Global Index dropped from 143rd last year to 146th out of 152 countries in 2025. The average broadband download speed was 13.72 Mbps (Megabytes per second) while the upload speed was 3 Mbps in September 2025.

On the upside, CRAN has informed all telecommunications licensees that they are expected to meet a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and 5 Mbps upload speed as from 1 October 2026.

STARLINK

CRAN is expected to announce its decision on Starlink’s applications for telecommunication and spectrum licences by the end of the first quarter of 2026. The global satellite internet provider submitted an application for a licence to CRAN in June 2024 and subsequently applied for exemption from the requirement that licensees must hold at least 51% Namibian ownership and control. CRAN has to consider several statutory criteria, such as ownership, structure and national security, before making its final decision.

FIXED-LINE TELEPHONE SERVICES

Telecom Namibia, the only company offering fixed-line telephone services, is 100% owned by the government. The number of business and residential subscribers continue to decline, from 193,045 in December 2017 to 75,219 at the end of March 2025.

BROADCASTING SERVICES

CRAN has approved 19 commercial broadcasting licences and 15 community radio stations to cater for a diversity of listeners in remote communities, ranging from religious broadcasts to news, weather and entertainment. The authority has also approved licences for the signal broadcaster Satelio Television Namibia, the public broadcaster NBC, as well as MultiChoice Namibia, OneAfrica TV and NTV.

According to CRAN’s Quarterly Statistics Bulletin for Quarter 1 (January to March 2025), pay-TV subscriptions saw an overall growth of 10% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. The growth was largely due to a significant increase in GOtv

subscriptions, which suggested a rising consumer preference for more affordable television content, particularly in the lower- to middle-income segments of the market where GOtv has a strong presence.

With regard to the acquisition of the MultiChoice Group by French media giant Canal+, CRAN said the merger constitutes an indirect transfer of control, which carries no direct implications for the broadcasting licence or ownership of MultiChoice Namibia in which Kalahari Holdings has a majority 51% stake and MultiChoice Africa the remaining 49%.

Advertising revenue contributed only 9% of the broadcasting sector’s revenue from January to March 2025 and declined from N$25.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 to N$20.5 million in the first quarter of 2025, a decline of 20% according to CRAN’s Quarterly Statistics Bulletin for Quarter 1.

CRAN is expected to announce its decision on Starlink’s applications for telecommunication and spectrum licences by the end of the first quarter of 2026.

ICT AT A GLANCE

• Active mobile subscribers (Q1 2025): 2.4 million

• Fixed-line subscribers (Q1 2025): 75,219

• Percentage of individuals using internet (2024): 62.2%

• 4G population coverage (2024): 88.4%

• Fibre optic network span (2024): 18,720 km

BUILDING NAMIBIA’S DIGITAL BACKBONE: HOW ICT IS TRANSFORMING EVERY SECTOR

Namibia is actively laying the foundation for a digital economy by 2030. Through the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), the country has set ambitious goals, including increasing internet penetration from about 53% to 90% and expanding meaningful connectivity nationwide. These priorities include improving broadband access, strengthening cybersecurity frameworks and integrating digital systems into public services, signalling a decisive shift toward a more connected, data-enabled society that extends beyond urban centres into every sector of the economy.

This digital transformation is already reshaping how Namibians live, work and do business. From classrooms and government offices to tourism, transport, banking and agriculture, information and communication technology (ICT) is quietly redefining service delivery and decision-making. Improved connectivity and mobile platforms are enabling smarter use of data, more efficient processes and wider access to essential services. ICT is no longer a background support function; it is becoming foundational infrastructure. The focus is no longer on whether technology will transform Namibian industries, but on how deliberately it is used to build an efficient, inclusive, and future-ready economy.

Tourism, one of Namibia’s most powerful storytellers, is increasingly amplified by digital tools. Online booking platforms, mobile connectivity, eSIM technology, and digital marketing are transforming how visitors discover and experience Namibia on the ground.

In hospitality, innovation is now measured as much by experience as by luxury. Digital systems support online reservations, contactless payments and personalised guest communication, while freeing staff to focus on meaningful engagement. As connectivity improves nationwide, technology is enhancing, not replacing, the human warmth at the heart of hospitality.

Namibia’s transport and automotive sectors are also becoming more connected. Fleet tracking, logistics software and telematics are improving efficiency across supply chains, from ports to long-haul transport routes. Organisations operating along the Walvis Bay Corridor, including those working with Namport, are increasingly using digital systems to track cargo, manage flows and reduce delays. Greater integration between vehicles, infrastructure and data is helping businesses reduce downtime, manage costs and strengthen Namibia’s role as a regional logistics gateway.

Across public services and private enterprise, ICT is reshaping how Namibians interact with institutions. Digital platforms are

improving access to information, streamlining processes and reducing administrative burdens. The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), for instance, has expanded online registration and digital services, significantly improving turnaround times for entrepreneurs. E-government initiatives and digital tools are helping bridge geographic distances in a country where scale has long been a challenge.

Banking has evolved far beyond the physical branch. Mobile and online banking platforms, digital payments and fintech innovation are expanding financial inclusion and supporting entrepreneurship. FNB Namibia has been a leader in this space, offering digital tools that connect consumers and SMEs to regional and global markets. Technology is not only changing how money moves; it is widening participation in the economy.

In agriculture, technology is quietly transforming one of Namibia’s most vital sectors. Digital platforms and data tools support better decision-making around water use, crop planning and market access. Meatco has adopted digital traceability systems to improve supply chain transparency and meet international standards. ICT is also connecting rural producers to information, services and buyers, combining traditional knowledge with digital insight to build resilience in a changing climate.

Across all sectors, the message is clear: ICT is no longer optional. It is a catalyst for growth, inclusion and resilience. By aligning infrastructure, skills development and innovation with real industry needs, Namibia is not merely adopting global digital trends – it is shaping a digital future rooted in its unique landscape, people and potential.

Emily Erastus

Telecom Namibia

A strategic partner in building a digitally ready nation

As Namibia accelerates its transition into a digitally inclusive economy, Telecom Namibia continues to play a central role in driving national connectivity, digital transformation and ICT development. As the country’s sole 100% state-owned telecommunications provider, the company is uniquely positioned to align its growth strategy with national development priorities, while delivering commercial value to both public and private sector clients.

STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Telecom Namibia’s roadmap, known as ISBP 2027 & Beyond, outlines a bold commitment of N$2.3 billion over five years to modernise and expand its infrastructure footprint. This investment is aligned with Vision 2030, the Harambee Prosperity Plan II (HPPII), the National Development Plan and Namibia’s 4IR Strategy, ensuring that digital transformation contributes meaningfully to economic growth, service delivery and improved quality of life.

This includes continued investment in:

INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIVITY

The co-landing of Google’s Equiano subsea cable, in partnership with Paratus Namibia, brings Namibia up to 4Tbps of international capacity – a major milestone in improving redundancy, affordability and data speeds. This move not only enhances Namibia’s global bandwidth but also positions the country as a regional ICT hub, with strategic relevance to landlocked countries such as Botswana, Zambia, Malawi and the DRC.

NATIONAL FIBRE BACKBONE AND FTTH EXPANSION

Telecom Namibia continues to expand its national fibre backbone, with recent deployments in partnership with OMDis in Oranjemund. The company is also fast-tracking fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) deployments to improve broadband access for households and businesses across the country, driving digital inclusion and supporting SME growth.

MOBILE NETWORK MODERNISATION AND 5G READINESS

The company operates a network of over 300 base stations and is investing in 3G, 4G and 4.5G upgrades across its national footprint. Preparations are also underway for 5G enablement, in alignment with national policy. These efforts ensure enhanced connectivity in both urban and rural areas.

FIXED-MOBILE CONVERGENCE AND PLATFORM INTEGRATION

Backed by Huawei’s expertise, Telecom Namibia is implementing a fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) core network, supported by a N$167 million investment. This infrastructure allows seamless delivery of services across mobile and fixed-line platforms, improving both efficiency and customer experience.

CUSTOMER-CENTRIC INNOVATION

Aligned to its network modernisation goals, the company is developing an integrated platform that simplifies billing and service management across all customer segments. In parallel, Project Phoenix focuses on internal process optimisation and customer service enhancement.

Telecom Namibia also offers service-level agreements (SLAs) tailored for corporate and enterprise clients, ensuring uptime, service assurance and fast response in case of disruptions –crucial for data-driven business operations.

CYBERSECURITY, CLOUD AND RELIABILITY

Recognising the increasing complexity of the digital environment, Telecom Namibia is investing in robust cybersecurity infrastructure and skills enhancement to safeguard its networks and customer data. The company also provides cloud connectivity and maintains points of presence in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Lusaka, London and Frankfurt, ensuring reliable international data exchange and resilience.

In addition, Telecom Namibia is enhancing its power backup capabilities to ensure service continuity even during national power interruptions. The company increasingly utilises renewable energy at its mobile sites, in line with its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

A TRUSTED PARTNER FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Telecom Namibia’s role extends beyond connectivity. As a trusted enabler of digital transformation, the company actively supports education, enterprise development and government digitisation efforts. Strategic collaborations –both local and international – strengthen its position as a reliable partner for investors and institutions seeking scalable and secure ICT solutions in Namibia.

Telecom Namibia is not only expanding its network; it is laying the foundation for a digital Namibia. Through innovation, infrastructure investment and alignment with national goals, the company continues to support inclusive growth and drive digital advancement across the country and region.

Nomvula Kondombolo-Kambinda Head: Corporate Communication & Public Relations

+264 201 2484

CommPR@telecom.na www.telecom.na

CONNECTING NAMIBIA, EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES: HOW CRAN REGULATES FOR INCLUSIVE DIGITAL GROWTH

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) safeguards a fair, innovative and consumer centred ICT sector that works for everyone. Through independent, transparent regulation, CRAN promotes competition, expands quality services and protects consumers, ensuring that telecommunications, broadcasting, postal and related digital services are accessible, affordable and reliable across Namibia.

Market d evelopment and infrastructure g rowth

A key pillar of CRAN’s mandate is advancing universal access. The Universal Service Fund (USF), administered by CRAN in line with the Communications Act, is purpose built to bridge connectivity gaps in underserved and unserved communities. With support from the government and a

Cybersecurity

sustainable levy framework, the USF finances targeted projects that extend mobile broadband and voice services to rural and remote areas, prioritising institutions such as schools and clinics. In 2024/25, USF supported 4G RAN deployments will bring minimum download speeds of 20

Integration:

Cyber resilience is equally vital to a thriving digital economy.

Namibia Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (NAM CSIRT) operates as the national focal point for incident response coordination, threat intelligence sharing and public awareness. Within the broader ICT ecosystem regulated by CRAN, NAM CSIRT enhances national readiness, supports stakeholders in managing cyber risks and promotes best practice across sectors. This strengthens trust in digital services, safeguards consumers and underpins economic activity that increasingly depends on secure networks and data.

Mbps to priority sites across five regions, improving access for thousands of Namibians and strengthening public service delivery. As fibre routes and mobile coverage expand, the USF ensures no community is left behind – accelerating inclusive digital transformation.

NAM -CSIRT under CRAN

Together, these levers – robust regulation, strategic investment through the USF and coordinated cyber incident response –advance national policy goals for universal, quality broadband. Namibia’s 4G coverage continues to rise, with tangible reductions in the number of schools and clinics without broadband access. CRAN’s data driven approach, stakeholder engagement and strong governance ensure accountability, efficiency and measurable impact.

CRAN invites licensees, businesses and communities to partner in building an inclusive, secure digital future.

Mrs Emilia Nghikembua Chief Executive Officer

Africa Online

Empowering business growth with innovative ICT solutions

Africa Online is a pioneering ICT solutions provider and registered internet access provider dedicated to delivering customised services that meet diverse business needs. Our comprehensive portfolio includes internet connectivity, data centre services, cloud solutions, ICT hardware and software, IoT solutions and unified communications. These tailor-made offerings are designed to tackle complex ICT challenges, facilitate business expansion into new markets and enhance operational efficiency.

Driven by a team of skilled innovators, we pride ourselves on delivering unique and relevant ICT solutions that inspire growth and enable smarter critical decisionmaking within organisations.

A notable milestone in 2025 was our successful completion of a flagship project connecting and securing a campus of over 1,000 students. With a robust 1.1 Gb connection, the students now enjoy world-class internet access to support their academic pursuits.

Main Office: 36A Promenaden Road, Eros, Windhoek | Swakopmund Office: Shop no. 12, Stadtmitte Building, Sam Nujoma Avenue | Tel: +264 61 291 1000 | Email: info@africaonline.com.na Address: PO Box 2, Windhoek

MTC leads Namibia into the 5G ERA

Namibia’s premier digital enabler, MTC has achieved another remarkable milestone by becoming the first telecommunications operator to launch next-generation 5G technology in the country. The roll out of 5G not only upgrades its network but will transform how we connect, create and do business.

The revolution has already begun in Windhoek, Swakopmund, Ongwediva, and Walvis Bay, with nationwide coverage set to expand rapidly in the coming months.

It is the catalyst and driver for innovation across Namibia’s economy, unlocking potential in every sector and sphere of endeavour from education, healthcare, agriculture, the financial services sector and more.

By bringing 5G not only to a select few but to the whole country, MTC is bridging the digital divide ensuring inclusion, opportunity, and shared prosperity for all private citizens, small businesses, large corporations, hospitals, schools and farms, driving a transition that will propel Namibia into the future.

From smart irrigation systems in the agricultural sector, telemedicine reaching rural communities, unlocking e-learning opportunities, to enabling entrepreneurs to scale their ventures, 5G technology is all this and more.

Large corporations will have the tools for seamless digital transformation, it will deliver immersive entertainment experiences and drive the smart technologies that make our cities more efficient, our farms more productive, and our daily lives more connected. 5G also brings enhanced Internet of Things (loT) capabilities, strengthened cybersecurity, and accelerated cloud computing.

The possibilities of 5G are limitless and MTC’s roll out of this game changing technology is another step on the path towards Namibia becoming a truly smart, digital forwardlooking nation.

The future is here and it’s powered by MTC’s revolutionary 5G network.

The manufacturing sector contributed an average of 11.5% to Namibia’s gross domestic product (GDP) from 2015 to 2024 and accounted for 9.8% of total employment. There is considerable scope in the sector for local value addition and beneficiation of raw materials in areas such as agro-processing, fish processing, mineral beneficiation, steel manufacturing and metal fabrication.

Although the domestic market is small, Namibia’s access to markets in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with a population of about 400 million people, creates opportunities for the export of locally manufactured products. The country’s location on the coast of southwestern Africa is complemented by a welldeveloped transport infrastructure. The ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz are strategically positioned to export and import goods from and to landlocked SADC countries along the four Walvis Bay Corridors – a network of road transport and railway infrastructures operated by the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG).

The Trans-Kalahari Corridor extends from Walvis Bay at the coast to Windhoek and through landlocked Botswana to South Africa where it links up with the South African road network. The Trans-Cunene Corridor connects Walvis Bay to southern Angola, while the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor links the port with landlocked Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Trans-Oranje Corridor links the ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz to South Africa’s Northern Cape Province and Windhoek.

MANUFACTURED GOODS

Grain mill and other food processing is projected to account for 46.8% of total manufacturing output in 2025, followed by beverages (13%), diamond cutting and polishing (7.2%), chemicals and related products (5.4%) and meat processing (3.7%). The beneficiation of basic non-ferrous metal focuses mainly on the smelting of copper and zinc, but also includes tin, gold and silver. Salt, marble, cement and stone quarrying are important basic non-metallic mineral products of the manufacturing industry. Textiles and wearing apparel, packaging and plastics, cosmetics, cleaning materials and pharmaceutical products are amongst the other subsectors.

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) projects that the manufacturing sector will contract by 4.6% in 2025 following moderate growth of 2.8% in 2024. The bank says in its December 2025 Economic Outlook, “This decline is largely attributed to a sharp drop of about 58.5% in basic non-ferrous metals,

driven by lower copper processing volumes and subdued international demand. Similarly, meat processing is forecast to fall by 26.5%, owing to reduced slaughtering activity as farmers rebuild herds following extensive destocking during the 2024 drought.” The sector is forecast to rebound significantly in 2026, with growth projected at 5.2% and 5.1% in 2027.

NDP6

Manufacturing has been identified as one of the priority sectors for Namibia’s economic development, job creation and economic diversification in Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) for the period 2025/26 to 2029/30.

NDP6 envisages the acceleration of Namibiaʼs transition from a raw material exporter to a producer of high-value goods. According to its policy document, this would be achieved “through promotion of investment in industrial infrastructure and ventures, value chains development, strengthened national quality infrastructures, increased productive capacity and capabilities and a commitment to creating jobs”.

Targets set for the manufacturing sector in NDP6 include increasing its share of GDP from 10.6% in 2024 to 18% by 2030 and increasing the percentage of manufactured goods to total export of goods from 42% in 2024 to 60% by 2030.

The following strategies will be employed to achieve these targets:

• Optimising the use of industrial infrastructure

• Enhancing industrial financing

• Creating incentives for manufacturing

CONSTRUCTION

The BoN has projected that the construction sector is expected to sustain its recovery in 2025. The bank says in its August 2025 Economic Outlook, “Following a 6.4% expansion in 2024, construction activity is forecast to grow by 8.5% in 2025 and accelerate further to 12.8% in 2026.”

The sector’s growth will be driven by the N$12.8 billion appropriation in the 2025/26 national budget for the government’s infrastructure projects, water provision, power generation and the construction of health and education facilities, as well as increased activity in the mining sector.

The construction industry will also receive a major boost from the construction of 50,000 low-cost social housing units over the next five years to address the country’s housing backlog of 300,000 units in 300 informal settlements. This ambitious target was announced by President Netumbo NandiNdaitwah in her maiden State of the Nation Address in April 2025.

STILL NO NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COUNCIL

The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia has been campaigning for a regulatory council since 2006. Following the tabling of the Namibian Planning and Construction Bill in the National Assembly in 2010, the bill was referred to the legal drafters. However, to this day, the industry is still without a regulatory council, despite a commitment by the government to finalise the bill by 31 March 2020. This has resulted in numerous incomplete building projects, delays in the completion of projects, substandard work during the past five years and the wastage of millions of dollars. Tenders are still being awarded to foreign competitors and briefcase companies without the necessary experience, qualifications or financial resources.

VITAL CONTACTS

Lüderitz Inspection Centre

796 Industrial Road, Lüderitz +264 63 207 650 query@nsi.com.na

Meatco Inspection Centre

4466 Langer Heinrich Crescent, Walvis Bay +264 61 306 706 query@nsi.com.na

Metrology Laboratory

205 Gold Street, Prosperita, Windhoek

+264 61 386 470 query@nsi.com.na

The construction council will require contractors to register, and they will be categorised in accordance with predetermined criteria to ensure that only active contractors are registered. It would also ensure that the capacity of contractors is aligned with the size of projects.

The country’s location on the coast of southwestern Africa is complemented by a well-developed transport infrastructure... strategically positioned to export and import goods from and to landlocked SADC countries.

Namibian Standards Institution (NSI)

37 Feld Street, Windhoek, Namibia

Head Office

+264 61 386 400 query@nsi.com.na

Walvis Bay Inspection Centre

4466 Langer Heinrich Crescent, New Light Industrial Area, Walvis Bay

+264 64 216 650 query@nsi.com.na

Walvis Bay Testing Centre

4466 Langer Heinrich Crescent, New Light Industrial Area, Walvis Bay

+264 64 216 600 query@nsi.com.na

THE CHANGING FACE OF PLASTICS

For decades, plastic has been a cornerstone of manufacturing and packaging – versatile, lightweight and cost-effective. But as the world confronts the unintended consequences of waste, the very material that enabled progress has come under scrutiny. “We’re operating in a world that’s turning its back on plastics,” explains Nico du Plessis, Managing Director at Plastic Packaging. “Yet plastics remain one of the most versatile and efficient materials available. The challenge isn’t the material itself – it’s what we do with it.”

Namibia, like many developing economies, faces a dual reality: limited infrastructure for waste management and increasing global pressure for sustainable practices. To remain relevant, Namibian manufacturers must innovate not just for efficiency, but for accountability.

CIRCULAR THINKING: TURNING WASTE INTO WEALTH

One of the most significant technological shifts in Du Plessis’ sector is the move from virgin materials (first-life plastics) to recycled content. “We’ve mastered the process of giving plastics a second life,” he says. “Today, a shopping bag in Namibia can be made from 100% recycled material, produced locally.”

This achievement is more complex than it sounds. Recycling is a highly technical process involving seven families of plastics, each requiring separation to avoid contamination. Yet through new machinery and innovation, Plastic Packaging now transforms discarded household waste into high-quality raw material. “It’s about taking our waste and turning it into treasure,” Du Plessis adds. “Every Namibian who recycles, contributes to this circular economy.”

He stresses that sustainability is not a simple matter of “good versus bad” materials. “Despite their reputation, certain plastics can have a lower overall carbon footprint than paper or glass when measured across their full life cycle – provided they’re managed and recycled responsibly. Pollution is where plastic loses, and that’s a management problem, not a material problem.”

THE FUTURE OF PLASTICS AND RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY

As the global conversation around waste intensifies, technology is evolving to make recycling cleaner, more efficient and more sustainable. Du Plessis highlights that Plastic Packaging has recently invested in advanced machinery that enables mechanical recycling at near-virgin quality, capable of filtering out volatiles and contaminants from post-consumer waste. “Five years ago, the technology didn’t exist for us to recycle at this quality level in Namibia,” he explains. “Now we’re producing materials that meet international standards – without importing new plastic.”

Water and energy use are also being transformed. New closed-loop systems allow factories to reuse water multiple times during the washing and extrusion process, significantly reducing consumption in a typically water-intensive operation. AI-based process optimisation and sensor technology now help

detect impurities and adjust production parameters in real time, reducing waste and improving consistency.

These advances point towards a future where Namibia can manufacture recycled products that compete globally – not only in quality but in environmental performance. “We’re getting to a point where technology makes recycling economically viable,” Du Plessis says. “That’s the game changer. Once recycling becomes profitable, it becomes scalable – and that’s when you see real impact.”

THE ROLE OF POLICY AND PEOPLE

Namibia’s weak waste management infrastructure remains a stumbling block. “We lack the policies that support proper recycling systems,” Du Plessis says. “But in cities like Windhoek, the infrastructure exists – people just need to use it.” By separating recyclables from organic waste at home, citizens can make a direct impact. “If we support the system, it will grow. If we don’t, it will collapse.”

He envisions a future where waste becomes a resource across the country. “If we start sorting our waste properly, we’ll create demand. Waste will have value, and new businesses will emerge to collect and repurpose it. That’s how you build a circular economy.”

INNOVATION, COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATION

Plastic Packaging’s partnership with Cricket Namibia is a striking example of purposeful innovation. Together, they are creating cricket bats made from recycled plastics – turning discarded waste into equipment for young athletes. “It’s about awareness and value creation,” says Du Plessis. “When a child in a rural community realises their plastic waste can become something useful, it changes how they see the world.”

This project underscores the potential of cross-sector collaboration – where sport, manufacturing and environmental responsibility intersect to drive both social and economic value.

FUTURE-READY BUSINESSES

For Du Plessis, being “future-ready” means balancing innovation with intention. “Technology is an accelerator, not a creator of momentum,” he says. “Identify the processes you want to perfect, then apply technology to make them exceptional.” Artificial intelligence, data integration and automation are on Plastic Packaging’s horizon, but only where they enhance core processes and efficiency.

His advice to Namibian leaders is simple but strategic: “Don’t chase every new technology. Focus on what aligns with your purpose and makes your business more resilient. Build skills. Stay agile. Use tech to do better – not just to do more.”

As Namibia pushes towards the goals of NDP6, strengthening local manufacturing and sustainability will depend on this kind of purposeful innovation. The lesson from Plastic Packaging’s journey is clear: the future of industry is not just about smarter machines – it is about smarter intentions.

Guan’s Packaging

Pioneering innovative packaging solutions in Namibia

In a fast-evolving manufacturing landscape, Guan’s Packaging is driving progress in Namibia’s packaging industry through continuous investment in modern technology and equipment upgrades. Based in Walvis Bay, our state-of-the-art facility combines cuttingedge machinery and digital design systems with years of expertise to deliver high-quality corrugated cartons and advanced packaging solutions across multiple industries.

Our focus on technology-driven efficiency allows us to meet the growing demands of clients in agriculture, fishing and processing – sectors where precision, durability and speed are essential. Through computer-aided design (CAD) and automated production lines, we create anything ranging from standard cartons to complex, custom-engineered packaging structures that optimise protection, logistics and shelf appeal.

At Guan’s Packaging, quality and innovation work hand in hand. Continuous investment in new equipment and process upgrades ensures that every carton meets international standards for performance, consistency and sustainability. Our team of skilled professionals merges traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, ensuring that each product leaving our factory is dependable, efficient and production ready.

Sustainability and smart manufacturing remain at the core of our operations. By sourcing materials from FSC®-certified suppliers and implementing waste-reduction systems

throughout production, we align advanced technology with responsible environmental practices. Our cartons are designed not only for strength and function but also with a minimal ecological footprint.

Our ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system ensures traceability and precision at every stage, from design to dispatch, reinforcing our commitment to technological excellence and customer satisfaction.

In Namibia’s agricultural sector, Guan’s Packaging plays a pivotal role in supporting food producers and exporters with high-performance, food-safe packaging. Through precisionengineered cutting and forming systems, our cartons are designed to protect perishable goods throughout the supply chain, from farm and factory to retail shelves across the globe. Each packaging solution meets strict international standards for hygiene, safety and durability, ensuring that food products arrive fresh and intact.

As we look ahead, Guan’s Packaging continues to invest in automation, digital integration and innovation. Our mission is to harness technology to create smarter, more sustainable packaging that supports Namibia’s economic growth and global competitiveness.

From Walvis Bay to the world, every carton we produce is a testament to technological progress, quality assurance and Namibian ingenuity, ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably.

Feeding the nation Namib Mills

Namibia’s growth story depends on a secure and sustainable food system. For more than four decades, Namib Mills has helped shape that story by producing high-quality staple foods, right here at home.

Through continuous investment in local capacity, job creation and infrastructure, we ensure that these foods remain accessible and affordable for every Namibian.

From maize meal to pasta, wheat flour to rice and poultry feed, every product leaving our mills supports national food security, reduces reliance on imports and keeps value circulating within Namibia’s economy.

As the country’s leading food manufacturer, we remain committed to feeding the nation and building a stronger, more resilient economy, one plate at a time.

Beyond feeding the nation, we continue to invest in people and local capacity:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & EMPOWERMENT

• Supporting national food-relief programmes, school nutrition and education partnerships

• Sponsoring skills development, youth training and entrepreneurship

• Empowering small and informal food businesses through mentorship and funding

• Encouraging employee volunteerism and community outreach

SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT & GROWTH

• Upgrading production technology to boost efficiency and quality

• Expanding solar energy and other renewable solutions across key plants

• Sourcing locally to support Namibian farmers and SMEs

• Creating jobs and building capacity across our operations

BUILDING THE ECONOMY

Plastic Packaging

Plastic Packaging is Namibia’s leading fullcycle packaging manufacturer and recycler, delivering complete, innovative packaging solutions across Southern Africa. From foodgrade flexible films to specialised industrial and agricultural products, we develop printed and unprinted LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE packaging tailored to customer needs in retail, farming, fisheries, food processing and manufacturing.

As Namibia’s only integrated polymer and PET recycler, our Recycling Division in Okahandja plays a central role in advancing the circular economy. Through advanced HDPE, LDPE and PET processing lines, we recycle more than

4,600 tons of post-consumer and post-industrial plastic annually, transforming waste into high-value second-life products such as STAR refuse bags, builders’ sheeting, irrigation pipes, food-grade tubs, punnets and exportready packaging.

With an operational footprint spanning Namibia and South Africa, including branches in key regional hubs, we serve over 2,000 customers with reliable distribution and rapid delivery. Backed by ISO 22000:2018 certified food safety systems and international compliance standards, Plastic Packaging continues to lead the market through sustainable manufacturing, recycling innovation, and packaging solutions designed for both local growth and global export demands.

171 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Southern Industrial Area, Windhoek +264 61 299 5000 info@ppnam.com www.ppnam.com

Namibia Plastic Converters (NPC)

As a member of the Plastic Packaging group of companies and operating under the name Namibia Plastic Converters (NPC), we are proud to state our contribution to economic development by providing solutions to our country’s unique infrastructural network of water mains, irrigation, sewer and drain systeMs

Our close ties with Namibia Polymer Recyclers enables a continuous supply of recycled pipe material being used in all our AGRO Poly ranges, which enables us to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Our commitment to constantly provide newly developed products, services and technologies makes us a preferred supplier to Namibian merchants, farmers and developers.

483 Industry North Street, Industrial Area, Okahandja +264 62 501 170 reception@namplastic.com www.ppnam.com/namibia-plastic-converters-npc

Namibia Polymer Recyclers (NPR)

Namibia Polymer Recyclers is a subsidiary of Plastic Packaging (Pty) Ltd. Our recycling plant, the first in Namibia, was established in 2008.

Our company not only embraces sustainable business practices, but is also charting a course towards a cleaner, greener future. We take full responsibility of all the recycling products that we manufacture – post-industrial waste generated during our manufacturing process is recycled either in-house or by Namibia Polymer Recyclers (NPR) in Okahandja and returned to the production facility where it is integrated into the manufacturing process again. Furthermore,

post-consumer recycled waste is purchased from NPR and products like our STAR refuse bags range and builders sheeting are produced from this recycled material.

NPR is the country’s only mechanical plastic waste recycler, and our recycling facilities allow us to recycle 4,600 tonnes annually. These facilities are an example of how the Namibian community can collaborate with businesses, government institutions and civil society partners to support or create closed-loop systems to ensure used packaging is collected, recycled and reused.

We have proven that plastics can be recycled back into its original form and therefore reduce the carbon footprint which plastic manufacturing has on the environment.

Plastic Packaging (Pty) Ltd established a new PET recycling plant in collaboration with Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), which was officially inaugurated on 25 April 2024 by the former Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta. We see this as an investment in a greener future through a partnership between Plastic Packaging and CCBA.

654 Industry North Street, Industrial Area, Okahandja | +264 62 500 126 | gloria@ppnam.com www.ppnam.com/namibia-polymer-recyclers-npr

Essentra Components

COMPONENT SOLUTIONS FOR AFRICA’S INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH

Essentra Components is a globally recognised manufacturer of essential components that enhance the durability, functionality and safety of equipment across critical sectors. With decades of design and manufacturing expertise, we serve industries that drive Africa’s economic growth – from mining and specialist vehicles to agriculture, energy and manufacturing.

