<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering global investments with NIPDB: Your gateway to Namibian opportunities]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:29:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nipdb.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia Must Keep Its Investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is often easier to retain an existing investor than to attract a new one. This is not simply a theoretical proposition. Evidence from GIZ shows that it can take at least three years for a foreign investor to reach a final investment decision. By that stage, considerable time, capital and strategic effort have already been committed. This concept underpins investor aftercare and policy advocacy functions across leading investment promotion and facilitation agencies globally.]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/namibia-must-keep-its-investors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce19aed6854e26a0a97489</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:26:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77942a_1c02b3e570d54e52876e5b04dbad7850~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Business Development Success Story: Ndipwa Trading CC From Support to Scale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sakeus Ndipwashimwe, founder and CEO of Ndipwa Trading CC Building and scaling a small business in Namibia is rarely straightforward. Many entrepreneurs face limited access to finance, gaps in business skills, and the high cost of equipment needed to operate consistently. These challenges can slow progress even when demand is strong and the opportunity is clear. For Sakeus Ndipwashimwe, founder and CEO of Ndipwa Trading CC in the Outapi Constituency of the Omusati Region, those barriers were...]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/msme-success-story-ndipwa-trading-cc-from-support-to-scale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8397a2ba75494a03122ca</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:51:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3788dc_04bbf56db8764006a5592e0116e026fd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emarehi Oherein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berlin and Windhoek Launch Landmark Skills Partnership to EmpowerNamibian Youth and Address Germany’s Skilled Labour Shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talentsbridge Namibia, a groundbreaking initiative between Namibia and Germany was officially launched today, marking a significant step toward addressing two critical socioeconomic challenges: Namibia’s high youth unemployment rate and Germany’s increasing shortage of skilled workers.

To effectively address these challenges, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Berlin) partnered with TalentsBridge e.V to launch the pilot project for international workforce development.]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/berlin-and-windhoek-launch-landmark-skills-partnership-to-empowernamibian-youth-and-address-germany</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a05182dd752dedab91b87f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:03:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77942a_ee91b48dac0f45c6be0fe8b6b2947070~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia and the UAE Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties at High-Level Business Forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT), in collaboration with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), convened the Namibia-UAE Business Forum on 18 February 2026, in Windhoek, bringing together a high-level UAE business delegation and Namibian public and private sector stakeholders to strengthen commercial partnerships and unlock new opportunities for trade, investment and collaboration.
Hon. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of International Relation]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/namibia-and-the-uae-strengthen-trade-and-investment-ties-at-high-level-business-forum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6996c7a2aab309115cb358bb</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:27:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3788dc_760ef0a7a3c94ac0b17461814ea0f005~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAMIBIA TO SHOWCASE INVESTMENT-READY MINING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE MINING INDABA 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Namibia offers a stable, predictable, and resource-rich mining jurisdiction aligned with global demand for critical and strategic minerals, including uranium, diamonds, lithium, rare earth elements, copper, graphite, cobalt, manganese and zinc. As a cornerstone of Namibia’s economy, the mining sector continues to play a vital role in driving economic growth, employment creation and industrial development. ]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/namibia-to-showcase-investment-ready-mining-opportunities-at-the-mining-indaba-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69848d530659032ed49b0d24</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:32:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77942a_51adc4141cc94a6c8447b18c7e57bc25~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_681,h_814,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia Ranked 1st in Africa for Market Perception in Global Innovation Index]]></title><description><![CDATA[Namibia has earned top recognition in the StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI) 

2026, ranking 1st in Africa and 1st in Sub-Saharan Africa under the Market Perception Pillar, and 6th overall in Africa.



