A national platform for brand excellence.
We believe strong brands build strong economies. Through awards, storytelling, education and partnerships, we position Namibia as a country of excellence, innovation, resilience and authenticity.
Brand Namibia Council is a national platform dedicated to promoting brand excellence and strengthening Namibia's identity through strategic branding initiatives. We believe strong brands build strong economies.
Whether corporate, entrepreneurial, institutional or personal, brands shape perception, drive competitiveness and tell the story of a nation. Through awards, storytelling platforms, educational initiatives and strategic partnerships, we showcase Namibia's most impactful brands while creating opportunities for learning, innovation and collaboration.
Our work positions Namibia not only as a destination, but as a country of excellence, innovation, resilience and authenticity.
Brand Namibia Council.
To position Namibia as a globally respected nation built on strong, authentic and competitive brands.
To develop, celebrate and amplify Namibian brands through recognition, education, storytelling and activation.
The principles that anchor our work.
Excellence
An uncompromising standard applied to every programme, partnership and recognition.
Authenticity
Identities rooted in Namibian heritage, character and lived experience.
Innovation
Forward-leaning thinking that activates new categories and creative territory.
Collaboration
Bringing public, private and creative sectors into shared brand purpose.
National Pride
A confident, unified narrative about what Namibia represents to the world.
The people guiding Brand Namibia Council.
The Brand Namibia Council is guided by a distinguished group of leaders drawn from business, academia, media, government, the creative industries, and civil society. United by a shared commitment to advancing Namibia's reputation, the Council provides strategic leadership to promote, celebrate, and strengthen Namibian brands.
Our Council members bring diverse expertise, experience, and perspectives that shape initiatives aimed at fostering brand excellence, driving innovation, and positioning Namibia as a nation of globally respected brands. Together, they serve as ambassadors for the country's entrepreneurial spirit, cultural richness, and economic potential, ensuring that the Brand Namibia Council remains true to its promise.

Lazarus Jacobs
Chairperson

Thebe Ikalafeng
Strategic Advisor

Ivawa Shimweefeleni
Board Member

Jessica Uiras
Board Member

Nrupesh Soni
Board Member

Ama Owusu-Agyemang
Board Member

Rashid Kali
Board Member
