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flag Namibia tops Africa in startup perception due to strong governance and tax policies, but needs more R&D and funding to sustain growth.

flag Namibia ranked first in Africa for startup market perception in the 2026 StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index, excelling in governance, institutional trust, and favorable tax policies. flag The country also placed in the global top quartile for dividend and capital gains tax treatment. flag The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board credited the result to a stable, investor-friendly business climate but stressed that sustained success depends on improved R&D investment, stronger IP protection, better commercialization support, and expanded access to finance, talent, and markets.

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