Namibia Trade Network

TOP 5 BUSINESS STORIES THIS WEEK

1. Namibia to see increase in food, housing prices- https://thebrief.com.na/2026/09/namibia-to-see-increase-in-food-housing-prices/

2. DBSA has R2.2bn in undisbursed funding committed to Namibia- https://thebrief.com.na/2026/09/dbsa-has-r2-2bn-in-undisbursed-funding-committed-to-namibia/

3. ⁠ B**r accounts for nearly 90% of Namibia’s alcoholic beverage exports- https://thebrief.com.na/2026/09/beer-accounts-for-nearly-90-of-namibias-alcoholic-beverage-exports/

4. Dangote to launch Namibia-DRC fuel pipeline network in October- https://thebrief.com.na/2026/09/dangote-to-launch-namibia-drc-fuel-pipeline-network-in-october/

5. French healthcare group CFAO secures conditional approval to acquire Nampharm- https://thebrief.com.na/2026/09/french-healthcare-group-cfao-secures-conditional-approval-to-acquire-nampharm/

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Appointment of the new LLPBN Chief Executive Officer: Mr. Vehaka Tjimune

The Board of the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Vehaka M. Tjimune as the Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026.

Mr. Tjimune brings more than 37 years of distinguished leadership experience in Namibia's and the hashtag region's agri-food sector, having served in senior executive and policy leadership positions across government, producer organisations, the private sector, and international development institutions.

He holds a Master's Degree from the University of Reading in the United Kingdom and possesses extensive expertise in agricultural policy, livestock development, governance, corporate strategy, institutional reform, stakeholder engagement, and change management. Throughout his career, Mr. Tjimune has earned a reputation for strategic leadership, institutional transformation, and fostering strong partnerships across the agricultural value chain.

Most recently, Mr. Tjimune served as Senior Policy Advisor: Agriculture and Land at GIZ, where he provided strategic policy and institutional support to Namibia's agri-food sector. His previous executive roles include serving at the Namibia National Farmers Union and Meatco, where he held leadership positions in livestock procurement, producer services, stakeholder management, and corporate affairs.

The Namibia Trade Network warmly welcomes Mr. Tjimune in his new role and wishes him every success as he assumes this important leadership responsibility. We look forward to continued collaboration and to supporting initiatives that contribute to the growth and development of Namibia’s livestock sector and broader trade economy.

Agribank and LLPB Strengthen Collaboration to Support Namibia’s Livestock Sector

Agribank of Namibia and the Livestock & Livestock Products Board (LLPB) held a stakeholder engagement on 11 August 2026, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening collaboration in support of Namibia’s livestock sector.

The engagement highlighted positive developments across several livestock subsectors, while also recognising key challenges affecting producers, including drought, climate risks and livestock diseases.

Both institutions emphasised the importance of stronger collaboration among stakeholders to address these challenges and strengthen support to farmers, particularly youth and emerging farmers.

Agribank and LLPB look forward to continued engagement and practical collaboration in support of a resilient and sustainable livestock sector.