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1 building namibia The Namibia Development Corporation 25 YEARS OF DEDICATION TO NATIONAL WEALTH CREATION AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY

2 ii First published in 2015 by the Namibia Development Corporation, Windhoek, Namibia Copyright : 2015 Namibia Development Corporation Commissioned by the Namibia Development Corporation building namibia ISBN: Namibia Development Corporation Private Bag 13252, Windhoek, Namibia 11 Goethe Street, Windhoek, Namibia Tel Fax Senior Manager: Corporate Services: corporateservices@ndc.org.na The Namibia Development Corporation 25 YEARS OF DEDICATION TO NATIONAL WEALTH CREATION AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY Marketing Officer: marketing@ndc.org.na iii editorial team Project Coordinator and Editor: Thea Visser, MD: Virtual Marketing (Cell ) NDC Project Manager: Wessel!Nanuseb, Senior Manager: Corporate Services, NDC (corporateservices@ndc.org.na) NDC Coordinator and Text Writer: Delinda Hanes, Marketing Officer, NDC (marketing@ndc.org.na) Text Editor: Mel Kelly Design: Alexander Roidl Layout: Thea Visser Lead Photographer: Arthur Peukert Architectural renderings: Bob Mould Architects; Howard & Chamberlain Architects, International Consulting Architects; Mackintosh Lautenbach Architects; Stauch & Partners Architects Printer: John Meinert Printing, Windhoek, Namibia All rights reserved. This book is protected under the copyright laws of Namibia. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, or reprinted in any form without the prior written permission of the publisher and copyright holder(s). While ever effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content, neither the commissioning agent nor the publisher can be held responsible for any omissions or errors that may have occurred.

3 Foreword: CHAIRPERSON OF THE NDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS iv John Nekwaya Chairperson: NDC Board of Directors On the 21st of March 2015, Namibia celebrated its 25th anniversary as a nation. Our country has made great progress in development since Independence in 1990 and that momentum continues today. Namibia is a land of abundant riches and these resources need the formulation of appropriate policies in order to play their role in contributing towards the socio-economic upliftment of its citizens. With Namibia s Industrialisation Policy in place, aimed at achieving Vision 2030, the Government of the Republic of Namibia and other stakeholders are working hand in hand towards the realisation of the dream of an economicallyindependent country. Today, the Namibia Development Corporation can look back at the significant milestones reached on the path to expanding its activities all over Namibia. Over the past 25 years since Independence, the NDC has initiated or constructed more than 90 premises and projects across the different regions of Namibia and is now poised to spread its footprint across certain SADC countries too. Its developments include industrial and logistics estates, business parks, tourist markets, community markets, and international trade centres. In line with the Growth at home strategy spearheaded by the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development (previously called the Ministry of Trade and Industry), the NDC has been focusing on industrialisation, transport and logistics, and manufacturing. The Growth at home strategy has emphasised the importance of commodity-based industrialisation by strengthening local and national value chains and improving logistics and infrastructure. Efforts by the NDC are manifested through its continued infrastructure developments, its support of value chains, and its manufacturing support. Living by our mission statement: To create wealth for the Namibian Nation, the NDC has not only focused on leasing out its sites and premises but has also embarked on agricultural development in different regions. The agricultural projects are focused on animal husbandry and crop farming and incorporate best practices and the introduction of new crops into Namibia. The NDC also explores agro-processing opportunities in order to add value to produce. Other focuses of the NDC include: special projects within the leather and garment sector, the minerals sector, and the bio-mass energy sector; trade and industrial parks in other SADC countries; and business and leadership competencies development and the mentorship of SMEs. This publication is dedicated to the Namibian nation and showcases the NDC s contribution towards the realisation of a developed Namibia. It highlights several key success stories that the NDC has embarked on over the years as it aimed at steering Namibia in terms of physical infrastructure, strengthening the business skills of SMEs, exportation of local products through farming activities, and expansion of our premises outside Namibian borders. v

4 Content Foreword: Chairperson of the NDC Board of Directors Chapter 01: NDC: Overview 1 Chapter 02: Agricultural projects 9 Kavango Cattle Ranch, Kavango West Region 10 Naute Irrigation Project, //Karas Region 12 Chapter 03: Business Parks 19 David Shikomba Business Park, Ongwediva, Oshana Region 20 Eenhana Business Park, Eenhana, Ohangwena Region 26 Karasburg Business Park, Karasburg, //Karas Region 30 Opuwo Business Park, Opuwo, Kunene Region 36 Chapter 04: Community Markets 39 Chapter 8: Socio-economicDevelopment Programme for //Karas and Hardap Regions 99 Kalkrand Tourist Centre, Kalkrand, Hardap Region 100 Prosopis Woodwork and Furniture Factory, Leonardville, Omakehe Region 102 Rehoboth Community Trust Greenhouse Scheme, Rehoboth, Hardap Region 104 Vergenoeg Game Farm, Koës, //Karas Region 106 Chapter 9: Offices and residential units 109 Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry Regional Office, Rundu, Kavango East Region 110 Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development staff houses, Mariental, Hardap Region 112 Chapter 10: Entrepreneurs Development Programme 115 Entrepreneurs Training Programme, //Karas region 116 Leadership Management Training Programme, Hardap and //Karas Regions 117 SME Contractors Training Programme, nationwide 117 vi!homs Ai Community Market, Keetmanshoop, //Karas Region 40 Epako SME Park, Gobabis, Omaheke Region 46 Okutopola Community Market, Onethindi, Oshikoto Region 48 Twapandula Community Market, Ruacana, Omusati Region 52 Chapter 05: Tourist Markets 59 Kalkfeld Tourist Market, Kalkfeld, Otjozondjupa Region 60 Outjo Tourist Market, Outjo, Kunene Region 66 Chapter 11: International projects 119 Namibia Trade House, Luanda Sul, Angola 120 Namibia Trade and Industrial Estate, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo 122 Namibia Trade and Industrial Estate, Ponte-Noire, Congo Brazzaville 124 Closing remarks: Acting Managing Director 126 vii Chapter 06: Industrial and Logistics Estates 73!Nara Namib Industrial and Logistics Estate, Walvis Bay, Erongo Region 74 Omugongo Industrial Estate, Oshakati, Oshana Region 76 Omulunga Industrial Park, Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region 78 Prosperita Industrial Park, Windhoek, Khomas Region 80 Rundu Industrial and Trade Estate, Rundu, Kavango East Region 82 Chapter 07: Special projects 85 Charcoal Industry Development Strategy, Kunene Region 86 Garment industry: Tuhafeni Garment Factory, Windhoek, Khomas Region 88 Gemstone industry: Karibib Gemstone Centre, Karibib, Erongo Region 92 Manyeha Crocodile Leather Processing and Training Centre: Kongola, Zambezi Region 94 Thatch Grass Development Centre, Rundu, Kavango East Region 96

5 01 NDC: AN OVERVIEW viii The Namibia Development Corporation (NDC) was established under the Namibia Development Corporation Act, Act 18 of The Government of the Republic of Namibia has a 100 per cent shareholding in the NDC, which is controlled by an autonomous Board of Directors. The Board consists of six members who are elected from the private sector and the public sector. Over the past 25 years, the Namibia Development Corporation, as an imple menting agent of the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development (MITSD) (previously called the Ministry of Trade and Industry) and other Government ministries, has been involved in the construction of more than 90 properties across the different regions of Namibia, as well as in the international arena. These include industrial, logistics and business parks; tourist and vendor markets; and international trade centres. The NDC leases out premises to businesses at affordable rental amounts to: 1. Reduce the cost of establishing new SME businesses and increase the chances for success and growth of existing ones. 2. Contribute to the improvement of the socioeconomic conditions of disadvantaged Namibians through enhanced SME business development and employment creation. 3. Enhance diversification of the SME sector and its graduation towards higher value-added activities. 4. Increase the average income of the SME sector. 5. Increase the share contribution of the SME sector to the country s gross domestic product. In addition to constructing and then renting out its various sites and premises, the NDC has also embarked on agricultural development in different regions. These agricultural projects are focused on livestock husbandry and fresh produce. 1 The NDC Headquarters building, situated in Windhoek, Khomas Region

6 2 Other activities of the NDC include special projects within the leather and garment sector, the minerals sector, and the bio-mass energy sector, as well as the development of trade and industrial facilities in other SADC countries and beyond. It is also involved in business and leadership competencies development and mentorship. The NDC and the MITSD have a vision to develop the country through their support of business initiatives that have the potential to diversify, strengthen and expand the economy of Namibia. The fourth National Development Plan (NDP4) states that modern, reliable infrastructure is critical for high and sustained economic growth since without proper infrastructure, the value chains for Namibian products will continue to be cumbersome, unreliable and expensive. The NDC, as mandated by the MITSD, is determined to ensure that through its efforts Namibia has appropriate and reliable infrastructure that can benefit small-, medium- and large-scale businesses and the country as a whole. The NDC therefore builds its premises with the aim of maximising the potential of those sustainable Namibian businesses that can contribute to developing the country into the future. Mr David Namapala one of the owners of Dinapama Garment Manufacturing & Supplies (tenant at the NDC s Tuhafeni Garment Centre) stated that he expects to see participation, collaboration and constant genuine engagement from the Government and businesses. I believe that the Namibian Government and business partners should work together and engage and interact together so that the dream to develop Namibia can become a reality, he noted. He further added that in order for Namibia to grow as a nation, the bigger picture always had to be considered. The NDC is proud of its participation as part of that bigger picture. Our vision: To create wealth for the Namibian nation Our mission: The NDC promotes, develops and supports economic growth and development. Our values: Service excellence Teamwork Integrity Innovation, and Results driven. 3

