Zodidi Gaseb to Spotlight Value Addition at Business Summit Namibia 2025

Zodidi Gaseb to Spotlight Value Addition at Business Summit Namibia 2025. Zodidi Gaseb, founder of African Naturals, has been announced as a featured speaker at the upcoming Business Summit Namibia 2025, where she is expected to present on the transformative power of value-added manufacturing in the local economy.

Known for her commitment to using Namibian raw materials to produce high-quality personal care products, Gaseb represents a growing class of entrepreneurs who are reshaping perceptions of African manufacturing. Her business, African Naturals, focuses on turning locally sourced ingredients into refined goods — contributing to job creation, skills development, and economic growth.

At the summit, Gaseb will share insights from her journey and explore how value addition can serve as a practical pathway for industrial diversification. Her presentation will highlight how Namibia can unlock greater economic potential by moving beyond the export of raw materials and investing in local production processes.

Organisers of the summit noted that Gaseb’s work exemplifies the importance of homegrown innovation in building resilient and inclusive economies.

The Business Summit Namibia 2025 is expected to convene entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the country for two days of discussions, networking, and strategic planning focused on economic transformation.

Gaseb’s session is anticipated to provide inspiration and practical guidance to emerging and established entrepreneurs eager to harness Namibia’s natural resources through sustainable and innovative business models.