Our product solutions are built to perform in the harshest operating conditions, offering unmatched reliability in sectors where machinery is pushed to its limits. Whether you are managing a mining fleet or assembling energy equipment for remote operations, Essentra delivers the small components that protect, connect and secure your investment

PRECISION ACCESS HARDWARE FOR MINING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Our industrial access hardware range is designed specifically for heavy-duty applications such as mining vehicles, earthmoving equipment, service trucks and mobile plant machinery. These components ensure safe and reliable access to enclosures, control panels, engine bays and storage compartments in highvibration and dust-heavy environments.

Products include:

• Compression latches and cam locks to secure doors and panels under harsh vibration

• Durable hinges for service hatches and engine covers

• Gas struts and spring supports for controlled panel movement

• Heavy-duty pull handles and recessed grips for ergonomic access even with gloves

PROTECTION WHERE IT MATTERS

In addition to access hardware, we offer a broad range of protection components essential for maintaining system integrity during manufacturing, transport and use in the field.

• Caps and plugs: Designed to protect hydraulic fittings, fluid power systems, pumps and pipe ends from dirt, moisture and damage. These are critical for extending the life of hydraulic and fluid handling systems common in heavy machinery and mobile plant equipment.

• Masking solutions: Our masking caps, plugs and tapes are ideal for painting, powder coating, sandblasting and metal finishing processes, ensuring clean, professional results while reducing rework and waste.

• Wire and cable management: We supply grommets, cable glands, conduit, clips and ties to protect, organise and seal cable and wire assemblies, supporting the safe operation of electrical systems in vehicles, control units and industrial enclosures.

TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS WORLDWIDE

Essentra Components supplies 70% of the world’s top manufacturers – a testament to our global reach and engineering excellence. With a wide inventory and stock available to ship, we help keep African operations moving by delivering the right parts, when and where they are needed.

Whether you are building, maintaining or upgrading equipment, our solutions help you to achieve compliance, protect assets and reduce downtime.

For further information, please contact the local team in South Africa via the details below.

RELIABLE COMPONENTS FOR AFRICA’S CRITICAL INDUSTRIES

At Essentra Components, our deep expertise in design, development, and manufacturing ensures we deliver the small yet essential parts that keep industries running smoothly. From mining and agriculture to energy, medical, and equipment manufacturing, we support sectors driving growth across Namibia and the African continent.

Our broad product range includes caps and plugs, wire and cable management, flange protection, knobs, handles and grips, access hardware, as well as PCB and electronics hardware — all designed for durability and performance in demanding environments.

Trusted by 70% of the world’s leading manufacturers, we are your proven partner for precision components tailored to your industry’s needs.

August 26 Manufacturing

Manufactured in Namibia, from design to final product

Tucked away in the heart of Windhoek and Okahandja, August 26 Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd is more than just a clothing manufacturer; it is Namibia’s proud symbol of local innovation, purpose and people power.

Reborn in 2020 but built on a decade of tailoring experience, August 26 Manufacturing focuses on creating uniforms for schools, private companies, government offices and even casual clothes for everyday use. The company has two factories: one in Windhoek specialising in manufacturing of various garments and the other in Okahandja for footwear and leather products.

OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Specialising in PPC (Personal Protective Clothing), August 26 Manufacturing has been a leader in the garment manufacturing

industry. Through solid supplier agreements, we provide full PPE gear like safety boots, gloves, goggles and helmets, especially for industries such as construction, mining, oil and gas, green hydrogen and manufacturing customised to the company’s brand and specifications.

However, it does not stop there. August 26 Manufacturing can dress your whole team in anything from casual wear and corporate uniforms to tracksuits. Schools? We’ve got that covered too, with customised uniforms that last. Need chef jackets and aprons? No problem, we have got your team covered.

Whether it is for the boardroom, classroom, workshop or worksite, we are ready to suit you up. Let’s get in touch.

13 Gold Street, Prosperita, Windhoek +264 61 415 600 info@a26man.com.na www.a26man.com.na

Engineering MINING, ENERGY &

Following growth of 19.5% in 2023, the mining industry, one of the main pillars of the country’s economy, contracted by 1.2% in 2024 and contributed 13.3% to the country’s GDP in 2024, down from 14.8% in 2023. It is one of the largest employers in the country with 20,843 direct employees. The sector is projected to record growth of 3.1% in 2025. Several Namibian companies provide world-class engineering services.

Namibia’s diamond mining industry produced 2,234 million carats of rough diamonds in 2024, a decrease of 4% from the 2,327 million carats produced in 2023. Namdeb’s land-based production increased by 30% from 468,000 carats to 609,000 carats, while Debmarine recorded a 13% decrease from 1,859 million carats in 2023 to 1,625 million carats in 2024.

The sector is projected to contract by 4.7% in 2025 and 3.9% in 2026, following a 3.9% contraction in 2024. The continued decline is attributed to weak global demand for rough diamonds, the imposition of trade tariffs and rising competition from laboratory-grown alternatives.

URANIUM

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) expects strong growth in the uranium sector in 2025 and 2026 due to the rising demand for uranium as a result of the increase in the number of nuclear reactor projects and the renewed focus on nuclear energy. According to the BoN’s December 2025 Economic Outlook, the subsector is projected to expand by 23.3% in 2025 – a significant increase from the 1.8% growth recorded in 2024.

Paladin Energy’s Langer Heinrich Mine returned to production in March 2024 after it was placed on care and maintenance in June 2018 due to the low uranium price. Meanwhile, Australianbased mining company Deep Yellow has postponed its final investment decision on the Tumas uranium project in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, 60 km east of Swakopmund, until uranium prices reach a level which is sufficient to justify the project’s development.

METAL ORES

The metal ores subsector was projected to contract marginally by 0.2% in 2025 following growth of 5.2% in 2024. The BoN attributed the contraction to declines in the production of copper and zinc. The bank said that output was expected to recover to a growth of 4.6% in 2026 and added: “Planned investment in processing expansions and underground mining capacity through 2026 and 2027 is anticipated to strengthen medium-term production.” The Trigon Metals Kombat Copper Mine was closed temporarily in January 2025 when the underground mine was flooded after the mine’s dewatering pumps failed. The mine was expected to remain closed for at least nine months.

The Chinese-owned Sinomine Copper Smelter at Tsumeb announced in May 2025 that the smelter would be placed on care and maintenance because of a shortage of copper concentrate which has placed pressure on smelters around the world.

GOLD THAT GLITTERS

Namibia currently has two gold mines in operation, while a third mine is scheduled to become operational in 2026.

B2Gold, Namibia’s largest gold mine, produced 198,142 ounces of gold in 2024. Open-pit mining at its Otjikoto mine was scheduled to end in the third quarter of 2025. Underground mining at the Wolfshag deposit is expected to continue into 2027. Exploration results, however, indicate the potential to extend underground production beyond 2027. QKR’s Navachab open-pit mine achieved its highest annual output in its history with 125,449 ounces in 2024, an 18% increase from 106,471 ounces in 2023.

Following discoveries made in 2019, the Twin Hills Gold Project near the town of Karibib is in the development stage with production targeted for 2026. The mine is projected to have an average annual production of 160,000 ounces during its 13year lifespan.

THE SEARCH FOR OIL

International oil companies are continuing exploration and appraisal drilling in the Orange Basin in anticipation of the discovery of economically viable oil deposits. This, despite a decision by Shell to write off US$400 million (N$6.8 billion) after the oil discovery in one of its wells was found to be uncommercial due to the high amount of gas in the fields. French oil major TotalEnergies announced in May 2025 that it would take a final investment decision on its Venus discovery during the fourth quarter of 2026. The final decision would depend on whether production cost can be kept under an internal requirement of US$20 per barrel.

Oil discoveries in the Orange Basin have so far been made by TotalEnergies, Shell, Galp and Rhino Resources. United States oil major Chevron Namibia Exploration Limited announced in May 2025 that it is considering the drilling of an exploration well in the Walvis Basin in 2026 or 2027.

GREEN HYDROGEN

Hyphen Hydrogen Energy has come under criticism for delays in implementing its project timeline. Construction of the

company’s N$10 billion project in the Tsau//Khaeb National Park was planned to begin in the first quarter in 2025, while commercial production of 125,000 tonnes is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Several other green hydrogen projects are currently active in Namibia. HyIron’s Oshivela Plant at Arandis, the first zeroemissions iron production facility in Africa, was inaugurated in April 2025. At full production, HyIron will produce 1 million tonnes of green iron annually and reduce 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. The Daures Green Hydrogen Village in the Erongo Region aims to produce 180,000 tonnes of green hydrogen and 1 million tonnes of green ammonia per year.

Cleanergy Solutions Namibia will produce ammonia for shipping, develop green hydrogen refuelling stations at Walvis Bay and provide green hydrogen for trucks, port equipment, railway applications and small ships. The company announced in July 2025 that it will invest N$50 billion in a large-scale green ammonia production site at Arandis.

POWER PROJECTS

Nampower is spearheading several power generation projects to make Namibia less reliant on imported electricity and to ensure a stable energy supply.

The utility’s 54 MW Anixas II dual-fuel power station at Walvis Bay was inaugurated in early March 2025. It is capable of operating on very low sulphur fuel oil, diesel or compressed natural gas. Other power generation projects include Cerim Lüderitz Energy’s 50 MW wind power plant south of Lüderitz, the 44 MW Diaz Wind Power Station, also near Lüderitz, and NamPower’s N$1.6 billion 100 MW solar power project at Rosh Pinah which is expected to be commissioned in December 2025. Commercial operation at the 40 MW Otjikoto Biomass Power Station on the outskirts of Tsumeb is expected to begin by the second quarter of 2027.

VITAL CONTACTS

Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CREEE)

Private Bag 13388, Windhoek +264 61 207 2154 nei@nust.na www.nei.nust.na

Chamber of Mines of Namibia (CoM) PO Box 2895, Windhoek +264 61 237 925 info@chamberofmines. org.na www.chamberofmines.org.

na Contact CoM for a list of mining companies in Namibia.

Diamond Board of Namibia

Private Bag 13297, Windhoek +264 61 284 8249 info@diamondsnamibia. com www.diamondsnamibia.com

Electricity Control Board (ECB)

PO Box 2923, Windhoek +264 61 374 300 info@ecb.org.na www.ecb.org.na

Minerals Development Fund of Namibia (MDF) Private Bag 13297, Windhoek +264 61 284 8154 Erasmus.Shivolo@mme. gov.na www.mme.gov.na

ENGINEERING

Namibia is served by a large number of highly professional and experienced engineering companies. They provide consultancy, design and supervision services, as well as project management to all sectors of the economy, ranging from civil, structural, mechanical, marine and offshore engineering to electrical, industrial and transportation engineering. The Association of Consulting Engineers of Namibia (ACEN) is the only voluntary and independent association of consulting engineers in the country.

MINING, ENERGY AND ENGINEERING AT A GLANCE

• Number of mines: 26 plus numerous small-scale operations

• Minerals: more than 100, including diamonds, uranium, lead, zinc, marble, lithium and gemstones

• Uranium, diamonds and gold are the topperforming commodities for minerals.

• Namibia, the world’s third-largest producer of uranium, accounted for 12% of global production in 2023.

• Contribution of mining to GDP: 13.3% (2024)

• Number of people directly employed by the mining industry: 20,843 (2024)

• Namibia has professional engineering companies in the following sectors: civil, structural, mechanical, marine, offshore, electrical, industrial and transportation.

Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) PO Box 23316, Windhoek +264 61 204 3222 communications@ndtc. com.na www.ndtc.com.na

Namibia Meteorological Service

Private Bag 13224, Windhoek +264 61 287 7001/28 www.meteona.com

Namibian Uranium Association (NUA) PO Box 2747, Swakopmund +264 64 402 393 info@namibianuranium.org www.namibianuranium.org

Regional Electricity Regulators Association of Southern Africa (RERA)

PO Box 23029, Windhoek +264 61 221 720 secretariat@rerasadc.com www.rerasadc.com

Women in Mining Association of Namibia (WiMAN)

PO Box 2895, Windhoek +264 81 237 8514 zenzi.awases@outlook.com

THE HYDROGEN DUNE

Namibia’s bold step towards a low-carbon future

Imagine this scene: the vast, isolated expanse of the Namib Desert, bordered by a 6.5-hectare field of solar panels, their broad surfaces tilting to capture every ray of generous sunlight as the relentless coastal wind thrashes against the arid landscape. In the distance, endless undulating dunes frame the searing skyline.

We are at Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, a pioneering newcomer with bold ambitions to lead green hydrogen development in Namibia’s Erongo Region. Beyond the 5 MWp solar park, the plant features an off-grid hydrogen production facility, a refuelling station, and the Hydrogen Academy. A joint venture between the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group and CMB.TECH, the project marked its inaugural bricklaying ceremony in November 2024. As Namibia’s energy industry undergoes seismic shifts driven by new discoveries and oil drilling in recent years, green hydrogen has emerged as another promising option.

But can it truly deliver and set the standard for a completely decarbonised energy sector? While still relatively new and not yet commercialised, it might just play a role in Namibia’s energy future.

To find out more, we are here at the invitation of the Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE), an umbrella association that unites organisations across the environmental sector. The NCE provides a platform for members to exchange ideas, speak with a unified voice, collaborate with government and partners, raise funds and advocate for the sector’s interests. No stranger to change, whether good or bad, the NCE is fully aware that growth of this scale holds potential to be a double-edged sword.

Located outside of Walvis Bay, Cleanergy Solutions’ Hydrogen Dune facility operates entirely on solar energy to produce green hydrogen, which will be used for hydrogen-powered trucks, port equipment, railway applications and small ships. This development hopes to address critical infrastructure needs in Namibia while strengthening the connection between green energy and maritime activities, underscoring the strategic role of the port of Walvis Bay.

Besides the expansive solar park, hydrogen production plant and refuelling station, the property also features a workshop where the first fleet of trucks will be converted to dual-fuel technology powered by locally produced hydrogen. It aims to be the first facility of its kind in Africa where hydrogen is produced directly from a solar park and dispensed at a public refuelling station. Despite its remote setting, the refuelling station appears sleek and aptly futuristic. The bus is currently used to transport Cleanergy colleagues and engineers on the plant’s premises, although the government has yet to approve the vehicle for use on public roads.

At the core of this initiative will be the Hydrogen Academy, dedicated to skills and knowledge transfer in hydrogen production and utilisation. Through collaboration between Cleanergy Solutions, suppliers, customers and Namibian and European universities and institutes (particularly in Belgium),

the academy aims to build local expertise and prepare a skilled workforce for the emerging hydrogen economy. This reflects Cleanergy Solutions’ commitment to decarbonisation while unlocking significant economic and environmental opportunities for Namibia.

“It all began with one question: How are we going to decarbonise our shipping sector? That question sparked the project and continues to drive our motivation,” says Project Manager Sathish Ravi. “We chose Namibia because it is a stable country with excellent solar potential, supportive policies and accessible infrastructure. Walvis Bay’s port is strategically located, serving as a key bunker hub for ships,” he adds.

Even as these audacious aspirations represent a major step forward in Namibia’s renewable energy, at what cost will Cleanergy Solutions produce carbon-neutral, hydrogenpowered vessels?

In the midst of rapid development, preserving the landscape and mitigating long-term impacts are essential. To this end, Cleanergy Solutions conducted proactive studies on nearby ecosystems and biodiversity, with a particular focus on birdlife, before construction even began. Yet, as Ravi acknowledges, some environmental damage is “inevitable” – a reality shared by many large-scale energy projects.

However, NCE CEO Dr Chris Brown remains optimistic: “With Cleanergy Solutions focusing primarily on the country’s shipping sector, this small niche could, in the long run, prove to be more sustainable and efficient.”

Both parties emphasise the importance of ongoing dialogue between environmentalists and project developers. From an environmental perspective, there is a need to tread lightly and practise careful stewardship. The transition to a low-carbon future will take time before Namibia can fully “split waters into clean energy” and pioneer a nation fuelled entirely by the sun. A future where the precious environment and expanding industries coexist in balance.

Madeleen Duvenhage

ERONGO RED

Erongo RED (Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor Company Pty Ltd) is the dynamic commercialised electricity distributor serving the Erongo Region of Namibia. Purchasing power from NamPower, Erongo RED transmits and distributes safe, sustainable electricity to residential, business and industrial customers, supplying about 21 % of Namibia’s total electricity needs.

With licences valid until 2030 and a generation licence for Namibia’s first grid-connected wind generator, Erongo RED leads with innovation and community focus – bringing power to homes, lighting economic growth, and enabling brighter futures for all.

91 Hage Geingob Street, Walvis Bay

+264 64 201 9000

Toll-free: 96000

Standby: +264 81 166 5058 support@erongored.com.na www.erongored.com

CENORED

CENORED, Namibia’s third licensed regional electricity distributor (RED), plays a vital role in enabling sustainable access to affordable electricity across Otjozondjupa, parts of Oshikoto, Omaheke and Kunene. Serving over 52,000 customers across 120,000 square kilometres, CENORED distributes reliable power to households, businesses and industries through an extensive 8,000 km network.

Guided by its vision to improve lives, especially amid challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, CENORED combines passion, innovation and customer focus to stimulate socio-economic development. With dedicated people and strong public-sector shareholders, CENORED remains committed to lighting the path to a more connected and prosperous Namibia.

30 Dr Frans Indongo Street, Otjiwarongo

+264 67 314 100

Tol-free: 999 99 www.cenored.com.na

NORED

NORED (Northern Regional Electricity Distributor) is Namibia’s first licensed regional electricity distributor, proudly powering the northern regions with safe, affordable electricity.

Headquartered on Main Road, Ondangwa, Oshana Region, NORED serves communities in Oshana, Omusati, Kavango East, Kavango West, Zambezi, Kunene and other northern towns –including Ondangwa, Ongwediva, Rundu and Katima Mulilo – with dependable grid connections.

Focused on customer satisfaction and economic growth, NORED ensures efficient electricity distribution across a vast footprint.

Main Road, Ondangwa

+264 65 282 2100

Toll-free: 0800 000 100

Alternative number: +264 65 240 653 customercare@nored.com.na www.nored.com.na

SCE Consulting Engineers

Multidisciplinary consulting engineers in Namibia

SCE Consulting Engineers is a leading, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a proud heritage dating back to 1968. Originally established in Windhoek as a branch of a South African firm, the practice became an independent Namibian consultancy in 1980 and has since grown into one of the country’s most respected engineering consultancies.

The firm provides professional consulting services across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, water engineering, sustainable design and project management disciplines. Structured to undertake projects of any scale, SCE maintains hands-on director involvement to ensure technical excellence, accountability and client-focused delivery.

SCE has deep-rooted experience in Namibia’s sociological, environmental, climatic and geotechnical conditions, including the aggressive coastal environment. This local knowledge, combined with international best-practice standards, enables the firm to deliver technically sound, economical and sustainable engineering solutions.

Today, SCE is wholly Namibian owned and independent of foreign control. The firm is led by four directors and supported by a staff complement of 25 people, including 22 engineers registered with the Engineering Council of Namibia where applicable. SCE is a member of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Namibia (ACEN) and adheres strictly to a professional code of ethics.

Core services offered include:

• Civil Engineering

• Structural Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical & Electronic Engineering

• Water Engineering

• Fire Protection Engineering

• Sustainable Design & Green Building

• Project Management & Feasibility Studies

• Infrastructure Master Planning

• Quality Assurance & Investigative Engineering

The breadth of SCE’s work reflects its multidisciplinary strength, spanning major retail centres, converter stations, telecommunications infrastructure, processing plants, multistorey office buildings, renewable energy projects, bulk water transfer pump stations and pipelines. Its portfolio includes landmark developments such as the Von Bach–Windhoek and Swakopmund South bulk water transfer pump stations, Mutual Platz, Town Square Mall, the Hosea Kutako International Airport terminal upgrade and high-profile office buildings such as ACME Corner.

SCE has played a key role in supporting Namibia’s renewable energy sector, contributing to major studies for green hydrogen developments, wind farms and solar projects such as Omburu, Moses Mague ||Garoëb Khan and Sores Gaib. The firm’s expertise also extends into industrial processing plants, luxury lodges, hospitals, transport infrastructure and specialised energy and storage solutions.

SCE is a Silver Founding Member of the Green Building Council of Namibia and actively promotes sustainable development. The firm’s Windhoek head office, Omake House, is a 6-Star Green Star SA certified building and achieved a Net Positive Energy rating, a first in Southern Africa.

With a strong leadership team, a skilled staff complement and a legacy of technical excellence, SCE continues to deliver reliable, future-ready engineering solutions that support Namibia’s development and private sector growth.

156 Jan Jonker Road, Windhoek PO Box 922, Windhoek +264 61 235 000 www.sce.com.na

OUR COMMUNITIES

We work with our stakeholders to ensure that communities thrive, sustainably, through enabling quality healthcare and education.

At Namdeb, we are about more than mining. We are about mining for good.

Namdeb

Continuing to build a positive legacy

A DIAMOND LEGACY IN NAMIBIA

Namdeb, a proud subsidiary of Namdeb Holdings (Pty) Ltd, is a shining example of a successful 50:50 joint venture between the Namibian government and De Beers. With a rich history in diamond exploration and mining, Namdeb’s operations are based in Namibia’s //Kharas Region, along the picturesque southwest coast of Oranjemund, making it a cornerstone of the local economy and a major player in the global diamond industry.

BUILDING A PROSPEROUS NAMIBIA

Guided by its purpose of “Mining for Good”, Namdeb is committed to creating a brighter future for Namibia. In line with its core values, Namdeb launched a long-term plan (LTP) in October 2021, extending the life of mine (LoM). This strategic move not only solidifies Namdeb’s role as a vital contributor to Namibia’s economy but also safeguards approximately 2,500 jobs, ensuring continued tax revenues and economic stability. As Namdeb increases production, the positive impact on socio-economic development will continue to create positive externalities, benefiting not only Oranjemund but the Namibian nation at large.

ADVANCING EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Namdeb, we are proud to champion equity, diversity and inclusion in the mining industry. With 22% female representation, we are breaking barriers in a sector traditionally dominated by men, while continuously striving for even greater female representation at every level of our business.

Through internship, graduate and work-integrated learning programmes, we empower the next generation by providing young professionals with invaluable industry-related experience and preparing them for leadership roles that shape the future.

As part of the New Namdeb Journey to Wellbeing initiative, we are committed to building a psychologically safe workplace and addressing critical social challenges such as gender-based violence, mental health awareness, substance abuse prevention and financial wellness. These efforts extend beyond our operations, creating a ripple effect of positive change for employees, families and the wider community.

Together, we are not just mining diamonds, we are Mining for Good by driving inclusion, wellbeing and social progress.

PROTECTING AND PRESERVING NAMIBIA’S NATURAL HERITAGE

Namdeb’s operations are uniquely situated within the Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park, adjacent to the Orange River and Namibian Islands Marine Protected Areas (NIMPA). With a deep respect for Namibia’s natural beauty, Namdeb has implemented a comprehensive rehabilitation programme to address a century-long legacy of mining in the park. Aligned with the park’s land-use plan (LUP), this programme focuses on the rehabilitation of mining areas, nature conservation and the preservation of historical ecological and archaeological sites. Namdeb’s environmental management plans (EMPs) are rooted in sustainability principles, supporting global efforts to reduce environmental impacts and mitigate climate change risks.

PIONEERING CARBON NEUTRALITY AND GREEN ENERGY

As part of its commitment to sustainability, Namdeb signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NamPower. This will allow collaboration on establishing renewable energy sources, including the initial objective to advance the development of a wind-energy facility. This initiative is part of Namdeb’s broader strategy to align with decarbonisation efforts and contribute to a more sustainable future for Namibia. Following desktop studies, this will give rise to increased electrification of mining processes, which has the potential over the long run to reduce carbon emissions from mining equipment.

EMPOWERING ORANJEMUND FROM A MINING TOWN TO A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY

Founded in 1936 to support diamond mining, Oranjemund has a rich history intertwined with Namdeb’s legacy. Proclaimed a town in 2011 and transitioning to an open town in 2017, Oranjemund is evolving from a company-owned mining town to a vibrant, self-sustaining community with a diversified economy. Namdeb continues to play a pivotal role in this transformation, ensuring that Oranjemund thrives long after the diamonds are gone. Namdeb will, therefore, continue to support key partners such as the Oranjemund Town Council (OTC), OMDis and OMD2030 in areas such as healthcare, tourism and housing in an effort to advance town transformation. This support is reflected in the number of Namdeb houses and commercial properties sold and donated.

Grace Luvindao

+264 61 204 3327

grace.luvindao@namdeb.com www.namdeb.com

GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION PROJECTS

NamPower is a national power utility with its core business regulated under the Electricity Act. The utility is registered as a company and operates according to the laws of Namibia inclusive of the Companies and the Public Enterprises Governance Acts, under the guidance and direction of a Board of Directors. NamPower’s core business is generation, transmission and energy trading, of which the trading is done within the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). NamPower supplies bulk electricity to Regional Electricity Distributors (REDs), Mines, NamWater and Local Authorities (where REDs are not operational) throughout Namibia.

As part of its mandate, NamPower is hard at work to achieve its ultimate goal of security of supply for the country. Therefore, as part of that commitment, the following projects are being implemented and are currently at different stages of construction: the 40MW Otjikoto Biomass Power Plant, the 51MW / 51MWh Omburu Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project and the 100MW Sores |Gaib Solar PV Plant. These projects have a combined capacity of 191MW.

According to the new Integrated Strategy and Business Plan for the period 2026 - 2030, which is in line with the National Integrated Resource Plan (NIRP), the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy approved the development of 330MW of generation capacity, of which 210MW has been allocated to NamPower.

The remainder of the generation capacity has been allocated to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) which will be responsible for the full development, construction, maintenance and operation.

In addition, NamPower has approved the development of key Transmission Projects in line with its Transmission Master Plan.

GENERATION

PROJECTS

80MW Omburu PV II Power Project

The project involves the development of an 80MW Solar PV Project close to the town of Omaruru. Given the fact that Namibia is blessed with some of the best solar irradiation in the world, the estimated capacity factor of this project is approximately 36%.

The primary objectives of the 80MW Omburu Solar PV II Power Plant, also hereinafter referred to as the “Project,” are to:

• Assist to mitigate NamPower tariff increases by introducing an affordable renewable energy technology to the Namibian grid.

• Leverage on the existing infrastructure and development activities undertaken during the Omburu PV I Power Project to accelerate the rollout of the additional 80MW.

• Capitalise on economies of scale to achieve a more competitive project tariff.

• Address and support the renewable energy commitments prescribed in the Renewable Energy Policy and National Energy Policy.

• Contribute to achieving the 80% self-sufficiency target outlined in the NIRP 2022 update.

The Project will be fully owned and operated by NamPower and will be funded on NamPower’s balance sheet. NamPower will approach potential financiers to provide debt financing for the project.

100MW Skorpion

PV Power Project

The project involves the development of a 100MW Solar PV Project at the Skorpion Zinc Mine as an embedded Eligible Generator under the Modified Single Buyer (MSB) Market.

The primary objectives of the 100MW Power Plant, also hereinafter referred to as the “Project,” are to:

• Take advantage of affordable Solar PV technology to offer a competitive electricity tariff to Skorpion Mine.

• Leverage on the existing infrastructure and development activities undertaken at the Skorpion Zinc Mine.

• Unlock private investment in the mining industry to unlock economic growth and employment creation.

• Connect large scale mining customers to the Namibia Grid to provide the baseload demand required for large scale dispatchable generation projects.

The Project will be fully owned and operated by NamPower and will be funded on NamPower’s balance sheet. NamPower will approach potential financiers to provide debt financing for the project.

120MW Independent Power Producer Procurement

The project involves the procurement of a total of 120MW from six (6) x 20MW Solar PV Power Projects to be developed at predefined substations within targeted regions of Namibia through an open and competitive biddings process.

The primary objectives of the 120MW Solar PV IPP Project, also hereinafter referred to as the “Project,” are to:

• Leverage private sector investment to mitigate NamPower tariff increases by introducing an affordable renewable energy technology to the Namibian grid.

• Leverage on the substations which have available capacity to connect to minimize interconnection costs.

• Stimulate economic growth and employment creation in targeted and underdeveloped areas through private sector investment.

• Address and support the renewable energy commitments prescribed in the Renewable Energy Policy and National Energy Policy.

• Contribute to achieving the 80% self-sufficiency target outlined in the NIRP 2022 update.

The projects will be fully owned and operated by IPPs and will be funded on a Project Finance Basis. NamPower will execute a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to facilitate the development of the power plants.

300MW Tsau /Khaeb Wind Park Development

The project entails the development of a 300MW Wind Park in one of the best wind resource areas in the world with an estimated capacity factor of +/-50%. The Wind Park will be apportioned in lots of 100150MW and will be developed either on Balance Sheet and/or on an IPP basis.

• The implementation of the Wind Power Project will contribute to Namibia’s commitment to increase the share of renewable energy as declared in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the UNFCCC and support the National Development Plan 6 (NDP 6) objectives of achieving 1153MW of local generation by 2030.

• Support the renewable commitments prescribed in the Renewable Energy Policy and National Energy Policy.

• Assist to provide renewable energy outside of the typical solar PV dispatch profile.

• Unlock private investments in renewable energy generation.

NamPower and/or Special Purpose Vehicle(s) will approach financiers to provide debt funding for the Project.

TRANSMISSION PROJECTS

Angola - Namibia (ANNA) 400kV Transmission Project

The ANNA Transmission Project comprises the development of 366km of 400kV transmission line, connecting the Angola grid to the Namibia grid via the planned 400/220kV Lubango and Cahama Transmission substations in Angola with the Kunene Transmission substation in Namibia, with the view to facilitate the establishment of a transmission corridor between Angola and Namibia.

Project Overview

This project entails the construction of a 166km (30km in Namibia), 400kV line between Kunene and Cahama substations, including 400kV line feeder bays and an SVC at Kunene Substation. The ANNA Project is essential for the connection of RNT in Angola to the SAPP Grid.

The technical description of the project is as follows:

• Voltage: 400kV.

• Location: Kunene Substation in Omusati Region near the Angolan Border.

• Lifetime: 50 years (guaranteed).

Omatando - Otjikoto 400kV Transmission Project

This project involves the construction of 275km of 400kV transmission line, from Omatando Substation in Oshana region close to Ongwediva, to Otjikoto Substation in Oshikoto region, close to Tsumeb.

Project Overview

The Omatando – Otjikoto 400kV line is required to provide a more reliable transmission connection for Ruacana Power Station, by improving the stability during transient faults as well as savings in transmission losses in the Northern Namibia network. This 400kV line will also make provision for the evacuation of power over the transmission interconnector with Angola (ANNA Project) and future projects such as Baynes integration at 400kV.