7 4 Completed projects of the NDC: Region Town/city Property description Erongo Arandis Arandis Industrial Estate Erongo Henties Bay Henties Bay SME Park Erongo Karibib Karibib SME Park Erongo Karibib Farm 54 Erongo Karibib Karibib Gemstone Centre Erongo Swakopmund Swakopmund Industrial Park Erongo Swakopmund Karakulia Building Erongo Usakos Usakos SME Park Hardap Mariental Residential units for the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development Hardap Mariental Mariental SME Park //Karas Keetmanshoop Keetmanshoop Industrial Centre //Karas Keetmanshoop Keetmanshoop Town Centre Market //Karas Keetmanshoop!Homs Ai Community Market //Karas Keetmanshoop Naute Irrigation Project //Karas Lüderitz Lüderitz SME Park //Karas Karasburg Karasburg Business Park Kavango East Omega Omega Agriculture Project Kavango East Rundu Rundu Industrial and Trade Estate Kavango East Rundu Rundu SME Park Kavango East Rundu Kwatako Industrial Park Kavango East Rundu Cotton Ginnery Kavango East Rundu NDC Regional Office Kavango East Rundu Erf 1137 Kavango East Rundu Accommodation for lease Kavango East Rundu Medical consulting rooms Kavango East Rundu Kwatako Industrial Park Kavango East Rundu Business complex (operating as butchery) Kavango East Shitemo Shitemo Irrigation Project Kavango West Musese Musese Irrigation Project Kavango West Nkurenkuru Nkurenkuru SME Park Kavango West Southern border of Kavango Kavango Cattle Ranch (including the Mangetti West Region West Farms) Khomas Windhoek Prosperita Industrial Park Khomas Windhoek Oshapaka Industrial Park Khomas Windhoek Erf 120, Lafrenz Industrial Area Khomas Windhoek NDC Headquarters Khomas Windhoek Tuhafeni Garment Factory Kunene Khorixas Khorixas SME Park Kunene Khorixas NDC Regional Office Kunene Khorixas Business complex Kunene Khorixas Accommodation for lease Kunene Khorixas Accommodation for lease Kunene Khorixas Eersbegin Date Project Kunene Opuwo Opuwo Business Park Kunene Opuwo Opuwo Slaughterhouse Region Town/city Property description Kunene Opuwo Accommodation Kunene Outjo Outjo Tourist Market Ohangwena Eenhana Eenhana Business Park Ohangwena Eenhana Eenhana Slaughterhouse Ohangwena Ohangwena Ohangwena SME Park Ohangwena Okongo Okongo SME Park Ohangwena Ongenga Ongenga Business Park Omaheke Gobabis Gobabis Town Centre Market Omaheke Gobabis Epako SME Park Omaheke Leonardville Prosopis Woodwork and Furniture Factory Omaheke Otjinene Otjinene SME Park Omusati Okahao Okahao SME Park Omusati Okalongo Okalongo SME Park Omusati Oshifo/Ruacana Twapandula Community Market Omusati Oshikuku Oshikuku SME Park Omusati Outapi Outapi SME Park Omusati Outapi Outapi Slaughterhouse Oshana Ondangwa Ondangwa Industrial Park Oshana Ondangwa Ondangwa Auto City Oshana Ondangwa Namibia Plastic Technology Centre Oshana Ondangwa Business complex Oshana Ongwediva David Shikomba Business Park Oshana Oshakati NDC industrial stalls (Erf 1304) Oshana Oshakati NDC industrial stalls (Erf 1306) Oshana Oshakati NDC industrial stalls (Erf 1307) Oshana Oshakati NDC industrial stalls (Erf 1308) Oshana Oshakati NDC industrial stalls (Erf 1309) Oshana Oshakati NDC Regional Office Oshana Oshakati Okatana Service Station Oshana Oshakati Accommodation for lease Oshikoto Omuthiya Omuthiya SME Park Oshikoto Onethindi, Ondangwa Okutopola Community Market Oshikoto Tsumeb Sida!Hanab Community Market Otjozondjupa Grootfontein Omulunga Industrial Estate Otjozondjupa Kalkfeld Kalkfeld Tourist Market Otjozondjupa Okahandja Omunbonde Business Park Otjozondjupa Okakarara Okakarara Slaughterhouse Otjozondjupa Okakarara Okakarara Business Park Otjozondjupa Okakarara Business complex Otjozondjupa Okakarara Accommodation for lease Otjozondjupa Okakarara Consulting rooms Otjozondjupa Otjiwarongo Otjiwarongo SME Park Otjozondjupa Otjiwarongo Farm Townlands Otjozondjupa Ovitoto village Ovitoto Garment Centre Zambezi Katima Mulilo NDC Regional Office Zambezi Katima Mulilo Industrial stalls Zambezi Katima Mulilo Business complex 5

8 6 Industrial developments and projects in various stages of planning and/or construction: Region Town/city Property description Region Town/city Property description Angola Luanda Sul Namibia Trade House Congo Brazzaville Pointe Noire Namibia Trade and Industrial Estate Democratic Republic of Congo Lubumbashi Namibia Trade and Industrial Estate Erongo Karibib Karibib mixed development on Erf 198 Erongo Omaruru Omaruru Trade and Industrial Estate Erongo Walvis Bay!Nara Namib Free Economic Trade Zone (400ha) Erongo Walvis Bay!Nara Namib Industrial and Logistics Estate (17 ha and 31 ha) Hardap Gibeon Gibeon Business Park Hardap Gochas Gochas Business Park Hardap Hohachanas Hohachanas Tourist Market Hardap Kalkrand Kalkrand Tourist Centre Hardap Mariental Mariental Business Park Ohangwena Ongenga Ongenga Trade and Industrial Estate Ohangwena Eenhana Eenhana Automotive Park Omaheke Gobabis Residential units for the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development Omusati Ondangwa Northern Tannery (upgrading and renovation) Omusati Outapi Outapi Business Park Omusati Outapi Outapi Industrial Estate Omusati Outapi Regional Office for the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry Omusati Outapi Regional Office for the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development Omusati Outapi Residential units for the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development Oshana Okatana Okatana Business Park Oshana Oshakati Omugongo Industrial Estate //Karas Near the Naute Dam Naute Irrigation Project: staff housing //Karas Farm Voigtsgrund Swakara Farming Project //Karas Keetmanshoop Keetmanshoop Furniture Factory //Karas Keetmanshoop Keetmanshoop Garment Factory (development, commissioning and operations), //Karas Region //Karas Keetmanshoop District Farm Coenbalt (ostrich feedlot) //Karas Koës Vergenoeg Game Farm (wildlife breeding and hunting) //Karas Bethanie Bethanie Fresh Produce Market Oshikoto Onayena Onayena Business Park Oshikoto Tsumeb Tsumeb Trade and Industrial Estate, Region Otjozondjupa Otavi Otavi Industrial Estate Otjozondjupa Otjiwarongo Otjiwarongo Industrial Estate Otjozondjupa Otjiwarongo Regional Office for the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development Zambezi Katima Mulilo Katima Mulilo Industrial Estate Zambezi Katima Mulilo Regional Office for the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry 7 //Karas Karasburg Karasburg Business Park (establishment of a CBD and upgrade of neighbouring streets) Zambezi Keetmanshoop Keetmanshoop Show Grounds Convention Centre, //Karas Region //Karas Keetmanshoop District Farm Coenbalt (large and small stock feedlot) Zambezi Kongola Manyeha Crocodile Leather Processing and Training Centre Kavango East Rundu Regional Office for the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry Kavango East Rundu Thatch Grass Development Strategy Industrial development strategies and training initiatives in various stages of planning and/or execution: Kavango East Divundu Divundu Industrial Estate Kavango West Southern border of Kavango West Kavango Cattle Ranch: staff housing Region Kavango West Nkurenkuru Regional Office for the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development Charcoal Industry Development Strategy Dimension Stone Industry Development Strategy Equipment Aid Scheme of the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development Entrepreneurs Training Programme Garment Development Strategy (SME support countrywide) Khomas Rehoboth Rehoboth Industrial Estate, Region Karasburg Business Park: entrepreneurs competencies development Kunene Opuwo Opuwo Trade and Industrial Estate Karasburg Business Park: hospitality training Ohangwena Eenhana Eenhana Business Park Market Demand Study for Protective Gear And School Uniform Garments: //Karas Region Ohangwena Eenhana Eenhana Garment Factory Outjo Tourist Market: entrepreneurs competencies development Ohangwena Eenhana Eenhana Slaughterhouse SME Contractors Training Programme Ohangwena Eenhana Regional Office for the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry

9 8 AGRICULTURE: GROWING 02 AGRICULTURE PROJECTS THE NAMIBIAN ECONOMY AND CREATING JOBS The NDC manages projects that specialise in three different forms of agriculture: cattle farming for beef production, and table grapes and date production for export. As stated in the National Agricultural Policy, 1995: Farming in the communal agriculture sub-sector offers the greatest potential for growth and diversification. Government resources will continue to be concentrated on promoting grain and red meat production, since these commodities will provide, at least for the immediate future, the foundation for agricultural growth, improved food security and expanded incomes, export opportunities and rural employment. Therefore in line with this National Agricultural Policy, 1995, the NDC currently manages three agricultural farms: the Kavango Cattle Ranch, the Eersbegin Date Project, and the Naute Irrigation Project. The projects are a true manifestation of the Growth at home strategy that the MITSD has implemented in response to the national development goals of the country as outlined in NDP4: The Naute Irrigation Project primarily produces dates and table grapes for export, The Eersbegin Date Project focuses on date production, and The beef production component comprises the Kavango Cattle Ranch, where cattle are farmed and then sold to Meatco for local consumption and export. The NDC exports its fresh produce and thus generates a significant income that contributes to the economic growth of the nation, in line with the National Agricultural 1995 Policy. The projects also provide valuable employment and training opportunities to large numbers of people, especially important for those living in the areas where they are situated: the //Karas, Kunene, and Kavango West Regions respectively. 9

