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As a fast-growing, peaceful and resilient nation, Namibia is ambitiously positioning itself as a gateway for industrialisation in Southern Africa, leveraging the country’s strategic location complemented by the world-class port at Walvis Bay, abundant natural resources, and forward-looking policies.

Namibia offers unique and diverse investment opportunities across multiple sectors driven by the country’s sound macroeconomic policies, and strong rule of law continue to set it apart as one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for investment. Over the years, Namibia’s robust democracy has helped to support economic growth and social advancement, offering businesses and investors a fertile ground for profitable ventures. In this regard, the Namibian Government is very deliberate about creating a conducive investment climate and enhancing the ease of doing business in the country, underpinned by predictable policies and processes.

For investors seeking to do business in Namibia, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is their first point of call. The NIPDB facilitates investments into Namibia, providing professional and personalised guidance tailored to each client’s unique needs and interests. The NIPDB offers services such as business registration, tax registration as well as visa and permits facilitation, and setting up meetings with key government offices amongst others. All these services are offered from the Investor One-Stop-Centre located at the NIPDB offices, providing a seamless experience and ensuring investors a soft-landing in Namibia.

Namibia’s value proposition as an investment destination is further underscored by political stability, strategic access to the African market through the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, as well as a skilled and trainable workforce.

With a deliberate goal to expand the country’s global visibility, a team from the NIPDB recently undertook a strategic investment promotion mission to Europe, covering Hamburg, Stuttgart and Berlin (Germany), London (United Kingdom) as well as Vienna  (Austria). Led by the Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Nangula Nelulu Uaandja, the mission spanned over a period of two weeks between 17 an 28 February 2025.

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Namibia has made significant strides in diversifying its economy beyond traditional primary sectors such as mining and agriculture. The growth of industries like Oil & Gas exploration and development, Tourism, Manufacturing, Mining, Digital Services & Technology has created new investment opportunities with untapped potential for growth and long-term profitability.

Tourism is amongst the top five priority sectors for investments in Namibia, with opportunities available in luxury accommodation, cruises, boutique adventure and film tourism. These opportunities are cemented by the new and deliberate positioning of Namibia as an emerging MICE destination, with a key focus on large conferencing projects.

With close to 70% of the population depending directly or indirectly on agriculture for their livelihoods, this sector remains an enduring priority for Namibia. The livestock sector in particular, offers sustainable investment opportunities in feedlots, meat production and livestock processing. Notably, there is a conspicuous gap in the market, particularly in the pork sector.

The NIPDB’s recent mission to Europe highlighted Namibia’s investment potential through Discover Namibia Sessions and targeted engagements which included meetings with potential investors and trade partners, roundtable discussions as well as networking functions. The NIPDB team made deliberate efforts to position Namibia as an attractive investment destination, emphasizing the country’s historical and cultural ties with Germany, its stable political environment, strategic location, and abundant natural resources as some of the compelling reasons to invest in the Land of the Brave, as Namibia is affectionately known.

In Germany, the mission worked alongside reputable institutions such as the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Hamburg Chamber of Commerce (IHK Region Hamburg), Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Berlin (IHK Region Berlin) as well as the Namibia Honorary Consuls based in Hamburg and Stuttgart who we owe much of the mission success to.

Investors are encouraged to explore these opportunities, leveraging the favourable business environment, political stability and the personalised investment facilitation services offered by the NIPDB to help them navigate the investment landscape in Namibia.

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