The IBEI is a respected global benchmark that evaluates how conducive national business environments are for innovation-driven entrepreneurship. It assesses more than 125 countries using over 30 objective and quantifiable indicators, based on a founder’s real-world journey ]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/namibia-ranked-1st-in-africa-for-market-perception-in-global-innovation-index</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697871bbd8331f01833285b9</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:06:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3788dc_5a411847240a4cdbb13f62a1756ba68d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NIPDB Bids Farewell to Founding CEO Dr. Nangula Nelulu Uaandja &#38; Appointment of Jessica Hauuanga as Acting CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), the Board of Directors hereby bids farewell to our founding Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nangula Nelulu Uaandja who will be stepping down on 31 December 2025. Dr. Uaandja has led the NIPDB throughout its formative years, leaving behind an impactful tenure characterised by exceptional vision casting, purposeful leadership and agile execution of the institution’s mandate.]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/nipdb-bids-farewell-to-founding-ceo-dr-nangula-nelulu-uaandja-appointment-of-jesssica-hauuanga-as</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69441751388dd9ea3dbddd78</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:16:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3788dc_fc135ed41d4444dfbd80f7d3b77c5a45~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_842,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia Launches Convention Bureau to Position the Country as a Premier Business Events Destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Namibia has officially established a central coordinating body to promote the country as a globally competitive destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). 


This follows the official launch of the Namibia Convention Bureau (NCB) in Windhoek today, officiated by Hon. Indileni Daniel, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism. ]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/namibia-launches-convention-bureau-to-position-the-country-as-a-premier-business-events-destination</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69440420af6ab01fbdd11bea</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:53:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3788dc_aa4e07db331640a5b25a57b8b116427f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Commissions Three National Task Forces to Accelerate Reform and Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 1 December 2025, Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, officially commissioned three Presidential National Task Forces on Economic Recovery, Health, and Housing and Land. This fulfills a key commitment made during the inaugural Namibia Public-Private Forum (NamPPF) held in October 2025 which convened nearly 500 public and private sector leaders, laid the groundwork for these task forces through sector-specific policy proposals.]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/president-commissions-three-national-task-forces-to-accelerate-reform-and-delivery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692ea0a9745789e635cfaa0e</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:29:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3788dc_34ca954b50964ae59e86ad9e6a65f698~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Improving the Ease of Doing Business in Namibia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural Namibia Public-Private Forum (NamPPF) was held last week, convening close to 500 delegates from both the public and private sectors for a high-level, solution-oriented dialogue. Hosted under the theme “Public-Private Dialogue to Drive Decent and Sustainable Job Creation: Enhancing Namibia’s Competitiveness, the session was chaired by Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia.]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/president-reaffirms-government-s-commitment-to-improving-the-ease-of-doing-business-in-namibia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690494ec151dfd6849fadbe7</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:54:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77942a_f4492c2e406547319ba980900a5a4127~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia wins global investment promotion award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Namibia has done it again! The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has announced that the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has been selected as the Winner in the WAIPA Investment Excellence Awards 2025, under the Innovative Investment Promotion Campaign category. ]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/namibia-wins-global-investment-promotion-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6901b011b583987b8267ec7d</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:13:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77942a_aff1faa1d0fe45a68e52d2b9592053d2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to Drive Economic Growth and Employment Creation Through Public-Private Dialogue Forum ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the  President of the Republic of Namibia, will chair the inaugural Namibia Public-Private Forum (NamPPF) on 23 - 24 October 2025.  



The Forum will bring together key government institutions and leading private sector associations for a high-level, solution-oriented dialogue.]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/president-netumbo-nandi-ndaitwah-to-drive-economic-growth-and-employment-creation-through-public-pri</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f8bbeb292f125440321d44</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:17:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77942a_50b770f2ccbf4a239ca9ddee19241aa7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lenis  Heita</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia launches bid for the development of Namibia Film and Creative City ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government of Namibia has identified the Culture and Creative Industries as a priority sector for development, with the potential to drive economic growth and employment creation. Central to this is positioning Namibia as a leading creative hub in Africa, an authentic destination where local, African and global stories come to life. This vision will be realised   through the development of the Namibia Film and Creative City. ]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/namibia-launches-bid-for-the-development-of-namibia-film-and-creative-city</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d277eedc92d0ab7d1ffe4d</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:36:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77942a_c3740fa480734f27a9fcbf74502fb37f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia promotes intercontinental trade and investments at IATF 2025 - ‘Together we can transform Africa’ ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algiers, Algeria - Namibia kicked off participation at the Intra Africa Trade Fair (IATF) 2025, being hosted by the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, in Algiers. 