10 KAVANGO CATTLE RANCH, KAVANGO WEST REGION 10 The Kavango Cattle Ranch is situated on the southern border of what is now the Kavango West Region. The development of the ranch started in 1973 and it originally incorporated 61 farms in total, of which 16 comprise the Mangetti West Farms section. The Kavango Cattle Ranch totalled 320,000 ha at its inception and currently has a total of 240,000 ha. During 1995, the post-independence Government of the Republic of Namibia allocated three of the farms to war veterans and nine farms were transferred to the Ministry of Defence for the rest and recuperation of Namibian soldiers returning from assignments. Seven farms were transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry s Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) to be used for quarantining cattle belonging to communal farmers. As at January 2015, the NDC had 16,312 cattle at the Kavango Cattle Ranch valued at approximately N$64 million. The Kavango Cattle Ranch practises commercial animal husbandry, feeding and production methods. The annual cattle production is slaughtered at abattoirs in Oshakati, Okahandja and Windhoek for processing. More than 500,000 kg of meat is produced on an annual basis and the Kavango Cattle Ranch is one of Namibia s biggest cattle producers. The beef is of export quality: the DVS monitors the health status of the cattle and certifies them free of controlled diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia (lung sickness) before slaughtering. The Kavango Cattle Ranch has 88 permanent employees. Each week, the workers receive meat and milk for their own consumption for free and they are allowed to keep up to 20- head of their own small stock such as goats on the farm. They can also debush and cultivate their own crops on 5 ha allocated to each employee. Two Government schools have been established for the children of the employees living at Kavango Cattle Ranch and those from the neighbouring farms. The Mangetti Combined School at Kavango Cattle Ranch (primary and junior secondary) has 400 learners. The /Khomxa Khoeda Primary School is based at the Mangetti West Farms sector of the ranch and is attended by 110 children. A health clinic, shop, residences and a DVS office are also located at one of the farms of the Kavango Cattle Ranch. A marula plantation has recently been established on one of the farms under the Kavango Cattle Ranch. The trees are young and are still in their growing phase, but have the potential to produce fruit for sale, as well as for the manufacture of fruit pulp, pips, kernels, and kernel oil commercially. NDC s Kavango Cattle Ranch is now one of the five biggest cattle producers in Namibia. 11

11 NAUTE IRRIGATION PROJECT, //KARAS REGION 12 Situated in the //Karas Region in the southern part of Namibia is the Naute Irrigation Project, located next to the Naute Dam, about 45 km outside the town of Keetmanshoop. The project has been in existence since 1991 and primarily produces dates and table grapes for export, while pomegranates, peacan nuts and prickly pears are produced as additional crops. The Naute Irrigation Project initially started with a gene bank of date palms, but several years later production switched to cultivars more popular on the international market, known as barhee and medjool. (Initially, in an effort to improve cash flow, the project also incorporated six centre pivot irrigation plots to grow lucerne; when the production of grapes expanded, however, the production of lucerne was discontinued.) Table grape production has grown over the years and now provides employment for about 300 seasonal workers, thus impacting positively on the livelihoods of many families in the //Karas Region. The NDC has concluded a joint venture with a partner from the private sector to manage and operate a cellar to produces schnapps from the dates, prickly pears and pomegranates and nappa from the table grapes. (The name nappa is derived from grappa, a brandy distilled from the fermented residue of grapes after they have been pressed in winemaking.) The Naute Irrigation Project is the pride of the NDC. It employs many local people and has made a significant contribution to the economy of the country. 13 The project now comprises 120 ha under dates and 80 ha under table grapes, most of which is exported. Recently there has been an increase in the land under cultivation: 60 ha are now under pecan nuts (established in 2012/13); 5 ha are under prickly pears; and three different varieties of pomegranates are grown on 10 ha. The production of dates and table grapes forms the main farming activity of the Naute Irrigation Project.

12 The Naute Irrigation Project, located near the Naute Dam in the //Karas Region 14 15

13 Date production occupies about 120 ha of the Naute Irrigation Project

14 NDC S 03 BUSINESS PARKS BUSINESS PARKS 18 BRING SMES TOGETHER The NDC constructs and maintains business parks in order to combat the shortage of premises to rent for business owners who wish to run an operation but are prevented from doing so by various constraints. The NDC s business parks are established in response to the specific needs of a business community within any given town or city. Proposals are submitted by a town council and the NDC and the MITSD then work together to build the premises from which businesses can operate. Many such premises are constructed with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in mind as these are often newly-established endeavours whose owners cannot really afford expensive rental costs. High rentals mean that many SMEs are forced to operate from informal properties or under trees and this will tend to have a negative effect on their profitability. The NDC business parks can bring SMEs together to showcase their products in an attractive marketplace with a large volume of potential shoppers. The NDC has established a large number of such properties around the country, some of which are featured in the next few pages. 19

15 DAVID SHIKOMBA BUSINESS PARK, ONGWEDIVA, OSHANA REGION 20 The David Shikomba Business Park was established in 2006 and is situated in the town of Ongwediva in the Oshana Region. It consist 40 units housing a range of different business activities such as a supermarket, tailoring companies, an car repair workshop, a beauty and hair salon, and fast food outlets. Jormos Investment CC is one of the tailoring companies at the business park. It specialises in making school uniforms and is owned by Ms Endeline Namene Enkali. Learners need to be formally dressed in order to look neat and presentable; schools uniforms also help establish a school s identity and create a sense of belonging. Ms Enkali feels that she is playing an important role in the education sector by dressing learners appropriately and affordably: I am proud that I contribute a part to education. I receive a lot of orders and my school uniforms are in demand, she said. Ms Enkali also shared that she was happy with the space that she rented and that she had received sewing machines from the Equipment Aid Scheme of the MITSD. Ms Wilhemina Kaviti owns KAS Tailoring and has been a tenant at the shopping centre since the business park was established. She says she is happy with her new property since she is now receiving orders from more clients than she did at her previous premises. The fact that she is located alongside other retail outlets and services means that people requiring her skills are more likely to drop in as they go about their shopping. At the back of the shopping centre is the industrial complex where a car repair workshop, a welding shop, and a school furniture manufacturing company are all based. Mr Sackaria Niitembu is the owner of Sacky s Motor Engineering Services. The business specialises in repairing auto vehicles, He is very pleased with the services he receives from the NDC as a tenant and says that the fact that there is lack of competition from similar businesses at the premises makes it easier for his business to thrive. I am really happy to be here; there is not anybody else here that offers the same services that I do, and that helps my business to grow, he said. The NDC has outlined the importance of quality customer service in its strategic objectives. Ms Albertina Povanhu is an NDC Property Officer for some of the projects in the northern regions and is thus responsible for the David Shikomba Business Park. Overall, the retail and industrial tenants at the David Shikomba Business Park are satisfied to be operating from the business park and they praised Ms Povanhu for a job well done. 21 The David Shikomba Business Park, located in Ongwediva, has 40 units. It serves the surrounding communities with a range of shops and businesses.

16 The David Shikombo Business Park

17 (Below) All the 40 business units available for rental in the business park have been occupied. Tenants offer a wide range of amenities to the residents of Ongwediva and the surrounding areas. (Below) Sackaria Niitembu, owner of the car repair workshop company located in the David Shikomba Business Park (Above) Endeline Namene Enkali, owner of one of the tailoring companies in the shopping centre at the David Shikomba Business Park. She specialises in making school uniforms. (Right) The business park offers a wide range of products and services to the local community. (Above) Wilhemina Kaviti also owns a tailoring shop in the business park; according to her, the fact that her shop is located alongside other retail outlets and services means that people requiring her skills are more likely to drop in as they go about their shopping.

18 EENHANA BUSINESS PARK, EENHANA, OHANGWENA REGION 26 In an effort to keep its properties attractive and in good order, the NDC has made improvements to its small business park in the town of Eenhana. The improvements were aimed at meeting the commercial and industrial needs of the town in response to its growing population. Therefore a wide range of inter-related functions had to be accommodated at the site. The initiative was inspired by the shared ambition of the second president of Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba, and the Eenhana Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Mr Walde Ndevashiya. They wished to develop Eenhana into a focus of business, administrative, social, and cultural activities for the upliftment of people locally and Ohangwena Region more generally. With this goal in mind the NDC, together with the then MITSD, embarked on a project to transform the existing small business park into a premier property a modern development and a tourist attraction for visitors to the beautiful town of Eenhana. Designed around a small existing grouping of retail buildings in one corner of the site, the project makes a feature of the numerous large trees growing there and includes the stateof-the-art MITSD Regional Headquarters building anchoring one corner of the plot. The picture is completed by a small office park consisting of five small offices, a client- specific warehouse for an aluminium supplier, a local bank branch, and a supermarket and a general store. A modern butchery in the estate links up with a meat processing plant and an abattoir in Eenhana an international standard facility earmarked to be completed in September The butchery supplies quality meat products to the local supermarkets; in doing so it provides a platform for farmers from the region to market their produce. The butchery also supplies residents with a variety of meat cuts and other meat products at affordable prices. The NDC has established a garment factory at the complex and provided training to a local businessperson and three co-workers. Another new business, an aluminium factory, was also established to manufacture products such as windows and door frames. The list of businesses within the complex is completed by a supermarket and a general store. Finally, to one side of the complex, several three-bedroom residential units have been built for MITSD staff members. The complex is also designed in such a way that local vendors and fresh produce growers are accommodated in a market that provides a space for small-scale private businesses to sell their vegetables, fish, and handmade crafts. 27 The Eenhana Business Park now serves a wide range of interrelated functions that can be accommodated at the site.