The technical description of the project is as follows:

• Voltage: 400kV.

• Location: Otjikoto Substation in Oshikoto Region, close to Otjikoto Substation in Oshikoto Region

• Lifetime: 50 years (guaranteed).

Otjikoto - Masivi 220kV Transmission Project

This project involves the construction of 275km of 220kV transmission line, from Otjikoto Substation in Oshikoto region close to Tsumeb, to Masivi Substation in Kavango East region, close to Rundu.

Project Overview

The Otjikoto-Masivi 220kV line was proposed and recommended in the 2018 NamPower Transmission Master Plan Update Report. The line is aimed at improving reliability of power supply and catering for future load growth in the Kavango East and West regions and surroundings. The 220kV line will be developed from Otjikoto substation and will terminate at Masivi substation. The line will also alleviate the outage risk of the existing Otjikoto-Masivi 132kV line.

The technical description of the project is as follows:

• Voltage: 220kV.

• Voltage: 220kV.

• Location: Otjikoto Substation in Oshikoto

• Location: Otjikoto Substation in Oshikoto Region, close to Masivi Substation in Kavango East Region.

• Lifetime: 50 years (guaranteed).

• Region, close to Masivi Substation in Kavango East Region.

• Lifetime: 50 years (guaranteed).

Lithon Project Consultants

Engineering Excellence with Purpose

Lithon Consulting Engineers is a proudly Namibian multidisciplinary consulting engineering and project management firm with over two decades of experience delivering impactful solutions across the country and the SADC region.

With a strong presence in Windhoek, Oshakati, and Swakopmund, Lithon is deeply rooted in the communities it serves.

Our purpose, to make a significant impact in the lives of people, drives everything we do.

We combine technical expertise with a people-focused approach, ensuring that every project is executed with excellence, integrity, and respect. Our team of over 35 skilled professionals brings energy, flexibility, and dedication to every phase of project implementation, from planning to completion.

Lithon’s capabilities span a wide spectrum of engineering disciplines, supported by robust risk management practices and ISO 9001:2015-certified quality systems. We tailor solutions to meet client needs, balancing budget, timeline, and quality to deliver results that matter.

Beyond engineering, Lithon is committed to social development through the Lithon Foundation, which mentors the next generation, supports innovative community initiatives, and fosters strategic partnerships to uplift Namibia.

Whether it’s infrastructure, development, or communityfocused projects, Lithon stands ready to serve with reliability, loyalty, and generosity, building a better future, one project at a time.

Hanekom

Oshakati Premier Electric

ELECTRIC

CORE BUSINESS

Oshakati Premier Electric (Pty) Ltd (OPE) is an industry-leading distribution and supply company operating within the borders of Oshakati, Namibia. The mandate of OPE is to conduct the business of distribution and supply of electricity, electrical engneering services and other related activities throughout Oshakati. In support, the company tends to operations and ensures maintenance, upgrading and expansion of the electrical system towards a sustainable dependable power supply. In addition, OPE instals, maintains and operate the street lighting and traffic lighting installations in town to ensure improved safety and security.

Manager: Technical Services

OSHAKATI PREMIER ELECTRIC

Nelson T Sheya Chief Executive Officer

OSHAKATI PREMIER ELECTRIC

Bennodictus Sheehama Executive Manager: Finance and Corporate Services

OSHAKATI PREMIER ELECTRIC

Our mission , through effective and efficient service, is to provide our community with affordable and reliable electricity, with the purpose to exceed our stakeholders’ expectations, care for our employees, ensure innovation, diversify our growth and expand our markerts, thereby becoming the preferred electrical services provider in all the areas where we operate. Due to a changing electricity supply environment, OPE is committed to realising alternative generation solutions based on renewable energy technologies and is already in advanced stages of implemeting a 5 MWac Solar PV generation installation.

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Electric (Pty) Ltd (OPE) is an industry-leading distribution and supply company operating within the borders The mandate of OPE is to conduct the business of distribution and supply of electricity, electrical and other related activities throughout Oshakati. In support, the company tends to operations and ensures upgrading and expansion of the electrical system towards a sustainable dependable power supply. In addition, and operate the street lighting and traffic lighting installations in town to ensure improved safety and

effective and efficient service, is to provide our community with affordable and reliable electricity, with the stakeholders’ expectations, care for our employees, ensure innovation, diversify our growth and expand becoming the preferred electrical services provider in all the areas where we operate.

electricity supply environment, OPE is committed to realising alternative generation solutions based on technologies and is already in advanced stages of implemeting a 5 MWac Solar PV generation installation.

Leon P Hanekom

Executive

Leon P Hanekom Executive Manager: Technical Services

Leon P Hanekom

Manager:

Executive Manager: Technical Services

Leon P Hanekom Executive Manager: Technical Services

CORE BUSINESS

CORE BUSINESS

CORE BUSINESS

Street, Oshakati, Namibia Namibia

Nelson T Sheya Chief Executive Officer

Technical Services and Corporate

Nelson T Sheya Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Services

Nelson T Sheya Chief Executive Officer

Bennodictus Sheehama Executive Manager: Finance and Corporate Services

Executive Manager: Finance and Corporate Services

Services

Oshakati Premier Electric (Pty) Ltd (OPE) is an industry-leading distribution and supply company operating within the borders of Oshakati, Namibia. The mandate of OPE is to conduct the business of distribution and supply of electricity, electrical engneering services and other related activities throughout Oshakati. In support, the company tends to operations and ensures maintenance, upgrading and expansion of the electrical system towards a sustainable dependable power supply. In addition, OPE instals, maintains and operate the street lighting and traffic lighting installations in town to ensure improved safety and security.

Oshakati Premier Electric (Pty) Ltd (OPE) is an industry-leading distribution and supply company operating within the borders of Oshakati, Namibia. The mandate of OPE is to conduct the business of distribution and supply of electricity, electrical engneering services and other related activities throughout Oshakati. In support, the company tends to operations and ensures maintenance, upgrading and expansion of the electrical system towards a sustainable dependable power supply. In addition, OPE instals, maintains and operate the street lighting and traffic lighting installations in town to ensure improved safety and security.

Our mission , through effective and efficient service, is to provide our community with affordable and reliable electricity, with the purpose to exceed our stakeholders’ expectations, care for our employees, ensure innovation, diversify our growth and expand our markerts, thereby becoming the preferred electrical services provider in all the areas where we operate. Due to a changing electricity supply environment, OPE is committed to realising alternative generation solutions based on renewable energy technologies and is already in advanced stages of implemeting a 5 MWac Solar PV generation installation.

and expand our markerts, thereby becoming the

Our mission , through effective and efficient service, is to provide our community with affordable and reliable electricity, with the purpose to exceed our stakeholders’ expectations, care for our employees, ensure

Bennodictus Sheehama

Namibia is one of Africa’s top tourist destinations with attractions ranging from the Namib Desert, the world’s oldest desert, the awe-inspiring Fish River Canyon and the Zambezi Region with its woodlands and wetlands to the rugged grandeur of the Kunene Region. The sector contributed about 1.6% to Namibia’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024 and employment in accommodation and food services accounted for 5.4% of the country’s total employment.

Namibia’s tourism industry continues to show positive growth towards returning to preCOVID levels and is projected to grow by 5.5% in 2025. Statistics maintained by the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) show that room occupancy increased from 51.3% in 2023 to 54.5% in 2024, while bed occupancy increased from 46.4% in 2023 to 49.1% in 2024. Room occupancy in August 2025, which coincides with the peak holiday season in Central Europe (Namibia’s key source market) reached 67.5% in August 2025, compared to 67.53% in 2024.

Germany, Austria and Switzerland accounted for just over one-third of international guests in 2024, followed by France, Italy, the Benelux countries (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg), Spain and Portugal. Namibians accounted for 19% of the total number of tourists, followed by South Africans with 6.2%.

NDP6 TOURISM AND GAMING TARGETS

The importance of Namibia’s tourism and gaming industry as a contributor to foreign exchange earnings, employment creation, rural development, poverty reduction and economic growth is highlighted in Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).

Selected targets include:

• Increasing the number of tourist arrivals from 863,872 in 2024 to 1.8 million by 2030

• Increasing the industry’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) from 1.6% (2024) to 5% by 2030

• Increasing the percentage contribution to total employment from 5.4% (2024) to 10% (2030)

• Increasing the number of direct and indirect jobs created from 57,571 (2024) to 80,000 (2030)

• Increasing the number of community conservancies from 86 (2024) to 90 (2030)

• Increasing foreign exchange earnings from N$4 billion (2024) to N$8 billion (2030)

NATIONAL TOURISM SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism announced the development of a National Tourism Spatial Development Master Plan. The objectives of the master plan include, amongst others, providing a framework that would guide the spatial development of tourism across all 14 regions, with a focus on environmentally sustainable tourism practices, the development of new products and increasing employment from 57,000 to 80,000 by 2030, the improvement of key tourist attractions, community participation and the promotion of investment opportunities.

NEW VISA REGIME

Visitors from countries that did not have reciprocal visa exemption policies with Namibia were required to apply for e-visas or obtain visas on arrival as from 1 April 2025. The cost of an online e-visa application for visitors from affected African Union countries is N$600 for children aged 6 to 11 years and N$1,200 for children aged 12 years or older and adults. The fee for international visitors is N$800 for children aged 6 to 11 years and N$1,600 for children aged 12 years or older and adults. To discourage manual visa applications, an additional administrative fee of N$400 for visa applications submitted manually on arrival was announced in September 2025.

Amongst the 33 countries affected are Namibia’s main tourist source markets: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands and Italy. Other European countries affected by the decision include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. Nationals of Canada, Japan and the United States of America are also required to apply for visas.

NAMIBIA WILDLIFE RESORTS

The board of Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), a stateowned enterprise responsible for the management of 21 accommodation establishments in state-owned conservation areas, was at the receiving end of a scathing rebuke from Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel. In a letter dated 14 July 2025, addressed to the board chair, the minister expressed her deep disappointment in the board’s performance and its “apparent failure to execute its fiduciary and oversight responsibilities”.

NWR has come under heavy criticism in recent years for the lack of maintenance of its accommodation facilities, poor service delivery and the non-availability of fuel at several resorts. In August 2025, NWR board chairperson Haroldt / Urib instructed NWR management to take immediate action to address environmental issues at seven lodges that failed to meet environmental standards concerning waste and sewerage management.

NAMIBIA TOURISM BOARD

The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) appointed Sebulon Chiliho Chicalu as its chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from 1 March 2025. He previously served as the Director of Gaming and Tourism in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism and replaces the former CEO, Digu //Naobeb. In March 2025, the NTB also appointed Olavi Hamwele, who served as interim chairperson, as its new chairperson, effective from 1 December 2024 to 30 October 2026. The current board’s term expires on 31 October 2026.

Minister Indileni Daniel announced during her 2025/26 budget motivation speech that the NTB plans to market itself to tourist destinations in Asia, the Middle East (specifically the United Arab Emirates) and North America. She said the initiative forms part of the ministry’s Tourism Growth and Development and Gaming Regulation Programme, which has been allocated N$51.3 million.

TOURISM AT A GLANCE

• Namibia is one of the top tourist destinations in Africa.

• Namibia has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Twyfelfontein and the Namib Sand Sea.

• The tourism sector is still recovering to preCOVID-19 levels and contributed 1.6% to Namibia’s GDP in 2024.

• 57,600 people are employed directly in the sector, representing 5.4% of the country’s total workforce.

• Tourism is one of the country’s largest sources of foreign exchange.

• Nearly 46% of the country’s land surface enjoys conservation protection.

New visa policies, combined with targeted international marketing, aim to boost tourist arrivals and strengthen Namibia’s tourism growth.

Tourism Vital Contacts

Car Rental Association of Namibia (CARAN)

PO Box 80368, Windhoek +264 81 417 3797 info@caran.com.na www.caran.com.na

Directorate of Parks and Wildlife Management

Private Bag 13306, Windhoek +264 61 282 4211 www.meft.gov.na

Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) PO Box 28157, Windhoek +264 61 431 7700 info@eifnamibia.org.na www.eif.org.na

Federation of Namibian Tourism Associations (FENATA) PO Box 86495, Windhoek +264 61 230 337 welcome@fenata.org www.fenata.org

Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) PO Box 86078, Windhoek +264 61 222 904 gittap@hannamibia.com www.hannamibia.com

Namibia Community Based Tourism Association (NACOBTA)

PO Box 86099, Windhoek +264 61 221 918 office@nacobta.com.na

Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) PO Box 40723, Windhoek +264 83 726 5200 / 81 162 5807 info@n-c-e.org www.n-c-e.org

Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) PO Box 11291, Windhoek +264 61 234 455 info@napha.com.na www.napha-namibia.com

Namibia Wildlife Resorts Private Bag 13196, Windhoek +264 61 285 7111 www.nwr.com.na

Windhoek Reservations Office +264 61 285 7200 reservations@nwr.com.na Meetings Incentive Conferences and Events & Tour Planning +264 61 285 7108/67 mice@nwr.com.na

Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism: Directorate of Environmental Affairs

Private Bag 13306, Windhoek +264 61 284 2111 info.pro@meft.gov.na www.meft.gov.na

Tour and Safari Association of Namibia (TASA) PO Box 11534, Windhoek +264 61 238 423 / 811 275 859 / 811 492 421 info@tasa.na www.tasa.na

HOSPITALITY BEYOND CHECK-IN

Why the future belongs to people, not just technology

In a world where digital transformation continues to accelerate, hospitality businesses face a critical question: How do we embrace technology without losing the soul of guest experience? For consultants Christine Hugo and Elmarie van Rensburg of Minds & Manners, the answer begins long before the booking engine, before social media marketing or even before a guest steps through the door. It begins with people – their stories, their values and the manners that shape the way we meet one another in a shared space.

Minds & Manners emerged from a need that many in tourism have long felt but seldom verbalised: Guests do not just travel to see Namibia’s landscapes; they travel through people. A sunset at Sossusvlei is unforgettable, but so is the smile at reception, the guide who pronounces your name correctly or the housekeeper who folds your laundry with care. Every one of those interactions becomes part of the journey. Hugo and Van Rensburg recognise that many service professionals have never been on the receiving side of that experience. They have never stayed in a lodge, flown internationally or had a three-course dinner served to them. Training, therefore, cannot begin with procedure. It must begin with understanding, empathy and self-awareness.

This is where their approach stands apart. Minds & Manners places as much emphasis on minds as on manners. Storytelling – personal, cultural and lived – becomes a tool for alignment. In workshop circles, housekeepers, chefs, managers and guides share their histories, worries and values. Suddenly, the person who sends money home to support a large family and the manager who lies awake worrying about payroll realise they are standing on shared ground. Once values align, manners follow naturally. Respect is no longer trained – it is lived.

Technology has transformed how travellers choose destinations. Reviews, digital check-ins, Instagram feeds and

lodge ambassadors create expectations long before arrival. A guest may see their guide on social media before they ever shake hands. With that comes responsibility. Staff must not only learn the systems, but they must also become part of the story – authentically and willingly. Because if the digital story and the real-world experience do not align, trust fractures instantly.

And travellers are more conscious than ever. They want to know where their money goes, whether staff are treated well, whether a lodge’s sustainability promise is marketing copy or lived reality. There is a well-established global shift towards conscious tourism, where guests choose the experience that feels ethically and emotionally right, not merely convenient or luxurious. Technology may streamline operations, but the decisive factor in future hospitality will be authenticity, care and connection.

The pair believe that the real luxury of tomorrow will not be thread count or architectural design – it will be connection. In a world that is lonely, hyper-automated and increasingly virtual, human warmth becomes the rarest currency. Technology should support service, not overshadow it. AI may process feedback, manage reviews and automate back-end function, but only a person can look a guest in the eye and make them feel seen.

If Namibia leans into this balance – tech-enabled but human-led – our tourism future is bright. Our landscapes are extraordinary, but our people are our advantage. And, as Minds & Manners teaches, hospitality is not just what a guest sees. It is how we make them feel.

This article is based on an episode of the Namibia Trade Network Podcast: “Navigating Tech Shifts in Industry with Purpose”, featuring Christine Hugo and Elmarie van Rensburg from Minds & Manners.

Namibia Tourism Board

Driving sustainable tourism

The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is a stateowned enterprise (SOE) established under the Namibia Tourism Board Act (No. 21 of 2000) and operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT). NTB serves as the national destination marketing and regulatory organisation, mandated to promote Namibia as a leading, sustainable and competitive tourism destination while ensuring compliance with quality standards across the tourism sector.

As the official custodian of Namibia’s tourism brand, NTB drives strategic marketing initiatives that showcase the country’s exceptional landscapes, rich cultural diversity and authentic experiences. Through destination management, stakeholder engagement and market development, NTB aims to strengthen Namibia’s position as a premier destination for leisure, business industry (MICE) and adventure tourism.

NTB remains committed to advancing tourism as a key driver of Namibia’s sustainable socio-economic transformation.

THE NAMIBIA TOURISM BOARD EXECUTIVE TEAM BOARD MEMBERS

Mr

Sebulon

Mr

MISSION

To regulate, grow and promote sustainable tourism practices in collaboration with our stakeholders by positioning Namibia as a premier and unique destination in sub-Saharan Africa.

VISION

A world-class tourism destination management organisation.

VALUES

INVENTIVE - We exploit new ideas of doing business to gain a competitive advantage.

CUSTOMER-CENTRIC - We prioritise our customers’ concerns and needs to provide an exceptional customer experience.

EXCELLENCE - We aim to always improve and give our best to provide exceptional services

Barbara Snyders-Bock Head: Operations and Enterprises services

Head Office

Cnr Haddy Street & Sam Nujoma Drive, Windhoek +264 61 290 6000

info@namibiatourism.com.na www.visitnamibia.com.na

Europe Office

77 Kaiser Street, 60329 Frankfurt, Germany +49 69 770 673 212 info@namibia-tourism.com

Ally Karaerua Board Member

Efraim Nkoshi Board Member

Ms Maggy Mbako Board Member

Mr Olavi Hamwele Chairperson

Ms Rachel Nathaniel-Kock Board Member

Mr Martin Webb-Bowen Board Member

Ms Nguvitita Zatjirua Board Member

EXCO MEMBERS

Charmaine Matheus Head: Marketing

Chicalu CEO of Namibia Tourism Board

Mbavanga Tjiueza Head: Finance and IT

Journeys Namibia

Journeys Namibia brings together a distinctive collection of lodges, each carefully placed to open up a different part of the country. From desert coastlines to canyon rims and granite landscapes, our properties link Namibia’s most remarkable regions into one flowing journey.

Travelling with us is about slowing down and experiencing the country as it is: wide open, grounded, and close to nature. Our focus on eco-tourism, conservation, and local partnerships means every stay supports the land and the people who live here.

Whether you enjoy sleeping under the stars or prefer the comfort of a lodge, Journeys Namibia offers options for every kind of traveller. We also help design tailor-made itineraries, so your journey reflects your own pace and sense of adventure.

Discover our collection below.

FISH RIVER LODGE

This is the only lodge set directly on the rim of the Fish River Canyon. From sunrise to sunset, the views stretch endlessly across one of Africa’s great natural wonders. Guests can enjoy gentle walks along the rim, guided e-bike rides, or a full-day 4x4 drive deep into the canyon, ending with a swim in natural rock pools.

From April to September, the lodge offers exclusive multi-day hikes into the canyon. Guests overnight at Camp Edge and Camp Eternity, staying in beautifully built stone shelters that sit quietly within the landscape.

GROOTBERG LODGE

Set high on the edge of the Etendeka Plateau in Damaraland, the lodge overlooks the sweeping Klip River Valley. This rugged region is home to desert-adapted elephants, black rhino, and a wide range of wildlife that has learned to survive in harsh conditions.

The area is rich in Damara heritage, and guests can experience aspects of local culture alongside game drives,

scenic walks, and tracking excursions. With its vast views and sense of space, Grootberg offers a deep connection to one of Namibia’s most striking landscapes.

HOADA CAMPSITE

For travelers looking for a more hands-on experience, Hoada Campsite offers a simple, well-designed camp amongst granite boulders and mopane trees, 25 kilometres east of Grootberg Lodge. Guests can bring their own tents or stay in one of the permanent canvas “rooms,” all supported by thoughtful facilities.

A natural rock pool, tucked between the boulders, is perfect for cooling off after a Damara Farmlife activity. Here you can milk a goat, help shape a traditional hut, or enjoy fatcakes and tea while learning about daily life in this region.

SHIPWRECK LODGE

This unique lodge sits on a remote stretch of the Skeleton Coast between the Hoarusib and Hoanib Rivers, within the park and reachable only by 4x4. The ship-shaped cabins are set amongst the dunes, facing a coastline shaped by fog, wind, and wrecks from another era.

Activities include full-day river drives with lunch, quad biking, beach walks, and dune boarding. With desert on one side and ocean on the other, every day brings a new sense of discovery.

ONDUDU SAFARI LODGE

Ondudu Safari Lodge lies amongst granite koppies at the base of the Erongo Mountains. Part of the Erongo Nature Conservancy, it offers exploring this varied and wildliferich area.

Guests can visit Paula's Cave with San rock art, explore a network of hiking trails, and enjoy excellent birding. The landscape is shaped by boulders, valleys, and open plains, making Ondudu ideal for those who enjoy walking, birding, and unhurried time outdoors.

Natural Selection

Safaris of Character

Natural Selection is all about remarkable experiences in wild, untouched places. It is for the adventurers, explorers, wilderness enthusiast and star gazers. We are a conservation driven tourism company offering a collection of exceptional safari camps and lodges in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa – while making a meaningful contribution to conserving and protecting Africa’s last great wild places. For the last 30 years, our founders have been pioneering unique safari experiences across Southern Africa’s least explored places and spaces. From intimate encounters with the continent’s iconic wildlife and the people who live here, our safaris are adventurous, captivating and full of soul and character.

With our portfolio of 26 welcoming camps and lodges across three countries, we provide a variety of experiences that foster connections with both the landscapes and its people. Driven to make a meaningful difference, we whole heartedly believe in travel that matters. Since 2016, Natural Selection, together with its operational partners, have committed funding to support over a 100 wildlife conservation and community outreach projects in wildlife areas. We make sure that every visitor’s trip counts! Aside from the donations we make to conservation on behalf of every guest, we also offer conservation immersion trips and add-ons. Like all of our trips, we focus on providing one-of-a-kind experiences that leave guests a little more committed to making a difference.

Newton Street 6, Philadelphia House Office 5, Ausspannplatz, Windhoek +264 61 225 616

www.naturalselection.travel

Namibia Wildlife Resorts

Leading the Great Tourism Resurgence

Namibia’s tourism sector has reached a pivotal turning point. According to the Tourist Statistical Report 2024, international tourist arrivals surged to 1,257,093, reflecting a robust 45.5% increase from the previous year. This performance represents a 79% recovery towards the record 1,595,973 arrivals recorded in 2019, clearly signalling that Namibia has re-emerged as a leading global travel destination.

Tourism remains a cornerstone of Namibia’s National Development Plan 5 (NDP 5) and is recognised as a primary driver of economic growth. At the forefront of this national mandate stands Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the country’s premier state-owned tourism enterprise, entrusted with managing tourism and hospitality services across Namibia’s most iconic national parks and protected areas.

Established under the Namibia Wildlife Resorts Company Act (No. 3 of 1998), NWR’s evolution reached a defining milestone in late 2019 when it was reclassified as a commercial state-owned enterprise in terms of the Public Enterprises Governance Act. This transition empowered NWR to strengthen financial sustainability, enhance service delivery, and align its operations with international hospitality benchmarks, while remaining firmly committed to the stewardship of Namibia’s natural heritage.

With a portfolio of 28 resorts and camps strategically located across the country’s diverse ecological landscapes, NWR occupies a unique position within Namibia’s tourism offering. Its properties provide exclusive access to destinations that define the Namibian experience — from the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei, to the vast wildlife plains of Etosha National Park,

+264 61 285 7200

reservations@nwr.com.na www.nwr.com.na

and the tranquil riverine setting of Popa Falls. These facilities serve as both gateways and guardians of the nation’s most treasured environments.

Tourism data for 2024 highlights a resilient and diverse visitor base. South Africa continues to be Namibia’s largest source market, contributing 38.5% of total arrivals, while Germany remains the leading overseas market at 8.8%. Leisure travel dominates, with 47.5% of visitors travelling for holiday purposes, drawn by Namibia’s immersive and authentic experiences. Encouraging growth from North America and Asia further underscores the sector’s expanding global reach.

In response to evolving traveller expectations, NWR continues to modernise its offering. Significant investment in conferencing infrastructure has transformed Gross Barmen, Hardap Dam Resort, and Popa Falls into sought-after venues within the growing Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) market. Beyond business travel, NWR’s facilities cater to a wide spectrum of pursuits, including wildlife observation, photography, angling, cultural immersion, and restorative nature-based retreats.

As Namibia’s tourism narrative continues to unfold, Namibia Wildlife Resorts stands as both steward and sentinel, committed to excellence, sustainability, and meaningful guest experiences. Whether for leisure, business, or exploration, NWR invites travellers to discover Namibia from within its most extraordinary landscapes.

YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS WITH NWR

Explore our destinations, plan your stay, and experience Namibia at its most authentic.

Ongava Game Reserve

Welcome to the realm of the rhino

On the edge of Etosha Pan, in the heart of one of Africa’s last great wilderness areas, lies a place of sanctuary and renewal, where the balance of nature has been restored. Ongava, the Realm of the Rhino. Here, in a vast private reserve that was once unproductive farmland, this magnificent creature roams free, in the company of lion, elephant, leopard, and an abundance of other species.

LITTLE ONGAVA

Designed for privacy, luxury and intimacy with the land, Little Ongava is set on a high hill with pristine views across the plains. A boardwalk meanders over rocks and trees, connecting the beautiful main area with one of only three secluded en-suite thatched Luxury Villas. Each villa is like a home, featuring a large sala with a cosy fireplace, comfortable seating, a private deck, infinity pool and sun loungers. The overall impression is one of pure natural indulgence indoors, surrounded by untamed nature outdoors. The lounge and dining areas have wonderful views of a popular waterhole, the open deck allowing for relaxed, stylish dining under the African sky. Each Little Ongava reservation includes a dedicated guide and vehicle, ensuring the best possible nature experience including bird watching, game drives, guided nature walks, excursions into the Etosha National Park and use of the photographic hide.

ANDERSSONS AT ONGAVA

Central to the design of the new Anderssons at Ongava is the connection to the wild, and it is most keenly felt at the waterhole and nearby underground viewing hide. Here guests have a water level view of the prolific wild and birdlife on Ongava Game Reserve in a setting that inspires intimacy without intrusion. The social area, where guests gather for meals and to meet fellow wildlife enthusiasts, guides and naturalists, encompasses an undercover and open-air dining area, a spacious lounge and bar, a sunken observation terrace and an open fireplace. Additional features include the Safari Boutique. The Ongava Discovery Centre boasts

P O Box 58, Okaukeujo +264 83 330 3920 reservations@ongava.com www.ongava.com

dozens of in-depth displays where guests can interface with science and research. Wellness treatments can be booked for in-room treatments.

ONGAVA LODGE

Ongava Lodge is perched on a ridge with seemingly endless views across the plains. Ongava Lodge’s fourteen airconditioned brick, rock and thatch chalets, each with en-suite facilities, offer a relaxing retreat in the African bush. Gather at the main thatched dining area and enjoy a drink at the bar while watching wildlife interact at the floodlit waterhole. Your lodge experience includes a refreshing swimming pool, Wi-Fi, optional Wellness Treatments and a dedicated guide and shared game drive vehicle to participate in bird watching, game drives, guided nature walks or make use of the photographic hide. Guests have the opportunity to explore the Ongava Discovery Centre.

ENCOUNTER BY ONGAVA

Immersed in the African mopane bush, Encounter by Ongava is a natural extension of this wild, wonderful landscape tucked in a hidden valley at the foot of a dolomite hill. Eight large, comfortable tents all have en-suite facilities, with double basins, indoor and open-air showers and private verandas. The dining area, bar and deck have an unobstructed view of the active waterhole. Your lodge experience includes nights at the campfire, stunning waterhole views, swimming pool, a dedicated guide and shared game drive vehicle. The available activities include bird watching, game drives, guided nature walks, excursions into the Etosha National Park and the opportunity to meander through the Ongava Discovery Centre.

LOGISTICS

The Namibian government continues to invest heavily in the upgrading of the country’s road infrastructure, which is ranked as the best in Africa. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) projected in its December 2025 Economic Outlook that the transport and storage sector will expand by 4.2% in 2025, following growth of 11.4% in 2024. The slowdown has been attributed to the normalisation of activity following a surge in trade and logistical operations in 2024.

The Roads Authority (RA) is a non-profit public entity with the sole mandate to manage Namibia’s national road network with a view to achieving a safe and efficient road sector. The road network of 49,203 km consists of 8,037 km bitumen, 363 km low-volume seal roads, 26,055 km gravel roads, while the remainder consists of salt, earth graded roads, earth tracks and earth sand tracks.

The Road User Charging System, managed by the Road Fund Administration (RFA), accounts for about 53% of the authority’s income, while the authority also receives funds from the central government through the State Revenue Fund, loans and grants.

The Ministry of Works and Transport has been allocated N$825.5 million for its Planning and Development of Transport Infrastructure Programme for the 2025/26 financial year. The programme includes the construction of feeder and access roads, upgrading of gravel roads to bitumen standard, rehabilitation of roads and the construction and maintenance of state-owned aerodromes.

The dual carriageway between the Western Bypass and the Hosea Kutako International Airport was officially opened in early November 2025. Work on the upgrading of the Henties Bay to Uis road in the Erongo Region from gravel to bitumen standard has been delayed as a result of budget constraints and is now only expected to be completed in May 2026. Meanwhile, the upgrading to bitumen standard of the 105-km gravel road between Khorixas and Kamanjab has commenced. The project, which will cost N$1.3 billion, is expected to be completed by December 2027. Another contract for the bitumen-standard upgrade of the first 75 km of the C34 from Opuwo to the proposed site of the Baynes Dam on the Kunene River was also awarded.

RAILWAYS

TransNamib, the national railway state-owned enterprise, is the operator of the country’s 2,687-km-long railway network. An amount of N$990 million was made available in the 2025/26 budget for the Provision and Upgrading of the Railway Network Programme.

The utility has been hamstrung by a shortage of locomotives and an ageing fleet of rolling stock as a result of years of mismanagement and a lack of maintenance. With only 15 locomotives out of 32 required on a daily basis, TransNamib has been transporting an average of 1.3 to 1.5 million tonnes of freight in recent years, amounting to only 12% of the total national freight volume.

