Agriculture & Agro-Processing
- Mahangu & Grain Hub
- Irrigation Scheme
- Livestock & Meat Processing
- Aquaculture Pilot
PPPPPCPJVPrivate
Invest in Ohangwena
Expressions of Interest close 23 September 2026
Investing in Ohangwena’s Future
The Office of the Governor invites suitably qualified organisations, investors and development partners to submit an Expression of Interest as investment partners in the region’s five priority sectors, under the Ohangwena Region Investment Map and Action Plan (IAP) 2026–2030.
The opportunity
Five priority sectors, sixteen profiled projects
The Ohangwena Regional Investment Map and Action Plan 2026–2030 identify five priority sectors with indicative investment envelopes. Applicants are not limited to the listed anchor projects; proposals beyond them are welcome, provided they fall within a priority sector.
N$366m combined lower bound combined upper bound N$870m
Indicative envelopes from the Investment Map & Action Plan 2026–2030, as published in the Terms of Reference. Project-level investment requirements are to be determined. Manufacturing carries the largest indicative envelope, reflecting the capital intensity of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) infrastructure and corridor logistics, followed by agriculture. Tourism and the creative industry carry smaller envelopes but have disproportionately high employment and youth-inclusion potential per Namibian dollar invested.
16
Investment projects profiledInvestment Prospectus §6
5
Priority sectorsTerms of Reference §3
8
Eligible partner categoriesEligibility Criteria §1
60%
Minimum qualifying scoreTerms of Reference §6
Priority sectors
Where investment is sought
Sector detail lives inside the Investment Prospectus. The anchor projects below are illustrative.
Manufacturing
- Oshikango SEZ
- Textile Facility (PIH JV)
- Logistics Hub
- Construction Materials
PPPJVPrivate FDI
Healthcare
- Helao Nafidi Private Hospital
- E-Health
- Medical Supplies Manufacturing
- Health Insurance
PPPPrivate
Tourism
- Okongo Eco-Lodge
- MICE & Conference
- Heritage Routes
- Conservancy Expansion
PPCPCommunity JVPrivate
Creative Industry
- Music Studios
- Craft Export Chain
- Youth Hubs
PPPYouth FundNIPDB
Why Ohangwena
Namibia’s gateway to Angola and the SADC market
Ohangwena is Namibia’s second most populated region, with a 2023 population of 337,729 and growth of over 37% between 2011 and 2023. The region anchors the Namibia–Angola corridor through the Oshikango/Santa Clara border post, Namibia’s busiest northern crossing, providing direct access to approximately 349.5 million SADC consumers.
Government is investing in the infrastructure that unlocks the region’s next chapter: the upgrading of regional roads, the expansion of bulk water supply through the Ohangwena II Wellfield Scheme, and the continued modernisation of the Oshikango–Santa Clara border post, which has operated on a 24-hour basis since 2024.
337,729
Total populationNSA 2023 Census
2nd
Most populous of Namibia’s 14 regions
10,706 km²
Total area
12
ConstituenciesRegional capital: Eenhana
2.7% p.a.
Population growth2016–2023
85%+
Population in rural villages and settlements
Eligibility
Who can apply
Eight categories of partner may apply, each with a distinct role in the financing and delivery of anchor projects.
Namibian SMEs and entrepreneurs
Namibian-owned businesses establishing or scaling operations in Ohangwena. Eligible for local procurement preference and NIPDB support.
Domestic institutional investors
DBN, commercial banks, GIPF (via asset managers), Agribank, pension funds and insurers.
National development finance institutions
Development Bank of Namibia, Agricultural Bank of Namibia, Environmental Investment Fund.
SADC regional businesses
Companies based in SADC member states with capabilities in agro-processing, healthcare, logistics, tourism or manufacturing.
International private investors
Foreign direct investors, institutional funds, private equity firms and family offices seeking frontier-market, ESG-aligned opportunities.
