Ntelamo Ntelamo discusses the move by the president to place the NIPDB under the Ministry of International Relations and Trade
June 25, 2025
Namibia is reshaping its investment landscape. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board—commonly known as NIPDB—will now fall under the Ministry of International Relations and Trade. The shift comes as government nears completion of the new Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill, which promises to create a more investor-friendly environment.
But what does this structural change mean for governance, transparency, and investor confidence? Does it risk politicising decision-making—or will it streamline and strengthen Namibia’s global investment appeal?
To help us unpack the implications, we were joined by corporate governance expert Ntelamo Ntelamo, who shares insight into the risks, safeguards, and governance best practices needed to keep the NIPDB independent, effective, and investor-focused.