19 The NDC has made extensive improvements to its small business park in Eenhana and in the process has created a worldclass property

20 KARASBURG BUSINESS PARK, KARASBURG, //KARAS REGION 30 At the end of 2014, the NDC opened the doors of the Karasburg Business Park, designed to support the Growth at home strategy of the MITSD (previously called MTI) and to establish value chains within the community of Karasburg in the south of the country. Thirteen fully-furnished retail units have been created for home-based industry businesses selling products including arts and crafts, garments, and wood products. The NDC developed the old Kalkfontein Hotel in the middle of the town and its transformation has now created a productive, jobcreating, socioeconomic upliftment project. The Mayor of Karasburg, Caroline Arendse, indicated that the development would go a long way towards addressing unemployment and poverty critical social challenges faced by the residents of the town. The business park also has a hospitality centre offering upmarket accommodation, a trendy restaurant, and an outside seating area for socialisation. Clean linen for the hospitality centre and laundry services for locals are provided by a laundry, also based at the business park. It is envisaged that eventually small factories will be established for packing and branding the various products created in the business park for export to the rest of Namibia and beyond A few of the other developments scheduled for the future include: a shop selling music CDs, a coffee shop, and a venue for Sunday buffet lunches and weddings. The NDC s vision for the Karasburg Business Park is to expand the potential of all Karasburg residents to offer products and services to every tourist and every visitor to their town: We want the people who usually just drive through Karasburg to stop at the park: to buy their groceries at the U-Save Supermarket, to overnight in the stunning rooms, to happily spend their money in the community, says Wessel!Nanuseb, NDC s Senior Manager of Corporate Services. Through that, the park will create jobs, and thus will contribute towards the upliftment and improvement of living standards of our brothers and sisters in Karasburg. This will support the goal of the Honourable Governor to benefit this region, as well as support the dream of the former Minister of Trade and Industry, currently the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Calle Schlettwein, to cement the Growth at home strategy and expand Namibia s value chain activities. 31 The stoep of the old Kalkfontein Hotel has been transformed into a showcase of pictures and information on the local Swakara farming industry.

21 The old Kalkfontein Hotel has been transformed into a modern business park

22 The Karasburg Business Park offers upmarket accommodation, a trendy restaurant (shown below), a laundry, and an outside seating area for socialisation. The NDC s vision for the Karasburg Business Park is to expand the potential of all Karasburg residents to offer products and services to every tourist and every visitor to their town

23 Opuwo Business Park, OPUWO, KUNENE REGION The Opuwo Business Park houses a variety of retail outlets, services and industries, while local vendors have the opportunity to showcase their craft products to residents, visitors and tourists alike. 36 The Opuwo Business Park in the Kunene Region, with the First National Bank (FNB) as its anchor tenant, is a busy hub of activity for the town s residents. It houses a variety of retail outlets, services and industries: the OK Supermarket, the FNB branch, a restaurant, an information technology shop, a tailoring company, a butchery, and a tyre repair business. The business park was completed in 2005 and created 497 jobs during the construction phase. Initially, nine units were created to be leased out to tenants; the second phase, now under construction, will include a café, four vendor stalls, eight vendor booths, and an extension of the OK Supermarket. These extensions will benefit both the businesses and their clients. The benefits include: Increased service delivery to the community of Opuwo, More job opportunities, and Expanded business activities and opportunities for locals. Kaokoland Cell and Repairs is an information technology shop that sells and repairs cellphones and also stocks phone batteries and covers. The company employs two young people and requires that one of them must be fluent in the local language, Otjihimba, in order to be able to communicate with customers. 37

24 COMMUNITY MARKETS CONTRIBUTE 04 COMMUNITY MARKETS 38 TO SOCIAL UPLIFTMENT The aim of community markets is to promote local SMEs and provide them with affordable and convenient rented premises. The NDC has therefore created its community markets to benefit local community members and contribute to the social upliftment of the community. The Okutopola and Twapandula community markets were established specifically for vendors who were previously operating under nearby trees, and whose fresh produce would often spoil under these unfavourable conditions. 39 The SMEs are thus able to generate more income since they spend less on rent the NDC charges rent from as low as N$40.00 per month for small businesses such as vendors operating in the community markets.

25 !HOMS AI COMMUNITY MARKET, KEETMANSHOOP, //KARAS REGION 40 As part of the Government s vision to develop and empower the southern regions, the NDC continues to invest in various projects that can benefit the business owners in these regions, as well as the communities at large. The!Homs Ai Community Market is situated in the town of Keetmanshoop, in the //Karas Region in the south of Namibia, and was established in The building hosts a number of businesses such as the local radio station, a restaurant, a mini-market, a gemstone cutting and polishing shop, and open stalls that sell traditional food and cold drinks. The!Homs Ai Community Market is a beautiful site with plenty of benches provided for people to sit at leisure outside; as such it represents a manifestation of truly imaginative development for the town s residents. Also situated at the!homs Ai Community Market is the mini-market where the town s residents come to shop for their day-to-day needs. The owner of the restaurant in the market, Mr Daniel Kandjela, is proud of the development and believes it is contributing to local socioeconomic development by offering employment to the youth, enhancing the transfer of skills, and offering affordable goods to those living in the area. One of the employees at the mini-market and butchery can now make sausages and thus offer smallscale butchery services. I am satisfied with the developments made by the NDC in our town, Kandjela concluded. 41 Mr Jacobus Meyer is the owner of Southern Gemstones; he makes jewellery and creates crafts from bottles. He says the market for his products is relatively small and his customers are mostly the tourists who come to visit the town. Gemstones and jewellery are his passion and so he continues to search for raw materials around the southern areas of the country to produce good quality items that are affordable. He says his business has created employment opportunities for the town s residents. Mr Meyer is hopeful that his business will benefit from his improved marketing strategies, thus building his client base and making his business a success. The!Homs Ai Community Market is a truly imaginative development for the town s residents. Mr Jacobus Meyer is one of the tenants.

26 The!Homs Ai Community Market, located in the southern town of Keetmanshoop

27 Offering many seating spaces for residents and visitors, the!homs Ai Community Market is the ideal venue for socialisation. The restaurant is furnished with Namibian-produced items that reflect the skill and craftsmanship of the local residents

28 EPAKO SME PARK, GOBABIS, OMAHEKE REGION The Epako SME Park, which is situated in the Omaheke Region town of Gobabis, is one of the NDC s oldest properties, having been established back in The park comprises 34 SME units, accommodating retail and service businesses and semi-industrial workshops. The park is commonly referred to as the blue market by the locals and its central location within the CBD of Epako makes it easily accessible to all. During construction, 66 jobs were impacted and the project development cost was N$3 million. The park was officially inaugurated by the Founding Father, His Excellency Dr Sam Nujoma The Epako SME Park comprises 34 units offering SMEs the opportunity to trade their goods and services.

29 OKUTOPOLA COMMUNITY MARKET, ONETHINDI, OSHIKOTO REGION The Okutopola Community Market is located in a village in Oshikoto Region called Onethindi, which is 5 km from Ondangwa in Oshana Region. In 2009, the then-minister of Trade and Industry and now President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr Hage Geingob, paid a visit to the Onethindi informal traders, who were plying their trade under some shade structures just next to the road at that time. The MITSD through the NDC believes in spearheading developments that will attract investors to settlements and villages that are in the process of being proclaimed by regional councils. In this instance, the project is aimed at empowering youth and informal vendors in the three electoral constituencies of Oniipa, Onayena and Olunkonda. The features of the market that are of benefit to the local economy include: 48 The shade had been donated by Namdeb Diamond Corporation some years ago but by 2009 it was becoming dilapidated; the traders proximity to the roadside enabled Dr Geingob to stop and observe their predicament and the women selling their wares under this shade enumerated their challenges to him. He subsequently gave instructions to the Directorate of Industrial Development at the MTI (as it was called at that time) and the NDC to establish a modular market at the site. The project finished in 2012 and was inaugurated in August 2013 by the Honourable Calle Schlettwein, who had by then become the Minister of Trade and Industry and is currently the Minister of Finance. The community market now provides local SMEs with comparatively cheap and convenient rented premises, including a onestop shop with a hair salon, a restaurant, a butchery, and a fruit and vegetables outlet. A butchery facility run by local meat sellers that incorporates cold rooms and display freezers; businesswomen in this facility are now selling ice blocks, cutting meat for local events. The promotion of perishable product sales: a cold room allows vendors to keep their fruit and vegetables fresh for longer, thus maximising their profitability. A new attraction called ofandifa, whereby community members bring different products to sell on weekends, was established. Traditional foodstuffs are typically offered for sale at this time. A bakery and a restaurant have been set up in a purpose-built building in order to attract locals as well as tourists who are entering the northern part of the country. Indirect benefits include the proliferation of minibus stops around the market and a modern, high voltage transformer that is now benefiting electricity users in this area. The Okutopola Community Market provides local SMEs with comparatively cheap and convenient rented premises. 49

30 The Okutopola Community Market: a vibrant space for community interaction

31 TWAPANDULA COMMUNITY MARKET, RUACANA, OMUSATI REGION 52 The NDC s presence is also felt in the far north of Namibia, close to the district capital of Ruacana. Known for its spectacular tourist attraction, the Ruacana Falls, the area receives a great number of visitors, especially between the months of April and September. The Twapandula Community Market is based in the small town of Oshifo, which is close to the town of Ruacana and its residents. The market offers space to a variety of industries that can help support and develop the local community. The market enables local SMEs to trade and manufacture at premises with a very highly subsidised rental rate at an aestheticallypleasing site that has become a locus for empowerment, job creation, and poverty alleviation. The community market hosts tenants such as a supermarket, restaurants, three shops, 30 vendor stalls and a NamPost branch where people can deposit and withdraw money, send letters, and receive mail. There are a number of restaurants offering traditional Namibian food at affordable prices and tourists visiting the town can currently experience authentic Namibian dishes at three different establishments. One of these is Emily s Restaurant, which sells a variety of food at prices starting from N$5 dollars for a plate of mahangu porridge. The benefits to the local economy that have emerged out of the creation of the Twapandula Community Market include: Many SMEs have access to the market to showcase their products, SME products gain greater visibility with locals and tourists, and Local businesspeople have an opportunity to generate more income. 53 The Twapandula Community Market, located in the small town of Oshifo near Ruacana in the Omusati Region, offers space to a variety of industries that can help to support and develop the local community.