TransNamib announced in July 2024 that it had successfully met all the conditions to access secured funding of N$2.6 billion from the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). N$1.3 billion was budgeted for the purchase of 23 locomotives, while N$311 million would be used to rebuild seven existing locomotives. The remaining N$859 million would be spent on modernising its workshop, the manufacturing and acquisition of new rolling stock, a new rail network signalling system, spares and equipment.

The purchase of the 23 General Electric locomotives was, however, halted by Namibia’s Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, in May 2025. Nekundi said he had ordered a halt to the procurement of the locomotives from the United States of America as it would be too risky to procure all the locomotives from a sole manufacturer and the geopolitical risks involved.

In order to comply with the minimum Southern African Development Community (SADC) standards of 18.5 tonnes/axle load, upgrading of the rail infrastructure under the Transport Infrastructure Improvement Project (TIIP) is continuing with the rehabilitation of the railway line between Kranzberg and Otjiwarongo. Construction of the N$3.7 billion line, which will be built alongside the existing railway line, is expected to take four years.

PORTS

Namibia’s two ports, Walvis Bay along the central Namibian coast and Lüderitz in the south is managed by the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport), a state-owned enterprise established in 1994. Namport also manages lighthouses and other navigational infrastructure in the country and its territorial waters.

The authority’s two ports recorded a total cargo throughput of 8.42 million tonnes for the financial year ending 31 March 2025, representing a 4.8% increase from the 8.03 million tonnes handled in the previous year. A total of 253,996 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) were handled by the two ports, an increase of 33% year-on-year and the highest container throughput in over a decade.

The Walvis Bay port has also experienced an increase in the number of international cruise liners calling at the port following the industry’s rebound. More than 20 cruise liners are expected to dock at Walvis Bay during the cruise liner season between June and December 2025.

Namport is embarking on a N$4 billion expansion of the Lüderitz port to accommodate logistics for the offshore oil and gas sector. Phase 1 of the project includes building a 500-metre quay wall at a depth of 9 metres and the reclamation of 14 hectares of land which will serve as a short-term cargo storage area. Work on the first phase, which is expected to cost N$1 billion, will start once all the regulatory approvals have been obtained.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

Discover Airlines, the leisure wing of Lufthansa, operates regular direct flights between Frankfurt and Windhoek as well as Munich and Windhoek. Connectivity with Europe will be boosted following the announcement by Swiss airline, Edelweiss, to introduce a biweekly non-stop route between Zurich and Windhoek, starting in June 2026. Ethiopian Airlines operate direct flights between Windhoek and Addis Ababa.

REGIONAL AND DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

Several airlines provide regional connectivity between Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport and the Walvis Bay International Airport on a regular basis. FlyNamibia, in partnership with Airlink, operates flights to and from Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay to Cape Town, while the Hosea Kutako to Cape Town route is also served by FlySafair. South African Airways services the Johannesburg to Windhoek route with frequent flights.

TAAG Angola Airlines has several flights a week between Luanda and the Hosea Kutako International Airport, while

VITAL CONTACTS

Automobile Association of Namibia (AA)

PO Box 61, Windhoek +264 61 224 201 headoffice@aa-namibia.com www.aa-namibia.com

Namibia Logistics Association (NLA) PO Box 905546, Windhoek +264 81 724 3169 info@nla.org.na www.nla.org.na

Fly Angola operates flights between Luanda and Windhoek, with a stop-over at Benguela/Catumbela Airport.

Leisure and business travel between Namibia and Zambia will be possible when Proflight Zambia commences operating three flights a week between Lusaka and Hosea Kutako International Airport via Livingstone as from 3 March 2026.

FlyNamibia, Namibia’s first privately owned scheduled passenger airline, also offers flights to Maun in Botswana and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. It is the only airline that operates regular domestic flights to Ondangwa, Katima Mulilo and Lüderitz.

LOGISTICS

An efficient logistics sector with international links, which ensures the smooth running of the supply chains of local, regional and international customers, is served by the country’s excellent transport infrastructure. Warehousing, clearing and freight forwarding, cargo handling, stevedoring, overnight cross-border and domestic courier services are amongst the diversity of services provided.

TRANSPORT AND LOGISITICS AT A GLANCE

• Airports: Two international airports (Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay) and six domestic airports managed by the Namibia Airports Company.

• Road network: Ranked best in Africa. 8,300 km of the country’s 49,000 km network is tarred, while over 25,000 km is standard gravel. The remainder is earth gravel, sand and tracks.

• Ports: Walvis Bay on the central coast and Lüderitz on the southern coast of Namibia.

• Railway network: 2,687 km linked to South Africa and southern Angola.

• Walvis Bay Transport Corridors: Four corridors link the ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz to South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the DRC.

Road Fund Administration (RFA)

Private Bag 13372, Windhoek Toll-free: 0800 433 300 +264 61 433 3000 info@rftanam.com.na www.rfanam.com.na

Roads Authority (RA) Private Bag 12030, Windhoek +264 61 284 7000 pr@ra.org.na www.ra.org.na

Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat (TKCS) PO Box 23017, Windhoek +264 61 250 071 admin@tkcmc.com

Walvis Bay Export Processing Zone Management Company (WBEPZMC) Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay +264 64 201 3206 wbepzmc@iway.na

FROM INFRASTRUCTURE TO INSIGHT

Building a future-ready aviation industry

As digital transformation accelerates across every sector, the question facing Namibian industries is no longer whether to adopt technology, but how to do so with purpose. Nowhere is this more evident than in aviation – a sector where safety, efficiency, regulation and customer experience intersect daily.

Justin Strauss, ICT executive at the Namibia Airports Company (NAC), offers insight into how Namibia’s aviation industry is methodically building a future-ready digital ecosystem grounded in intention rather than hype.

BUILDING THE FOUNDATIONS OF A DIGITAL AIRPORT

For NAC, meaningful digital transformation starts with infrastructure. One of the most impactful shifts underway is the implementation of common use terminal equipment (CUTE) – a globally adopted system that allows airlines to share check-in counters, boarding gates and terminal resources. Instead of fixed, airline-specific counters, airports gain flexibility to dynamically allocate space based on demand. This not only improves operational efficiency but directly enhances passenger flow and reduces congestion during peak travel periods.

CUTE also lays the groundwork for future technologies. Once a shared infrastructure is in place, it becomes far easier to introduce biometric identification, e-gates and self-service check-in kiosks. These systems reduce duplication, minimise manual data capture and enable smoother movement through airports – a critical factor as passenger expectations increasingly align with international standards.

DATA AS A STRATEGIC ASSET

Another central theme emerging from NAC’s digital journey is the growing value of data. Airports sit at the centre of a complex ecosystem, connecting airlines, ground handlers, regulators, immigration authorities, tourism bodies and the travelling public. Strauss describes data as “gold” – a strategic resource that, when captured and shared responsibly, allows for informed, real-time decision-making.

Through modern airport operational databases and cloudbased platforms, NAC is moving towards visual dashboards that highlight congestion points, operational bottlenecks and passenger trends. This enables airport teams to respond quickly when reallocating counters, adjusting resources or improving coordination across stakeholders. Importantly, shared data also supports compliance, safety and security, which remain non-negotiable priorities in aviation.

MODERNISING THE BACK OFFICE

Digital transformation is not limited to the passengerfacing experience. NAC is also modernising its enterprise

resource planning (ERP) systems, which underpin finance, procurement, human resources and inventory management. Moving from traditional on-premise systems to cloud-based solutions allows for continuous upgrades, improved scalability and access to embedded analytics and AI-driven features.

These systems evolve alongside global best practice, ensuring that Namibian airports are not locked into outdated technology. As Strauss notes, this approach mirrors everyday digital experiences – systems update incrementally, becoming more powerful without disrupting familiar workflows.

REGULATION, SECURITY AND SKILLS

Aviation is one of the most highly regulated industries globally, and digital progress must align with both national and international standards. Systems must comply with Civil Aviation Authority regulations, as well as global bodies such as ICAO and IATA, particularly when it comes to data security and passenger information. Cybersecurity has emerged as a critical focus area as more systems move into the cloud.

Equally important is skills development. Strauss emphasises that technology alone does not create progress – people do. Namibia’s tertiary institutions are increasingly producing graduates skilled in cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity and data analytics. Rather than displacing local jobs, digital systems create opportunities for innovation, global collaboration and the development of exportable solutions built in Namibia.

A FUTURE-READY, HUMAN-CENTRED VISION

Looking ahead, NAC’s vision for a future-ready aviation industry is incremental, practical and human-centred. While international airports move towards fully touchless journeys using biometrics and automation, Namibia is intentionally balancing efficiency with hospitality. The goal is not to remove people from the system, but to empower them with better tools.

The lesson from NAC’s journey is clear: Purposeful technology adoption is not about chasing trends; it is about building resilient systems, investing in skills, sharing data responsibly and delivering tangible improvements for users. In aviation –and across Namibia’s broader economy – the future belongs to industries that move forward step by step, with clarity of purpose and people at the centre of progress.

This article is based on an episode of the Namibia Trade Network Podcast: “Navigating Tech Shifts in Industry with Purpose”, featuring Justin Strauss from Namibia Airports Company.

Westair Aviation Group

The Westair Aviation Group (“Westair”) is a fully integrated aviation services provider headquartered at Eros Airport in Windhoek, Namibia. Established in 1967, Westair has grown into the most diverse and experienced aviation group in Namibia, with a strong operational footprint across Africa and a clear strategic focus on supporting the Oil, Gas, and Energy (OGP) sector.

With nearly six decades of aviation excellence, Westair delivers flexible, safe, and reliable aviation solutions tailored to complex operating environments. The Group operates across thirteen African countries and brings deep experience from Africa, Europe, and North America. Today, Westair positions itself as a fully integrated aviation partner, offering end-to-end air transport, logistics, support services, and infrastructure solutions – particularly for Oil & Gas, mining, and large-scale industrial operations.

INTEGRATED AVIATION CAPABILITIES

Westair’s strength lies in its ability to deliver a complete aviation ecosystem under one group. Services span fixedwing and rotary-wing operations, aircraft and helicopter charters, leasing, fleet management, cargo and freight, medical evacuation, aviation training, aircraft maintenance, and scheduled airline services.

A key strategic focus area for Westair is the Oil & Gas sector, where the Group has established itself as Namibia’s leading aviation operator. With over a decade of dedicated experience servicing offshore and onshore energy operations, Westair provides rotary-wing helicopter services, fixed-wing transport, crew transfers, cargo movement, and fully integrated aviation logistics that comply with the highest international safety and operational standards.

OIL, GAS & ENERGY SERVICES

Westair offers tailored aviation solutions specifically designed for the Oil, Gas, and resource sectors. These services support both long-term production activities and short-term exploration campaigns anywhere in Africa. With a modern and diverse fleet, experienced crews, and a deep understanding of IOGP operational requirements, Westair is uniquely positioned to support energy clients throughout the full lifecycle of their projects.

In addition to aircraft operations, Westair places strong emphasis on aviation logistics and ground support,

ensuring seamless coordination between air operations, passenger handling, cargo movement, and client servicing.

CHARTER & SPECIALISED OPERATIONS

As Namibia’s most experienced charter operator, Westair provides customised charter solutions for corporates, VIPs, government agencies, tourism operators, mining and energy companies, and humanitarian organisations. Services include corporate transfers, VIP flights, airport transfers, scenic flights, AMI and ACMI solutions, cargo operations, and 24hour standby medical evacuation support.

FlyNamibia Safari further complements the Group’s offering with scheduled circuits connecting Namibia’s key tourism destinations.

INFRASTRUCTURE, LOUNGES & SUPPORT SERVICES

Westair continues to invest in aviation infrastructure and client experience. The Group operates premium passenger lounges at Eros Airport, with additional lounge facilities planned at Hosea Kutako International Airport later this year – further strengthening Westair’s integrated service offering and customer journey.

GROUP COMPANIES

Westair Aviation Group includes:

• FlyNamibia – Namibia’s first privately owned scheduled passenger airline, connecting domestic and regional destinations.

• Signa Aviation – A premier aviation training organisation and Africa-focused ATO.

• Medical Rescue Africa (MRA) – Namibia’s leading aeromedical evacuation provider, offering fully integrated air ambulance services, including dedicated solutions for mining and oil & gas operations.

• Westair Aircraft Maintenance – One of Namibia’s most advanced MRO facilities, supporting regional and general aviation operators across Africa.

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

Safety is central to everything Westair does. The Group holds BARS Gold Status from the Flight Safety Foundation, complies with IOGP standards, and is IOSA-certified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for scheduled operations – reinforcing Westair’s position as a trusted aviation partner for high-risk, mission-critical industries.

Eros Airport, Aviation Road, Windhoek +264 83 WESTAIR (937 8247) reservations@westair.com.na www.westair.com.na

THE ULTIMATE PORTS EXPERIENCE

The Ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz lie on the West Coast of Africa. The Namibian Ports Authority is a body corporate established by the Namibian Ports Authority Act, 1994 (Act 2 of 1994) as a state-owned enterprise. Namport’s mandate is to exercise control and manage Namibia’s ports, lighthouses and other navigational aids in Namibia and its territorial waters.

ACTIVITIES

Port of Walvis Bay Future Master Plan

Walvis Bay is set to become a key regional logistics hub, driven by major port expansions and modern infrastructure.

Planned Developments Include:

O Modern liquid bulk terminals for petroleum products and green fuels

O Dedicated dry bulk facilities for minerals and agricultural goods

O Upgraded break bulk and multipurpose areas for diverse cargo types

O Enhanced railway marshalling yard for improved intermodal links

O Proposed shipyard with graving dock for regional maritime services

and logistics terminals

handling zones

Namport is investing in administrative and digital upgrades to boost efficiency and cement Walvis Bay’s role as a strategic trade gateway for Southern Africa, while advancing the Port of Lüderitz master plan to expand capacity and support emerging industries such as oil, gas, and green hydrogen.

Namibia Airports Company

Connecting Namibia to the world

As Namibia continues to strengthen its position as a regional aviation hub, the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) stands at the forefront, championing connectivity, safety and excellence across the country’s growing air transport network. Since its establishment in 1999, NAC has played a vital role in linking Namibia to regional and global markets, enabling tourism, trade and economic development to flourish. With a mandate to develop, manage and operate the nation’s airports, NAC oversees eight key aviation gateways, including Hosea Kutako International Airport, Eros Airport, Walvis Bay International Airport, Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo (Ondangwa) Airport, Katima Mulilo Airport, Keetmanshoop Airport, Lüderitz Airport and Rundu Airport.

This expansive network ensures seamless mobility for both domestic and international travellers, making air travel accessible, convenient and reliable. At the heart of Namibia’s international connectivity is Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA), its flagship airport and primary global gateway. From HKIA, Namibia maintains strong links with major destinations such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Frankfurt, Munich, Addis Ababa and Luanda.

These strategic connections not only enable business and leisure travel but also deepen Namibia’s integration into global value chains, facilitating tourism growth and increasing economic opportunities.

In 2026, Namibia’s aviation landscape is set to expand even further. The introduction of Proflight Zambia will link Windhoek to Lusaka, via Livingstone, strengthening Southern African regional trade and mobility. At the same time, Edelweiss Air will offer direct flights between Windhoek and Zurich, broadening access to European markets and enhancing Namibia’s appeal as a long-haul tourism destination.

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Domestically, FlyNamibia continues to improve connectivity with scheduled services from Windhoek to Ondangwa, Rundu, Katima Mulilo and Lüderitz. These routes play a critical role in supporting regional development and improving access to essential services across Namibia’s vast geography. Eros Airport and NAC’s regional airports remain pillars of local aviation, facilitating business travel, medical evacuations and general aviation activities.

Guided by its vision to be a world-class service provider in airport operations and management, NAC is anchored in values that prioritise professionalism, agility, vigilance and continuous evolution. These principles shape every aspect of its operations, from safety and security to environmental stewardship and customer experience.

Beyond its infrastructural responsibilities, NAC remains deeply committed to social responsibility. With over 300 employees across Namibia, the company prioritises the wellbeing of its people while supporting communities through initiatives focused on education, employment creation, and environmental sustainability. As a state-owned enterprise, NAC works closely with the Ministry of Works and Transport to ensure that Namibia’s aviation infrastructure meets international standards and adapts to the dynamic demands of the global aviation industry.

Looking ahead, NAC’s strategy is clear: enhance regulatory compliance, strengthen financial sustainability, invest in infrastructure and grow the human and financial capacity required to support Namibia’s long-term aviation ambitions.

From expanding global routes to elevating domestic travel, NAC continues to connect Namibia to the world – safely, efficiently and proudly.

THE GATEWAY TO ENDLESS HORIZONS IN NAMIBIA AND THE WORLD: OUR AIRPORT FOOTPRINT

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1. Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek)

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5. Rundu Airport (Rundu)

Katima Mulilo Airport (Katima Mulilo)

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF CORRIDOR SUCCESS

For 25 years, the Walvis Bay Corridor Group has been at the heart of regional trade

Connecting Southern Africa to the rest of the World.

From Namibian ports to borders, we’ve ensured the safe, seamless, and reliable movement of cargo through the Walvis Bay Corridors.

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Walvis Bay Corridor Group

Connecting Southern Africa to the rest of the world

The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) is a corridor management institution (CMI) established in 2000 to promote and coordinate efficient corridor facilitation and development, as well as to highlight the strategic advantages of using the Walvis Bay Corridors for trade to and from Southern Africa via Namibia’s ports. Since its inception, WBCG has remained committed to growing cargo volumes along the Walvis Bay Corridors by promoting imports and exports through the ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz, serving the broader Southern African region.

As a service and facilitation centre, WBCG plays a dual role, driving business development to increase cargo throughput via Namibia’s ports and corridors, while coordinating infrastructure development to strengthen regional connectivity. The group identifies opportunities, coordinates strategic initiatives, advocates for infrastructure improvements and facilitates seamless trade across borders.

Operating under a public-private partnership (PPP) framework, WBCG exemplifies the power of collaboration between the government and the private sector in unlocking business potential, enhancing transport and trade efficiency

and advancing economic growth across Southern Africa. This partnership has been instrumental in positioning Namibia as a regional logistics hub and a gateway to global markets. WBCG’s continued success is rooted in its unique PPP model, which enables it to address diverse challenges and drive sustainable solutions within the logistics and transport industry.

OUR MEMBERS

WBCG’s membership comprises key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, including:

• Ministry of Works and Transport

• Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy

• Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security

• Namibia Revenue Agency

• Namibian Ports Authority (Namport)

• Roads Authority

• Road Fund Administration

• TransNamib

• Namibia Airports Company

• Municipality of Walvis Bay

• Walvis Bay Port Users’ Association

• Container Liners Operations Forum

• Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• Namibia Transporters Association

THE WALVIS BAY CORRIDORS

The Walvis Bay Corridors are an integrated system of wellmaintained tarred roads and rail networks accommodating multiple modes of transport. These corridors link Namibia’s ports to neighbouring countries and international markets through four main routes:

Trans-Kalahari Corridor (TKC): Links the port of Walvis Bay with Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, and South Africa’s economic hub, Gauteng. The TKC provides the shortest route between these regions and the Namibian coast, facilitating efficient two-way trade between Southern Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Far East.

Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor (WBNLDC): Connects the port of Walvis Bay to Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zimbabwe, with onward links to Malawi and Tanzania. Spanning over 2,500 km, the corridor is supported by a railway line between Walvis Bay and Grootfontein, where transshipment facilities are available, and resumes in Livingstone, Zambia.

Trans-Cunene Corridor (TCuC): Links the port of Walvis Bay to southern Angola via Oshikango in Namibia and Santa Clara in Angola. The corridor is supported by a completed railway line extending to the Angolan border.

Trans-Oranje Corridor (TOC): Connects the port of Lüderitz to the Northern Cape province of South Africa via road and rail infrastructure.

The Walvis Bay Corridors offer the most efficient, safe and cost-effective trade routes on Africa’s west coast, strategically positioned to facilitate two-way trade between the SADC region and key global markets in Europe, the Americas and Asia.

THE WBCG FOOTPRINT

WBCG’s regional presence extends beyond Namibia through its representative offices in:

• Lusaka, Zambia

• Johannesburg, South Africa

• Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

FACILITATING NAMIBIA’S TRANSFORMATION INTO A LOGISTICS NATION

Namibia’s National Development Plans identify logistics

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as a key economic priority and an area of clear competitive advantage. Guided by this national vision, Namibia is positioning itself as the logistics hub for Southern Africa.

The Namibian Logistics Hub Project, established under WBCG, aims to create sustainable institutional frameworks and mechanisms that will transform the port of Walvis Bay and its connecting corridors into fully integrated economic corridors, driving socio-economic growth and regional development.

REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNERSHIPS

To promote seamless trade across borders, WBCG collaborates closely with regional bodies and committees to harmonise transport and trade standards. Key partnerships include:

• Trans-Kalahari Corridor Secretariat (TKCS): A tripartite initiative of Namibia, Botswana and South Africa, bringing together public and private sector representatives to enhance corridor efficiency and competitiveness.

• Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor’s Management Committee (WBNLDC-MC): A regional partnership between Namibia, Zambia and the DRC, established to address challenges affecting the smooth movement of goods along the corridor.

STRATEGIC PORTS

Port of Walvis Bay:

Strategically located on the west coast of Africa, the port of Walvis Bay serves as a key gateway to more than 350 million consumers in Southern Africa. As one of the region’s preferred ports, it enables faster, safer and more cost-effective access to global markets. WBCG continues to maximize the potential of the corridors linked to Walvis Bay to generate economic and social benefits for Namibia and the wider SADC region.

Port of Lüderitz:

Located 254 nautical miles south of Walvis Bay, the port of Lüderitz serves Namibia’s southern regions and provides direct access to South Africa’s Northern Cape province. The port plays a vital role in supporting the mining sector through the import and export of commodities such as manganese and serves as an important hub for the local fishing industry.

As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, WBCG stands tall as one of Africa’s leading corridor management institutions and a pillar of Namibia’s transport and logistics industry. It is a true success story of partnership, innovation and impact, contributing to national growth, intra-Africa trade and regional integration.

Leading With Change: Pupkewitz Motors Driving Social Impact and Mobility Innovation

For more than 70 years, Pupkewitz Motors has been at the forefront of Namibia’s mobility sector, representing 15 global brands and maintaining an unwavering commitment to automotive excellence. As the industry evolves, the group continues to lead with innovation, accountability, and purpose.

Franchise Executive Etienne Steenkamp captures this direction: “True leadership is about staying curious, adaptable, and people-focused empowering our teams, delighting customers, and preparing for the next wave of innovation.”

This philosophy informs the group’s belief that mobility and national development are interconnected. Through strategic partnerships, Pupkewitz Motors invests in initiatives that strengthen communities and support Namibia’s long-term growth.

Key initiatives include the Ambulance Rehabilitation Programme, where fully refurbished ambulances were handed over to the Ministry of Health and Social Services,

boosting emergency response capacity across the country.

In conservation, Pupkewitz Toyota hosted the Save A Rhino Night Race, raising funds for anti-poaching efforts and helping safeguard Namibia’s endangered rhino population.

The group also advances education and youth empowerment through Future in a Bag, providing essential school resources to learners in need, ensuring no child is held back by a lack of materials.

Healthcare advocacy remains central, seen in the annual Golf Day for Cancer, which brings partners and customers together to raise funds for cancer support programmes nationwide.

These initiatives echo Steenkamp’s belief that “being first is no longer about size or legacy; it is about speed, vision, and execution.” Pupkewitz Motors continues to drive forward innovating in mobility, uplifting communities, and shaping a stronger future for Namibia.

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MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play an important role in various sectors of the Namibian economy. They provide employment to approximately one third of the Namibian workforce and contributed around 16% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022. Despite their important contribution to job creation and generating income that improves the living conditions of several thousand Namibians, they continue to face many challenges.

Close to 56,000 micro enterprises accounted for 91% of the total number of businesses recorded in Namibia by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) during its census of business establishments conducted between October 2019 and April 2021. The census also recorded 3,918 small enterprises (6.4%) and 1,435 medium enterprises (2.3%), while only 345 business were classified as large. Accommodation and food services accounted for 30,217 businesses, followed by wholesale and retail and then manufacturing. Close to 57% of MSMEs were situated in rural areas. Most of the establishments (63%) were found to be operating as sole proprietorships with 53% owned by males and 47% by females.

In the situation analysis in the policy document of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) it points out the following: “The informal economy remains one of the key sectors that is undervalued, unrecognised and invisible within the mainstream of Namibia’s economy and society. The integration of informal businesses into the formal economy is essential for inclusive and sustainable economic growth.”

Challenges faced by MSMEs and the informal sector include accessing finances, cumbersome bureaucratic processes and regulations, the high cost of registering businesses, access to affordable premises and access to technology. The policy document also mentions that MSMEs often struggle to access bigger markets “due to a lack of resources, knowledge and market information or connections, which limits the ability to access a wider customer base necessary for growth”.

Two targets have been set in the NDP6 to create a conducive business ecosystem that enables MSMEs and informal businesses to grow and transform into the formal economy and contribute to improved income and economic growth:

• Increasing the percentage share of the MSME sector’s contribution to GDP from 16% in 2024 to 19.4% in 2030

• Increasing the number of informal enterprises that transitioned into the formal economy from 310 in 2024 to

950 in 2030

A number of strategies will be used to enhance innovative business support and capacity development for MSMEs:

Enhance innovative business support and sustainable capacity development

This strategy intends to establish and expand training, mentorship and other skills development services that connect MSMEs and informal entrepreneurs to experienced business professional service providers who can provide guidance towards accessing available support services.

Develop adequate and conducive MSME and informal business infrastructure

The strategy aims to invest in the development of wellorganised business premises with essential amenities such as utilities, sanitation, telecoms, day-care and security, which should be designed to support the diverse needs of MSMEs and informal businesses.

Enhance financial and non-financial service ecosystem

The focus of the strategy is to address the lack of access to finance. There is a need to develop a flexible financial ecosystem that should include microfinance and flexible credit services tailored to the needs of MSMEs and informal businesses, ensuring lower collateral requirements, a wide range of financial services, flexible repayment terms and easy accessibility. The strategy also focuses on addressing the inadequacy of incentive schemes to support the operation of the MSME and informal economy sector. There is need for development and implementation of tailor-made financial and nonfinancial incentives. As such, this strategy will fast-track the formalisation of the informal economy and enable it to be part of the mainstream economy.

Develop market-access platforms

This strategy intends to develop schemes for market access, including organised marketing groups, e-commerce platforms and exhibitions tailored to MSMEs and informal businesses, thus enabling them to reach a wider customer base and increase sales. These schemes

should offer training and guidance on marketing, the use of digital marketing, online sales and customer service. Two flagship programmes will be launched:

• The entrepreneurship development programme, which aims to “organise efforts designed to support aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with a wide range of development support instruments to enhance their capacities, resources, skills, knowledge and capabilities to successfully launch and manage businesses”.

• The business formalisation programme, which is designed to “provide businesses with up-scaling support for formalisation and robust operations to enter the formal economy”.

By integrating MSMEs and informal businesses into the formal economy, the country can harness the full potential of its entrepreneurial talent, create more sustainable jobs, ensure production of quality goods and services, encourage adherence to local and international standards and enhance economic resilience.

TRAINING AND SUPPORT

SMEs Compete was founded in March 2006 by business entrepreneurs Danny Meyer and Claudine Mouton. The objective of this Windhoek-based social entrepreneurship entity is to improve entrepreneurial, business management, information technology and other skills. A variety of business support and advisory services, skills development activities, business mentorship and client contact sessions has assisted thousands of small and medium enterprises to grow their businesses during the past 19 years. Training programmes are regularly conducted in Windhoek, as well as most major towns throughout the country. An average of N$2.5 million in business growth grants is disbursed annually.

Support for MSMEs is also provided by the MSME Development, Innovation and Acceleration Department, which is responsible for support in access to finance, enabling market access and capacity building.

MSMES AT A GLANCE

• There are over 71,000 MSMEs in Namibia.

• The informal sector contributed 25% to Namibia’s GDP in 2024.

• MSMEs contributed around 16% to Namibia’s GDP in 2022.

• The informal sector employed over 370,000 people in Namibia (one third of the Namibian workforce) in 2018.

• Accommodation and food services, retail and wholesale as well as manufacturing are amongst the most important MSME industries.

• MSMEs provide seven out of ten jobs in developing countries.

Organise efforts designed to support aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with a wide range of development support instruments to enhance their capacities, resources, skills, knowledge and capabilities to successfully launch and manage businesses.

