insert_link Business / Economics Hardap Governor Hails Entrepreneurs as Economic Backbone Hardap governor Salomon April has praised entrepreneurs for their vital role in driving Namibia’s economy. Speaking at a handover ceremony in Mariental on Tuesday, April highlighted the distribution of equipment to over 50 beneficiaries from the Hardap and //Kharas regions under the Ministry of Trade and Industrialisation’s Equipment Aid Scheme for MSMEs. Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, encouraged entrepreneurs who have not yet participated to apply in the […] todayDecember 20, 2024 5
insert_link Business / Economics Trade Minister launches national trade policy The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu has launched the National Trade Policy. This Policy will guide the country's trade relations with the rest of the world and was formulated within the scope of Vision 2030. The Ministry's spokesperson, Elijah Mukubonda. todayOctober 14, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia Namibia and USADF to Launch Market Access Support Program Following MOU The Industrialization and Trade ministy as well as the United States Africa Development Foundation signed a Memorandum Of Understanding two years ago at the U.S-Africa Leadership Summit in Washington DC. This week, Minister ,Lucia Iipumbu and the USADF's Travis Adkins are set to launch and sign the Market Access Support Program in the capital. The ministry's Elijah Mukobonda. todayAugust 28, 2024 42
insert_link Namibia Trade Minister Urges Certification for HVAC Practitioners by 2025 Trade minister, Lucia Iipumbu has mandated that all heat, ventilation, and cooling sector practitioners in Namibia must be certified by 2025. Speaking during World Refrigeration Day, she stressed that certification will be necessary for handling refrigerants and for participating in tenders. This move aims to enhance safety and protect practitioners. Oshana Governor Elia Irimari supported this, highlighting the sector's importance and the need to address climate change and environmental sustainability. todayJune 27, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Industrialisation and Trade minister Leads Delegation to US-Africa Business Summit Lucia Iipumbu, the Industrialisation and Trade minister, spearheaded a delegation to the 16th US-Africa Business Summit, emphasizing Namibia's investment allure. At the summit, Nangula Uaandja, CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, outlined the country's value proposition, spotlighting opportunities in renewable energy and emerging sectors post recent oil discoveries. The ministry's spokesperson Elijah Mukubonda. todayMay 13, 2024 68
insert_link Namibia Minister Lucia Iipumbu Commits to Supporting Local Entrepreneurship at Ondangwa Trade Fair Industrialisation and Trade Minister Lucia Iipumbu reaffirmed the government's commitment to promoting and assisting local entrepreneurship through the Growth at Home initiative. Her remarks were conveyed in a speech delivered on her behalf during the Ondangwa trade fair gala dinner. From Ondangwa, our correspondent Maria Namupala- todayApril 8, 2024 51
insert_link Namibia Industrialisation and Trade minister emphasizes the unique competitive advantages present in every region of Namibia The Industrialisation and Trade minister emphasized the unique competitive advantages present in every region of Namibia during a consultative meeting held in Oshakati on Monday. Lucia Iipumbu, highlighted the importance of leveraging these strengths to bolster the nation's economy. Discussions at the meeting revolved around key legislative frameworks such as the Special Economic Zone Bill, the National Informal Economy, Startups and Entrepreneurship Development Policy, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation […] todayMarch 26, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia Advanced Chemical Weapons Assistance and Protection Course Begins in Capital In the capital, a six-day advanced course on Assistance and Protection against Chemical Weapons for Anglophone States Parties commenced on Monday. Hosted by the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade and conducted in collaboration with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the course is part of the ongoing Anglophone Training Cycle initiated in 2023. Industrialisation and Trade Minister Lucia Iipumbu addressed the participants, highlighting the training's objective to enhance […] todayMarch 12, 2024 5
insert_link Africa Continental Free Trade Area launches first trade shipment Industrialisation and Trade Minister, Lucia Iipumbu has participated in the first trade shipments under the African Continental FreeExportDiversification Trade Area at the Port of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. Iipumbu says the implementation will diversify exports, boost productive capacity, accelerate growth, create more jobs, and promote economic inclusion. todayFebruary 1, 2024 51