Patricia Hangula unpacks what the GS1 barcode means for the everyday Namibian entrepreneur

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Namibia officially has its own GS1 barcode, a massive step in empowering local businesses to compete and participate in the global marketplace. Until now, Namibian producers had to source their barcodes from outside the country, particularly South Africa. That’s now a thing of the past.

The newly launched Namibia Barcode Centre is set to simplify product traceability, open new retail doors, and support the “Growth at Home” strategy. So, what does this mean for small vendors selling Owambo dresses, homemade sauces, or handcrafted jewelry? Are they eligible? And how can they start?

To walk us through what the 631 barcode means for the everyday Namibian entrepreneur, we were joined by Patricia Hangula, CEO of GS1 Namibia — the official body tasked with overseeing barcode registration and implementation in the country.