BE Wellness

9 Sipres Street, Suiderhof, Windhoek | +264 83 372 4130 | reception@be.com.na | e.com.na

Leon Engelbrecht Design

30 Lazarett Street, Southern Industrial, Windhoek | +264 81 251 2169 | Instagram: @leonengelbrechtdesign | www.leonengelbrecht.com

Emssence

m@emssence.com | Instagram: @eMssence | Facebook: @emssence

22 Rakotoka Street, Swakopmund | +264 64 402 633 | hello@swakopvellies.com | www.swakopvellies.com

Gloria's Food Hub

081 651 4240 gloriapeppersaucecatering@gmail.com | Facebook: @ Gloria’s Pepper Sauce And Catering | Instagram: @ glorias_food_hub

TechGeeks Namibia

Unit 9, 51 on Lazarett Complex, Julius K Nyerere Street, Southern Industrial Area, Windhoek | +264 83 725 4900 | info@techgeeksnam.com | www.techgeeksnam.com

The Book Den

Cnr Hosea Kutako Avenue & Puccini Street, Windhoek | +264 61 239 976

Urban Friction

Level 1, Checkers parking, Maerua Mall, Windhoek | +264 81 816 4240 | climbnamibia@gmail.com | www.climbnamibia.com

Namibia Padel

Cnr Sean McBride & Tennis street, Olympia, Windhoek | +264 81 444 2827 | manager@namibiapadel.com | namibiapadel.com

Namibia Craft Centre

40 Tal Street, Windhoek | +264 61 242 222 | info@ namibiacraftcentre.com | www.namibiacraftcentre.com

JJ Nam Chemicals

Unit 6, Magnolia Industrial Park, Rendsburger Street, Lafrenz | +264 84 000 8111 / +264 81 180 1100 | info@namchem.com.na

39 Schlettwein Street, Pioneers Park | +264 81 349 9884 | k.ekandjo@tulandeonline.com | www.tulandeonline.com

+264 81 340 1930 / +264 81 719 3919 | info@ spredinvestments.com / sales@spredinvestments.com

+264 81 717 2168 | etienne@thedomenamibia.com

Outsourcing Solutions

4th Floor, Bridgeview Offices, 4 Dr Kwame Nkrumah Street | +264 81 127 1619 / +264 61 227 983 | shanstein@outsol.com.na | www.outsol.com.na

+264 61 236 911 | info@dynamicnam.com

11 Phillip Street, Industrial Area, Swakopmund | +264 81 381 3548 | info@naturestrack.com

7 Seitz Street, Windhoek | +264 83 425 0030 | rudolfdk@collexia.co | www.collexia.co

Unit 6, The Village Office Suites, 18 Liliencron Street, Windhoek | +264 81 206 2973 | melkies@lefa.com.na

9 Eros Road, Eros Windhoek | +264 81 35 44045 | info@byteable.com.na | www.byteable.com.na

The Project Room

30 Julius Nyerere Stre, Windhoek | +264 81 751 3026 | www.theprojectroom.com.na

145 Robert Mugabe Ave, Windhoek | +264 61 238 654 | info@spcawindhoek.org.na | www.spcawindhoek.org.na

14 Schopenhauer Street, Windhoek | +264 81 128 8392

+264 83 380 0131 / +264 81 629 5001 | info@ecomprophits.com | www.ecomprophits.com

+264 85 742 3284 / +264 85 258 7818 | sereninspirations. wellness@gmail.com | https://linktr.ee/SerenInspire

+264 81 643 2280 / +264 81 387 1324 | tich@colourpoptv.com / info@colourpoptv.com | www.colourpoptv.com

93 Nelson Mandela Ave, Klein Windhoek | +264 61 248 300 | admin@hillsidewindhoek.com | www.hillsidewindhoek.com

Unit 44, Hyper Motor City, Maxwell Street, Windhoek | +264 81 297 2132 | sales@promobasket.co.na | www.promobasket.co.na

+264 81 396 4076 | hello@devinefilmproductions.com | devinefilmproduction@gmail.com | www.devinefilmproductions.com

+264 81 8005 712 | jakobina@amperra.com | www.amperra.com

+264 85 7814 776 | Instagram: wheels_transit | LinkedIn: Wheels Transit

Vital Contacts

ARTS & CULTURE

College of the Arts (COTA)

PO Box 2963, Windhoek +264 61 374 100 claasenj@cota.na www.cota.edu.na

Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC)

PO Box 11622, Windhoek +264 61 387 330 / 83 338 7330 recepion@fncc.org.na www.fncc.org.na

National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN)

PO Box 149, Windhoek +264 61 293 3311 gretta.gasper@meiysaz.gov. na www.artscouncilnam.org

National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) PO Box 994, Windhoek +264 61 231 160 reception@nagn.org.na www.nagn.org.na

National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) PO Box 3794, Windhoek +264 61 374 400 info@ntn.org.na www.ntn.org.na

Visual Artists Namibia (VAN) PO Box 149, Windhoek +264 61 293 3311 administrator@ artscouncilnam.org www.artscouncilnam.org

The Potters' Association of Namibia PO Box 2589, Windhoek +264 81 122 9358 pottersnamibia@gmail.com

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Katutura Youth Enterprise Centre

PO Box 5167, Windhoek +264 61 272 670 / 81 129 1109 reception.wk@kayec.org www.kayec.org

Lifeline/Childline Namibia PO Box 5477, Windhoek Toll-free: 116 / 106 +264 61 226 889 reception@lifeline.org www.lifelinechildline.org.na

Michelle McLean Children Trust PO Box 97428, Windhoek +264 61 240 807 info@mmct.org.na www.mmct.org.na

Namibia Planned Parenthood Association (NAPPA) PO Box 10936, Windhoek +264 81 230 4769 info@nappa.com.na www.nappa.com.na

National Youth Council PO Box 60956, Windhoek +264 61 248 200 info@nyc.org.na www.nyc.org.na

National Youth Service (NYS) PO Box 32269, Windhoek +264 61 415 500 info@nys.com.na www.nys.com.na

SOS Children's Village Association of Namibia PO Box 23134, Windhoek +264 61 222 457 info@sos-namibia.org www.sos-namibia.org

Namibia Youth Credit Scheme (NYCS)

PO Box 1889, Otjiwarongo +264 67 304 566 info@africat.org www.africat.org

CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENT

AfriCat Foundation

P O Box 1889, Otjiwarongo +264 67 304 566 info@africat.org www.africat.org

Cheetah Conservation Fund

PO Box 1755, Otjiwarongo +264 67 306 225 ccfadmin@cheetah.org www.cheetah.org

Coastal Environmental Trust of Namibia (CETN)

PO Box 786, Walvis Bay +264 64 205 057 www.eia.meft.gov.na

Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)

PO Box 20232, Windhoek +264 61 377 500 drfn@drfn.org.na www.drfn.org.na

Enviro-Fill Namibia (Pty) Ltd

PO Box 86580, Windhoek +264 61 24 871

Game Products Trust Fund (GPTF)

PO Box 27707, Windhoek +264 61 240 100 info@gptf.org.na www.gptf.org.na

Gobabeb Namib Research Institute

PO Box 953, Walvis Bay +264 64 205 555 gobabeb@gobabeb.org www.gobabeb.org

Habitat Research and Development Centre

PO Box 63036, Windhoek +264 61 268 200 mganes@murd.gov.na

Harnas Wildlife Foundation

PO Box 548, Gobabis +264 81 140 3322 +264 62 568 828/38 harnas@naankuse.com www.harnas.org

Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) PO Box 24050, Windhoek +264 61 228 506/9 info@irdnc.org.na www.irdnc.org.na

Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) PO Box 11232, Windhoek +264 61 264 409 liz@narrec.net www.narrec.electric.com. na

Namibian Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS)

PO Box 3508, Windhoek +264 61 306 450 information@newsnamibia.org www.news-namibia.org

Namibia Environmental Education Network (NEEN) PO Box 90825, Windhoek +264 61 284 2701 info@neen.org.na www.neen.org.na

Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust (NaDEET) PO Box 8702, Swakopmund +264 81 367 5310 admin@nadeet.org www.nadeet.org

Namutoni Environmental Education Centre Private Bag 201, Tsumeb +264 67 229 201

Nyae Nyae Development Foundation of Namibia (NNDFN)

PO Box 9026, Windhoek +264 61 236 327 nndfn@iafrica.com.na www.nndfn.org

Poison Working Group –Endangered Wildlife Trust PO Box 11232, Windhoek +264 61 264 409/256 liz@narrec.net

Save The Rhino Trust PO Box 2159, Swakopmund +264 64 403 829 srt@rhino-trust.org.na www.savetherhinotrust.org

Wild Dog Project (Namibia Nature Foundation)

P O Box 245, Windhoek +264 61 248 345 info@nnf.org.na www.nnf.org.na

CONSTRUCTION

Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF)

PO Box 1479, Windhoek +264 61 417 302 secretary@cifnamibia.com www.cifnamibia.com

Namibia Institute of Architects (NIA)

PO Box 1478, Windhoek +264 61 23 1559 admin@nia.org.na

Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors (INQS) PO Box 9507, Windhoek info@inqs.org.na www.inqs.org.na

DEVELOPMENT

Henties Bay Waterfront Company

PO Box 61, Henties Bay +264 64 502 000 frieda.neshuku@hbaymun. com.na

Lüderitz Waterfront Development Company PO Box 78, Lüderitz +264 63 202 702 pa@luderitzwaterfront.com. na www.luderitzwaterfront. com.na

Namibia Development Trust (NDT)

PO Box 8226, Bachbrecht +264 238 002 info@ndt.org.na www.ndt.org.na

Namibia Rural Development Project (NRDP)

PO Box 24886, Windhoek +264 237 279 nrdp@iafrica.com.na

Offshore Development Company (ODC)

Private Bag 13397, Windhoek +264 61 283 7360 odc@gov.com.na

Zambezi Waterfront PO Box 2171, Ngweze, Katima Mulilo +264 66 252 366 zwtp@iafricaonline.com.na

DISABILITIES

National Disability Council of Namibia (NDCN) PO Box 26047, Windhoek maria.ndengu@mgepesw. gov.na antonia.matheus@ mgepesw.gov.na +264 61 255 913 www.ndcn.com.na

Namibia National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) PO Box 21040, Windhoek +264 61 244 811 nnad@nnad.org.na www.nnad.org.na

GENDER EQUALITY

Namibia Women's Association (NAWA) P O Box 3370, Katutura +264 61 262 461

Pan-African Women's Organisation (PAWO)

PO Box 215, Windhoek +264 61 229 640

Women's Action for Development (WAD) PO Box 370, Windhoek +264 83 321 7667 info@wad.org.na www.wad.org.na

Young Women's Christian Association of Namibia (YWCA)

PO Box 21455, Windhoek +264 61 263 484 info.ywcanamibia@gmail.nom www.ywcanamibia. wordpress.com

Women in Mining Association Namibia (WiMAN)

PO Box 2895, Windhoek +264 81 237 8514 zenzi.awases@outlook.com

HUMAN RIGHTS & HOME AFFAIRS

International Organisation for Migration (IOM)

Private Bag 13301, Windhoek +264 61 231 639 www.iom.int

Namibian Employers' Federation (NEF)

PO Box 21250, Windhoek +264 61 244 089 enquiries@nef.com.na www.nef.com.na

Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) PO Box 11956, Windhoek +264 61 292 4850 naitahoshoono@gmail.com www.nid.org.na

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Private Bag 13329, Windhoek +264 81 953 1004 registry.na@undp.org www.undp.org/namibia

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Private Bag 13329, Windhoek +264 61 204 6336 mbekele@unfpa.org www.unfpa.org

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

PO Box 1706, Windhoek +264 61 204 6111 nmbifpfinance@unicef.org www.unicef.org

HEALTHCARE

Central State Hospital 209 Ooievaar Street, Windhoek +264 61 203 3111 www.wch.gov.na

Katutura State Hospital Independence Avenue, Katutura +264 61 203 9111

Mediclinic Heliodoor Street, Windhoek +264 61 433 1000/1109

Roman Catholic Hospital 92 Werner List Street, Windhoek +264 61 270 2227 / 2010 / 2167 / 2019 / 9111/2143

Rhino Park Private Hospital Rhino Street, Windhoek West +264 61 375 000

Pathcare 155 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Windhoek +264 61 431 3000

Medical Imaging

Heliodoor Street, Windhoek +264 61 379 600

NAMRAD Radiology Services Namibia Cnr Frankie Fredericks & Ombika Street +264 83 335 9700 info@radiology.na www.namrad.co

Medical Rescue Africa

Eros Airport, Aviation Road, Windhoek PO Box 407, Windhoek Toll-free: 912 +264 83 339 0033 mra@westair.com.na www.medicalrescueafrica. com

LEGAL

Legal Aid

Private Bag 13370, Windhoek +264 61 420 200 / 81 144 0146 info.legalaid@moj.gov.na www.moj.gov.na/legal-aid

Legal Assistance Centre

PO Box 604, Windhoek +264 61 223 356 info@lac.org.na www.lac.org.na

Law Society of Namibia PO Box 714, Windhoek +264 61 230 263 legalofficer@ lawsocietynamibia.org www.lawsocietynamibia.org

Office of the Ombudsman

Private Bag 13211, Windhoek +264 61 207 3111 office@ombudsman.org.na www.ombudsman.org.na

Office of the ProsecutorGeneral

Private Bag 13191, Windhoek +264 61 374 200 info@opg.gov.na

Society of Advocates of Namibia

PO Box 714, Windhoek +264 61 231 151 socadv@mweb.com.na www.namibianbar.org

Namibia Estate Agents Board (NEAB)

PO Box 90091, Klein Windhoek +264 61 249 885 supervisor@neab.co.na www.neab.co.na

Namibia Housing Action Group (NHAG)

PO Box 21010, Windhoek +264 61 239 398 amuller@nhag.org.na

National Housing Enterprise (NHE)

PO Box 20192, Windhoek +264 61 292 7298/7 shililifam@nhe.com.na www.nhe.com.na

Namibia Water Corporation (NAMWATER)

Private Bag 13389, Windhoek +264 61 710 000 info@namwater.com.na www.namwater.com.na

RESEARCH

Directorate of Scientific Services (DSS)

PO Box 13306, Windhoek +264 61 284 2529 www.meft.gov.na

Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)

PO Box 6566, Windhoek +264 61 240 514 info@ippr.org.na www.ippr.org.na Labour Resource and Research Institute (LaRRI) PO Box 62423, Katutura +264 61 212 044 info@larri-namibia.org www.larri-namibia.org

National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) Private Bag 13253, Windhoek +264 61 431 7000/99 info@ncrst.na www.ncrst.na

Namibia Scientific Society (NSS)

PO Box 67, Windhoek +264 61 225 372 info@namscience.com www.namscience.com

Social Science Division –Multidisciplinary Research Centre (MRC) Private Bag 13301, Windhoek +264 61 206 3052 antesa@unam.na www.unam.edu.na

SPORT

Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) PO Box 86573, Windhoek +264 61 246 105 marketing@namibiasport.org www.namibiasport.gov.na

TRANSFORMATION, DEVELOPMENT & EMPOWERMENT Centre for Research, Information, Action in Africa Southern Africa – Development and Consulting (CRIAA SA-DC) PO Box 23778, Windhoek +264 61 220 117 info@criaasadc.org www.criaasadc.org

Development Aid from People to People (DAPP)

PO Box 135, Outapi +264 65 251 179 dappvts@dapp-namibia.org www.dapp-namibia.org

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

PO Box 8016, Windhoek +264 61 222 447 giz-namibia@giz.de www.giz.de Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung PO Box 1145, Windhoek +264 61 225 568 info.namibia@kas.de www.kas.de/namibia

Windhoek Lions Club PO Box 1145, Windhoek +264 61 307 491 windhoeklionsclub@gmail. com www.windhoeklionsclub.com

Namibia Association of Norway

PO Box 24140, Windhoek +264 61 220 082 namnorwa@mweb.com.na

National Heritage Council of Namibia (NHC)

Private Bag 12043, Windhoek +264 61 244 375 info@nhc-nam.org www.nhc-nam.org

Rural Peoples’ Institute for Social Empowerment (RISE)

PO Box 50155, Windhoek +264 61 236 029

MUNICIPALITIES & LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Association for Local Authorities in Namibia (ALAN)

PO Box 2721, Windhoek +264 61 240 915/4 alan@iway.na www.alan.org.na

Association of Regional Councils in Namibia (ARC) PO Box 3379, Windhoek +264 61 229 537 arc@iway.com

Namibian Association of Local Authority Officers (NALAO) PO Box 2721, Windhoek alan@iway.na +264 61 240 914

CITY OF WINDHOEK EMERGENCY SERVICES

Windhoek Fire Station +264 61 211 111

Maxuilili Fire Station

+264 61 290 3335

Diaz Fire Station +264 61 250 084

Namibian Police +264 61 10 111

City Police +264 290 7033/3340 (All hours)

Toll-free: +264 61 302 302

Electricity Failures +264 61 290 3344

Water and Sewage

+264 61 290 2402/2162/3626/3777/2336

City Traffic Management Services

+264 61 290 2015

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Customer Service Officer +264 61 290 2568/3777

ACCOUNT ENQUIRIES

Town House +264 290 2015/2224/3777

Soweto Office +264 61 290 2766/2733/3777

Wanahenda Office +264 61 290 2723/3777

Okuryangava Office +264 61 290 3145/6/3777

Khomasdal Office +264 61 290 2536/7/8/3777

Debt Management Division

Credit Control

+264 61 290 2069

ANIMALS

Chief Health Services

+264 61 290 2496

BUILDING CONTROL

Building Control

+264 61 290 2772

Chief Building Inspector +264 61 290 3586/2603

BUILDING PLANS

Chief Building Inspector

+264 61 290 3586 / +264 61 290 2603

BUS SERVICES

Bus Services +264 61 290 2505

BUSINESS

Analyst: Dependent Research +264 61 290 2024

Analyst: Investment, Promotion, Business Development and Liaison +264 61 290 2577 invest@windhoekcc.org.na

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISIONS

Manager: Community Development +264 61 290 3601/3777

Project Coordinator: Youth Development and Trading +264 61 290 3152/2973

Project Coordinator: Social Welfare +264 61 290 3510

Project Coordinator: Settlement Development +264 61 290 3153

Project Coordinator: Public Participation +264 61 290 2795

OTHER MUNICIPALITIES

Mayor: Arandis Town Council

Private Bag 7002, Arandis +264 64 512 415 communications@atc.com.na www.arandistc.com.na

Mayor: Aranos Town Council PO Box 157, Aranos +264 63 272 051/5 shirley@aranostc.org www.aranostc.org

Chairperson: Aroab Village Council

PO Box 51, Aroab +264 63 280 513 aroabvc@iway.na / councilaroab@gmail.com www.aroabvc.gov.na

Chairperson: Berseba Village Council

Private Bag 2043, Keetmanshoop +264 63 257 033 councilberseba@gmail.com

Chairperson: Bethanie Village Council

PO Box 74, Bethanie +264 63 283 006

Mayor: Eenhana Town Council

Private Bag 88007, Eenhana +264 65 290 600 mueshi@eenhanatc.com.na www.eenhanatc.na

Chairperson: Gibeon Village Council

Private Bag 1001, Gibeon +264 63 251 014 / 81 227 6076

gibeonvillagecouncils@ gmail.com

Mayor: Gobabis Municipality

PO Box 33, Gobabis +264 62 577 300 info@gobabis.org www.gobabis.org

Chairperson: Gochas Village Council

PO Box 103, Gochas +264 63 250 019 gochasvc@gmail.com

Mayor: Grootfontein Municipality

PO Box 23, Grootfontein +264 67 243 101 www.grootfonteinmun.com. na

Mayor: Helao Nafidi Town Council

Private Bag 503, Ohangwediva +264 65 261 900 martha@helaonafidi.org www.helaonafidi.org

Mayor: Henties Bay Municipality

PO Box 61, Henties Bay +264 64 502 000 mayor@hbaymun.com.na www.hbaymun.com.na

Chairperson: Kalkrand

Village Council PO Box 5, Kamanjab +264 63 264 005 acckalkvc@iway.na

Chairperson: Kamanjab

Village Council PO Box 81, Kamanjab +264 67 330 051 www.kamanjabcouncil.com

Mayor: Karasburg Town Council

PO Box 33, Karasburg +264 63 270 032 ceo@karasburgtowncouncil. org karasburgtowncouncil.org

Mayor: Karibib Town Council

PO Box 19, Karibib +264 64 550 016 pa2ceo@karibibtown.org www.karibibtown.org

Mayor: Katima Mulilo Town Council

Private Bag 5009, Katima Mulilo +264 66 261 500 ishamalaza@kmtc.org.na

Mayor: Keetmanshoop Municipality

Private Bag 2125, Keetmanshoop +264 63 221 211 info@khpmun.com www.khpmun.com

Mayor: Khorixas Town Council

Private Bag 2005, Khorixas +264 67 331 057

Chairperson: Koes Village Council PO Box 68, Koes +264 63 252 747 koesvc@iway.na

Chairperson: Leonardville Village Council

PO Box 56, Leonardville +264 62 569 115 shinyemba96@gmail.com

Mayor: Lüderitz Municipality PO Box 19, Lüderitz +264 63 207 800 ceo@ltc.com.na www.luderitz-tc.com

Chairperson: Maltahöhe Village Council PO Box 98, Maltahöhe +264 63 293 048 maltacouncil@iway.na

Mayor: Mariental Municipality PO Box 110, Mariental +264 63 245 600 pnghiwilepo@marmun.org.na www.marientalmun.org.na

Mayor: Nkurenkuru Town Council

PO Box 6004, Nkurenkuru +264 66 258 089 info@kurenkurupc.com.na

Mayor: Okahandja Municipality

PO Box 15, Okahandja +264 62 505 100 ceo@okahandja.org.na www.okahandja.org.na

Mayor: Okahao Town Council

PO Box 699, Okahao +264 65 252 204 info@okahaotc.com.na

Mayor: Okakarara Municipality

PO Box 2104, Okakarara +264 67 317 084 okakararatc@gmail.com

Mayor: Omaruru Municipality

PO Box 14, Omaruru +264 64 570 028 info@omamuni.org.na

Mayor: Otjiwarongo Municipality

Private Bag 2209, Otjiwarongo +264 67 302 231 enquiries@otjimun.org.na www.otjimun.org.na

Mayor: Rundu Town Council Private Bag 2128, Rundu +264 66 266 400 kanyanga@rundutown.org www.runducity.iway.na

Mayor: Swakopmund Municipality

PO Box 53, Swakopmund +264 64 410 4111 swkmun@swkmun.com.na www.swakopmun.com

Mayor: Usakos Municipality P O Box 67, Usakos +264 64 530 023 usakos@iway.na

Mayor: Walvis Bay Municipality

Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay +264 64 201 3111 pr@walvisbaycc.org.na www.walvisbaycc.org.na

ALGERIA

Embassies, High Commissions in Namibia, Namibian Missions Abroad & Consulars Representatives

Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Abdelkarim Diaf

96 Joseph Mukwayu Ithana Street, Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 221 507

Fax: +264 61 236 376

Email: info@ embassyofalgeria-namibia. org www.embassyofalgerianamibia.org

Namibian Mission Abroad

Algeria

Ambassador: H.E. Dr Panduleni-Kaino Shingenge Lot 16A, Bir Droudja, Poirson, El Biar, Algiers, Algeria

Tel: +213 023 05 38 02 / 04

Fax: +213 023 05 38 03

Email: algiers@mirco.gov.na

ANGOLA

Embassy of the Republic of Angola

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Jovelina A.A.I. e Costa

3 Dr Agostinho Neto Street, Ausspannplatz, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 227 535

Fax: +264 61 221 498

Email: embaixada.namibia@ mirex.gov.ao

Namibian Mission Abroad

Angola

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Patrick Nandago

Rua da Liberdade No. 20, Vila Alice, Luanda, Angola

Tel: +244 222 321 241 / 321 952 / 136

Fax: +244 222 322 008 / 323 848

Email: luanda@mirco.gov.na

Consulate GeneralOndjiva Angola

Consul General: Ms Annel Endjala

Rua 28 de Agosto, Pionero Zeca, Ondjiva, Angola

Tel: +244 943 78 3377

Fax: +244 265 25 00 27

Email: ondjiva@mirco.gov.na

Consulate GeneralMenongue Angola

Consul General: Mr Joseph Mbambo Kaveto 93 Rua Wapossoka Street, Menongue, Angola

Tel: +244 947 783 936 / 389 588

Fax: +244 88 6558828

Email: menongue@mirco. gov.na / menongueconsul@ gmail.com

ARGENTINA

Embassy of the Argentine Republic

Ambassador: H.E. Mr

International dialling code: +264

Claudio Pérez Paladino

200 Standard Bank Plaza, 440 Hilda Street, Hatfield 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 430 3524 / 7

Fax: +27 12 430 3521 / 342 9601 / 1056

Email: esafr@mrecic.gov.ar

AUSTRALIA

High Commission of Australia

High Commissioner: H.E. Ms Tegan Elizabeth Brink

292 Orient Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 423 6000

Fax: +27 12 342 8442

Email: pretoria.info@dfat. gov.au

Honorary Consulate of Australia

Honorary Consul: Mr Edward Humphrey

56 Chalcedoon Street, Eros Park, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 300 194

Cell: +264 81 283 4629

Fax: +264 61 88 640 002

Email: australian.consulate. namibia@gmail.com

AUSTRIA

Embassy of the Republic of Austria

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Romana Königsbrun

All telephone and fax numbers without codes are for WINDHOEK, Code 061

454A Fehrsen Street, Brooklyn 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 452 9155

Fax: +27 12 460 1151

Email: pretoria-ob@bmeia. gv.at

Honorary Consulate of Austria

Honorary Consul: Mr Reinhard Laggner

27 Hella Kuppe Street, Kleine Kuppe, Windhoek

Tel: +264 81 145 0095

Cell: +264 81 124 4345

Fax: +264 61 222 159

Email: hgk.windhoek@gmail. com / huntingfarm.aurora@ gmail.com

Namibian Mission Abroad

Austria

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Vasco M. Samupofu

Zuckerkandigasse 2, A-1190

Vienna, Austria

Tel: +431 402 9371 / 2 / 3

Fax: +431 402 9370

Email: vienna@mirco.gov.na

BANGLADESH

High Commission of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

High Commissioner: Vacant

410 Farenden Street, Sunnyside 0002, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 343 2105 / 7

Fax: +27 12 343 5222

Email: bangladeshpta@iburst. co.za

Honorary Consulate of Bangladesh

Honorary Consul: Mr Bulbul Mollah

3 John Ludwig Street, Camelthorn Unit 3, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 400 998

Cell: +264 85 572 8207

Email: molla.bulbul@yahoo. com

BELARUS

Embassy of the Republic of Belarus

Ambassador: Vacant 164 Orion Avenue, Sterrewag 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 430 7709

Fax: +27 12 342 6280

Email: rsa.belarus@gmail. com

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Belarus

Honorary Consul: Mr Fidel T. lipumbu

Unit 4, Shiloh Heights, Kleine Kuppe, Windhoek

Cell: +264 81 399 7430

Email: fidel.iipumbu@gmail. com / fidel@unistrat.com. na

BELGIUM

Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Paul Jansen

275 Pomona Street, Muckleneuk 0002, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 440 3201 / 2

Fax: +27 12 440 3216

Email: pretoria@diplobel. fed.be

Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Belgium

Honorary Consul: Mr Stephen Vlieghe 33 Schanzen Street, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 383 300 / 382 800

Cell: +264 85 222 9978

Email: stephen.vlieghe@ bowmanslaw.com

Namibian Mission Abroad

Belgium & EU

Ambassador: H.E. Dr Alfredo Tjiurimo Hengari

Avenue de Tervueren 454, B1150 Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 771 1410

Fax: +32 2 771 9689

Email: nam.emb@brutele.be / brussels@mirco.gov.na

BENIN

Embassy of the Republic of Benin

Ambassador: Vacant

900 Park Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 6978

Fax: +27 12 342 1823

Email: Pretoria@ embbeninsa.org.za

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

Embassy of Bosnia & Herzegovina

Ambassador: Vacant 25 Stella Street, Brooklyn 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 346 5547 / 2295

Fax: +27 12 346 7366

Email: bih@mweb.co.za

BOTSWANA

High Commission of the Republic of Botswana

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Phemelo Mbi Rankoro 101 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 221 941 / 217

Fax: +264 61 236 034

Email: botnam@gov.bw / modisebonita1@gmail.com

Namibian Mission Abroad Botswana & SADC

High Commissioner: H.E. Ms Elizabeth Kakukuru Plot 54774/6 Morara Close, Gaborone, Botswana

Tel: +267 390 2181

Fax: +267 390 2248

Email: namibhc@btcmail. co.bw / gaborone@mirco. gov.na

International dialling code: +264

BRAZIL

Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Vivian Loss Sanmartin 52 Simeon Lineekela Shixungileni Street, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 237 368 / 19

Fax: +264 61 233 389

Email: brasemb.windhoek@ itamaraty.gov.br

Namibian Mission Abroad Brazil

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Selma Nghinamundova

SHIS QI 09, Conjunto 08, Casa 11, Lago Sul, Brasilia DF, Brazil

Tel: +55 61 3248 6274 / 7621

Fax: +55 61 3248 7135

Email: info@ embassyofnamibia.org.br / brasilia@mirco.gov.na

BULGARIA

Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Maria Pavlova TzotzorkovaKaymaktchieva 1071 Church Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 3720

Fax: +27 12 342 3721

Email: embassy@pretoria. mfa.bg / Consular.Pretoria@ mfa.bg

BURKINA FASO

Embassy of the Republic of Burkina Faso

Ambassador: Vacant 767 Justice Mahomed Street, Bailey’s Muckleneuk 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 346 6205 / 2704

Fax: +27 12 346 6003

Email: ambabfpretoria07@ yahoo.com

BURUNDI

Embassy of the Republic of Burund

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Alexis Bukuru 20 Glyn Street, Colbyn,

All telephone and fax numbers without codes are for WINDHOEK, Code 061

Pretoria 0083, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 4881 / 3

Fax: +27 12 342 4885

Email: ambabusa2010@ yahoo.fr

CAMEROON

High Commission of the Republic of Cameroon

High Commissioner: Vacant 80 Marais Street, Brooklyn 0075, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 460 0341

Fax: +27 12 460 7942

Email: info@camhicom. co.za

CANADA

High Commission of Canada

High Commissioner: Vacant 1103 Arcadia Street, Hatfield 0083, Pretoria, RSA Tel: +27 12 422 3000

Fax: +27 12 422 3052

Email: pret@international. gc.ca

Honorary Consulate of Canada

Honorary Consul: Ms Kaunapaua Ndilula 4 Eadie Street, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 251 254

Fax: +264 61 251 686

Email: canada@mweb.com. na

CAPE VERDE

Embassy of the Republic of Cape Verde

Ambassador: Vacant

Rua Oliveira Martins No.3, 1st Floor, Luanda, Angola

Tel: +244 233 3211 / 2

Fax: +244 239 0989

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Embassy of the Central African Republic

Ambassador: Vacant

209 Eastwood Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA Tel: +27 12 430 2443 / 2473

Email: carembassysa@ gmail.com / info@ carembassysa.co.za

CHAD

Embassy of the Republic of Chad

Ambassador: Vacant 157 Banket Street, Waterkloof 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 346 6054

Fax: +27 12 460 1596

Email: info@chadembassy. co.za / ambassadetchad@ telkomsa.net

CHILE

Embassy of the Republic of Chile

Ambassador: Vacant 169 Garsfontein Road, Positano Building, Ashlea Gardens 0081, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 460 8090

Email: ammbassador@chile. org.za

CHINA

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Zhao Weiping

28 Hebenstreit Street, Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 402 598

Fax: +264 61 402 655 Email: chinaemb_na@mfa. gov.cn na.china-embassy.gov.cn/ eng/

Namibian Mission Abroad China

Ambassador: H.E. Dr Elia George Kaiyamo

2-9-2 Ta Yuan, Diplomatic Office Building, Beijing 100600, China

Tel: +86 10 653 22211 / 653 24810

Fax: +86 10 653 24549

Email: namemb@eastnet. com.cn / beijing@mirco. gov.na

COLOMBIA

Embassy of the Republic of Colombia

Ambassador: Vacant

1105 Park Street, 3rd Floor, Hatfield 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 0211 / 12 / 362 3106

Fax: +27 12 342 0216 / 342 0215

Email: info@ embassyofcolombia.co.za

CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC)

Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Christian Mulum’ Ajirwa N’ Owabo Katoto

Simeon Lineekele

Shixungileni Street, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 256 287

Fax: +264 61 256 286

Email: missionrdcwindhoekdeux@ gmail.com

Honorary Consulate of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Honorary Consul: Mr Haddis Tilahun

51-55 Werner List Street, Gutenberg Plaza, Office 16, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 277 800