32 The Twapandula Community Market in Oshifo, near Ruacana in the Omusati Region

33 56 57 The Twapandula Community Market enables local SMEs to manufacture trade and at premises with a very highly subsidised rental rate at an aesthetically-pleasing site that has become a locus for empowerment, job creation, and poverty alleviation. Emily (middle) and the friendly staff of Emily s Restaurant, offering a variety of food and drinks to visiting tourists and local residents.

34 TOURISTS AND 05 VISITORS CAN TOURIST MARKETS 58 ENGAGE WITH NAMIBIANS Tourism is one of the principal sectors driving the economy of Namibia and its contribution to the country s development has been increasing since Independence in Namibia s sound infrastructure, political stability, rich cultural history, remarkable wild - life, and unique, pristine environments are key factors that attract tourists from around the world. The NDC s tourism-oriented properties in different towns have been designed with the rich diversity of various Namibian cultures and their fascinating histories in mind. are located through designs incorporating photographic images and locally-appropriate interior décor, creating a stunning ambience in which the visitor is better able to appreciate the history and beauty of the area in question. The NDC in conjunction with the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development has aligned its objectives with the fourth National Development Plan (NDP4) to build tourist markets that can attract local, regional and international tourists and in which Namibian products can be showcased. 59 AT THE For example, Karasburg Business Park,!Homs Ai Community Market, Opuwo Business Park and Manyeha Crocodile Leather Processing and Training Centre each tell the story of the communities in which they At the same time, tourists visiting these markets can engage with Namibians one-onone and thus come to value their rich history, talents, and passion for life. MARKETS

35 KALKFELD TOURIST MARKET, KALKFELD, OTJOZONDJUPA REGION The Kalkfeld Tourist Market offers visitors and residents a cool environment in which to relax and refresh themselves. 60 The Kalkfeld settlement is strategically located in a part of Namibia that hosts many visitors: the Kunene, Otjozondjupa and Erongo Regions offer a wide range of tourist attractions with their desert dunes, Himba communities, the Etosha National Park, and many historical buildings and sites of cultural interest, to name but a few. Many tourists that travel to these regions drive through Kalkfeld, thus offering the opportunity for residents to gain from the tourists presence. Tourists spend money and thus boost the economy of the communities they visit. In addition, Kalkfeld also serves as a gateway to the city of the city of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Kalkfeld Tourist Market was established by the NDC with the aim of resurrecting the fortunes of the settlement. The market offers a service station, four vendor market stalls, and a restaurant. Kalkfeld is situated on one of the routes to Walvis Bay and many road users pass through the town. Previously, there was no reason for them to break their journey there but now the service station gives truck drivers and members of the public driving through a reason to spend money in the settlement. The JDB Service Station is owned by Mr Denboy and Mrs Julia Ndjadila. Twentyfive permanent employment positions were created with the establishment of the service station and 20 of these employees are local residents. The owners have two decades of experience in the industry and are confident that their service station will prosper. Mr Ndjadila said that people used to just drive pass the settlement but because of the recent improvements, people now have good reasons to come and visit and this development has impacted the residents of Kalkfeld in many positive ways. This is for the community, so let us show support. I have invested money in Kalkfeld because I believe in growth, therefore I urge every person passing Kalkfeld to take advantage of these new developments and support the community. 61 (Left) Edna Imgard Kurz, owner of the Kalkfeld Padstal located in the Kalkfeld Tourist Market. (Right) Denboy Ndjadila and his wife own and operate the service station, providing jobs for 25 people, most of whom are Kalkfeld residents who were previously unemployed.

36 62 He further noted that the decentralisation process is very important for development and that there should be no difference between the city and rural communities in respect of the services people can access and the opportunities they can enjoy. He was looking forward to welcoming Namibians and tourists alike to Kalkfeld in order for them to experience for themselves all that the newlythriving community has to offer. The Kalkfeld Padstal is owned by Mrs Edna Imgard Kurz. It sells biltong (lean meat which is salted and dried in strips), droëwors (a snack food, based on coriander-seed spiced boerewors sausage) and other meat products. Mrs Kurz was excited about the new building and said that it had a lot of potential to attract people to the settlement. Some of the benefits that have arisen out of the market include: Job creation for residents, Stimulation of the settlement s economy as employment creation translates into local spending power and contributes to economic growth, The service station can attract private road users and long haul drivers, who will spend money on fuel and other items there, and Long haul users can break their journeys and relax in the town. 63 Once people notice this place, we will sell more of our products. I believe there will be growth for Kalkfeld, she said. The Kalkfeld Tourist Market was established by the NDC with the aim of resurrecting the fortunes of the Kalkfeld settlement. The JDB Service Station is an important part of the market.

37 The Kalkfeld Tourist Market enables the local residents to gain from the spending power of many tourists passing through the settlement

38 OUTJO TOURIST MARKET, OUTJO, KUNENE REGION 66 The Outjo Tourist Market is based in the town of Outjo in Kunene Region and was set up with the aim of promoting and selling local products to tourists on their way to Etosha National Park. The centre features the NDC s Ostora Namibia concept, which strives to promote the production, marketing, utilisation and sale of products and crafts originating in Namibia. The idea behind Ostora Namibia is to establish a national brand and a chain of stores that will be able to deliver quality service and products. Its aim is to provide an outlet for products produced and manufactured in Namibia, for both local and foreign consumers. The interior of the centre consists of an information centre, a curio shop where the local crafters can sell their wares, and a coffee shop/restaurant. Outside the centre, a stage for performances and a traditional village with huts complete the attractions on offer. The NDC s desired outcomes for this tourist attraction centre were to: Attract tourists and thus enhance the profile of Outjo as a destination for visitors, Provide the town a new kind of attraction through the original design of the building, and 67 There are five outdoor trade stations at the site, which are covered by a tensile structure providing the vendors and their customers with shade from the sun. Provide a platform for the residents to trade their crafts and generate an income. The Outjo Tourist Market provides local residents with a platform to promote and sell their products to tourists on their way to Etosha National Park.

39 The Outjo Tourist Market has five outdoor trade stations covered by a tensile structure that provides vendors and their customers with shade from the sun. Inside the market is an information centre, a curio shop where local crafters can sell their wares, and a coffee shop/restaurant. Cultural performances and a traditional village with huts complete the attractions on offer

40 The Outjo Tourist Market offers a restful and interesting place for tourists and visitors to visit

41 06 INDUSTRIa- 72 LISATION Industrial and logistics estates WILL DRIVE NAMIBIA S ECONOMY The fourth National Development Plan (NDP4) lists four key economic sectors that have the potential to make a significant contribution to the economy of the country in the future: logistics, manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture. Namibia is therefore aiming to develop its industrial base in order to drive and expand the economy the nation can thus become more self-sufficient in respect to the production of various goods and hence less dependent on their importation. The NDC, as an engine of development, has carried out its mandate in this regard by building industrial premises in a number of regions and leasing them out to businesses. The manufacturing, transport and logistics businesses that are tenants at the various NDC industrial parks play a key role in national development. NDC industrial parks that host manufacturing companies can offer expansive premises and can cater for a wide range of enterprises: ice manufacturing, car repair workshop, and electrical and mechanical engineering, to name but a few. The transport and logistics sectors represent important components of the value chain for the production and processing of goods. For example, the!nara Namib Industrial and Logistics Estate offers inbound and outbound logistics through its large storage areas and convenient road access. NDC supports industrial and logistics business initiatives that are sustainable and tries to ensure that it has good relations with its clients to provide excellent services. The advantages of the NDC s industrial and logistics estates are: Continuous support by development agencies or ministries for the establishment and promotion of these estates by encouraging foreign direct investment, job creation, the shift of production away from densely urbanised areas and the redistribution of employment opportunities this creates, and the acceleration of regional (decentralised) development. The estates can attract businesses by offering an attractive package of services (such as power and water) that can be supplied continuously, reliably, and at a cost that industrial facilities could not achieve on their own. Promotion of value chains among various enterprises within the estates. 73

42 !NARA NAMIB INDUSTRIAL AND LOGISTICS ESTATE, WALVIS BAY, ERONGO REGION The NDP4 states that: By 2017, Namibia shall have a well-functioning, high quality transport infrastructure connected to major local and regional markets as well as link to the Port of Walvis Bay (Desired Outcome 5.1). In line with this goal, the NDC has established and built a logistics estate in Walvis Bay. The Port of Walvis Bay is linked to other southern African countries through a network of transport corridors and the NDC has built its premises at the port city for this strategic reason. 74 Located 10 km outside the harbour city of Walvis Bay, the!nara Namib Industrial and Logistics Estate offers convenient access to the port facilities for its single logistics business tenant. The premises have parking bays for 90 cars. The yard space also includes dry and cold storage docks and double storey offices. 75 The recently-completed!nara Namib Logistics Estate in Walvis Bay offers direct access to the port facilities for the logistics business tenant.

43 OMUGONGO INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, OSHAKATI, OSHANA REGION The Omugongo Industrial Estate is an industrial estate and its purpose is to serve the needs of businesses in the area due to a shortage of industrial premises in the town of Oshakati in Oshana Region. The Omugongo Industrial Estate, located in the northern town of Oshakati in the Oshana Region. Since the site is still comparatively new there were only four tenants at the time of writing: a distribution company, a powerline company, a business manufacturing barbed wire, and a diamond mesh company. Construction of Phase 1 created 44 direct and 10 indirect jobs and five warehouses have been completed to date. The second phase of this project is still under construction and will result in five additional warehouses; currently, Phase 2 of the project is employing 36 people directly and 10 indirectly. 76 Oshana Power Lines is one of the tenants at the estate, specialising in powerline construction and the maintenance of equipment such as transformers and switch gears. The company has made a significant impact around the country, creating employment and installing electrical powerlines in different regions. 77 The company is owned by Nicolas Shikongo and Marius Nagel and the two owners are happy with the services they receive from NDC at the estate and believe that the NDC is doing a good job. He noted that NDC s impacts are visible throughout the country and this is a good sign for development. The NDC must keep on with the good work and build more industrial space, he said. Mr Shikongo was equally satisfied with the business environment and the space allocated to them. He said that the location was peaceful and had proven practical for their operations. The distribution and delivery company stores a large amount of sugar and distributes it to retail businesses in the Oshana Region and neighbouring regions.

