🇳🇦Namibia
Uranium, diamonds, major new offshore oil discoveries, green hydrogen and the port of Walvis Bay. Namibia is one of the most promising energy frontiers in Africa.
Economic overview
Namibia is a vast desert country of 2.6 million people, one of Africa's best-governed and most stable, with solid institutions, a free press and a currency pegged to the South African rand. Its economy rests on mining, led by uranium and diamonds, fisheries, livestock and tourism.
Two revolutions are under way. The offshore oil discoveries in the Orange basin since 2022 are among the most significant of the decade and could make Namibia a major producer before 2030. And the country has launched one of the world's most ambitious green hydrogen projects, thanks to exceptional sun and wind, with European and Gulf partners.
The deep-water port of Walvis Bay serves Botswana, Zambia and DRC through road corridors. Tourism, the Namib desert, the Skeleton Coast, Etosha, attracts a high-end international clientele. Gulf investors are among the first movers in Namibian energy.
Why invest in Namibia
Oil discoveries
Several billion barrels discovered offshore, with majors in development phase and a services ecosystem to build.
Green hydrogen
World-class sun and wind, available land, a port: Namibia aims to become an exporter of green hydrogen and ammonia.
Uranium and diamonds
Among the world's leading producers of uranium and high-quality marine diamonds.
Walvis Bay
A modern deep-water port serving Southern Africa, with an export processing zone.
Strategic sectors
Oil, hydrogen, solar
Oilfield services, green hydrogen, solar and wind for regional export.
Uranium, diamonds, lithium, copper
Mining, exploration and diamond trading.
Walvis Bay, corridors
Port, warehouses, transport to Botswana, Zambia and DRC.
Desert, coast, safaris
Lodges and high-end hospitality.
Processing
One of Africa's best-managed fisheries.
Windhoek, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay
Housing, offices and tourism property.
Opportunities for UAE investors
Gulf investors are among the first movers in Namibian energy.
- Green hydrogen
Participation in projects and their value chain: renewables, desalination, ammonia, port.
- Oil services
Logistics, accommodation, maintenance for offshore development from Walvis Bay and Lüderitz.
- Solar
Plants for the grid and for export to South Africa.
- Tourism
Desert lodges and coastal resorts.
- Diamonds
Trading and cutting.
Risks and how we manage them
2.6 million people. Projects must target export or the region.
The country is arid. Industrial projects include desalination.
Oil and hydrogen take years. We position investors on the services and infrastructure that come first.
Wages are high for the region. We favour high-value activities.
Legal framework and ties with the UAE
Investing in Namibia
- Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board: one-stop shop.
- Walvis Bay export processing zone.
- Petroleum Act and mining code.
- Recognised international arbitration.
- Bilateral agreements with the UAE.
The Dubai connection
- Flights via Johannesburg or Addis Ababa.
- UAE interest in energy and ports.
- Growing cooperation.
- Dubai as a trading hub.
Dubai as your operating base
For a UAE investor, Namibia is best worked from Dubai. The city offers the tools that are often missing on the ground: a Free Zone holding company to carry the stake, banks used to African flows, a recognised international arbitration framework, tax treaties and investment protection agreements, and regular flights to the continent. For an entrepreneur or institution from Namibia, Dubai is symmetrically the gateway to Gulf capital, commodity buyers and Asian industrial partners. ABC Consultancy sits in the middle of that bridge: we know both shores and we speak to both.
How ABC Consultancy supports you
A confidential 45-minute call to understand your objectives, ticket size, horizon and risk appetite. We tell you whether the project makes sense before going any further.
A written note that sets the perimeter: sector, deal format, partners to target, timeline, study budget and deliverables. It serves as the engagement contract.
Identification of partners, assets and institutional counterparts on the ground. Every counterparty is checked: titles, management, track record, reputation, ongoing disputes.
Meetings with authorities, partners and sites. We prepare, accompany and translate every exchange, then produce a decision-ready report.
Legal and financial set-up between Dubai and the country with our partner lawyers and auditors: holding, joint venture, shareholder agreement, commercial contracts, full due diligence.
Governance, reporting, relations with the authorities, renewal of approvals. We remain your trusted contact for as long as the transaction lives.
Who we work with
UAE funds and family offices
You want exposure to Namibia with a reliable local partner and a Dubai holding structure. We source, vet and structure.
Industrial groups and traders
You need to secure a supply chain, a plant or a commercial outlet in Namibia. We organise the mission, the approvals and the contracts.
Local institutions and companies
You represent a ministry, an agency or a company from Namibia and are looking for capital and partners in the Gulf. We prepare your file and open the doors.
Frequently asked questions
When will Namibian oil be produced?
First production is expected around 2029-2030. Immediate opportunities are in services, logistics and accommodation.
Windhoek or Walvis Bay?
Windhoek for administration and services; Walvis Bay and Swakopmund for logistics, energy and tourism.
What is the minimum ticket to invest in Namibia with ABC Consultancy?
There is no fixed threshold: it depends on the sector and the format. An equity stake in a energy project runs into millions of dollars, whereas a trading or real estate operation can start much lower. In the first conversation we tell you honestly whether your budget allows a serious transaction.
How long does a transaction take?
Expect three to six months between the scoping note and signature for a trading or real estate operation, and nine to eighteen months for a mining project requiring approvals, in-depth due diligence and structured financing.
How is ABC Consultancy paid?
Through engagement fees set in the scoping note, possibly completed by a success fee at signing. We never take hidden remuneration from a counterparty: our only loyalty is to you.
Do I need a Dubai company to invest in Namibia?
It is not mandatory, but it is often the best solution: a Free Zone holding carries the stake, benefits from tax treaties and protection agreements, and repatriates dividends within a clear framework. We set it up with you.
A project in Namibia ?
Describe it in a few lines. We get back to you within 48 hours for a first confidential conversation.
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