Current Business Issues in African Countries
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Namibia
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Mining
Namdeb Diamond Corporation
Namdeb is one of Namibia’s largest and most established mining companies, focused on diamond mining. It is a joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Namibia and the De Beers Group (50/50). Namdeb operates land based diamond mines along the southwest coast, including near Oranjemund and along the Orange River, and plays a key role in the country’s diamond production and export sectors.
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Rössing Uranium
Rössing Uranium operates one of the world’s longest running open pit uranium mines, located near Arandis, Namibia. As a major producer of uranium oxide for the global nuclear industry, Rössing has historically been a cornerstone of Namibia’s mining sector and continues to be an important employer and exporter in the region.
Fisheries
Tunacor Fisheries Ltd
Tunacor Fisheries is one of Namibia’s largest and most established fishing companies, operating an extensive fleet of trawlers and longliners that harvest a wide range of seafood including hake, horse mackerel, squid, and monkfish. Originally established in 1958, Tunacor became fully Namibian owned in 2014 and focuses on both local supply and international export of high-quality, value added products.
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Seawork Fish Processors (Pty) Ltd
Seawork is a major seafood harvesting and processing company based in Walvis Bay. It specializes in catching and processing wild caught seafood — especially hake and bycatch species like kingklip and monkfish — and supplies its products to both local and international markets. Seawork operates a fleet of modern EU compliant trawlers and runs EU certified processing facilities.
Tourism
Gondwana Collection Namibia
https://gondwana-collection.com/
Gondwana Collection Namibia is one of the country’s leading integrated tourism companies, combining accommodation, travel services, and safari experiences. Established in 1996, it operates more than 20 lodges, camps, hotels, and self catering properties throughout Namibia’s most iconic landscapes, from the Namib Desert to Etosha National Park. The company also offers safari packages, self drive itineraries, car rentals, and shuttle services, all with a focus on sustainability and cultural engagement.
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Blue Crane Safaris Namibia
https://www.bluecranesafaris.com/
Blue Crane Safaris Namibia is a well established tour and safari operator based in Windhoek, known for offering a wide range of guided and tailor made tours across Namibia and neighbouring countries. They run accommodated and luxury safaris, fly in adventures, self drive tours, and multi country packages. The company emphasizes quality experiences, sustainable travel practices, and expert local guidance.
Services
Telecom Namibia
Telecom Namibia Limited is the national telecommunications and ICT service provider in Namibia. Established in 1992, it offers a broad range of communications services including fixed line telephony, mobile voice and data (through its tn mobile division), broadband internet, web hosting, and colocation services. The company operates extensive fibre and wireless networks nationwide and serves both residential and business customers.
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FNB Namibia
https://www.fnbnamibia.com.na/
FNB Namibia is one of the country’s leading financial services groups, providing comprehensive banking, lending, investment, and insurance solutions. It serves individual consumers, businesses, and corporate clients with products such as retail banking, digital banking, global payments, and wealth management. FNB Namibia is part of the broader FirstRand Namibia Holdings group, with deep local roots and a long history of financial services in the market.
Agriculture
Agra Limited
Agra Limited is one of Namibia’s most established and influential agricultural service companies. Founded in 1980 as a co operative and later converted to a public company, Agra operates nationwide with a broad network of branches. It supplies agricultural inputs (e.g., seeds, fertilisers, animal health products, and feeds), provides auction services (including livestock auctions), and offers training and advisory services for farmers. Agra plays a central role in supporting both livestock and crop producers across the country.
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Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco)
Meatco is Namibia’s largest meat processing and marketing company, with a core focus on livestock (primarily cattle) production and export. Established under the Meat Corporation of Namibia Act, the company sources cattle from Namibian farmers, processes premium beef products at ISO and HACCP certified facilities, and exports quality beef cuts to markets in Europe, South Africa, the USA, and beyond. Meatco is a major contributor to the livestock value chain.
Universities
University of Namibia (UNAM)
The University of Namibia is the largest and oldest public university in the country, established in 1992. It is a multi campus institution with locations across Namibia and offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across faculties such as agriculture and natural resources, law, engineering, health sciences, and education. UNAM is a major center for research, teaching, and community engagement in the country.
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International University of Management (IUM)
The International University of Management is a private, state recognized university based in Windhoek with multiple campuses nationwide. Established in 1994, IUM specializes in business administration, management, information technology, and other professional disciplines. The university offers a variety of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral programs designed to meet national and regional workforce needs in leadership, enterprise, and ICT.