Namibia promotes investment opportunities in Ghana
The Namibian High Commission in Ghana recently hosted the Namibia Investment and Trade Business Forum in an effort to market the country as a lucrative trading partner and investment destination.
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation said in a statement that Namibia is well on course to enhance her presence in Ghana and beyond, with strong participation in the 53rd General Assembly of the World Trade Centres Association (WTCA), which took place in Accra from 23 to 28 April 2023.
To build up anticipation for Namibia’s participation in the General Assembly, the delegation hosted the Investment and Trade Business Forum at the Namibian High Commission in Accra to “create linkages with the local business community, while highlighting the comparative advantages that position Namibia as a lucrative trading partner and investment destination.”
The event drew over 100 entrepreneurs from a variety of sectors in Ghana, including oil and gas, real estate, agribusiness, tourism, mining, ICT, arts and fashion.
Minister of Industrialisation and Trade Lucia Iipumbu addressed the forum on Namibia’s investment climate and economic opportunities, while Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Chief Executive Officer Nangula Uaandja did a presentation on investment opportunities in Namibia. “Namibia also had an attractive exhibition booth where various products, including meat and meat products, dairy products, pomegranates, dates, maize and wheat products, beer, wine, spirits, cow hides, cosmetics, charcoal, artefacts, Nakara handbags and coats were displayed”,’ it said.
The 53rd General Assembly of the WTCA was the first of its kind to be held in SubSaharan Africa.
The annual event brings together highlevel government and business delegates from across the globe. Namibia participated in the General Assembly under the sub-theme ‘Namibia: the land of many opportunities’, with a focus on agriculture, fisheries, mining, tourism, energy, logistics infrastructure and real estate.