Cell: +264 81 124 4532

Email: haddis@united.com. na

Namibian Mission Abroad Congo DRC

Ambassador: H.E. Mr

Simeon Uulenga

138 Boulevard du 30 Juin, Kinshasa 1/Gombe, DRC

Tel: +243 81 555 9840 / 1

Fax: +243 81 555 9842 / 3

Email: namembassy_drc@ yahoo.com / kinshasa@ mirco.gov.na

Consulate GeneralLubumbashi Congo DRC

Charge d’Affaires: Ms Adri Pillay

International dialling code: +264

8 Avenue Des Roches, Golf, Lubumbashi, DRC

Tel: +243 842 641 564 / 858 968 371

Email: lubumbashi@mirco. gov.na

CONGO (REPUBLIC)

Embassy of the Republic of the Congo

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Lauria Ngayino née NgueleMakouelet

9 Marien Ngouabi Street, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 257 517 / 253 328

Fax: +264 61 240 796

Email: embcongo@iway.na

Namibian Mission Abroad Congo Republic

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Sipapela Cletius Sipapela 6 Sixieme Impasse, De la l’ Avenue, Centreville, Brazzaville, Congo

Tel: +242 06 466 668

Email: namibiaembassycongo@ gmail.com

CÔTE D’IVOIRE

Embassy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Sakaria Kone

795 Government Avenue, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 6913 / 4

Fax: +27 12 342 6713 / 4

Email: ambacipretoria@ yahoo.com

CROATIA

Embassy of the Republic of Croatia

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Ante Cicvariç

1160 Church Street, Colbyn 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 1206 / 1598

Fax: +27 12 342 1819 / 0866

888 580

Email: croemb.pretoria@ mvep.hr za.mvp.hr

All telephone and fax numbers without codes are for WINDHOEK, Code 061

CUBA

Embassy of the Republic of Cuba

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Sergio Vigoa De La Uz

37 Quenta Street, Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 227 072

Fax: +264 61 231 584

Email: embajada@ na.embacuba.cu / consul@ na.embacuba.cu missiones.minrex.gob.cu/ namibia

Namibian Mission Abroad

Cuba

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Samuel /Goagoseb

Calle 36 No. 504 e/ 5ta y 5ta A, Miramar, Playa, La Havana, Cuba

Tel: +53 7 204 1430 / 28

Fax: +53 7 204 1431

Email: namembassycuba@ hotmail.com / havana@ mirco.gov.na

CYPRUS

High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Antonis Mandritis

953 Cnr. Church & Hill Streets, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 346 3298 / 3329

Fax: +27 12 342 5596

Email: cyprusjb@ mweb.co.za / pretoriahighcommission@ mfa.gov.cy

Honorary Consulate of Cyprus

Honorary Consul: Dr Harris Tymvios

No physical address or contact details provided in updated record

CZECH REPUBLIC

Embassy of the Czech Republic

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Tomáš Uličný

936 Pretorius Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 431 2380 / 2384

Fax: +27 12 430 2033

Email: pretoria@embassy. mzv.cz

www.mzv.cz/pretoria

DENMARK

Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark

Ambassador: Vacant

1166 Park Street, Block B2, Hatfield 0028, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 430 9340

Fax: +27 12 342 7620

Email: pryamb@um.dk www.mfa.cz/pretoria

DENMARK & NORWAY

Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Denmark & Norway

Honorary Consul: Dr Klaus Endresen

39 Schanzen Street, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 230 526

Cell: +264 81 124 3239

Fax: +264 61 258 278

Email: klaend@umgate.dk / isoapp@umgate.dk

ECUADOR

Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador

Ambassador: Vacant

36 Selati Street, Suite 3, Alphen Park 0081, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 346 1662 / 346 4342

Fax: +27 12 346 7082

Email: eecusudafrica@ mmrree.gob.ec / ecpretoria@mmrree.bob.ec

EGYPT

Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Wael

Lotfy Ibrahim Batea 10 Berg Street, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 221 501

Fax: +264 61 228 856

Email: embassy.windhoek@ mfa.gov.eg

Namibian Mission Abroad

Egypt

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Weich Murcle Uapendura Mupya

Villa No. 59 Road 13, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt

Tel: +202 235 89649 / 2358

9652 / 3

Fax: +202 2359 8170

Email: cairo@mirco.gov.na

EQUATORIAL GUINEA

Embassy of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea

Ambassador: Vacant

Rua Kateculo Mengo, C. P. 508, 107/109, Luanda, Angola

Tel: +244 222 325 939

Fax: +244 222 327 191

Email: embajsecretaria@ gmail.com

ERITREA

Embassy of the State of Eritrea

Ambassador: Vacant 1281 Cobham Road, Queenswood 0186, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 333 1302

Fax: +27 12 333 2330

Email: eremb@lantic.net / sfedoz@yahoo.com

ESTONIA

Honorary Consulate of Estonia

Honorary Consul: Mr David Salomon Akinin Benarroch

51-55 Werner List Street, Gutenberg Plaza, Office 16, Windhoek

Tel: +264 81 580 2527

Email: david.akinin@mfa.ee / daviaki@gmail.com

ESWATINI

High Commission of the Kingdom of Eswatini

High Commissioner: H.E. Ms Lindiwe Cynthia Kunene 715 Government Avenue, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 344 1910 / 17 / 24

Fax: +27 12 343 0455

Email: pretoria@

International dialling code: +264

swazihighcom.co.za www.swazihighcom.co.za

ETHIOPIA

Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Ambassador: H.E. Dr Muktar

Kedir Abdu

47 Charles Street, Bailey’s Muckleneuk, Pretoria 0181, RSA

Tel: +27 12 346 4067 / 3542 / 460 8171

Fax: +27 12 346 3867

Email: ethiopia@sentechsa. com / ethiopiapta@iburst. co.za

Honorary Consulate of Ethiopia

Honorary Consul: Dr Martha Nambujebo-Tilahun

51-55 Werner List Street, Gutenberg Plaza, Office 16, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 277 820 / 800

Email: martha@united.com. na

Namibian Mission Abroad

Ethiopia & AU

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Mbapeua Muvangua Bole Sub City Woreda, 3 House, PO Box 1443, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tel: +2511 1 611 966

Fax: +2511 1 661 2677

Email: nam.emb@telecom. net.et / namibia.embassy@ yahoo.com

EUROPEAN UNION

Delegation of the European Union

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Ana Beatriz Martins

Cnr 2 Newton Street & Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 202 6000 / 6202

Fax: +264 61 202 6224

Email: delegation-namibia@ eeas.europa.eu delnam.ec.europa.eu

All telephone and fax numbers without codes are for WINDHOEK, Code 061

FINLAND

Embassy of the Republic of Finland

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Leena Viljanen

2 Crohn Street, c/o Mburumba Kerina Street, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 221 355

Fax: +264 61 221 349

Email: sanomat.win@ formin.fi www.finlandabroad.fi

Namibian Mission Abroad

Finland

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Charles B. Josob Unioninkatu 18, 00130

Helsinki, Finland

Tel: +358 108 509 700 / 780

Email: info@namembassy.fi

FRANCE

Embassy of the French Republic

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Cécile Vigneau

24 Willemien Street, Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 276 700 / 716

Email: secretariat. windhoek-amba@ diplomatie.gouv.fr

Honorary Consulate of the French Republic

Honorary Consul: Mr Milutin Djoulizibaritch 49 Mandume Ndemufayo Circle, Walvis Bay

Tel: +264 64 220 374

Fax: +264 61 88 61 9548

Namibian Mission Abroad

France

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Albertus Aochamub 42 Rue Boileau, 75016 Paris, France

Tel: +33 1 44 17 3265 / 76

Fax: +33 1 44 17 3273

Email: namparis@ embasyofnamibia.fr www.embassyofnamibia.fr

GABON

Embassy of the Republic of Gabon

Ambassador: Vacant

Rua Eng. Armindo de Andrade No. 149, Miramar, Luanda, Angola

Tel: +222 44 9289 / 9389

Fax: +222 44 9402

Email: ambagabonluanda@ hotmail.fr

GEORGIA

Embassy of the Republic of Georgia

Ambassador: Vacant 270A Carina Street, Waterkloof Ridge 0180, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 346 1831

Fax: +27 12 346 1833

Email: pretoria.emb@mfa. gov.ge ww.rsa.mfa.gov.ge

GERMANY

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

Ambassador: H.E. Dr Thorsten Hutter

Sanlam Centre 6th Floor, 154 Independence Avenue, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 273 100

Fax: +264 61 273 118 / 222 981

Email: info@windhuk.diplo. de www.windhuk.diplo.de

Namibian Mission Abroad Germany

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Martin Andjaba

Reichsstraße 17, 14052 Berlin, Germany

Tel: +49 30 254 0950

Fax: +49 30 254 09555

Email: info@namibiabotschaft.de / berlin@ mirco.gov.na www.namibia-botschaft.de

GHANA

High Commission of the Republic of Ghana

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Yakubu Alhassan

5 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 221 341 / 2

Fax: +264 61 221 343

Email: ghcwindhoek@mfa. gov.gh www. ghanahighcommission.com. na

Namibian Mission Abroad Ghana

High Commissioner: H.E. Ms Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata

House No. 16, Templesi

Lane, Airport Residential Area, Accra, Ghana

Tel: +233 302 799 764 / 765

Fax: +233 302 788 438

Email: accra@mirco.gov.na / kadox2785@gmail.com

GREECE

Embassy of the Hellenic Republic

Ambassador: Vacant

Brooklyn Gardens, 235 Veale Street, New Muckleneuk 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 348 2352 / 2427

Fax: +27 12 348 2448

Email: Gremb.pre@mfa.gr / grambsec@global.co.za

GUATEMALA

Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala

Ambassador: Vacant 105A Wesbourne Grove, London, W2 4UW, UK

Tel: +44 0 20 722 17448

Email: info@ guatemalaembassy.co.uk

GUINEA

Embassy of the Republic of Guinea

Ambassador: Vacant Miramar Rue Ndunduma, Casa N° 159, Luanda, Angola

Tel: +244 222 028 846 / 916 348 665

Email: ambaguiluanda@ yahoo.com

GUYANA

High Commission of Co-operative Republic of Guyana

High Commissioner: H.E. Dr Cyril K. Hunte Suite H, 3rd Floor, 235

International dialling code: +264

Grosvenor Street, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 941 1694

Fax: +27 12 342 2736

Email: ghcpretoria@ hcguana.co.za

HOLY SEE

Apostolic Nunciature

Embassy of the Holy See Apostolic Nuncio: H.E. Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagoziński 4 Argo Street, Waterkloof Ridge 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 346 4235

Fax: +27 12 346 1494

Email: nunziosa@ nunciaturesa.co.za / nsecretary@nunciaturesa. co.za

HUNGARY

Embassy of the Republic of Hungary

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Atilla Hyörgy Horváth 959 Arcadia Street, Hatfield 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 430 3030

Fax: +27 12 430 3029

Email: mission.prt@mfa. kum.hu / ambassadorpa@ mweb.co.za

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Hungary

Honorary Consul: Mr György Trepper

8 Scorpio Street, Dorado Park Ext. 1, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 223 175 / 220 450

Cell: +264 81 124 7493

Fax: +264 61 223 175

Email: trepper@iway.na

ICELAND

Embassy of the Republic of Iceland

Ambassador: H.E. Mr G. Erriksson

Plot 3, Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda

Tel: +256 312 531 100 / +354 821 0867

Email: kampala@mfa.is www.mfa.is/kampala

All telephone and fax numbers without codes are for WINDHOEK, Code 061

Honorary Consulate of Iceland

Honorary Consul: Ms Bonita de Silva

Schwerinshaus, 8 Schwerinsburg Road, Luxury Hill, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 222 332

Fax: +264 61 222 621

Email: bdesilva@me.com

INDIA

High Commission of the Republic of India

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Rahul Shrivastava

97 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 226 037 / 228

433

Fax: +264 61 237 320

Email: windhoek@mea.gov. in / hoc.windhoek@mea. gov.in www.hciwindhoek.gov.in

Namibian Mission Abroad India

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Gabriel Sinimbo

B-9/6, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India

Tel: +91 11 261 40389 / 0890 / 4772

Fax: +91 11 261 46120

Email: nam@nhcdelhi.com / newdelhi@mirco.gov.na

INDONESIA

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

Ambassador: Vacant 103 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 285 1000

Fax: +264 61 285 1231

Email: windhoek.kbri@ kemlu.go.id www.kemlu.go.id/windhoek

IRAN

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Ambassador: Vacant No. 4 Breiting Street, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 249 700

Fax: +264 61 304 026 / 266 420

Email: iranemb.wdh@mfa.ir

IRELAND

Embassy of the Republic of Ireland

Ambassador: H.E. Ms

Bronagh Carr Plot 663, Katima Mulilo Road, 10101 Lusaka, Zambia

Tel: +260 211 426 900

Emergency: +260 977 511 712

Email: lusakaembassy@ dfa.ie www.dfa.ie/zambia

Honorary Consulate of Ireland

Honorary Consul: Dr Patrick Murphy

Lady Pohamba Private Hospital, Frankie Fredericks Drive, Windhoek

Cell: +264 81 128 1740

Email: drpatrick.murphy@ honoraryconsul.ie

ISRAEL

Embassy of the State of Israel

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Gershon Kedar

9 Yitzhak Rabin Boulevard, Jerusalem 91035, Israel

Tel: +972 2 530 3194 / 3111

Cell: +972 50 620 3762

Fax: +972 2 530 3898

Email: dan.shaham@mfa. gov.il

ITALY

Embassy of the Italian Republic

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Alberto Vecchi

796 George Avenue, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 423 0003

Fax: +27 12 342 2634 / 430 5547

Email: segreteria.pretoria@ esteri.it / segreteria1. pretoria@esteri.it

Honorary Consulate of Italy

Honorary Consul: Mr Alessandro Micheletti 24 Schanzenweg, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Tel: +264 85 308 8570

Cell: +264 81 308 8570

Email: italynamibia@gmail. com

JAMAICA

High Commission of Jamaica

High Commissioner: H.E. Ms Joan Thomas Edwards

361 Veale Street, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 366 8500 / 362

6667

Fax: +27 86 509 6904

Email: info@jhcpretoria. co.za

Honorary Consulate of Jamaica

Honorary Consul: Prof. Earle

Spencer Taylor

46a Dr Marcus Garvey Street, Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 238 288 / 85

206 4065

Fax: +264 61 271 374

Email: jhcon.nam@afol. com.na

JAPAN

Embassy of Japan

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Shinichi Asazuma

78 Sam Nujoma Drive, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 426 700

Fax: +264 61 426 749

Email: info@wh.mofa.go.jp

Namibian Mission Abroad Japan

Chargé d’Affaires a.i.: Ms Rosina //Hoabes 3-5-7 Amerex Building, 4th Floor Azabudai, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 106 0041, Japan

Tel: +81 3 6426 5460

Fax: +81 3 6426 5461

Email: embassy@ namibiatokyo.or.jp / tokyo@ mirco.gov.na

KAZAKHSTAN

Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Kanat Tumysh

958 Waterpoort Street, Faerie Glen, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 991 8661

Fax: +27 12 991 8662

Email: kazembassy. sa@gmail.com / dprkembpretoria@yahoo. com

KENYA

High Commission of the Republic of Kenya

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Michael Sialai

5th Floor, Kenya House, 134 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 226 836 / 225

900

Fax: +264 61 221 409

Email: windhoekmfa@gmail. com / windhoek@mfa.go.ke

KOREA (DPRK)

Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Ambassador: Vacant 958 Waterpoort Street, Faerie Glen, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 991 8661

Fax: +27 12 991 8662

Email: dprkembpretoria@ yahoo.com

KOREA (ROK)

Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Choi Kwang-jin

Centro de Convencões, Talatona Chalet A101, Luanda Sul, Angola

Tel: +244 222 006 067 / 9

Fax: +244 222 006 066

Email: korembassyangola@mofat.go.kr / hgoh88@mofat.go.kr

KUWAIT

Embassy of the State of Kuwait

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Salem

Rashed Al-Shebli

890 Arcadia Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 0877

Fax: +27 12 342 0876

Email: info@kuwaitembassy. co.za www.kuwaitembassy.co.za

LESOTHO

High Commission of the Kingdom of Lesotho

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Ntsime Victor Jafeta

6th Floor West Tower, Momentum Centre, Pretoria 0083, RSA

Tel: +27 12 460 7648

Cell: +27 78 763 3758

Email: lesothopretoria@ gmail.com

LIBERIA

Embassy of the Republic of Liberia

Ambassador: Vacant 743 Park Street, Clydesdale, Arcadia 0007, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 2733

Fax: +27 12 342 2306 / 737

Email: libempret@yahoo. com

LIBYA

Embassy of the State of Libya

Ambassador: Vacant

8 Conrad Rust Street, Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 234 454

Fax: +264 61 234 464

Email: libya_emb_na@ foreign.gov.ly / Libya.emb. na@gmail.com

LITHUANIA

Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania

Ambassador: Ms Rasa Jankauskaite

235 Grosvenor Street, Hatfield 0028, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 760 9000

Email: vaida.jain@urm.lt / admin.za@urm.lt www.za.mfa.lt / www.urm.lt

MADAGASCAR

Embassy of the Republic of

Madagascar

Ambassador: Vacant

90B Tait Street, Colbyn 0186, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 78 630 5311

Fax: +27 86 535 5173

International dialling code: +264

All telephone and fax numbers without codes are for WINDHOEK, Code 061

Email: ambamad. pta@infodoor.co.za / pretoriahc@govmu.org

MALAWI

High Commission of the Republic of Malawi

High Commissioner: H.E. Ms Stella Hauya Ndau

770 Government Avenue, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 0146 / 430 9900

Fax: +27 12 342 0147

Email: highcommalai@ telkomsa.net

MALAYSIA

High Commission of Malaysia

Acting High Commissioner: Amb. Dato Dr Mohamad

Rameez Yahaya

98 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 259 342 / 344

Fax: +264 61 259 343

Email: mwwindhoek@kln. gov.my www.kln.gov.my

Namibian Mission Abroad Malaysia

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Herman P. Diamonds Suite 15-01, Level 15, Menara HLA, No. 3 Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel: +60 3 216 46520

Fax: +60 3 216 88790 / 88657 / 28950

Email: namhckl@streamyx. com / kualalumpur@mirco. gov.na

MALI

Embassy of the Republic of Mali

Ambassador: Vacant

Rua do Maculusso No. 12, Luanda, Angola

Tel: + 244 929 774 444

Email: ambamali@ netangola.com

MAURITANIA

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Jarr

Inalla

146 Anderson Road, Cnr. Jan Shoba Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 362 3578 / 2573

Fax: +27 12 362 3304

Email: rlmambapretoria@ hotmail.com / mauritaniaemb@iburst. co.za

MAURITIUS

High Commission of the Republic of Mauritius

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Viljaye P. Lunchmun 1163 Pretorius Street, Hatfield 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 1283 / 4 / 0758 / 9

Fax: +27 12 342 1286

Email: mhcpta@mweb.co.za / pretoria@mail.gov.mu

MEXICO

Embassy of Mexico

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Sara

Valdés Bolaño

570 Fehrsen Street, Brooklyn 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 460 1004 ext.110

Fax: +27 12 460 0973 / 86 640 8731

Email: infosud@sre.gob.mx www.mexico.org.za

MOROCCO

Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Saadia El Alaoui

Rua Rainha Ginga, Edificio Ginga, 10th Floor, Luanda, Angola

Tel: +244 222 39 3708 / 37 1123

Fax: +244 222 33 8847

Email: ambassademaroc. luanda@gmail.com / aluanda@maec.gov.ma

MOZAMBIQUE

High Commission of the Republic of Mozambique

High Commissioner: Vacant 259 Edmond Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 401 0300

Fax: +27 12 326 6388

Email: highcomm@ embamoc.co.za

MYANMAR

Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Myint Swe

329 Julius Jeppe Street, Waterkloof, Pretoria 0181, RSA

Tel: +27 12 341 2556 / 7

Fax: +27 12 341 2553

Email: pretoria-embassy@ mofa.gov.mm / embmya@ gmail.com www. myanmarembassypretoria.com

NETHERLANDS

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Joanne Doorneward 210 Florence Ribeiro Avenue, New Muckleneuk 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 425 4500

Fax: +27 12 425 4511

Email: pre@minbuza.nl www.netherlandsyou.nl

Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Netherlands

Honorary Consul: Mr Servaas van den Bosch 17 Mozart Street, Windhoek West, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 401 877

Fax: +264 61 223 732

Email: windhoek@ nlhonoraryconsul.nl www.netherlandsandyou.nl/ web/namibia/contact

NEW ZEALAND

High Commission of New Zealand

High Commissioner: Vacant 125 Middel Street, New Muckleneuk 0181,Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 435 9000

Fax: +27 12 435 9002 / 1 / 3

Email: enquiries@nzhc.co.za / pretoriavisaenquiries@dol. govt.nz www.nzembassy.com/southafrica

NIGER

Embassy of the Republic of Niger

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Marianna Seydo 27 Hazelwood Road, Menlo Park 0081, Pretoria, RSA Tel: +27 12 430 2337 / 2402

Fax: +27 12 430 2280

Email: ambanigeras@gmail. com

NIGERIA

High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Chargé d’Affaires: Ms Temitope M. Ishola 4 General Murtala Muhammed Avenue, Eros, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 232 103 / 4 / 5

Fax: +264 61 221 639 www.nigeriahighcommissionwindhoek.org

Namibian Mission Abroad Nigeria

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Walde Natangwe Ndevashiya 16 T. Y. Danjuma Street, Asokoro District, Abuja Tel: +234 9 780 9441 / 5485

Emergency: +234 70681 62909

Email: info@namibiahc. com.ng / abuja@mirco. gov.na www.namibiahc.com

International dialling code: +264

All telephone and fax numbers without codes are for WINDHOEK, Code 061

NORWAY

Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Gjermund Saether Ozmik House, 165 Lynnwood Road, Brooklyn 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 364 3700

Fax: +27 12 364 3799

Email: emb.pretoria@mfa.no / chfo@mfa.no www.norway.org.za

PAKISTAN

High

Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Aftab Khan Hasan Harare, Zimbabwe

Tel: +27 12 362 4072

Fax: +27 12 362 0526

Email: pareppretoria1@ telkomsa.net / pahicpretoria@mofa.gov.pk

PALESTINE

Embassy of the State of Palestine

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Hanan Jarrar

493 Cameron Street, Muckleneuk 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 6411 / 430 7838

Fax: +27 12 342 6412

Email: embassy@ palembass.co.za / secretary@palembassy. co.za

PANAMA

Embassy of the Republic of Panama

Ambassador: Vacant 239 Kloof Avenue, Change to: Waterkloof Ridge 0180, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 346 0703

Fax: +27 12 346 7034

Email: ambassador@ panamaembassy.co.za

PARAGUAY

Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay

Ambassador: H.E. Mr José Milciades Martinez Lezcano 189 Strelitzia Road, Waterkloof Heights 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 347 1047

Fax: +27 12 347 3142

Email: embaparsudafrica@ mre.gov.py

PERU

Embassy of the Republic of Peru

Ambassador: H.E. Mr José Javier Augusto Shaw PO Box 907, Groenkloof 0027, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 440 1030 / 1

Fax: +27 12 440 1054

PHILIPPINES

Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Noralyn Jubaira Baja

54 Nicolson Street, Muckleneuk 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 346 0451 / 2468

Fax: +27 12 346 0454

Email: pretoria.pe@dfa.ph / pretoriape@mweb.co.za www.pretoriape.org

POLAND

Embassy of the Republic of Poland

Ambassador: Vacant 14 Amos Street, Colbyn 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 430 2631 / 32 / 21

Fax: +27 12 430 2608 / 86 765 0421

Email: secretary.pretoria@ msz.gov.pl / konsulat. pretoria@msz.gov.pl www.pretoria.msz.gov.pl

PORTUGAL

Embassy of the Portuguese Republic

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Rui Fernando Sucena Do Carmo

4 Karin Street, Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 259 791

Email: windhoek@mne.pt

QATAR

Embassy of the State of Qatar

Ambassador: Vacant 1077 Justice Mahomed Street, Waterkloof 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 452 1700

Fax: +27 12 346 6732

Email: info@qatarembassy. za.net

ROMANIA

Embassy of Romania

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Monica Cecilia Sitaru 877 Justice Mahomed Street, Brooklyn 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 460 6940 / 41

Fax: +27 12 460 6947

Email: pretoria@mae.ro

RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Embassy of the Russian Federation

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Dmitry Lobach

4 Christian Street, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 228 671 / 231 261 / 690

Fax: +264 61 229 061

Email: rusembnamib@mid. ru

Namibian Mission Abroad

Russian Federation

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Clemens H. Kashuupulwa 2nd Kazachy Lane, House No. 7, Moscow, Russia

Tel: +7 499 230 3275 / 2041

Fax: +7 499 230 2274

Email: moscow@mirco. gov.na / info@namibianembassy.ru www.namibian-embassy.ru

International dialling code: +264 All telephone and fax numbers without codes are for WINDHOEK, Code 061

RWANDA

High Commission of the Republic of Rwanda

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Emmanuel Hategeka

983 Schoeman Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 6536

Fax: +27 12 342 7106

Email: ambapretoria@ minaffet.gov.rw

SAHRAWI

Embassy of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Hamidi El Jalil Aali

22-24 Rua Da Liberdade, Villa Alice, Luanda, Angola

Tel: +244 222 322 380 / +244

929 550 146

Fax: +244 222 323 782

Email: angorasd@gmail.com

SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE

Embassy of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Carlos Gustavo dos Anjos

Rua Comdt Nzaji, 64/66, Miramar 1304, Luanda, Angola

Tel: +244 222 326 224

Fax: +244 222 328 663

Email: embaixadastpluanda@ hotmail.com

SAUDI ARABIA

Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Ali Saad Alkahtani

Leopard Hill Street, Kaplonga 27 B C, Lusaka, Zambia

Tel: +260 211 266 861 / 2 / 211 267 017 / 8

Fax: +260 211 266 863

Email: zmemb@mofa.gov.sa

SENEGAL

Embassy of the Republic of

Senegal

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Sofiatou Ndiaye

783 Justice Mahomed Street, Bailey’s Muckleneuk 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 460 5263

Fax: +27 12 346 5550

Email: embasenegal@gmail. com

Namibian Mission Abroad

Senegal

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Stanley R. Tsandib 143 Ancienne Piste, Sotrac Mermoz, Dakar, Senegal

Tel: +221 33 859 2321

Fax: +221 33 860 1341

Email: dakar@mirco.gov.na

SERBIA

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Miroljub Petrović

163 Marais Street, Brooklyn 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 460 5626

Fax: +27 12 460 6103 / 003

Email: info@srbemsassy. org.za

Honorary Consul of Serbia Honorary Consul: Amb. Marten Nenkete Kapewasha Erf No. 12, Rabenweg, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 244 511

Cell: +264 81 698 2413 / 575 0181

Email: nenkete5@gmail.com

SIERRA LEONE

Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Ambassador: Vacant Jimma Road, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tel: +251 1 710 033

Fax: +251 1 711 911

Email: sleon.et@telecom. net.et

SINGAPORE

High Commission of the Republic of Singapore

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Zainal Arif Mantaha

980-982 Francis Baard Street, rcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 430 6035 / 498 / 342 4425

Fax: +27 12 342 4425

Email: singhc_pry@mfa.sg www.mfa.gov.sg/pretoria

SLOVAK REPUBLIC

Embassy of the Slovak Republic

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Vladimir Grácz

930 Arcadia Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 2051 / 2

Fax: +27 12 342 3688

Emergency: +27 83 3304 1599 / 8

Email: slovakemb@ telkomsa.net / emb. pretoria@mzv.sk www.mzv.sk/pretoria

SOMALIA

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Mohammed Sheikh Issak 831 Arcadia Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Email: info.sodmisa@gmail. com

SOUTH AFRICA

High Commission of the Republic of South Africa

High Commissioner: H.E. Ms Thenjiwe Ethel Mtintso RSA House, Cnr Jan Jonker Road & Nelson Mandela Avenue, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 205 7111

Fax: +264 61 224 140

Cell: +264 85 200 2323

(After hours)

Email: magidas@dirco.gov. za / maharajk@dirco.gov.za

Namibian Mission Abroad

South Africa

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Veiccoh K. Nghiwete

197 Blackwood Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria

Tel: +27 12 481 9100

Fax: +29 12 343 7294 / 344 5998

Email: secretary@namibia. org.za / pretoria@mirco. gov.na

Consulate General - Cape Town, South Africa

Consul General: Ms Elizabeth Theron

9 Riebeek Street, Atterbury House, 25th Floor, Cape Town, RSA

Tel: +27 21 419 2810

Fax: +29 21 418 1517 / 472

Email: info@ namibiaconsulate.co.za / capetown@mirco.gov.na

SOUTH SUDAN

SPAIN

Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Alberto Pablo de la Calle García

58 Simeon Lineekela

Shixungileni Street, Windhoek West, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 223 066

Email: emb.windhoek@ maec.es

www.exteriores.gob.es/ Embajadas/windhoek/es/ Paginas/index.aspx

Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Spain

Honorary Consul: Mr Miguel Ángel Tordesillas Herránz

Insel Street, Lüderitz

Tel: +264 63 200 2200

SRI LANKA

Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Philip Jada Natana

54 Amos Street, Colbyn 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 342 9754 / 0992

Fax: +27 12 342 9995

Email: judymarimbe@ yahoo.com

SOVEREIGN MILITARY HOSPITALLER ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM, OF RHODES AND OF MALTA

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Giacomo Berruto (Based in Italy)

11 Ewood Street, Auasblick, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 402 842

Cell: +264 81 141 1444 / +39 339 364 3605

Email: g.berutto@ orderofmlata.int / francesca.a@afol.com.na

High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

High Commissioner: Vacant 410 Alexander Street, Brooklyn 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 460 7679 / 90

Fax: +27 12 460 7702

Email: slemb.pretoria@mfa. gov.lk www.srilanka.co.za

Honorary Consulate of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Honorary Consul: Mr Sackey Aipinge

7 Goshawk Street, Hochland Park, Windhoek

Fax: +264 61 244 064

Cell: +264 81 128 3202

Email: consulslnam@gmail. com

www.consulsrilankanamibia. webs.com

SUDAN

Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan

Ambassador: Vacant 1203 Pretorius Street, Hatfield 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 4538 / 7903

Fax: +27 12 342 4539 International dialling code: +264

telephone and fax numbers without codes are for WINDHOEK, Code 061

Email: ambassadorsud@ gmail.com / pretoria@ missions.co.za

SWEDEN

Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Hakan Juholt

iParioli Complex, 1166 Park Street, Hatfield 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 426 6400

Fax: +27 12 426 6464

Email: ambassaden. pretoria@gov.se www.sedenabroad.com/ pretoria

Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Sweden

Honorary Consul: Ms Lena Brinkmann 39 Schanzen Street, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 258 278

