The newly established Namibian Property Industry Association (NPA) aims to bridge the skills gap in the property sector by providing training and workshops to its members, empowering them to meet international standards.
Formed by Namibian property giants Oryx Properties, Broll, and Safland in collaboration with the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA), the association represents a concerted effort to bolster growth and sustainability in Namibia’s property industry.
Speaking at the inauguration, Ben Jooste, President of the NPA and CEO of Oryx Properties, underscored the sector’s need for ongoing education, lobbying, and advocacy.
“Given the growth, development, and thriving sector, the NPA places a high value on continuing education. Our employees need to learn and expand on their existing knowledge to ensure we meet international standards,” he said..
Jooste further emphasized the NPA’s commitment to fostering community and collaboration among Namibia’s property stakeholders, aiming to propel the sector to unprecedented levels of success while ensuring a recognized voice for the commercial property sector.
Neil Gopal, CEO of SAPOA, also addressed the event, highlighting the organization’s dedication to promoting positive change in the industry.
He stressed the crucial role that industry associations play in facilitating networking, providing industry updates, and offering growth opportunities for businesses.
“They function as a community, assisting in networking with peers that share similar goals and interests,” he explained.
The NPA has garnered support from major organizations such as Nedbank, RMB, Old Mutual, Namdeb, Transnamib, Atterbury Property Group, GIPF, Safland, Broll Namibia, Accelerate, Bank Windhoek, ABSA, and others.
