Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade

MIT is responsible for promoting growth and development of the Namibian economy through the formulation and implementation of appropriate policies.

[Namibia Investment Promotion & Development Board @NIPDB]

Namibia Introduces Online Visa on Arrival Application|
Starting 1 April 2025, travellers from countries without a visa exemption agreement with Namibia must apply for a visa before entry. The good news? You can now apply online for a seamless experience!

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📌LIQUOR LICENSES RENEWALS

MIT wishes to inform the general public to renew and pay for their liquor licenses before the 31 March 2025.

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MIT is calling for Applications for Training on Standards for Cosmetic and Agro-Processing Sectors.

[EU in Namibia @EUinNamibia]

2/2. This support strengthens Namibia’s trade capacity, ensuring local products meet global standards.

@EUinNamibia Ambassador, H.E. @a_b_Martins reaffirmed: “The EU is proud to support Namibia in ensuring its products meet global standards & gain better market access.”🇪🇺🇳🇦

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1/2. EU Boosts Namibia’s Trade with Cutting-Edge Lab Equipment🔬🥽

@EUinNamibia, in partnership with @MinistryofIT has provided advanced lab equipment worth N$13,5m (€695,670) to @NSI_Namibia to enhance product quality and boost exports.

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May your Heroic Legacy live on in each and every Namibian.

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🇳🇦🇸🇪STRENGTHENING NAMIBIA-SWEDEN RELATIONS-Today, 3rd February 2025, the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) and the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO), had the privilege of hosting the Swedish delegation in Windhoek. Read full

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🇳🇦🇸🇪STRENGTHENING NAMIBIA-SWEDEN RELATIONS-yesterday, 3rd February 2025, the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) and the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO), had the privilege of hosting the Swedish delegation in Windhoek. Read the full story

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Namibia retains AGOA benefits following U.S. review

The United States has confirmed that Namibia will retain its eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) benefits, alongside 31 other African nations, following the program's annual review.

According to Sam Michel, Spokesperson for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), President Joe Biden approved the decision to maintain the current list of eligible countries for 2025 after a comprehensive review process, which included a public hearing held in July, chaired by the USTR.
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-Verna Sinimbo, Deputy Minister of @MinistryofIT, noted event’s importance: “This platform empowers farmers to transform agriculture.”

-🇯🇵 Ambassador to 🇳🇦, Hisao Nishimaki noted his country's support to smallscale farmers: “Our investment helps farmers build resilience.”

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[SACU Secretariat @SACUSEC]

The 50th Meeting of the Council of Ministers held in South Africa on 6 December 2024 and chaired by Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi, the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises of Namibia. @EswatiniGovern1
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Please take note of the temporary closure of the operations of the entire Ministry of Industrialisation & Trade (MIT) for a team building & end-year function exercise on Monday, 9 Dec 24.

Apologies for any inconvenience that might occur.

We will be back on Wednesday, 11 Dec 24

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1/2. A SADC Leather Sector Stakeholder Workshop took place in Windhoek from 19-20 February 2024, attended by private and public sector representatives who engaged in lively discussions on how to localize the regional leather policy in Namibia.

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2/2. @MinistryofIT Minister Hon. Lucia Iipumbu said “Industrialization is an agenda that is frontloaded in Namibia, SACU & SADC and leather is 1 of the growth key sectors.”

The EU contributes € 18m to the SIPS Programme aimed supporting industrialization & productive sectors.

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