Cell: +264 81 124 3239

Fax: +264 61 230 528

Email: klaus@appiahendresen.com / admin@ appiah-endresen.com

Namibian Mission Abroad

Sweden

Ambassador: H.E. Mr George M. Liswaniso Luntmakargatan 86-88, 11351 Stockholm, Sweden

Tel: +46 8 442 9800 / 5

Fax: +46 8 612 6655

Email: info@ embassyofnamibia.se / stockholm@mirco.gov.na www.embassyofnamibia. se

SWITZERLAND

Embassy of Switzerland

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Mirko Manzoni 225 Veale Street, Parc Nouveau, New Muckleneuk 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 452 0660 / 8

Fax: +27 12 346 2605

Email: pre.vertretung@ eda.admin.ch / pre.visa@ eda.admin.ch

Consulate General of Switzerland

Honorary Consul: Mr Urs Gamma

175 Independence Avenue, Avis, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 223 853

Cell: +264 81 650 7075

Fax: +264 61 223 853

Email: windhoek@honrep.ch

Namibian Mission Abroad

Switzerland - United Nations

Ambassador & Permanent

Representative: H.E. Mrs. Julia Imene-Chanduru

Allée David-Morse 8, CH1202, Geneva, Switzerland

Tel: +41 22 733 0220

Fax: +41 22 734 4907

Email: geneva@mirco.gov.na

TANZANIA

High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Caesar C. Waitara 22 Nachtigal Street, Unit 1, Erf 8040, Ausspannplatz, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 255 190

Fax: +264 61 233 354

Email: windhoek@nje.go.tz www.na.tzembassy.go.tz

Namibian Mission Abroad

Tanzania

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Lebbius T. Tobias PO Box 80211, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tel: +255 22 260 1903

Fax: +255 22 260 2003

Email: namhcdar@gmail.com / daressalaam@mirco.gov.na

THAILAND

Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Mungkorn Pratoomkaew

Cnr 428 Hill & Pretorius Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 5470 / 4516

Fax: +27 12 342 4805

Email: info@thaiembassy. co.za

Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Thailand

Honorary Consul: Dr Gabriel T. Uahengo

301 Independence Avenue, Trust Centre, 5th Floor 504, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 233 737

Fax: +264 61 233 209

Email: gabes@zenith.com.na

THE GAMBIA

Embassy of the Republic of the Gambia

Ambassador: H.E. Dr Fatoumata Jahumpa Ceesay

2nd Floor, Brookfield Office Park, 261 Middel Street, New Muckleneuk 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 004 0374

Email: info@ gambiaembassysa.co.za

TOGO

Embassy of the Togolese Republic

Ambassador: Vacant 235 John Street, Muckleneuk Hill, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 6536

Fax: +27 12 343 5946

Email: ambatogopretoria@ yahoo.fr / info@ togoembassy.co.za

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

High Commissioner: H.E. Dr Lovell Macio Michael Francis 258 Lawley Street, Waterkloof 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 460 9688

Fax: +27 12 346 7302

Email: pretoria@hctt. co.za / tthcpretoria@ telkomsa.net

TUNISIA

Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia

Ambassador: Vacant

850 Church Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 6282 / 3

Fax: +27 12 342 6284

Email: at.pretoria@ diplomatie.gov.tn / at.pretoria@telkomsa.net

TÜRKIYE

Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Feral Ç. Oruçkaptan

54 Toermalyn Street, Eros Park, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 246 158

Fax: +264 61 213 096

Email: carolshux@gmail.com / embassy.windhoek@mfa. gov.tr

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Türkiye

Honorary Consul: Mr Burhan Seber

Cnr Simeon Lineekela

Shixungileni & Church Street, Windhoek

Cell: +264 81 149 0049 / 498 0947

Email: burhan@seber.com

UGANDA

High Commission of the Republic of Uganda

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Paul Amoru

882 Church Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 6031 / 2 / 3

Fax: +27 12 342 6206

Email: ugandaconsulate@aol. com / ugandanconsulate@ diplomats.com

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Uganda

Honorary Consul: Mr Joseph Ssajabbi Ndawula

6A Bowker Street, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Cell: +264 81 333 4085

Email: ugandancosulate@ aol.com / ugandancosulate@ diplomats.com

International dialling code: +264

All telephone and fax numbers without codes are for WINDHOEK, Code 061

UKRAINE

Embassy of Ukraine

Ambassador: Vacant

398 Marais Street, Brooklyn 0181, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 460 1943 / 3042

Fax: +27 12 460 1944

Email: dnipr@mweb.co.za

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Embassy of the United Arab Emirates

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Mahash Saeed Salem Mahash Almameli 992 Arcadia Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 342 7736

Fax: +27 12 342 7738

Email: pretoriaemb@ mofaic.gov.ae

UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND

British High Commission

Chargé d’Affaires a.i.: Mr Ben Stride 116 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 274 800

Fax: +264 61 228 895 / 227 258

Email: general.windhoek@ fco.gov.uk www.gov.uk/world/namibia

Namibian Mission Abroad UK & NI

High Commissioner: H.E. Ms Linda Scott 6 Chandos Street, London W1G 9LU, UK

Tel: +44 207 636 6244

Fax: +44 206 637 5694

Email: info@namibiahc.org. uk / london@mirco.gov.na www.namibiahc.org.uk

UNITED NATIONS

Namibian Mission Abroad

United Nations

Ambassador & Permanent

Representative: H.E. Mr Neville Gertze

135 East 36th Street, New York, NY 10016, USA

Tel: +1 212 685 2003

Fax: +1 212 685 1561

Email: info@ namibiaunmission.org

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Embassy of the United States of America

Ambassador: Vacant

Charge d’Affairs a.i.: Mr Brandon A. Hudspeth 38 Metje Street, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 202 5000

Fax: +264 61 202 5219

Email: WindhoekProtocol@state. gov

Namibian Mission Abroad

USA

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Margaret N. MensahWilliams 1605 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C. 20009, USA

Tel: +1 202 986 0540

Fax: +1 202 986 0443

Email: info@ namibiaembassyusa.org / washington@mirco.gov.na www. namibianembassyusa.org

US Peace Corps (PC) 19 Nachtigal Street, Windhoek, Tel: +264 61 226 525

Fax: +264 61 224 211

URUGUAY

Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay

Ambassador: Mr Jose Luis Rivas Lopez

301 MIB House, 33rd Floor, 1119 Burnett Street, Hatfield Square, Hatfield 0083, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 362 6521 / 2

Fax: +27 12 362 6523

Email: urusudafrica@mrree. gub.uy

VENEZUELA

Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Ambassador: H.E. Dr Magaly Henríquez González 12 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 227 905

Fax: +264 61 227 804

Email: embavenenam@ gmail.com / embavenepersonel@gmail. com

VIETNAM

Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Hoang van Loi

87 Brooks Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, RSA

Tel: +27 12 362 8119

Fax: +27 12 362 8115

Email: embassy@vietnam. co.za

YEMEN

Embassy of the Republic of Yemen

Ambassador: H.E. Mr Gazem Abdulkhaleq Alaghbari

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tel: +251 11 371 1811 / 2 / 0990

Fax: +251 11 371 1724

Email: algazem@yahoo.com

ZAMBIA

High Commission of the Republic of Zambia

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Stephen Katuka

Cnr 22 Sam Nujoma Drive & Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 237 610 / 1

Fax: +264 61 228 162

Email: zahico@iway.na / windhoek@grz.gov.zm

Namibian Mission Abroad

Zambia

High Commissioner: H.E. Mr Goms Menette 30B Mutende Road, 360407/8 Woodlands, Lusaka, Zambia

Tel: +260 211 260 407 / 8

Fax: +260 211 263 858

Email: info@ namibiahczambia.org www.namibiahczambia.org

ZIMBABWE

Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe

Ambassador: H.E. Ms Melody Chaurura

398 Cnr Independence Avenue & Grimm Street, Windhoek

Tel: +264 61 228 134 / 228 137 / 227 738 / 227 204

Fax: +264 61 226 859

Email: zimwndh80@gmail. com

Namibian Mission Abroad

Zimbabwe Ambassador: H.E. Mr David Thomas Lot 1 of 7A Borrowdale Estates, 69 Borrowdale Road, Harare, Zimbabwe

Tel: +263 4 885 841 / 882 709 / 853 218

Fax: +263 772 144 278

Email: secretary@ namibianembassy.co.zw / harare@mirco.gov.na International dialling code: +264

OMAKE MOMENTS

Celebrating Namibian businesses and its people

This year, you spoke, and the results are here! Across every category, your votes crowned the best of the best: the restaurants you can’t stop talking about, the personalities who inspire, the places that feel like home and the services that make life better. These are our 2025 winners – the people and places that truly make Namibia shine. Congratulations to every winner and nominee! Your passion talent and dedication are what make Namibia extraordinary.

Best of Namibia 2025 awards WINNERS

SERVICES

Which insurance company gives you the best service?

Old Mutual

Where do you bank for the best experience?

First National Bank (FNB)

Which law firm do you trust the most?

Dr Weder & Kauta Hoveka Inc.

Where do you go for top medical and health services?

Lady Pohamba Private Hospital

Which is the best medical aid?

Namibia Health Plan (NHP)

Which pharmacy is your go-to for medication and wellness products?

Dischem

Who is the most reliable internet provider?

Paratus

Which courier service never lets you down?

NamPost

Which plumbing company do you trust for home or business repairs?

Polka Plumbing

Where do you go for electrical services that get the job done?

Otto’s Electrical Services

Who offers the best IT support services?

BCX Namibia

Which accounting or audit firm do you trust with your finances?

PwC Namibia

CHARITIES

Which charity does the most for health and wellness?

Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN)

Which organisation is doing amazing work in animal welfare?

SPCA Windhoek

Which organisation makes the biggest impact in education and youth development?

Havana Charity Work Foundation

Who is leading the way in environmental conservation? N/a’an ku sê Foundation

Which charity makes the biggest difference in social services and community development?

Charity Work Foundation

EDUCATION

Which pre-primary or daycare centre gives little ones the best start?

Delta Kindergarten

Where would you send your child for a great primary school education?

Delta Primary School

Where do you think high schoolers get the best education?

Windhoek High School

Where would you go for further studies or higher education?

University of Namibia (UNAM)

Which vocational training centre provides top-notch skills development?

Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT)

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

Which lodge or safari camp offers the best experience?

Etosha Safari Lodge

Which hotel do you love staying at?

Strand Hotel Swakopmund

Where do you go for a cozy bed and breakfast stay?

Arebbusch Travel Lodge

Where’s your favourite weekend getaway spot?

Midgard Country Estate

Where’s the best place to pitch your tent and camp?

Etosha Safari Camp

Where can you enjoy a luxurious ‘glamping’ experience?

Etosha Safari Camping2Go

Which travel agent do you trust to plan your trips?

Gondwana Travel Centre

WEDDINGS & EVENTS

Where in Namibia would you host the wedding of your dreams?

Droombos

Where do you go for top-notch conferences or corporate events? Droombos

Who serves up the best meals at weddings or big celebrations? Droombos

Where do you go for the freshest and most beautiful flowers?

Flowered Earth

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FOOD & DINING

Where do you take the family out for a great meal?

RocoMamas

Where’s the best place for sushi or Asian cuisine?

Cape Town Fish Market

Who serves the freshest seafood in town?

Cape Town Fish Market

Where’s your go-to pizza spot?

Debonairs Pizza

Where’s your favourite spot for a hearty breakfast or bistro-style meal?

Mugg & Bean

Where do you go for the best kapana experience?

Single Quarters

Who makes the juiciest ribs in town? Spur

Where do you go for a top-quality steak meal?

Butcher Block

Where do you get the best slap chips?

Hakahana Service Station

Who serves the tastiest burgers?

RocoMamas

Where do you buy the best biltong?

Wilhelmstal Padstal

Where do you always go to get your weekend braai meat?

Friedel’s Rand Street Butchery

LIFESTYLE

Where’s the best place to hit the gym?

Tura Bootcamp

Where do you go for sports and recreational activities?

Tura Bootcamp

Which spa or wellness centre helps you relax and recharge?

Life Day Spa

Where do you get the best nail treatments?

Life Day Spa

VEHICLES & MOBILITY

What’s your go-to ride or taxi service? Yango

Where do you go for all your bicycle needs?

CYMOT

Where do you go for new tyres or car maintenance?

TrenTyre

Where do you find the best deals on second-hand cars?

Pupkewitz Auto Windhoek

Who do you rely on when you need to rent a car?

Namibia2Go

Which fuel station do you always stop at to fill up?

TotalEnergies Wika

Who do you trust to fix your car after an accident?

Star Body Works

Where would you go to buy a brandnew car?

Indongo Toyota Windhoek

Where do you take your car for a reliable service or repairs?

Indongo Toyota

PERSONALITIES & ICONS

Which Namibian musician do you love the most?

Gazza

Which local sports star makes you proud?

Christine Mboma (Athletics)

Which band always puts on a great performance?

One Blood

Who is the funniest local comedian?

Martin Pombili

Which influencer do you follow for great content?

Maria Nepembe

Which visual artist creates the best work?

Nicky Marais

BEVERAGE HOTSPOTS

Where do you go for the best nightlife and drinks?

Goodfellas Pizza & Pub

Which coffee shop serves the best brew?

Seattle Coffee

Where’s your go-to bottle store for your favourite drinks?

Metro Liquor

Where do you pop in for a quick drink at your local neighbourhood pub?

Nico’s Pub & Grill

RETAIL

Where do you shop for the latest fashion trends?

Mr Price (Grove Mall)

Where do you go to buy locally made fashion or lifestyle products?

Shilongo Leather Works

Where do you do your weekly grocery shopping? Checkers

Where’s the best place to find fresh produce?

Food Lover’s Market

Where do you go for all your hardware and DIY needs?

Pupkewitz Megabuild

Where do you buy home appliances? Game

Which shopping mall or centre is your favourite?

Grove Mall

Where’s the best neighbourhood convenience store?

Metro Supermarket

Achievements by our network

FNB and RMB host Fraud Awareness Week

In line with International Fraud Awareness Week, a global call to action against one of the most pervasive threats of our time, FNB and RMB Namibia hosted a high-level engagement on fraud awareness and cybersecurity.

Industry leaders and key stakeholders came together to dissect emerging risks, share actionable intelligence and reinforce collective defences.

As FirstRand Namibia CEO Conrad Dempsey stressed, “Fraud and cybercrime are no longer occasional disruptions; they are persistent, sophisticated threats that strike at the very foundation of trust on which our businesses and financial systems depend.”

A secure financial ecosystem demands informed citizens, confident businesses and unwavering collaboration.

Thank you, FNB and RMB, for taking up this responsibility!

Renewed commitment to supporting Namibia’s nurses

Nurses are often the first and sometimes only point of contact for patients. They serve as caregivers, educators, counsellors and advocates, whether in public hospitals, private practices, mobile clinics or community health outposts. Nurses are instrumental in delivering everything, from maternal support and childcare to managing chronic illnesses and responding to emergencies. They are not just caregivers; they are pillars of the healthcare system.

Commemorating International Nurses Day on 12 May, Minister of Health and Social Services Dr Esperance Luvindao highlighted ongoing efforts by the ministry to respond to the challenges facing nurses, including heavy workloads and limited career advancement opportunities.

The Capricorn Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Plot to Plate – a free, open-access video course designed to equip Namibians with practical skills to grow their own food and live sustainably.

Rooted in permaculture principles, the course offers 14 engaging video lessons and quizzes that empower individuals and communities to build food security, conserve natural resources and enhance household resilience.

This initiative forms part of the Capricorn Foundation’s commitment to promoting sustainable livelihoods and addressing food security challenges across Namibia.

Omake, Capricorn, for launching such an innovative initiative.

Capricorn Foundation announces launch of Plot to Plate

Emoneko Lens Lab team members get Rodenstock training in Barcelona

Two dedicated lens lab professionals, Laina (production team leader) and Johan (assistant lab manager), were sent to Barcelona for advanced training with Rodenstock, a global leader in ophthalmic lens technologies and advanced biometric eyewear solutions.

Laina and Johan’s visit to Rodenstock’s cutting-edge facility marks a milestone in Olympia Eye & Laser Centre’s journey to bring European precision to the African continent.

Congratulations and thank you for investing in eye care for Namibia and uplifting our people!

MTC and NTB form strategic partnership

In a strategic move to boost digital tourism, MTC Namibia and the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) signed a landmark memorandum of understanding, paving the way for smarter travel experiences and enhanced tech-driven services across the nation.

A new era of mobility and tourism begins, powered by innovation and collaboration.

Omake to MTC and NTB for investing in a sector that is one of our primary GDP contributors.

AfDB commits N$30.3 billion to Namibia’s economic transformation plan

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an allocation of N$30.3 billion (US$1.78 billion) Namibia under its newly adopted Country Strategy Paper for 2025–2030, aimed at strengthening infrastructure, human capital and economic diversification.

“This strategy marks a pivotal moment for Namibia’s development. By focusing on strategic infrastructure and human capital development, we are laying the foundation for inclusive growth that will benefit all Namibians, particularly the young,” said Moono Mupotola, deputy director-general for Southern Africa and country manager for Namibia.

Thank you, AfDB, for investing in our beautiful Namibia.

Plastic Packaging recycles 480 tonnes of plastic waste every month

Every month, 480 tonnes of plastic is transformed into valuable new products, protecting our environment, creating jobs and leading Namibia towards a true circular economy.

Plastic Packaging is Namibia’s only integrated polymer and PET recycler, closing the loop, one tonne at a time.

Thank you for taking care of our environment, Plastic Packaging!

Commemorating World Food Day 2025

In the spirit of this year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”, Erongo Marine Enterprises partnered with Flamingo Secondary School in Walvis Bay to support the school’s exam food drive.

The initiative aims to ensure that vulnerable learners have a nutritious meal as they prepare for and write their final exaMs

Congratulations, Erongo Marine Enterprises, for living out your slogan, “Together, we can build a better, nourished future for all”.

MTC sponsors N$1 million towards Kasi Vibe Festival

MTC has announced a sponsorship commitment of N$1 million per year for the next three years to Kasi Vibe, becoming the naming rights partner of the festival which is now officially known as the MTC Kasi Vibe Festival.

MTC’s chief brand, marketing, communications and sustainability officer, Tim Ekandjo, said: “By investing in the Kasi Vibe Festival, we are investing in the dreams of aspiring and current entrepreneurs and supporting the creative space.”

Thank you, MTC. This sponsorship will uplift the Namibian creativity and business community for generations to come.

Namibia has successfully redeemed its second Eurobond

Namibia has successfully redeemed its second Eurobond, valued at US$750 million, marking the largest single debt maturity in the nation’s history. The bond, issued in 2015 at a 5.25% coupon, represented Namibia’s second entry into the international capital markets, following its debut in 2011.

The timely and full redemption of the Eurobond sends a strong signal of Namibia’s discipline in honouring its debt obligations, safeguarding its creditworthiness and maintaining a stable foundation for future investment and growth.

Well done to the Ministry of Finance! Thank you for taking care of our country.

Breathing new life into the heart of Oranjemund

OMDis Town Transform Agency has for the past six years been laying the groundwork for accelerating the economic diversification of Oranjemund, focusing primarily on large industries like agriculture and tourism. Amongst these, the Art Can Transform project, launched in 2021, stands out for its promotion of art, craft and culture in Oranjemund. This project has demonstrated the potential of creative expression to enrich lives, generate income and help position Oranjemund as a distinctive travel destination.

Debmarine donates to Oshakati Intermediate State Hospital

Debmarine Namibia has donated three haemodialysis machines to the Oshakati Intermediate State Hospital, thereby expanding access to vital kidney care and strengthening healthcare delivery in the northern communities.

Thank you, Debmarine, for investing in lasting benefits for our country. Debmarine Namibia believes that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation.

Children born with facial deformities across Namibia will now have greater access to lifechanging facial reconstructive surgery and holistic care, all at no cost to their families.

Through this partnership with the Nampharm Foundation, Alexforbes Namibia helps ensure that no child is left behind, no matter where they live. From surgery to emotional and psychological support, this initiative delivers care that transforms lives and restores dignity.

Omake, Alexforbes! Thank you for taking hands to create a future where every child can grow up with confidence, opportunity and the chance to thrive.

Debmarine Namibia unveils landmark exhibition at Lüderitz Maritime Museum

Debmarine Namibia proudly marked a significant milestone recently, unveiling its first permanent exhibition at the Lüderitz Maritime Museum. This initiative represents the company’s commitment to public education and awareness, with a particular focus on Namibia’s thriving marine diamond industry.

Congratulations, Debmarine!

NCAA gets recognised with top African award

The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was recognised as the Best Civil Aviation Authority in Africa at the Aviation Week Africa (AWA) gala night in Livingstone, Zambia.

This prestigious award highlights the NCAA’s exceptional regulatory performance and commitment to aviation safety across the continent.

NNCHT on a mission to save young hearts

Every child deserves the chance to run, laugh and grow without the burden of heart disease. Yet, in Namibia, hundreds of children are born each year with congenital heart defects that threaten their future.

The Namibia National Children’s Heart Trust (NNCHT) is changing that narrative, one heartbeat at a time.

Alexforbes partners with Nampharm

Stories That Matter with Debmarine Namibia: We Care charity drive brings support to school in Omaheke

Debmarine Namibia employees showcased remarkable generosity and compassion through the successful We Care employee charity drive, leaving a lasting impact on the learners of St Helena Primary School in the Omaheke Region.

The contributions included blankets and food items, which addressed critical needs within the school.

Thank you, Debmarine!

Namibia cements its role in the global green economy

In a landmark moment for Namibia’s green industrialisation drive, the country officially marked a significant milestone by launching a first-of-its-kind carbon-neutral iron production plant in Africa, and one of the world’s first industrial facilities dedicated to zero-emissions iron production near Arandis in the Erongo Region.

Officiating at the ceremonial opening, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said: “As the world turns its gaze upon Namibia today, this project positions our country as a strategic partner in the production of iron, a vital material across the automotive, energy and manufacturing sectors.”

Old Mutual Namibia drives Chair & Desk Initiative

At Old Mutual, we believe that every child deserves a comfortable and well-equipped classroom to support their learning journey. Through the Chair & Desk Initiative, we are not only providing furniture but creating an environment where young minds can thrive. We are proud to make a difference in the lives of learners and will continue our efforts to support education across Namibia.

Kudos to Old Mutual for taking care of our next generation and their education environment!

LLPBN raises awareness amongst poultry and dairy producers

The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) held engagement events to raise awareness amongst poultry and dairy producers as well as operators in hides and skins. This initiative will also include the registration of producers.

Well done, LLPBN, for supporting these industries.

Bank Windhoek receives prestigious award

Bank Windhoek’s managing director, James Chapman, received the prestigious Bank of the Year award from The Banker magazine in London. The award celebrates excellence, innovation and unwavering commitment to driving financial inclusion and sustainable growth in Namibia.

Well done to James and Bank Windhoek!

FNB supports the AgriOutlook Conference with N$50,000

FNB proudly sponsored the 2025 edition of the Agricultural Outlook Conference. Under the theme “Harvesting the Future”, the event united farmers, unions and industry leaders to discuss trends and challenges shaping Namibian agriculture.

Thank you, FNB, for playing your part in strengthening the sector that feeds and sustains our nation’s future!

FNB Namibia issues N$500 million sustainability note

FNB Namibia has successfully issued its inaugural N$500 million sustainability note under its NSXlisted Domestic Medium-Term Note Programme, with Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) serving as arranger, dealer, sustainability advisor and coordinator.

The issuance marks a significant milestone in FNB Namibia’s sustainability strategy, following its previous green note issuance, and aims to finance impactful green and social projects.

The offering attracted strong investor interest, with 13 investors participating and the auction oversubscribed by 1.88 times, receiving bids worth N$940 million.

Congratulations, FNB!

A miracle named Aminah: A journey of strength, love and hope

In the hushed hum of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital (LPPH), amidst the beeping monitors and gentle whispers of nurses, a tiny warrior named Aminah fought for her life. Entering the world at just 26 weeks, she weighed a mere 640 grams at birth.

Since then, the NICU team’s nurses, doctors and therapists have become family. It was their skill, compassion and dedication that turned the impossible into reality. They understood that caring for a premature baby was not just about medicine; it was about nurturing hope.

Thank you, LPPH, and also to the nurses who work day and night to keep watch over our loved ones!

Financial Sector Transformation Strategy 2025–2035 launched

The Bank of Namibia, NAMFISA and the Ministry of Finance launched the Financial Sector Transformation Strategy 2025–2035, which is set to change how finance operates in Namibia for the better. This is a national reset, built around people.

Kudos to the leaders driving this initiative to enhance each Namibian’s disposal income.

Bank of Namibia launches commemorative banknote

The Bank of Namibia is proud to announce the launch of the N$60.00 commemorative banknote in honour of Dr Hage G. Geingob, a historical tribute to a leader whose vision and dedication contributed to shaping the nation. The special-edition banknote serves as a lasting recognition of Dr Geingob’s life of service and steadfast dedication to Namibia’s democracy, economic progress and social inclusion.

Rent-A-Drum joins forces with Almar Container Group in Namibia

By combining expertise in total waste management and environmental stewardship with Almar Container Group’s stateof-the-art storage solutions – such as shipping containers, reefers, ISO tanks and more –Rent-A-Drum can offer tailored, cost-effective solutions for all our customer needs.

Our goal? To provide seamless, turn-key solutions that set the benchmark for efficiency, innovation and sustainability in Namibia.

Well done, Rent-A-Drum!

Germany commits N$876 million to support green energy in Namibia

The German government has committed €43.8 million (about N$876 million) to support Namibia’s priorities in green energy, vocational training, sustainable urban development and natural resource management under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).

Thank you for investing in Namibia!

From heritage to horizon: celebrating 100 years of leadership at the Pupkewitz Group

Over 100 senior leaders came together to celebrate the heritage, connect with corporate values and activate Pupkewitz Group’s strategy for the next century.

Omake, Pupkewitz, and in your words, “Here’s to every leader who made a personal commitment to drive change. The future is yours to shape, together.”

ENVISIONING TOMORROW: GREEN ECONOMY

Acool, crisp April morning marked the official launch of Namibia Trade Network’s first Business Breakfast Club for 2025, opening with a theme that couldn’t be more relevant – one on the tip of everyone’s tongue and central to pioneering business ventures: a future shaped by a green economy.

Hosted by its main sponsor, the diamond mining company Namdeb, the event was officially opened by Grace Luvindao, Namdeb’s Corporate Affairs Manager. She welcomed a diverse group of corporate entities. Entrepreneurs, executives and professionals came together to exchange ideas and build connections within the business community.

Namibia finds itself uniquely positioned in Africa to lead a monumental shift towards a greener future – one that is defined by resilience, innovation and equitable practices. With its abundance of natural resources, strategic geographic location and a dynamic, youthful population, Namibia stands at a pivotal crossroad where sustainability and growth not only can, but must, go hand in hand.

As with previous Business Breakfast Club events, this session featured a distinguished panel of experts from diverse sectors, who offered valuable insights and practical expertise in navigating Namibia’s complex socio-economic landscape. The esteemed ensemble focused on the role of renewable energies in a uniquely Namibian context – and its potential to positively impact communities, support conservation and develop our country’s ever-evolving economy.

Ulf Meier, Project Manager at Namdeb, contributed to the conversation alongside Benedict Libanda, CEO of the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, Rikus Grobler from the Capricorn Group and Ben Mingeli, Senior Manager at Generation Projects (NamPower). Meier mentioned Namibia’s commitment to act as good custodians of its mineral wealth, with Namdeb aiming to be carbon neutral by 2030.

At the crux of the discussions was the need to integrate renewable energy solutions and adopt green practices across respective industries. Acknowledging the responsibility to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability, panellists explored how each sector can play a role in shaping a resilient and sustainable Namibian economy. All agreed on the importance of developing renewable resources with a longterm, conscientious approach, and the need to mitigate climate change while unlocking exciting energy opportunities.

Benedict Libanda expressed palpable excitement as he announced that the Ministry of Environment and Tourism is finalising its support for the establishment of a Carbon Investment Fund in Namibia. This initiative aims to facilitate the sale and off-take of carbon credits by working with high-emitting

sectors across Namibia to offset carbon emissions. The fund will also ensure that industries such as agriculture and tourism are rewarded or incentivised for operating on a low-carbon basis.

The policy is expected to be passed by the government in June 2025, and it is anticipated to provide additional support to businesses. This is based on the European Union’s "carbon tariffs” model, which applies a green premium to products – thereby incentivising enterprises to adopt low-carbon production practices.

Grace Luvindao emphasised that platforms such as the Business Breakfast Club are vital for engaging all sectors – from mining, energy and tourism to health, agriculture and finance.

The Business Breakfast Club Namibia continues to play an important role in creating forums for businesses and thought leaders to align strategies, articulate ideas and spark collaborative initiatives across industries. As Luvindao aptly stated, “Collaboration is key to our growth.”

The first Business Breakfast Club event also showcased the 2025 edition of the Namibia Trade Network. Since 1990, the Namibia Trade Network (originally Namibia Trade Directory) has served as the country’s leading source of industry-related news and opinion. It remains committed to celebrating and supporting home-grown entities, connecting individuals and businesses, as well as facilitating networking in Namibia’s trade and industry landscape.

In keeping with the overarching 2025 theme of “The Future –Envisioning Tomorrow”, the next Business Breakfast Club in June will focus on cybersecurity in business. This event will be proudly sponsored by AfricaOnline.

To learn more and join a community of changemakers, visit www.bbcnam.com.

First published in the May 2025 issue of FlyNamibia Magazine.

ENVISIONING TOMORROW: CYBERSECURITY

In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. It has become a business imperative, a governance priority and, increasingly, a matter of national security. For Namibia, ongoing digital transformation presents significant opportunities, but it also demands heightened awareness of the risks that accompany greater connectivity.

The second edition of this year’s Namibia Trade Network Business Breakfast Club, held under the theme “The Future –Envisioning Tomorrow”, focused on the complex and evolving issue of cybersecurity. Despite the winter chill, business leaders and entrepreneurs gathered at the Stellenbosch Wine Bar and Bistro to engage with the topic. Proudly sponsored by the host, AfricaOnline, the event once again featured a panel of respected experts who shared practical insights and realworld experience.

While digital progress promises efficiency, innovation and economic growth, it also introduces vulnerabilities that affect every sector. From small businesses and government departments to healthcare providers and financial institutions, no organisation is immune to cyber threats, which are growing both in scale and sophistication.

Panellists explored the delicate balance between harnessing digital opportunities and managing the risks inherent in modern systeMs They emphasised the importance of collaboration in protecting infrastructure and data, improving digital literacy and staying ahead of threats that evolve as quickly as the technology itself.

