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SME Training | 5 Days Virtually The UNECA Southern Africa office and NCCI invites qualifying Namibian SMEs to participate in a 5 Day Online Training course on "Driving Growth and Competitiveness in SMEs through Innovation and Technology." Register online: https://lnkd.in/dVhHmaCS. Deadline 23 April 2024. Target: About 30 SMEs through a selection process to take part in the course, preferably viable medium sized enterprises that target EXPORT MARKETS. Women-led SMEs are encouraged to participate. Date: 06 May – 04 June 2024 Duration: Scheduled Session spread over 5 Weeks Time: 14:00 – 18:00 per Session Venue: UN Training Room, Virtual Applicants will be SCREENED, only those in the targeted sector will qualify for selection. Successful candidates will be inform 4 days before the training. For any queries and brochure, do not hesitate to contact Antonia Melitha Dumbu-Udeh 081 732 1421 or smedesk@ncci.org.na #UNECA #SMETraining #exportbusiness #VirtualTrainingSessions #InnovationandTechnology #ncci_socialmedia

NCCI@Work I #MEATCO Business Tour 38 dynamic SMEs involved in the Agriculture sector, particularly in the Agro-Processing of Meat & Meat Products joined NCCI’s familiarization trip to Meatco on 27 March 2024. NCCI in partnership with Meatco hosted a Business Connect Event at the Meatco site buildings of Windhoek. The event which forms part of NCCI’s Enterprise Development Program (EDP) offered SMEs and by extension local businesses an opportunity to familiarise themselves with Meatco’s business model and how it impacts the industry notwithstanding the direct engagements between Meatco and SMEs. It further provided an opportunity for participants to tour the Meatco’s processing facility. The participants represent varying SMEs that have active participation or see business interest in supply and value chains of the livestock industry. For queries and to get the presentations contact Antonia Melitha Dumbu-Udeh at 081 732 1421 or smedesk@ncci.org.na. Meatco #smeinfo #smenetworking #Access2Market #SMEDevelopment #smeagriculture #agricultureindustry #procurement #ncci_socialmedia

INVITATION I Namibia/South Africa Business Networking Seminar NCCI invites the business community to attend the WESGRO networking seminar and B2B meetings with South African companies: Venue: Avani hotel, Windhoek Date: Monday, 25 March 2024 Time: 10h00 to 14h00 Kindly register online https://lnkd.in/dxkP4eJ2. ASAP. Our sincere apologies for the late notice. Wesgro is the Official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency of the Western Cape in South Africa, and organizing this business networking session in collaboration with the USAID. The aim of the session is to promote business interactions and partnerships between Namibian and South African companies. The South African business delegation is made up of companies in sectors including agribusiness, engineering, manufacturing and services. Contact Antonia Melitha Dumbu-Udeh 081 732 1421 for the RSA delegation list. Wesgro #NetworkingOpportunity #namibiasouthafrica #namibiabusiness #B2BNetworking #TradeandInvestment #agribusiness #EngineeringExcellence #manufacturingindustry

PUBLIC INVITATION I MIT Policy & Legislative Engagements with the Business Community We are pleased to announce that the postponed Policy and Legislative Engagements with the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade, in partnership with NCCI, have been rescheduled. The Business Community in all regions are hereby invited to participate in this significant and pivotal stakeholder consultation focusing on the following key legislations: 1. Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill 2. National Informal Economy, Startups and Entrepreneurship 3. Development Policy (NIESED) 4. Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Regulations (NIPFR) 5. National Cooling Strategy For those who had previously registered, we kindly ask that you register again for this consultation. Kindly RSVP online at https://lnkd.in/de9m6xAQ The consultations will take place as follows: 1. OSHANA, OMUSATI, OHANGWENA OSHIKOTO & KUNENE REGIONS Monday, 25 March 2024, Leo Shoopla Hall, Oshakati, 09:00 - 13H00 2. ERONGO REGIONS Friday, 12 April 2024, Protea by Marriot Hotel, Walvis Bay, 09:00 - 13H00 3. OTJOZONDJUPA REGIONS Monday, 15 April 2024, Venue: TBC, Otjiwarongo, 09:00 - 13H00 4. HARDAP & KARAS REGIONS Friday, 26 April 2024, Venue: TBC, Keetmanshoop, 09:00 - 13H00 5. KHOMAS & OMAHEKE REGIONS Monday, 29 April 2024, Ministry of Home Affairs Auditorium, Windhoek, 09:00 - 13H00 6. KAVANGO EAST & WEST AND ZAMBEZI REGIONS Date & Venue: TBC, Rundu FOR QUERIES: Antonia Melitha Dumbu-Udeh Dumbu-Udeh E: smedesk@ncci.org.na M: 081 732 1421 We look forward to your participation. #stakeholderengagement #SEZ #SpecialEconomicZone #niesed #investmentpromotion #coolingstrategy #ncci_socialmedia #Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade

SYMPOSIUM I China International Import Expo (CIIE) The NCCI hereby invites members and the broader business community interested in this opportunity to attend this event.       Date: 09 April 2024       Time: 14h00       Venue: Hilton Windhoek Kindly register at: https://lnkd.in/d7pWNXHA The NIPDB , in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Namibia are hosting a symposium around the China International Import Expo (CIIE) and Hongqiao Economic Forum in Windhoek. The aim of this forum is to enhance Economic Cooperation and Trade Relationship between China and Namibia, at the same time to invite local enterprises, experts and scholars to participate in the upcoming 7th Session of China International Import Expo and Hongqiao International Economic Forum scheduled for November 2024. It will be held in connection with a visit by the CIIE delegation. In the event that you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Sebby Mbangu sebedeus.mbangu@nipdb.com or Antonia Melitha Dumbu-Udeh smedesk@ncci.org.na, 081 732 1421 Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation-Namibia #businesscommunity #symposium2024 #namibiatrade #namibiaexport #chinatradeexpo #ChinaInternationalImportExpo #ncci_socialmedia

Special Independence Flights I KATIMA The NCCI understands that many of you would like to attend the official independence event scheduled to take place in Katima Mulilo, however challenged with accommodation. The NCCI in collaboration with Fly Namibia and NAC has made arrangements for a special independence scheduled flight for those interested to fly to Katima in the morning and fly back in the evening of the same day as follows: Windhoek (Eros Airport) – Katima Mulilo (Mpacha airport) and Back Please see the attached flyer for more details. Those interested to take on this special offer are kindly requested to make their bookings directly with Fly Namibia on the contact details provided on the attached flyer. FlyNamibia namibia airports company #independenceday #namibiaindepenceday #flynamibia #affordableflights #KatimaMulilo

SME BUSINESS TOUR TO MEATCO I NCCI invites SMEs in the Agriculture & Agro-Processing of Meat & Meat Products for a Business Trip to Meatco on: Date: 27 March 2024 Time: 09h00-12h00 Venue: Meatco Abattoir: Sheffield Street, Northern Industrial Area (near Hartlief) This business visit is aimed at familiarizing SMEs with Meatco’s operations, logistics and procurement procedures and will start with a site tour at the Abattoir, then we proceed to the Meatco boardroom for a presentation by Meatco on the Overview of Meatco Operations; Procurement Procedures and Opportunities for Local SMEs’ Participation. Register Online: https://lnkd.in/dxDMfqT6. Seats are limited and reservation is strictly by confirmed online registration with payment before or not later than 25 March 2024. Participation fee: N$200 pp NCCI Members N$400 pp Non-members For any queries, contact Antonia Melitha Dumbu-Udeh at smedesk@ncci.org.na or 081 732 1421 #Meatco #smeinfo #smenetworking #SMEDevelopment #smeagriculture #agricultureindustry #procurement #ncci_socialmedia

NCCI@Work  | BUSINESS DINNER The Annual Budget Dialogue 2024 will be hosted by Standard Bank, NCCI & NMH, under the theme: “A New Dawn: Stimulating Sustainable Local Economic Growth” Join us LIVE on Facebook for an evening of insightful discussions and perspective on the economic landscape and the impacts of the national budget. Date: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 Time: 18:30-20:30 This exclusive event with the Minister of Finance Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi will delve into the crucial aspects of the 24/25 Namibian budget, featuring distinguished guests who are leaders in their respective fields. For any queries, contact Antonia Melitha Dumbu-Udeh at smedesk@ncci.org.na or 081 732 1421 #businessdinner #namibianbudget #nationalbudget #ncci_socialmedia

CELEBRATION | IDW 2024 The International Women's Day (IWD) event hosted by NCCI and UN Namibia on Friday, 08 March 2024 at the UN House from 08:00-12:00 was a resounding success. With the Theme: "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress" it attracted 115 women dressed in white who gathered to celebrate the auspicious occasion. The event was characterized by insightful discussions, engaging presentations, and uplifting performances. To get the presentations, contact Antonia Melitha Dumbu-Udeh at smedesk@ncci.org.na or 081 732 1421 #IWD2024 #iwd2024womenleadingtheway #iwdcelebration #ncci_socialmedia