Investment

Economic Empowerment Initiatives
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Since independence in 1990, the Namibian government has enacted and promoted market - friendly economic policies in its pursuit to develop the economy, create employement and eradicate poverty. However, the legacy of inequality remains a strong factor despite the introduction of affirmative action and other preferential legislation.

Evidence shows that the crucial factors of production (capital, skilled labour, land) are still skewed in favour of the minority, who were at the time advantaged by the State-sanctioned apartheid system of racial segregation.
Government intervention is the only way to go in order to redress the current situation. The market system has failed and could lead to instability, as the majority are irritated by being left on the periphery of the mainstream economy.

Government intervention (including parastatals) can be in a number of ways i.e via legislation (Namibia Constitution Article 23(2)), Regulation, preferential procurement, privatisation and divestiture process. The Namibian government is in the process of drafting a broad based empowerment legislation with focus on broad based empowerment and not the perceived self-enrichment for a selected politically connected few.
Broad based empowerment is critical for the process of widening the economic base, which enhances growth towards an upward trajectory, while maintaining social and political stability.

Investment Strategy
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General Objectives

•Companies that require broad based empowerment credentials.
•Medium-sized businesses with above average growth potential.
•Companies requiring market entry opportunities into Namibia or economic sectors.
•High quality management that have embraced empowerment of the previously disadvantaged.
•Companies that adhere to high ethical standards and corporate governance.

Value Addition

•We provide assistance to unlock value through giving direction and strategy formulation
•Access to strategic stakeholders
•Hands on management