The discussion brought together diverse voices from across the cybersecurity landscape, including Mr Richard Broeke, Managing Director of global cybersecurity firm Securicom; Ms Tanya Höpker from Meinert Cybersecurity; and Mr Ndinomwene Modjila, Principal of IT Operations and Support at the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIC) of the Government of the Republic of Namibia. Together, they highlighted the urgent need to improve online literacy and strengthen Namibia’s overall digital resilience. Höpker noted that, despite progress, the country still has a long way to go, stressing that the human factor remains one of the most critical elements in cybersecurity.

Phishing attacks continue to be amongst the most common cyber threats in Namibia and are becoming increasingly localised and convincing. With the help of artificial intelligence, phishing emails can now be produced faster, at lower cost

and with far greater precision. This has made such attacks more accessible to criminals and more dangerous for small and medium enterprises. Alarmingly, an estimated 30% of phishing emails in Namibia still reach their intended recipients, underlining the need for better awareness, training and preventative measures.

To help organisations take a more structured approach to cybersecurity, Höpker outlined four practical focus areas: prevent, detect, respond and recover. Categorising cybersecurity efforts in this way allows businesses to identify gaps and prioritise actions, such as encrypting sensitive data, maintaining offline backups and implementing appropriate monitoring tools.

The panel also addressed the broader national challenges facing Namibia in the cybersecurity space. There was a strong consensus that legislation and regulation are urgently needed. Effective governance and clear compliance frameworks at national, sectoral and organisational levels would significantly strengthen the country’s ability to defend against cyber threats and respond to incidents when they occur.

Importantly, panellists stressed that improving cybersecurity does not always require expensive solutions. Many effective measures are low-cost or free but remain underutilised. Multifactor authentication, for example, is widely available and easy to implement, yet many organisations still do not use it. The same applies to strong password policies, which are often neglected despite being one of the simplest ways to reduce risk. As Broeke pointed out, the most effective tools are often the simplest.

Basic IT hygiene also remains a concern in many organisations. Computers are frequently left unlocked or set to auto-lock only after long periods of inactivity, creating unnecessary exposure. Password managers were highlighted as another practical solution that improves both security and usability, allowing users to store complex passwords securely and access them with a single master password.

Artificial intelligence featured prominently in the discussion, raising the question of whether it should be feared or embraced. While AI is undeniably being used by cybercriminals to automate and scale attacks, it also holds significant potential as a defensive tool. When used responsibly, AI can help organisations detect threats faster, analyse patterns and strengthen their overall cybersecurity posture.

First published in the July 2025 issue of FlyNamibia Magazine.

FUTURE OF TAXATION IN NAMIBIA

As Namibia enters a new era of opportunity, from green hydrogen to digital transformation, the need for a modern, responsive and integrated tax system is becoming increasingly urgent. The latest Business Breakfast Club, held under the theme “The Future – Envisioning Tomorrow”, brought together leaders from the financial, legal and business sectors to explore how tax and technology can support national development and attract investment.

Hosted at the Stellenbosch Wine Bar and Bistro, the discussion covered risk-based audits, digital integration and artificial intelligence in tax administration. While technical in nature, the issues raised have practical implications for businesses of all sizes, government revenue collection and Namibia’s global competitiveness.

A central message was the importance of a smarter, datadriven approach to compliance and enforcement. Drawing on examples from the Netherlands and other countries, panellists explained how advanced analytics can help tax authorities focus audits on genuine risk rather than applying blanket measures. Currently, companies claiming refunds are often automatically audited, regardless of their compliance history. With improved data systems and algorithms, low-risk and highly regulated institutions, such as banks, could be treated differently from noncompliant or high-risk entities. This targeted approach would improve efficiency, reduce unnecessary administrative burdens and strengthen trust in the tax system.

Technology featured prominently throughout the discussion. Namibia’s digital platforms, such as the e-tariff portal for import duties, were praised for improving accessibility and efficiency. However, full digital integration has not yet been achieved. Application programming interfaces (APIs), which allow business systems to connect directly with the revenue authority, were identified as a key opportunity. In countries like South Africa, APIs enable seamless payments, filings and verifications. In Namibia, many processes still rely on EFTs, reference numbers and manual uploads. Automating these interactions would reduce errors, speed up processes and ease compliance for both taxpayers and administrators.

Environmental taxes also received attention. Participants raised concerns that levies introduced to promote sustainability often flow into the general government budget without clear accountability. Examples included park fees and plastic levies that are not always reinvested in conservation or environmental initiatives. There was strong support for ring-fencing certain environmental and social taxes to ensure transparency, accountability and measurable impact.

Support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) emerged as another priority. Although SMEs are central to national development plans, they face similar tax rates and compliance requirements as large corporations. A proposal to reduce the corporate tax rate to 20% for businesses with turnover below N$10 million was welcomed. However, panellists stressed that

lower rates alone are insufficient. Simplifying compliance is equally important. A turnover tax, replacing multiple obligations with a single flat levy on revenue, was suggested as a way to ease administrative burdens and help early-stage businesses focus on growth.

Tax incentives and exemptions sparked lively debate. While green hydrogen projects have received generous concessions, other sectors such as mining, upstream oil and gas and manufacturing have yet to see similar support. Panellists cautioned against favouring one industry at the expense of others, particularly capital-intensive sectors that create jobs and drive economic activity. The forthcoming Special Economic Zone (SEZ) legislation, expected before the end of 2025, was viewed as an opportunity to rebalance incentives and strengthen investor confidence.

The new SEZ framework is set to replace the phased-out Export Processing Zone regime and revive incentives that previously attracted foreign direct investment. For the zones to succeed, practical measures will be essential, including upfront import duty exemptions to ease cash flow pressures on companies investing in equipment and infrastructure.

The possible introduction of a capital gains tax was also debated. Drawing on South Africa’s experience, panellists questioned whether the additional revenue would justify the complexity. Capital gains tax often generates modest returns while requiring significant administrative capacity and legislative reform, including a shift to residency-based taxation. Such changes could undermine Namibia’s reputation for having a relatively simple tax system and potentially deter investment.

The discussion concluded with a forward-looking view of Namibia’s potential to become a regional hub for innovation, fintech and digital entrepreneurship. Examples from Kenya and Rwanda demonstrated how smaller economies can attract technology firms through supportive regulatory environments. With political stability, an investor-friendly climate and initiatives such as the Digital Nomad Visa, Namibia has a strong foundation. Continued modernisation of tax policy, digital systems and regulation will be critical to compete for talent and capital. While natural resources such as oil and green hydrogen are important, panellists agreed that human capital remains Namibia’s greatest asset. A fair, simple and digitally integrated tax system can unlock that potential by encouraging investment, supporting innovation and enabling sustainable growth.

First published in the November 2025 issue of FlyNamibia Magazine.

5G 151, 155, 158–159

Advertising 56–67, 97, 152

Affirmative Action (Employment) Act

80 Africa Online 157

African Development Bank 21, 232 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) 9, 11

AGOA Extension Act 9

Agribank 70, 79

Agriculture 1, 3, 6, 10, 12–13, 19–21, 26, 54, 58, 68–77, 79, 106–107, 120, 153, 159, 164, 168, 233–234, 238

Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency 70, 79

Agronomic Industry Act 72

Agronomy 70, 72

AJM 113, 116

Alexforbes 121, 233

Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airport

200–201

Angola 9, 69, 97, 109, 161, 179, 194, 204, 216

Artificial Intelligence (AI) 1, 20, 25, 65, 81, 101, 113, 117, 127, 163, 186, 195, 236–237

Ashburton Investments 128

August 26 Manufacturing 169

Australia 133, 171, 216

Austria 183, 216

Aviation 44, 108–109, 142, 147, 195–197, 200, 233

B2Gold Mine 171

Bank of Namibia 22, 80, 111, 114, 235

Bank Windhoek 117, 234

Banking 1, 3, 11, 17, 61, 85, 91, 110–131, 153

Beef 9, 69, 72, 77

Belgium 9, 173, 183, 217

Benin 2, 217

Biomass 12, 97, 172, 178

Birgit Hoffmann Executive Coaching 88

Blueberries 70

Blue Economy 132–137

Botswana 9–10, 69, 109, 117, 154, 161, 189, 194, 204, 217

Broadband 10, 151, 153, 155–156

Business 1, 3, 13, 15–17, 61, 63, 65–67, 78–97, 101–102, 113, 116, 122-127, 151–155, 157, 159, 163, 202, 207–208, 214–215, 236–238

Business and Intellectual Property Authority 153

Business Breakfast Club 1, 19, 236–238

Business travel 89, 190, 194, 200

Byte Able 210

Canada 9, 183, 217

Capricorn Group 27, 117, 238

Cargo 27, 153, 194, 197, 199, 202–203

Catering 76, 87, 93

Cattle 26, 69, 74, 77

CENORED 174

Cevé Consulting 86

China 9–10, 20, 69, 81, 113, 218

Circular economy 163, 166, 232

City of Windhoek 88, 122, 214

Cleanergy Solutions Namibia 172–173

Clinics 139–140, 156, 231

Coaching 83, 88, 94, 210

Common Monetary Area 111, 119

Communications Act 156 Companies Act 178

Connectivity 3, 12–13, 88, 119, 151–159, 236

Conservation 3, 13, 63, 67, 70–71, 133, 177, 184, 188–189, 205, 212, 228, 237–238

Construction 9, 20–21, 26, 85, 91, 99, 106–107, 111, 122–123, 139, 161–162, 169, 171–173, 178–179, 193, 213

Containers 199, 235

Conveyancers 84–85, 90–91

Copper 6, 10, 13, 25, 161, 171, 199

Index

COVID 73, 174, 183–184

Customs 6, 9, 11, 112–114

Cybersecurity 97, 127, 153, 155–156, 159, 195, 231, 236

Dairy 74, 77, 234

Data analytics 81, 113, 117, 119, 127

Debmarine 171, 233–234

Democracy 9, 11, 79, 213, 235

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 9–10, 133, 154, 161, 194, 204, 218

Denmark 183, 219

Dentistry 145, 148

Development Bank of Namibia 18, 79, 112, 193

Diamond 6, 9–10, 20, 13, 111, 161, 171–172, 177, 233, 238

Discover Airlines 194

Doing business 16, 79, 113, 187

Dynamic Water Solutions 83, 210

eCom Prophits Investments 211

Economic development/growth 3, 10, 12, 14, 17, 24, 47, 50, 65, 78, 80, 82, 87, 95, 97, 99, 104, 109, 132, 149, 154, 167, 169, 178, 203–206, 208

Economic outlook 69, 111, 133, 161, 171, 193

Economy 1, 3, 6, 9–12, 15–17, 20–21, 45, 58, 60–61, 66, 69, 80, 82, 88, 93, 95–97, 102, 106, 119–120, 125, 127, 132–137, 153–154, 156, 159, 163, 165–166, 171–173, 177, 195, 207–208, 232, 234, 238

Education 1, 3, 12, 20, 50, 57, 58, 61, 79, 91, 93, 98–109, 111, 117, 120, 123, 137, 140, 155, 159, 162, 165, 176, 200, 205, 212, 213, 228, 233–234

Egypt 2, 219

Electricity 6, 11, 23, 26, 88, 97, 172, 174, 178, 181, 214

Electricity Act 178

Emergency services 6, 145, 196, 214

Employees 58, 60, 67, 85–86, 91, 95, 125, 135, 137, 171, 177, 181, 200, 234

Employment Services Act 80

Energy 1, 3, 12, 19, 21, 25–26, 46, 79, 91, 93, 97, 112, 115, 119–120, 122, 128, 155, 163, 165, 168, 170–181, 197, 234, 235, 238

Engineering 1, 69, 97, 106–107, 109, 168, 170–181

Entrepreneurship 34, 88, 106, 113, 153, 165, 208, 237

Environment (economic) 9, 11, 15–16, 20, 22, 25, 57–58, 60, 74, 85, 88, 91, 103, 109, 113, 128, 139, 155, 181, 234

Environment (natural) 3, 6, 13, 55, 58, 70, 74, 77, 79, 95, 106, 167, 173, 175, 183–185, 187, 212, 232, 238

Equiano subsea cable 154

Erongo Marine Enterprises 136–137, 232

Erongo RED 174

Erongo Region 42, 53, 122, 172–174, 193, 234

Eros Airport 6, 141–142, 147, 197, 200–201

ESG 122–123, 155

Essentra Components 168

Eswatini 9, 119, 219

Ethiopian Airlines 194

Etosha National Park 190–191

Etosha Fishing 83, 135

European Central Bank 22

Export 9–10, 12, 15, 19–21, 26, 69–70, 74, 97, 119, 133–134, 161, 166, 194, 199, 203–204

Eye Care 149, 232

Farming 1, 69–70, 72, 76–77, 95, 120, 166

Federal Reserve 20–21

Feeding 72, 77, 137, 165

Feedmaster 73, 77

Fibre 151–152, 155–156

Finance 1, 16, 21, 29, 45, 57–58, 79, 91, 110–131, 139, 181, 207–208, 233–235, 238

Finland 183, 219

Fiscal policy 20

Fish 10, 12, 133–134, 161, 199, 230

Fishing 6, 83, 133–135, 137, 164, 199, 204

Fish River Canyon 183, 188 Fixed-line telephone services 152, 155 FlyNamibia 63, 109, 194, 196–198, 200 FNB Namibia 127, 153, 234

Food 12, 24–26, 34, 69, 73, 76–77, 83, 97, 111, 117, 120, 135, 137, 161, 164–166, 183, 207–209, 230–232, 234 Food security 34, 76, 83, 97, 117, 120, 137, 165, 231 Footwear 169

Foreign exchange 114, 119, 183–184 Foreign Investment Act 11 Forestry 20, 58, 69–71, 167, 183–185, 187

France 9, 133, 183, 219

Francois Erasmus and Partners 84–85 Freight 107, 193–194, 197 Future Media Namibia 64–66 GDP 10, 13, 20–22, 27, 69, 93, 97, 99, 111–112, 133–134, 140, 161, 171–172, 183–184, 207–208, 232 Gendev Fishing Group 135

Germany 2, 9, 133, 149, 183, 187, 190, 220, 235

Gold 6, 9–10, 13, 23, 26, 161, 171–172

Government 10–12, 15, 19–20, 22, 27–28, 30–55, 74, 79, 91, 99–100, 111–112, 114, 151–153, 155–156, 162, 167, 169, 173, 177, 193, 197, 203, 236–238

Granite 6, 13, 199

Grapes 9, 12, 70

Green economy 1, 234, 238

Green hydrogen 10, 12–13, 21, 93, 119, 169, 171–173, 175, 199, 237

Guan’s Packaging 164

Hake 9, 97, 133–135

Hangana Seafood 97, 135 Hardap Region 42, 53, 122 Hartlief 83, 97

Healthcare 1, 3, 12, 51, 80, 93, 120, 123, 138–149, 159, 176–177, 205, 213, 231, 233, 236

Horse mackerel 9, 133–135, 137

Horticulture 70, 72, 107

Hosea Kutako International Airport 6, 175, 193–194, 197, 200–201

Hospitality 13, 76, 80, 83, 87, 93, 97, 106–107, 115, 153, 183, 185–186, 190, 195

Hospitality Association of Namibia 83, 183, 185

Hospitals 6, 11, 139–140, 148, 159, 175, 231

Housing 20, 24, 111, 123, 162, 177, 214 Hunting 70, 185 Hydrogen Dune 173

Iceland 183, 220

Import 9–10, 26, 70, 74, 161, 165, 199, 203–204, 237

India 2, 9, 220

Inflation 21–25, 28, 121, 122–123, 125 Information and communication technology (ICT) 38, 47, 57, 59, 79, 106–107, 150–159

Infrastructure 1, 6, 9–13, 19–20, 25, 41, 44, 51, 69, 79, 81, 88, 97, 99, 102, 105, 107, 111, 161–163, 165, 173, 175, 178, 180, 193–195, 197, 199–200, 203–204, 207, 232, 236–237

Innovation 1, 3, 12, 15–16, 36, 50, 60, 65–67, 76, 79, 81–82, 86, 88–89, 91, 93, 99, 101, 111, 117, 119–120, 127–128, 130, 135, 142, 145, 149, 151, 153, 155, 159, 163–164, 166, 169, 174, 181, 195, 204–205, 208, 232, 234–238

International Monetary Fund 21, 111 Internet 88, 151–153, 157, 159, 228

Investment 1, 9–29, 38–39, 45, 66, 79–80, 88, 91, 102–103, 113, 115, 119–123, 125, 128–129, 137, 149, 151,

154–156, 161, 164–165, 167–168, 171, 178, 183, 185, 190, 211, 215, 233, 237–238

Ireland 183, 221

Italy 133, 183, 221

Japan 9, 133, 183, 221

Job creation 16, 122, 130, 133, 137, 161, 165, 207

Journeys Namibia 188

//Kharas Region 42, 53, 106, 122, 177

Katima Mulilo 53, 107, 123, 139, 174, 194, 200–201, 215

Katima Mulilo Airport 200–201

Kavango East Region 42, 53, 107, 174, 179

Kavango West Region 42, 53, 106, 122, 151, 174

Keetmanshoop 43, 53, 106, 200–201, 215

Keetmanshoop Airport 200–201

Kelp Blue Namibia 134–135

Khomas Region 42, 122, 151

Kingklip 97, 133

Kombat Mine 171

Komnik & Franck 87

Kunene Region 53, 107, 183

Kunene River 6, 193

Labour Act 80

Lady Pohamba Private Hospital 144, 228, 235

Langer Heinrich Mine 171

Law 35, 85, 90–91, 116, 214, 228

Lead 6, 13, 172, 199

Leadership 15, 31, 41, 46, 51, 86, 88, 93, 100–101, 115, 117, 175, 177, 205, 235

LearnOnOne 102

Lefa Transportation Services 83, 210 Legal practitioners 84–85, 90–91

Lesotho 9, 119, 221

Liechtenstein 183

Lithium 6, 13, 172, 199

Livestock 21, 26, 69–70, 72, 74, 77, 95, 111, 234

Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) 74, 234

Lodges 87, 175, 184, 188–189

Logistics 3, 9, 12–13, 21, 23–24, 27, 80, 88, 93, 106–107, 115, 119–120, 128, 142, 153, 164, 192–205

Lüderitz 6, 9, 19, 43, 53, 133–135, 142, 147, 161–162, 172, 193–194, 199–201, 203–204, 215, 233

Lüderitz Airport 147, 200–201

Lüderitz Waterfront Development Company 79, 213

Lufthansa 194

Luxembourg 183

Maize 165

Mali 109, 222

Manganese 13, 204

Manufacturing 3, 6, 12, 20, 22, 26, 61, 87–88, 107, 120, 160–169, 193, 207–208, 234, 237

Marble 6, 9, 13, 161, 172, 199

Mariculture 134

Marine 97, 115, 133–134, 137, 172, 233

Market access 9–13, 15–16, 19, 38, 74, 115, 153, 208

Market Share Promotion (MSP) 70, 74

Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) 69–70, 72, 153, 162

Meat Corporation of Namibia Act 72

Meat Industry Act 74

Media 6, 33, 47, 56–67, 83, 102, 152, 186

Medical Aid 15, 111, 139, 141, 143, 147–148, 228

Medical Aid Funds Act 139

Medical Rescue Africa 141–142, 146–147

Mining 1, 6, 10–11, 13, 19, 21, 25–27, 79, 91, 97, 100, 115, 128, 133–134, 147, 162, 168–181, 196–197, 204, 213, 228, 237–238

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform 54, 69, 79, 133

Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs 40, 79

Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture 50, 79, 111

Ministry of Environment and Tourism 55, 79, 238

Ministry of Finance 21, 45, 79, 233, 235

Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare 48, 79

Ministry of Health and Social Services 51, 73, 79, 111, 139–140, 147, 205, 231

Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security 41, 79, 203

Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy 46, 79, 178

Ministry of Information and Communication Technology 47, 57, 59, 79, 151

Ministry of International Relations and Trade 9, 19, 38, 79

Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations 52, 79

Ministry of Urban and Rural Development 49, 79

Ministry of Works and Transport 44, 79, 193, 200, 203

Mobile network 151, 155

Mobile Telecommunications (MTC) 27, 151, 158–159, 232

Model 83, 97

Monetary policy 21, 111, 114

Monkfish 97, 133

Mozambique 9, 11, 109, 133, 142, 147, 222

MSMEs 15–16, 206–211

MultiChoice Namibia 57–58, 67, 152 N/a’an ku sê 63, 83, 228

NAM-MIC 120

Namdeb 176–177, 238

Namib Laboratories 73, 77

Namib Mills 73, 76–77, 83, 165

Namib Poultry 76

Namib-Naukluft National Park 171

Namibia Airports Company (NAC) 194–195, 200–201, 203

Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) 15, 80, 204

Namibia Dairies 83, 97

Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) 134

Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) 11, 16–17, 39, 79–80

Namibia Local Business Association (Naloba) 80

Namibia Nature Foundation 71, 213

Namibia Plastic Converters 167

Namibia Polymer Recyclers 167

Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) 12, 172, 174, 177–179, 238

Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA) 57, 59, 83, 151

Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) 6, 80, 112, 114, 203

Namibia Revenue Agency Act 114

Namibian Securities Exchange (NSX) 27, 112, 117, 119, 137

Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) 80, 207

Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) 83, 184, 187, 232

Namibia Tourism Board Act 187

Namibia Trade Forum (NTF) 18

Namibia Training Authority (NTA) 80, 100, 104–107

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) 184–185, 190

Namibia Wildlife Resorts Company Act 190

Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) 70, 72

Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds (NAMAF) 141, 147

Namibian Broadcasting Corporation

(NBC) 57–59, 151, 152

Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) 173, 185

Namibian Employers’ Federation (NEF) 80, 213

Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) 153, 193–194, 199, 203

Namibian Ports Authority Act 199

National Planning Commission Act 35

Natural resources 11–13, 55, 79, 231, 237–238

Navachab Mine 171

NDP6 9, 12, 69, 93, 120, 153, 161, 163, 183, 207, 235

Netherlands 2, 183, 222, 237

New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) 57, 151

Newspapers 57–59

Nigeria 2, 9, 112, 222

NORED 174

Norway 9, 69, 97, 183, 214, 219, 223

Notaries 84–85, 90–91

O&L Brand X 83, 97

Offshore 147

Ohangwena Region 42, 53, 107

Ohlthaver & List Group 83, 96–97, 135, 173

Oil and gas 11–13, 93, 106, 115, 147, 169, 194, 196–197, 199, 237

Okavango River 6

Old Mutual 122–123, 228, 234

Olympia Eye & Laser Centre 149

Omaheke Region 42, 53, 107, 151, 174, 234

OMDis 155, 177, 233

Omusati Region 42, 53, 107, 151, 174, 179

Ondangwa 53, 139, 174, 194, 201

OneAfrica 57–59, 65–66, 102, 152

Ongava Game Reserve 63, 191

Ongwediva Medipark 145

Optometry 148–149

Orange River 6, 177

Oranjemund 155, 177, 233

Oshakati Premier Electric 181

Oshana Region 42, 53, 107, 122, 151 174, 179

Oshikoto Region 42, 53, 122, 174, 179

Otjikoto Biomass Power Station 172, 178–179

Otjikoto Mine 171

Otjozondjupa Region 42, 53, 99, 106, 122, 174

Outsourcing Solutions 83, 210

Packaging 161, 163–164, 166–167, 232

Paratus 117, 151, 154

Penduka Trust 83

Pension 11, 111, 125

Peru 10, 223

Pilchards 133, 135

Plastic Packaging (Pty) Ltd 163, 166–167, 232

Ports 9–10, 19, 21, 153, 161, 193–194, 199, 202–204

Portugal 183, 223

Poultry 70, 73–74, 76, 120, 165, 234

Power 12, 46, 91, 123, 155, 162, 168, 172, 174, 178–179, 181

PPE 169

Private equity 115, 120, 123

Private healthcare 139–140, 148

Private hospitals 139, 144–145, 148, 213

Private sector 12, 15–16, 20, 26, 38, 80, 154, 175, 178, 203–204

Procurement 15, 45, 79, 97, 99, 137, 139, 178, 193, 195

Productivity 1, 12, 86, 95, 101

Property 20, 91, 93, 97, 115, 120–121, 123

PSEMAS Complimed 148

Public administration 21, 80

Public enterprises 79, 178, 190

Public Enterprises Governance Act

178, 190

Public healthcare 139–140

Public-private partnership (PPP) 3, 20

Public sector 12, 154, 203–204

Public services 78–97, 153, 159

Pupkewitz Group 93, 235

Pupkewitz Motors 81, 93, 205, 230

Radio 57–59, 65–66, 151–152

Radiology 141, 145, 213

Railway 6, 111, 161, 172–173, 193–194, 199, 204

Real estate 61, 80 Recycling 55, 163, 166–167

Renaissance Health Medical Aid Fund (RMA) 143

Renewable energy 12, 91, 97, 112, 119–120, 122, 155, 172, 173, 175, 177–179, 181, 238

Rennies BCD Travel Namibia 89 Rent-A-Drum 86, 235

Repo rate 22–23, 26, 111

Retail 20–21, 26, 61, 65, 77, 79–80, 87, 93, 97, 107, 129, 164, 166, 175, 207–208, 230

RMB 119, 231, 234

Road Fund Administration 193–194, 203

Road infrastructure 9–11, 193 Roads Authority 193–194, 203

Roads Contractor Company 79

Rule of law 9, 11, 15, 52

Rundu 53, 107, 123, 139, 174, 179, 200–201, 215

Rundu Airport 200–201

Salt 9, 13, 161, 199

Savanna Beef 69, 72

SCE Consulting Engineers 175 Sectional Titles Act 91 Senegal 109, 142, 147, 224

Serenity Inspiration Wellness 211 Sheep 26, 74, 77, 95 Shipping 10, 172–173, 199

Shoprite Namibia 83

Signa Aviation Services 108–109, 196–197

Silver 6, 13, 26, 161

Simonis Storm 20–29

SMEs 19, 77, 93, 117, 130, 153, 155, 165, 206–211, 237

Social media 57–58, 60–61, 63, 102, 186

Social responsibility 85, 93, 117, 135, 200

Social Security Act 80

Socio-economic development/growth 15, 48, 50, 174, 177, 204

South Africa 2, 9–10, 22–23, 25, 57, 67, 69–70, 73, 81, 97, 109, 116, 119, 129, 133–134, 148, 161, 166, 168, 189–190, 194, 204, 224, 237

Southern African Customs Union (SACU) 9,11

Southern African Development Community (SADC) 9–11, 161, 193 Spain 2, 9, 133, 183, 224 SPCA 211, 228 Starlink 152

State-owned enterprises 31, 79, 100 Susan Nel 94

Sustainability 12, 82, 89, 105, 117, 119, 128, 137, 163–164, 177, 186, 190, 200, 232, 234–235, 237–238

Sustainable growth 1, 12, 19, 60, 88, 114–115, 127, 234, 237

Sweden 183, 225

Switzerland 183, 225

Tax 17, 80, 90–91, 111–114, 123, 125, 177, 237

Tax consulting 113, 116 Team Namibia 82–83

TechGeeks Namibia 209 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) 99–100, 104–105, 228

Technology 1, 3, 8, 36, 47, 57, 58–61, 66–67, 79, 81, 83, 85, 88, 89, 91, 99–101, 104, 106–107, 113, 119, 127–129, 142, 149–159, 163–165, 173, 178, 186, 195, 207–208, 215, 236–237

Telecom Namibia 151–152, 154–155

Television 57–59, 66, 102, 152

Textiles 161

The Brief 61

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) 57–58, 80, 151–152, 156

TotalEnergies 171, 230

Tourism 1, 3, 10, 12–13, 19, 26–27, 36, 55, 63, 70, 79, 83, 97, 106–107, 115, 153, 167, 177, 182–191, 195, 196–197, 200, 232–233, 238

Trade 9–11, 15–29, 38, 70, 74, 76, 79–80, 93, 111, 119, 130, 171, 193, 199–200, 202–204, 238

Training 13, 15, 42, 71, 77, 80, 85, 87, 99–100, 104–106, 108–109, 117, 120, 140, 142, 165, 186, 196–197, 207–208, 228, 232, 235–236

Trans-Cunene Corridor 161, 204

Trans-Kalahari Corridor 161, 204

Trans-Oranje Corridor 161, 204

TransNamib 27, 193, 203

Transport 6, 9–10, 12–13, 24–27, 44, 79–80, 107, 109, 111, 120, 153, 161, 168, 175, 192–205

Travel 26, 89, 148, 151, 186, 188–189

Treasury Bills 27–29

TribeFire Studios 66

Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park 172, 177

Tunacor Group 135

Twin Hills Gold Project 171

UNESCO 1, 184

United Kingdom (UK) 9, 11, 69, 133, 183, 226

United States of America (USA) 2, 9, 133, 171, 183, 193, 226

University of Namibia (UNAM) 99–100, 103, 123, 140, 228

Unmatched Potential Coaching 83, 201 Uranium 6, 9–10, 13, 21, 171–172, 199

Urban Friction 209

Venture Media 62–63, 83

Vocational Education and Training Act 104–105

Vocational training centre (VTC) 100, 106–107

Walvis Bay 6, 9–10, 18, 27, 43, 53, 91, 97, 133–135, 139, 142, 147, 151, 153, 159, 161–162, 164, 172–174, 193–194, 199–204, 215, 232

Walvis Bay Corridor Group 9, 18, 161, 202–204

Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor 161, 204

Walvis Bay International Airport 194, 200–201

Waste management 163, 235

Water 6, 11–12, 26, 54, 69, 73, 79, 83, 88, 106, 111, 133, 153, 162–163, 167, 175, 210, 214

Westair Aviation 109, 142, 147, 196–197

West coast steenbras 134

Wheat 165, 199

Wheels Transit 211

Wholesale 20, 26, 80, 87, 107, 207–208 Wind 10–12, 91, 123, 172–175, 177, 179

Windhoek 6, 42, 58, 69, 77, 88–89, 91, 93, 100, 117, 122, 139, 142, 147, 149, 151, 159, 161, 163, 169, 175, 180, 185, 194, 197, 200–201, 208, 214, 228, 230

WKH Inc. 90–91

Woermann & Brock 83

Wolfshag mine 171

Workforce 11, 13, 88, 102, 106, 117, 125, 173, 184, 207–208

World Health Organisation (WHO) 141 World Bank 21

Zambia 9–10, 133, 154, 161, 194, 204, 226, 233

Zambezi Region 42–43, 53, 71, 107, 139, 174, 183

Zambezi River 6

Zambezi Waterfront 79, 213

Zimbabwe 9–11, 97, 194, 204, 226

Zinc 6, 13, 161, 171–172, 178, 199