Namibia Trade Network

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.

Leading Through Change: Building a Future-Ready Automotive Business

Anton Westraadt, Managing Director of Pupkewitz Motors, believes a new financial year should be a time for honest reflection.

As he explains:
“The start of a new financial year often brings renewed optimism. While many view it as an opportunity to start over, I have always believed that a new financial year is simply one second after the previous one.”

Read more: https://www.pupkewitz-motors.com/news/leading-through-change-building-a-future-ready-automotive-business/

We are delighted to share that WKH Inc. has contributed to the Chambers Global Practice Guide – Doing Business In… 2026.

This year's edition covers 66 jurisdictions, bringing together leading legal practitioners from around the world to provide practical insights for businesses, investors and legal advisers navigating cross-border matters.

We are proud to have authored the Namibia chapter, with contributions made from the following members of our WKH team: Nicole Freygang (Legal System; Employment Law), Ivo dos Santos (Foreign Investment; Corporate Vehicles; Competition Law), Jane de Chavonnes Vrugt (Intellectual Property), Nadine van Schalkwyk (Corporate Vehicles), Ralph Strauss (Transfer Pricing; Anti-Evasion Rules & Tariffs), Bonita de Silva (Business Taxation), Chrissie Turck (Data Protection), and Natasha Nekuta (Employment Law).

We were also privileged to contribute to the Trends & Developments section with our article, "Arbitration and Administrative Law at the Wellhead: A Tri-Modal Framework for Resolving Disputes in Namibia's Upstream Petroleum Sector," authored by Tshuka Luvindao and Azaria Wallace.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Chambers team, particularly Alfie Kingsley-Smith, Philip Tully and Carla Cagnina, for the opportunity to contribute to this outstanding global publication.

Read the Namibia chapter here:
https://practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/doing-business-in-2026/namibia

The Capricorn Foundation has partnered with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture and Education Outcome Fund to support Namibia’s first outcomes fund for early childhood development.

Through this partnership, the Foundation has committed a minimum of N$5 million over three years to help strengthen formalised early childhood development in Namibia. The programme is expected to reach more than 25,000 children and will focus on measurable improvements in child development, centre quality and nutrition outcomes.

This partnership reflects our belief that early childhood development is where opportunity begins, and that investing in young children is an investment in Namibia’s future.

Read more: https://ow.ly/aJgg50ZlpRN