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In the midst of economic hardship, we are still observing an average return towards local manufacturing and small businesses. 

The industrialisation and trade ministry recently inaugurated the Core Group that will be spearheading the implementation of the revised National Quality Policy for 2020 to 2025. 

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic as the number of deaths reached alarming proportions, Namibia was forced to import millions of dollars’ worth of coffins in a single month.

Marketing consultant and designer at Plastic Packaging Caroline Nel said Covid-19 made them stronger and seek for opportunities during difficult moments for many businesses.

The Peugeot Namibia assembly plant at Walvis Bay has to date sold only 22 vehicles, with 131 units still in stock. In addition, the plant has employed 20 locals since its inception in December 2018, with ambitions to employ at least 50 full-time employees. 

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused huge economic devastation to both individuals and businesses which ultimately resulted in the decline of our economic activities and loss of income and jobs.

Namibia is classified as an upper-middle-income developing country, with an estimated annual GDP per capita of US$5 931 (World Bank, 2020).  

Dinapama Manufacturing and Supplies is a 100% Namibian-owned garment manufacturer which masters designed clothing and bag manufacturing of all shapes and sizes. 

The rise in agricultural output and income can expand the market for the manufacturing sector, particularly given the migration of surplus labour from agriculture to manufacturing.

Despite not finishing on a high note in their last African Netball Championship match against the continent’s number one ranked side South Africa, Namibia’s Desert Jewels head coach Julene Meyer believes the tournament was a crucial learning curve and the sky is the limit for her girls.