Technical assistance providers
Consulting firms, NGOs, universities and research institutions offering feasibility, capacity-building or technology solutions.
Community-based organisations
Registered CBOs and conservancies, for public-private-community partnership (PPCP) investment models in tourism, agriculture and the creative sectors.
State-owned enterprises and public entities
May be admitted as lead or consortium member, subject to additional information confirming there is no conflict of interest with project stakeholders or beneficiaries.
Namibian participation is scored, not required
Namibian participation strengthens a submission but is not a condition of applying: Namibian content is a scored criterion (12%), not an eligibility requirement.
Evaluation
How submissions are scored
Technical capability
25%
Financial capacity
20%
Development impact
20%
ESG commitment
15%
Namibian content
12%
Innovation
8%
Where the score is won
Development impact (20%) and Namibian content (12%) together weigh employment and local content outcomes at 32% of the total score: the single largest scoring theme in the methodology.
A minimum score of 60% is required to be shortlisted for consideration by the Regional Investment Committee.
The process
Ten stages, from publication to implementation
Stage 1: Launch and publication
The EOI notice is published on the Governor’s Portal and through the Development Bank of Namibia, NIPDB, the Ohangwena Regional Council and the town council offices in Eenhana, Helao Nafidi and Okongo. The anchor projects listed are illustrative: proposals beyond them are welcome provided they fall within a priority sector.
Stage 2: Briefing and enquiries
If a briefing session is convened, attendance is optional and is not a precondition for submitting. Direct contact with members of the evaluation structures about a submission is not permitted at any stage.
Stage 3: Preparation
The concept note is where scoring is won: development impact and Namibian content together carry 32% of the total score, so employment creation, skills transfer, local procurement and Namibian participation should be set out clearly. Participation is at the applicant’s sole risk, cost and expense.
Stage 4: Lodgement
Submissions and all supporting documents must be in English, with measurements in metric units. The initial window closes on 23 September 2026; thereafter the process runs on a rolling annual basis, so late applicants are not excluded but move into the next evaluation cycle.
Application pack
Everything you need to prepare a submission
7 documents are available for download. The Terms of Reference remains the authoritative notice.
Frequently asked questions
Eighteen questions on the call, eligibility, preparation, evaluation and what happens after submission.
Ohangwena Region Investment Prospectus
The region, its twelve constituencies, market metrics, and the sixteen-project pipeline. All five priority sectors are covered inside this document.
Terms of Reference for Expression of Interest
The authoritative notice. Where any other document differs from this one, this one prevails.
Eligibility criteria
The eight eligible partner categories, conditions of participation, and the eligibility self-assessment.
The ten-stage process and timeline
What happens at each stage, who leads it, when it occurs and what you should do.
EOI application form
The consolidated form covering Parts A to J. Complete it offline, sign it, and upload it through this portal.
Confidentiality and conflict of interest declaration
Confidentiality undertakings, conflict-of-interest declarations and disclosures. Must be signed and enclosed.
Submit
Ready to submit your Expression of Interest?
Download the official form, complete and sign it, then upload it here with your supporting documents. You receive a unique reference number and an acknowledgement immediately.
Upload completed application Download application form
This EOI does not constitute a tender, procurement process, or binding commitment by the Office of the Governor, the Regional Investment Committee, or the Government of the Republic of Namibia. No contract exists between the Office of the Governor and any applicant unless and until an Investment Facilitation Agreement is signed following the due diligence and negotiation stage.
Contact
Speak to the EOI Administration
Contact person
Ms. Netumbo Aukongo
EOI Administration
+264 65 263 906
netumbo.aukongo@ohangwenaog.gov.na
General enquiries
Office of the Governor — Ohangwena Region
+264 65 263 906
governor@ohangwenaog.gov.na
Enquiries must not go to evaluators
Evaluation is confidential. Applicants must not contact any member of the Technical Committee, a Sectoral Working Group or the Regional Investment Committee about a submission; such contact may be treated as a breach of process and may result in exclusion.