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Namibia: Africa's #1 Investment Destination, #2 in the World

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Namibia: Africa's #1 Investment Destination, #2 in the World

Namibia has just been crowned Africa's number one and the world's number two destination for greenfield foreign direct investment. In this essential episode, we unpack the policies, strategies, and on-the-ground realities driving this unprecedented economic momentum.

11 Sep 2025 31:24 Minutes Podcast
Namibia: Africa's #1 Investment Destination, #2 in the World

Namibia: Africa's #1 Investment Destination, #2 in the World

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Namibia: Africa's #1 Investment Destination, #2 in the World

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Join Jackwell Feris, Director and the Sector Head: Industrials, Manufacturing & Trade as he hosts Margareth Gustavo, Executive Director at the NIPDB, for the high-level strategic vision behind the N$114.9 billion FDI surge since 2021. We are also joined by Patrick Kauta, Managing Partner of CDH Namibia, who provides the crucial legal and commercial insights for investors. 

Tune in to discover the drivers of Namibia's success, how to navigate opportunities in key sectors like energy and renewables, and what the future holds for one of the world's most exciting investment hotspots.

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