Justicia Shipena
Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) chief executive officer Titus Nampala has called on members of the Windhoek Branch to share their expertise to help tackle industry-specific challenges and identify opportunities in high-growth areas.
Speaking after the NCCI Windhoek Branch elected a new executive committee on 7 August in the capital, Nampala said the chamber works alongside government to advance economic growth.
The gathering brought together entrepreneurs from micro-enterprises, SMEs, large corporates, and informal sector operators.
NCCI president Bisey /Uirab acknowledged the range of expertise represented, from clothing, oil and gas, technology, and creative industries to manufacturing, textiles, urban agriculture, food production, and meat processing.
He said no sector is more important than another, stressing that all sectors need each other.
/Uirab said even the smallest SME contributes as meaningfully as the largest corporation.
He welcomed both long-standing and newly involved members, saying diversity strengthens the NCCI’s ability to advocate for all.
Outgoing executive committee members reflected on their term and called on the new leadership to engage informal businesses and underserved areas, which they identified as important drivers of economic growth.
The newly elected members are Elago Nantana as chairperson, Jose Mathews as deputy chairperson, Lukas Mungolo, Junias Taukuheke, Prime-Rose Harases, Erastus Nauyoma ‘Mr Chillie Bites’, and Florencia T. Kavendjii.
In his acceptance remarks, Nantana, known for his awareness walk from Oranjemund to the Zambezi Region, thanked the members for their confidence in him.
He said his leadership would be guided by service to the business community, adding that the new knowledge economy is about people, numbers, and working together.
He pledged to collaborate with purpose, build partnerships, promote local entrepreneurship, and lead with integrity and inclusivity.
The new executive committee will undergo orientation to align with NCCI’s governance and advocacy frameworks.
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Newly elected executive committee members of the NCCI Windhoek Branch.
- Photo: NCCI