The event is  organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the African Union (AU) Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.  ]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/namibia-promotes-intercontinental-trade-and-investments-at-iatf-2025-together-we-can-transform-af</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68babf19a18887303bf4c832</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:47:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77942a_89e984c505e54ddda85a247fb2e51dad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_850,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia ranked as Africa’s best performer in attracting Greenfield Foreign Direct Investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Namibia has again punched above her weight and emerged as  first in Africa and second overall in the 2025 reading of the Greenfield FDI Performance Index, FDI Intelligence announced this morning. ]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/namibia-ranked-as-africa-s-best-performer-in-attracting-greenfield-foreign-direct-investment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a2d67d81e6ee2fae59ad8d</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:31:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77942a_3bf1795301594404aa72442d9276a1eb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia Positions Itself as the Next Energy Frontier at Third Oil and Gas Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third edition of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference officially commenced on 12 August 2025, at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, under the theme “From Exploration to Action: Positioning Namibia as the Next Energy Frontier.” The conference served as a vital platform for dialogue and collaboration within Namibia’s rapidly emerging oil and gas industry. ]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/namibia-positions-itself-as-the-next-energy-frontier-at-third-oil-and-gas-conference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689c9fdf4d6519f9cb2a08ca</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:24:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77942a_51a5c1f0bf824ddb85de1823c1b80709~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NIPDB and NSI Sign MoU to Foster Standardisation and Investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently, marking a significant step in their collaboration. This partnership aims to enhance sustainable investment, economic growth, and the development of emerging industries in Namibia through cooperation in standardization and conformity assessment services.]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/nsi-and-nipdb-sign-strategic-mou-to-strengthen-namibia-s-msme-sector-with-quality-standardization-an</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6870c5c8ac041791c786d947</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:09:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77942a_243645967bb64d59858b5accb2097d88~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Edelweiss Route to Boost Namibia–Europe Air Connectivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Namibia’s growing reputation as a premier tourism and investment destination has received a major boost with the announcement of a new direct, seasonal flight route between Zurich and Windhoek, to be launched by Edelweiss Air starting 1 June 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/new-edelweiss-route-to-boost-namibia-europe-air-connectivity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68662d1e313711f211ebf8be</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:13:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77942a_3d0f45ef192947e4b5afbf84ab52f763~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia Highlights Investment Potential at 17th US-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Namibia made a compelling case for investment during the Invest in Namibia Forum,  organised as part of the country’s programme at the US-Africa Business Summit 2025 held in Luanda, Angola. The event brought together high-level government officials, diplomats, business leaders and investors, to explore the country’s diverse economic opportunities and reinforce its commitment to inclusive, sustainable growth.]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/namibia-highlights-investment-potential-at-17th-us-africa-business-summit-in-luanda-angola</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68623947a535475640a29295</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:15:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77942a_7ec401e8820342048d8d82b3ff9b7507~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating World MSME Day 2025: A Namibian Perspective on Progress and Possibilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 27 June 2025, the world gathers once again to commemorate World Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day. This annual event, declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017, is more than just a symbolic occasion. It is a global call to recognise the indispensable role of MSMEs in job creation, economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development. For Namibia, a nation forged in unity and freedom since its independence in 1990, this day carries particular resonance as]]></description><link>https://www.nipdb.com/post/celebrating-world-msme-day-2025-a-namibian-perspective-on-progress-and-possibilities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685e3a61d99c65dd82f6a367</guid><category><![CDATA[NIPDB News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:32:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77942a_5896cd946eec41f788daee912b2f0b2f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_719,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NIPDB</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>