44 OMULUNGA INDUSTRIAL PARK, GROOTFONTEIN, OTJOZONDJUPA REGION The Omulunga Industrial Park is situated in Grootfontein in Otjozondjupa Region, a town that is a gateway to north-eastern destinations such as Rundu and Katima Mulilo. The park was opened in 2014 and industrial and semi-industrial activities are undertaken at 26 units, ranging in size from 78 m 2 to 120 m Tenants at the site include: an electrical workshop; businesses offering tailoring, plumbing, carwashing, welding, upholstery, joinery, and car repair services; and retail outlets selling stationery, beauty and health products, fruit and vegetables (including farm produce), and chemicals. The park also has office facilities. 79 One tenant is Mossinets, a manufacturing company based at the property since Manufacturing mosquito nets in a range of different styles and sizes, Mossinets began operations in Otavi in 1990, but relocated to Omulunga Industrial Park in Mr Joas Mwandingi of the Otjozondjupa Leather Project CC said that his business is doing well and he was pleased with the site as it was big enough for him to operate his business successfully. The Omulunga Industrial Estate, located in the northern town of Grootfontein in the Otjozondjupa Region.

45 PROSPERITA INDUSTRIAL PARK, WINDHOEK, KHOMAS REGION 80 The Prosperita Industrial Park is situated in the capital city of Windhoek. The building cost was N$17 million and it was completed in November During its construction phases, the project created 1,740 jobs. The site is designed to offer 60 business units and the area of the lease is 6,730 m 2. NDC clients at the Prosperita Industrial Park include garments manufacturers, welding and engineering plants, printing shops, joinery works, offices, electrical and mechanical businesses, and a takeaway shop. Ms Shalene van Rooi is the owner of Printing and Stationery World, a company that was established ten years ago when she started to print t-shirts and sell stationery from her home. Industrial Park. Today, the business is going from strength to strength and has recently relocated to a bigger space due to an increase in numbers of clients. She has a good team supporting her and this contributes to her success. She encourages other women to believe in themselves and work hard: Please remember that everything does not jump to you, but believe in God, work hard and you will receive, she said. Also situated at the industrial park is Cool Ice. The company produces ice and sells it to the local market, mostly service stations and restaurants. The company is owned by Mr Jan Jacobus Smith and employs three people. 81 She moved later to another small premises in Khomasdal and from there to Prosperita The NDC s Prosperita Industrial Park is situated in Windhoek and offers a range of premises from where tenants can run their businesses.

46 RUNDU INDUSTRIAL AND TRADE ESTATE, RUNDU, KAVANGO EAST REGION The Kavango Trade Fair is held annually in order for exhibitors and business owners to showcase their products and services. The trade fair was established in 1997 to motivate During construction, the project created 44 new jobs and the estate now offers the following benefits in terms of the town s development: 82 local entrepreneurs to venture into business, as well as to attract foreign investment to the area. In 2014, the trade fair was held at the newlyestablished Rundu Industrial and Trade Estate. This building will assist in addressing the shortage of exhibition halls and multipurpose centres in the town of Rundu. It will also be able to host various events and A safe trading area, with an enabling environment, Job creation for local residents, A permanent facility for Kavango Trade Fair events, attracting various businesses and their customers to Rundu (as well as the Kavango East and Kavango West Regions more generally), and 83 activities, such as weddings, conferences, workshops, and other gatherings. A multi-purpose facility for a range of events and activities. The NDC s newly-established Rundu Industrial and Trade Estate addresses the shortage of exhibition halls and multipurpose centres in Rundu. Artist s impression only, provided by Howard & Chamberlain Architects

47 TURNING GREAT 07 IDEAS INTO special LONG- projects 84 LASTING BUSINESS OPPORTU- NITIES The NDC does not only restrict itself to focusing on infrastructure and its agricultural holdings in its efforts to support economic growth and promote development across the country. The MITSD and the NDC have also embarked on special projects to create additional opportunities to benefit Namibian communities at the local level. These special projects are those that fall outside the NDC s usual scope as they are mostly concerned with funding activities that have been identified as those that can create long-term impacts amongst Namibian communities in terms of job creation and social upliftment. These are usually oneoff projects tailored towards the needs of a specific group of people. Small ideas can have big impacts when they are realised through effective and long-lasting projects. The MITSD and the NDC together recognise the importance of supporting the innovative minds that produce just such small ideas and of assisting them in turning their proposals into realities. Special projects have impacted small-scale communities especially those that are disadvantaged in some way through a range of different enterprises. For example, the Charcoal Industry Development Strategy initiated a one-of-a-kind project that utilises existing resources and turns them into a tangible and sustainable industry in an area with few other resources available for exploitation. 85

48 Charcoal industry development strategy, KUNENE REGION 86 The NDC as an implementing agent of the MITSD partnered with Development Consu ltants of Southern Africa (DECOSA) and the Swartbooi Traditional Authority in 2011 to design a project to improve value addition in the charcoal industry in Kunene Region. The aim was to enhance production and resource utilisation in the industry locally. The project design was motivated by the fact that there is little development in the area, a situation that results in a high rate of unemployment. According to a report submitted by DECOSA, the charcoal industry has been identified as the most promising sector for economic development. At the beginning of the intervention in 2011 there were six beneficiaries from the local community, three of whom were women. The six beneficiaries were trained and two were successful in the continuation of the charcoal business initiative. The objectives and tasks of this project were given as: Introduction of a real business culture and promotion of local entrepreneurship, Diversification of the largely livestockoriented economy, Contribution to economic growth, Sustainable utilisation of natural resources and value addition, Contribution to employment creation and poverty alleviation, and Gaining additional experience by a pilot intervention that can be rolled out to other areas. 87 The NDC s Charcoal Industry Development Strategy aims to improve the value addition of the charcoal industry in the Kunene Region, while providing job opportunities for local residents.

49 GARMENT INDUSTRY: TUHAFENI GARMENT FACTORY, WINDHOEK, KHOMAS REGION 88 This garment factory is part of the NDC s special projects portfolio and is situated in the Northern Industrial area of Windhoek. The main aim of the project was to create a market platform from which Namibian manufacturers could operate. Dinapama Garment Manufacturers & Supplies is currently the sole tenant at the Tuhafeni Garment Factory. The company specialises in the custom design, manufacturing and branding of high quality bags, folders, and different types of clothing. Mr David Namapala is the brains behind Dinapama Garment Manufacturers & Supplies as well as being one of the owners. He says that the idea behind the company arose out of the closure of Ramatex Textiles Namibia s operations in Windhoek in 2008, as a result of which a large number of jobs were lost. The company started operations in Windhoek in 2010 and had a staff complement of seven people at that time. It moved to the Tuhafeni Garment Factory in 2013 and currently has 349 employees and six shareholders. The NDC is proud to be housing a company that is characterised by goal-driven and purposeful leadership. 89 The Tuhafeni Garment Factory, located in the Northern Industrial area of Windhoek, provides space for the textile manufacturer, Dinapama Garment Manufacturers & Supplies.

50 Dinapama Garment Manufacturers & Suppliers, the sole tenant of the Tuhafeni Garment Factory, is the brainchild of David Namapala (pictured below). The company specialises in making clothing, bags and folders. Dinapama Garment Manufacturers & Suppliers currently employs 349 people

51 GEMSTONE INDUSTRY: KARIBIB GEMSTONE CENTRE, KARIBIB, ERONGO REGION The NDC s Karibib Gemstone Centre provides training to Namibians interested in the gemstone industry. Mrs Ingrid Harases (pictured in the bottom row) was a trainee at the centre before becoming a trainer herself. 92 The Erongo Region is well known for its gemstones. The Karibib Gemstone Centre was established in 2008 as a training centre to develop advanced gemstone processing skills in the local small-scale mining communities of the region and thus broaden their knowledge of working with semi-precious gemstones. The six-month training process includes both a theory component and practical activities: identification and sorting gemstones; slicing and pre-shaping, dopping and calibration; faceting and polishing; and the valuation of rough and finished products. ( Dopping is attaching a gemstone to a special stick so that facets can be cut with accuracy.) The trainees also receive the basic computer skills and business management training necessary for them to start their own businesses, with the ultimate aim of growing the Namibian gemstone industry. became a trainer herself. According to Mrs Harases, the centre has seen some graduates go on to become very successful: Some of the students we trained started working in the mining industries and they even became managers and supervisors. Our students had great potential and they grabbed this opportunities and worked hard, she said. Mrs Harases also noted that the centre serves as a tourist attraction, with many visitors stopping by to view the gemstones that have been put out on display (the gemstones at the training centre are only used for training purposes and are not for sale, however). The staff members also make themselves available to share information with people who want to learn more about the different types of gemstones in Namibia. 93 Students come from as far away as Katima Mulilo to enrol and after they have passed the interview selection process, 15 students per year are admitted mainly receiving their training using smoky quartz Mrs Ingrid Harases is a Karibib resident and trainer at the centre; she was, in fact, initially a trainee at the centre, before she eventually

52 MANYEHA CROCODILE LEATHER PROCESSING AND TRAINING CENTRE, KONGOLA, ZAMBEZI REGION The Manyeha Crocodile Leather Processing and Training Centre, which will be is based in Kongola in Zambezi Region, is still under development but facilities such as a recreation and camping area, staff houses, tourist chalets, and self-catering chalets will eventually be offered at the site, in addition to those directly linked to leather production. 94 The first phase was completed in December 2014 and the second phase will commence during the first few months of 2015, with expected completion in The project provided 30 jobs during construction of the first phase. 95 Once operational, the centre will provide permanent employ ment opportunities for the local residents in the production and processing of the crocodile skin, meat and bones; egg collection and egg handling activities; tourism-related work; training of small-scale crocodile farmers; conducting mokoro (a type of canoe commonly used on the Kavango and Zambezi Rivers) cruises; and manufacturing and selling crocodile artefacts. As such, the centre will assist in added value activities, both downwards the supply chain as a strategy to lower pro duction costs, and upwards to expand market potential. Artist s impression only, provided by International Consulting Architects An architectural drawing of the Manyeha Crocodile Leather Processing and Training Centre.

