Andersen Global has expanded its footprint in Namibia after Windhoek-based Windhoek Advisory & Taxation became a full member firm of the global professional services network under the new name Andersen Namibia.
The announcement was made on Friday evening during an official launch event held at in Windhoek, where about 70 guests gathered to celebrate the milestone.
The launch marked the end of a four-year process that started in 2021 when the local firm first joined Andersen Global as a collaborating firm. Since then, the two firms worked together on several projects before the Namibian company was admitted as a full member firm. Managing Partner Bernadette Kandenge said the partnership would strengthen the company’s ability to serve Namibian businesses while still maintaining local expertise.
“We have built our practice around ethical integrity, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Namibian enterprises,” Kandenge said.
She added that becoming a member firm would help the company provide businesses with ‘scalable, cross-border solutions’ while continuing to offer personalised local service.
Andersen Global Chief Executive Officer Mark L. Vorsatz described the move as an important part of the network’s long-term strategy in Africa.
“This transition builds on a successful collaboration and represents an important step in our long-term strategy in Africa,” Vorsatz said.
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Andersen Global operates in more than 170 countries with over 50 000 professionals working in tax, legal, valuation, management consulting, and oil and gas advisory services.
The company says it operates independently and is not linked to any bank, audit firm, or financial institution, allowing it to provide advice focused only on client interests.
For Namibia, the partnership is expected to improve access to international advisory services for businesses operating across borders, particularly in sectors such as mining, agriculture, logistics, tourism, financial services, and the growing oil and gas industry.
Founding Partner Julius David said Namibian businesses deserve the same level of professional advisory services available in major global markets.
“The Namibian entrepreneur, the Namibian family, the Namibian institution — they deserve the same quality of thinking and counsel that the rest of the world takes for granted,” he said.
Management Consulting Partner Thaddeus Shigwedha said although the Andersen brand may be new in Namibia, the firm’s local knowledge and relationships remain unchanged.
The firm plans to expand its work in tax transformation, valuation, corporate strategy, SME advisory, digital finance, and public sector consulting.
The development comes at a time when Namibia is attracting increased international investment, especially in green hydrogen, mining, and oil exploration projects. Global partnerships such as this could help strengthen local professional services and improve support for companies entering the Namibian market.
According to the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), the country has in recent years seen growing interest from international investors due to major energy discoveries and infrastructure development opportunities.