Celebrating 19 Years of Business Excellence

The Call for Nominations are Open

It is that time of the year again when proudly Namibian entrepreneurs, emerging entrepreneurs are honoured by induction into the prestigious Namibian Business Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony is a highly anticipated event aimed at recognizing true and proudly Namibian business excellence. By bestowing this prestigious honor on emerging and accomplished visionary leaders. This induction pays homage to their achievements while inspiring future generations to strive for excellence.  Co-founded in 2004 by Mrs. Ronel de Beer, at the time working for Namibia Beverages, Coca Cola Namibia now, Mr. Tarah Shaanika, former CEO of Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), and still standing, Mrs. Johanna Cloete, former Country Director of Junior Achievement Namibia, now Board Chair and former MD of GEN Namibia. The very first induction ceremony saw business giants in Namibia such as Werner List, Harold Pupkewitz, Dr. Oupa Frans Indongo, and Dr. Leake Hangala.  
Johanna
Cloete

Celebrating 19 years of business excellence  

The Namibian Business Hall of Fame says has been celebrating entrepreneurs, professionals by recognizing true and proud Namibian potential. By inducting them into the prestigious NBH, their remarkable contributions are forever etched into the annals of Namibia’s business history. NBHF encourages innovation, fosters a spirit of entrepreneurship, and elevates the collective aspiration of thought leadership. The organisation has received tremendous support by Industry such as Coca Cola Namibia, First National Bank Namibia Ltd, Standard Bank Namibia Ltd., Oracle NetSuite, Pupkewitz Foundation, Safari Hotel & Conference Centre and many individuals who have invaluably contributed to its vision and mandate.  

Nominations are now open and the public is hereby invited to nominate deserving candidates of their choice. This year’s induction will take place on 18 November 2023 and will also serve as a fundraiser for the programs that GEN Namibia does to support MSMEs in Namibia. GEN Namibia is a community of ecosystems and community builders. The program currently under its wing; Zizza Makazi (Green Home) Techno Girls facilitates the training of women and girls from rural areas to install and maintain solar home systems and biogas digesters. 

As the illustrious story of entrepreneurship continues to unfold, NBHF will remain at the forefront, celebrating local entrepreneurs and those who continue to shape the future for generations to come. Other affiliated programs are GEC+2024 and BOOSTUP 2023, pitch and business training, followed by a pitching competition to select the top of the class for 2023. 

Nomination Categories:  

Emerging Entrepreneurs: Startups or SMMEs that have made a change to societal or community challenges. The impact is clearly visible to the public. Startups that have impacted the community to adapt to the digital age or an agile agent of change. 

Honorary Laureates: Professionals who live as change-makers in their societies whether educational, health-wise, or uplifting communities. 

Laureates: The industry leaders and entrepreneurs who extensively contributed to the Namibian economy. 

Criteria for nomination:  

  • displayed ingenuity to the broader public; 

  •  made an extensive contribution to the Namibian economy; 

  • community minded; 

  • achieved business excellence by establishing businesses where others would waiver; 

  • upheld the intrinsic values of entrepreneurship, and leadership.