53 THATCH GRASS LOGISTICS CENTRE, RUNDU, KAVANGO EAST REGION In its efforts to support the Growth at home strategy of the MITSM, the NDC aims to focus its efforts on manufacturing and skills transfer. This was the impetus behind the Rundu Thatch Grass Logistics Centre, conceptualised in support of the NDC s Thatch Grass Development Strategy. 96 The project is currently under construction and has created 44 jobs at the site. On completion, envisaged for the first half of 2015, the centre will support thatch manufacturers in three regions in the north east of Namibia, namely the Kavango West, Kavango East and Zambezi Regions. 97 The centre will offer a thatch logistics centre where thatch will be delivered and taken through the production process, from sorting, grading, bundling, and quarantining/treatment through to distribution to the market production units where the thatch manufacturers who rent the units will be able to sell their thatch grass. Local small-scale harvesters will be able to sell their untreated thatch and thatch-related material directly to the centre for processing by the operator. In addition, harvesters and small-scale thatchers will undergo training on sustainable harvesting and thatching methods and as a result it is envisaged that they will be able to gain a competitive advantage. Once established, the project will have positive impacts on job creation and the value chain within the thatch production industry. The Thatch Grass Logistics Centre, to be located in Rundu, will provide a platform for local residents to trade in thatch grass. Artist s impression only, provided by Howard & Chamberlain Architects

54 98 PROMOTE EMPLOY- MENT CREATION AND SKILLS 08 Socio-economic development programme for //Karas and Hardap Regions 99 TRANSFER IN SOUTHern namibia The MITSD s drive to establish more industries in two regions in the south of Namibia was motivated by the need to promote employment creation and skills develop ment within those areas. The main aims of the programme s implementation in the Hardap and //Karas Regions are to: Improve the enabling environment for private sector development, Promote employment creation, skills development, entrepreneurship development, and innovation, Facilitate and diversify manufacturing and processing with value addition, Uplift the socioeconomic status and dignity of the people by use of self-reliant business measures, and Facilitate regional and national economic integration by embracing smart partnerships as well as investment and trade promotion.

55 KALKRAND TOURIST CENTRE, KALKRAND, HARDAP REGION In its drive to develop and upgrade infrastructure as a means of contributing to the socioeconomic upliftment of the towns in southern Namibia, the MITSD with the NDC as implementing agent has established a project in the small town of Kalkrand in the Hardap Region. 100 The Kalkrand Tourist Centre will provide a platform for showcasing local products not only from the nearby tannery in Duineveld but also originating in the broader community. 101 Artist s impression only, provided by Howard & Chamberlain Architects The project commenced in April 2014 and the expected date of completion is October The planned Kalkrand Tourist Centre. Artist s impression only, provided by Howard & Chamberlain Architects

56 PROSOPIS WOODWORK AND FURNITURE FACTORY, LEONARDVILLE, OMAHEKE REGION 102 The Prosopis Woodwork and Furniture Factory, located to the south east of Gobabis on the border of the Omaheke and Hardap Regions, plays an important role in the local agricultural sector. The factory s activities include cutting and poisoning the alien invasive Prosopis juliflora trees, which are not indigenous to Africa and which destroy the fertile grazing land used by the livestock in the Nossob River Basin. The wood cut from the tree is sold as timber to furniture makers, while the factory also manufactures furniture itself. The factory s impacts are seen through employment creation for the local residents. Initially the project had 18 employees but by the time of writing the number had increased to 40 employees. 103 Furniture made from prosopis trees, creating employment for Namibians.

57 REHOBOTH COMMUNITY TRUST GREENHOUSE SCHEME, REHOBOTH, HARDAP REGION Through the NDC, the MITSD (then called MTI) assisted the Rehoboth Community Trust in acquiring a new 6-bay greenhouse and a solar panel electricity-generating system to complement its existing greenhouse project. The solar equipment has been up and running since July 2014 and is of great benefit to the project. During the day, the entire site runs off the solar panels system and even generates some spare capacity; this has therefore reduced the cost of electricity used at the project, which was previously very high. The Rehoboth Community Trust Greenhouse Scheme has been in existence since It is a community project aimed at uplifting members of the Rehoboth community and currently the project houses four greenhouses (of which the NDC purchased one). During the summer, the greenhouses produce cucumbers, tomatoes and green peppers; during the winter, cauliflowers, broccoli and gerbera daisies are grown. The greenhouse purchased by the NDC is filled with about 2,400 cucumber plants and is fully operational. 104 According to the NDC s industrial development officer, Ralphton van Wyk, They have achieved a total elimination of their electricity bill from a pre-solar bill of N$16,000 per month to a situation where the project supplies about 930 kwh per month back into the town council grid. The project has had a positive impact on the town through the creation of employment opportunities for people in the community. Currently it has 13 employees (ten are permanent and three are temporary) and the staff members receive training from time to time. 105 The Rehoboth Community Trust Greenhouse Scheme aims to provide fresh produce to the local community, while employing 13 local residents. A solar system has also been installed, reducing the electricity costs to the project substantially.

58 VERGENOEG GAME FARM, KOËS, //KARAS REGION Situated approximately 120 km from the settlement of Koës in the //Karas Region, the Vergenoeg Game Farm is the property of the //Karas Regional Council. keep the game within the farm area, installing water purification equipment, and debushing. The ministry also purchased a Land Cruiser, tractor and trailer for use at the farm. 106 Currently no hunting activities take place there due to the dilapidated condition of the farm and the lack of drinking water suitable for human consumption. The infrastructure of the farm needs to be developed before it can become operational again, hence the involvement of the MITSD and the NDC in upgrading the farm. The MITSD, through the //Karas and Hardap Socio-economic Development Programme, has funded the upgrading of the Vergenoeg Game Farm facilities and the NDC is carrying out the work involved, including re-fencing to During upgrading, 30 jobs have been impacted for residents of Koës. After completion of upgrading activities, the farm will host visitors interested in hunting game animals such as springbok, oryx, black wildebeest, blue wildebeest, red hartebeest, eland, ostrich, steenbuck and duiker. Development of this farm will align with a decision by the Cabinet to encourage more industries in the southern regions of Namibia and thus promote employment creation and skills development. 107 Donated to the //Karas Regional Council, the Vergenoeg Hunting Farm near the settlement of Koës is currently being upgraded by the MITSD and the NDC

59 OFFICES AND RESIDENTIAL UNITS TO 09 Offices and residential units 108 ADDRESS SHORTAGES IN SOME The MITSD through the NDC has built properties to accommodate its employees in certain towns. The staff houses that have been built are located in Mariental and Eenhana, while others to be constructed will be located in Omuthiya and Outapi. The objectives of the staff housing are: To address the shortage of staff housing that prevails in most of regions of the country, To provide decent housing and comfortable living conditions for staff members in the regions, and In addition, the NDC has also embarked on building regional offices for its line ministries. These regional offices include those planned for Keetmanshoop, Mariental, Eenhana, Outapi and Omuthiya. The main objective of this initiative is to provide satisfactory modern working conditions for the MITSD and MAWF staff members in the regions and thus improve accessibility to services provided by the ministries to the communities. 109 TOWNS Through better housing and living conditions, create an employment environ ment conducive to high morale and productivity and that will encourage the relocation and retention of staff to these regions.

60 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND FORESTRY REGIONAL OFFICE, RUNDU, KAVANGO EAST REGION Decentralisation provides citizens with access to information, services and resources at the regional, local and community levels. Thus infrastructural development and construction projects constitute a critical component of the decentralisation process; building offices brings decentralised functions and support closer to the people. 110 Building a regional office for the Ministry of Water and Forestry (MAWF) at Rundu was therefore motivated by the need to decentralise its functions, enabling resi dents to have access to the on-site services provided by the ministry without having to travel far when the need arose. 111 The site handover was in September 2013 and completion is expected towards the middle of Architectural drawing of the MAWF s Regional Office in Rundu. Artist s impression only, provided by Stauch & Partners Architects

61 MINISTRY OF INDUSTRIALISATION, TRADE AND SME DEVELOPMENT STAFF HOUSES, MARIENTAL, HARDAP REGION 112 To meet the pressing housing needs of the MITSD staff at the Mariental Regional Office, the MTI (as it was called at the time) and NDC built accommodation for these personnel to rent. The first tenants took up residence in October The accommodation for staff members at Hoodia Court consists of a two-bedroom apart ment each, with two bathrooms (one en-suite), built-in cupboards, and a built-in stove. Each apartment also has air-conditioning. According to one of the employees, Mr Tomas Nghishekwa, this new accommodation has changed his life for the better: he moved to Mariental five years ago and had been looking for decent accommodation ever since. During his second year working for MTI, he was already seeking a transfer due to the lack of adequate housing available to personnel in the town. Now that he has his own place to stay, he does not plan on leaving Mariental. I was renting a very small room. There is no decent accommodation in the town and I really appreciate this, he said in response to his change in circumstances. Ms Maggy Skrywer is also an employee of the MITSD s Mariental Regional Office. She was living with her parents until recently but now has a place of her own. Maggy says she is excited about the change in her life: I am very excited to be having my own place. I now have the responsibilities of having to pay for water, buy groceries and electricity and I find it very exciting, she said in a cheerful voice. Pauline Titus, who is a cleaner with the MITSD, was just as excited about her new place. She has children and she is happy that they will now live in comfort. All the four employees living at Hoodia Court state that the rental amount is affordable and the accommodation is very suitable to their needs. 113 Hoodia Court, the residential apartments that offer accommodation to a number of MITSD s employees.

62 10 EMPOW- ENTREPRENEURS ERING DEVELOPMENT NAMIBIANS PROGRAMME 114 AND SMES TO BECOME The NDC s Entrepreneurs Training Programme is aimed at training and empowering Namibians with SMEs in order for their operations to become self-sustainable and eventually to expand from SMEs to large-scale enterprises. The key objectives outlined for this programme are to: Develop managerial, industrial and entrepreneurial competencies countrywide in SMEs, local councils and traditional authorities, The NDC s desired outcomes for this programme are to: Contribute to the improvement of the socioeconomic conditions of disadvantaged Namibians through enhanced SME business development and employment creation, Enhance diversification of the SME sector and its graduation towards higher valueadded activities, 115 SELF- Facilitate or execute business plans and/ or feasibility studies formulation, Assist manufacturing SMEs in product development to meet global standards, Increase the average income within the SME sector, and Increase the share contribution of the SME sector to the country s GDP. SUSTAINABLE Network and establish linkages with industry associations and private sectors, and Facilitate participation in trade investment promotional activities at home and abroad to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs.

63 ENTREPRENEURS TRAINING PROGRAMME, //KARAS REGION LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME, HARDAP AND //KARAS REGIONS 116 When businesses especially those that people were previously operating from home move into NDC properties, they are often faced with new challenges, such as having to pay rent every month in addition to their existing expenses, for example. Nevertheless, location is key to increasing the turnover for a business and so SME owners stand a better chance of getting more custom if their operations are located at a market hub or retail centre that has other businesses also on site. Certainly some of NDC s clients have stated that due to the fact that they have moved to purpose-built premises and there are other shops surrounding their businesses, they are now receiving more customers as a result. Some businesses especially those that have just started operating do not understand this relationship and struggle to balance their books once they relocate. The NDC, in an effort to encourage the growth of SMEs, introduced its Entrepreneurs Training Programme, which trains SMEs in certain business skills before they start renting NDC premises. The first training was done at the!homs Ai Community Market and another training is expected to be carried out in the future at Karasburg Business Park. The training consists of exploring topics such as: Starting or expanding a business: how to start a business, and the assistance and funding options available. Marketing: enabling SMEs to develop strategies for competitive market penetration for their businesses. Financial management: enabling SMEs to identify all cost items in an operation sys te matically and to develop detailed and specific costing systems for different pro ducts and services. Competitiveness in management and production: to gain know-how in personal and business organisation and management, and to highlight their importance for SMEs involved in the manufacturing and service sectors specifically. Tendering: to expose participants to the tender market; institutions involved in putting out tenders; order of sequence in tender procedures; and the evaluation of bids. The 2011 leadership management training session at Rock Lodge, near Okahandja, was organised by the NDC in order to engage leadership, business owners, and the youth of the southern regions and train them on important aspects of leadership management. Chief executive officers of town councils and village councils, members SME CONTRACTORS TRAINING PROGRAMME, NATIONWIDE The SME Contractors Training Programme on contract management and tendering procedures was conducted by Jordan Oosthuysen Nangolo quantity surveyors at events in Windhoek and Swakopmund from 2010 onwards and the programme lasted for three years in total. The training targeted contractors all over the country and it was fully supported and sponsored the NDC through the then-mti. The NCD covered of youth groups, and business owners were invited to attend this training, which was specifically designed for the groups and which lasted for three weeks. Thirty-seven trainees attended. The main aim of the session was for the participants to interact and learn from each other with a view to exploring the problems their communities face, and finding solutions to these issues. The youth had an opportunity to voice their specific concerns and explain their ways of responding to them, while business owners had the chance to listen and also share their expectations. Solutions were then tabled that had the potential to benefit the communities in question. the cost of the travelling, accommodation and meal expenses of those attending the training events. Many contractors took part in the programme: the training that took place in Swakopmund was attended by 30 participants while the Windhoek session trained 50 people. Followup training was conducted six months after each initial event. 117

64 trade facilities to promote 11 International projects 118 local products The Namibian Government, through the MITSD, initiated the development of trade faci lities beyond the borders of Namibia. The aim of this initiative is to provide affordable rental space to Namibian businesses operating overseas. The locations in which the NDC will build are Luanda (Angola), Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of Congo), and Pointe Noire, in Congo Brazzaville. Construction of these sites has not yet started and dates are still to be confirmed. 119 in foreign By trading in other African countries, Namibian businesses will have access to bigger markets, enabling them to promote their local products and also strengthen trade relations with these countries. Namibians can expect to be doing business in these countries in the future, promoting their pro ducts in comfortable and convenientlylocated purpose-built sites. countries

65 NAMIBIA TRADE HOUSE, LUANDA SUL, ANGOLA 120 Through the MITSD, the NDC plans to open an international marketplace in neighbouring Angola, where Namibians can access opportunities to market their products. The proposed Namibia Trade House in Luanda will offer Namibian manufacturers, retailers, and service providers the chance to expand their businesses into new international markets. The primary objectives of the Namibia Trade House are to: Develop and diversify export markets for locally-manufactured products, Support infrastructural development in target export countries and ensure sustainable mobilisation, marketing, and sale of Namibian goods and services externally, Increase bilateral trade with Angola, and The Namibia Trade House is planned to be nine floors high, with an entertainment area on the roof. It will thus serve as an easily identifiable and accessible landmark to increase the exposure of Namibian marketers in a populous urban environment. The trade house will also offer Namibian business people the amenities and working environment that they are accustomed to. The property will offer the following services and facilities to business owners: Trading spaces for Namibian manufacturers, retailers, and service providers, Backup floor space for exhibition and marketing, Long-term accommodation for trade and marketing personnel, and Artist s impression only, provided by Mackintosh Lautenbach Architects 121 Deepen Namibia s trade links with Angola and strengthen bilateral cooperation and regional integration. Business office space for rent. Architectural drawing of the planned Namibia Trade House, to be located in Luanda Sul, Angola. Artist s impression only, provided by Mackintosh Lautenbach Architects

66 NAMIBIA TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LUBUMBASHI, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO The Namibia Trade and Industrial Estate, to be located in the second largest city of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is a project of the MITSD and will be executed by the NDC. The establishment of the Namibia Trade and Industrial Estate in Lubumbashi will bring forth the following benefits: 122 Regional integration, 123 Promotion of industrial activity, Transfer of technology and know-how, Creation of job opportunities, and Socio-economic upliftment. This trade and industrial estate will include various facilities such as warehouses, wholesalers, fresh and dry produce hubs, cold stores and freezing facilities, manufacturers and assembly lines for auto parts and furniture. Other facilities planned include a truck port, logistics hub, container park, trade park, and residential units. Architectural drawing of the planned Namibia Trade and Industrial Estate, to be located in Lubumbashi, DRC. Artist s impression only, provided by Howard & Chamberlain Architects

67 Namibia Trade and Industrial Estate, Pointe-Noire, Congo Brazzaville The Namibian Government is keen to expand trade relations within the SADC region and beyond, and to this end it has initiated a new project in Congo Brazzaville. The MITSD and the NDC will develop the Namibia Trade and Industrial Estate in the Congo Brazzaville s second largest city, Pointe- Noire, which is at the centre of the nation s oil industry and where significant growth is also expected from the mining industry. This project is underway and only a bilateral trade agreement between Congo Brazzaville and Namibia needs to be signed. The land acquisition is still under negotiations Artist s impression only, provided by Bob Mould Architects Artist s impression only, provided by Bob Mould Architects Architectural drawing of the planned Namibia Trade and Industrial Estate located in Pointe-Noire, Congo Brazzaville.

68 closing remarks: acting MANAGING DiRECTOR The milestones achieved by the NDC would not have been possible without the full support and engagement of the Government of the Republic of Namibia. The line ministries, namely the MITSD and MAWF, have been fully involved throughout the endeavours that the NDC has taken up. Furthermore, in order for Namibia to become an economically-independent industrialised nation as set out in Vision 2030 the Govern ment, parastatals, private sector and grassroots stakeholders need to participate fully in the process of collectively steering the ship. One benefit of this approach is that Namibian businesses, foreign private sector investors and SMEs are encouraged to engage collaboratively in manufacturing, service and trading enterprises. Manufacturing, agriculture, logistics and tourism have been identified by the Govern ment as the priority sec tors for enabling economic growth. The NDC, as this publication amply demonstrates, has been playing its part in supporting these sectors: most of our tenants operate in these areas and the increase in the number of NDC logistics estates is further testament to the Corporation s commitment in this regard. 126 Knowledge is key, and no more so than in the area of development. That is why the NDC in addition to building infrastructure and leasing it out to tenants focuses on mentoring and training them so that they can become selfsustaining and must no longer to look to the Government in terms of resources. The NDC aims to contribute to the improvement of the socio-economic condi tions of dis ad vantaged Namibians through enhancing SME business develop ment and employ ment creation and by promoting the diversification of the SME sector and supporting its graduation towards value-added activities. At the NDC, we believe that if we maintain our focus on infrastructural development and value-addition, Namibia will eventually be able to take its place as an economicallyindependent nation through efforts such as ours. By positioning ourselves as a cog in the engine of development, the NDC can impact the lives of all our citizens through an emphasis on aligning national development prio rities with the appropriate use of our country s resources. Namibia thus stands to succeed as a winning nation, one capable of providing shelter, food, good health and an environment conducive to the optimisation of human capital and well able to compete with the best that the world can offer, in our lifetime and beyond. Pieter de Wet Acting Managing Director Namibia Development Corporation 127

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