BIPA appoints Ainna Kaundu as new CEO

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The Business and Intellectual Property Authority has appointed Ainna Kaundu as the new Chief Executive officer, effective from 01 January 2026.
 
In a statement, the board of directors announced the five-year term.
 

NASCAM and BIPA launch national survey to strengthen copyright awareness

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The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM), in collaboration with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), has launched a copyright perception survey aimed at raising awareness about the importance of understanding and respecting copyright laws.

Proposed Copyright Levy System could protect creators

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A new Copyright Levy System under the Copyright Bill aims to ensure fair pay for creators and protect their rights.

Swapo Party MP Fenny Tutjavi said the system would charge importers, distributors, and manufacturers royalties. These funds would go into a copyright fund to benefit creators.

Deputy PM Urges Namibians to Register Businesses for Growth and Support

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Deputy Prime Minister Natangue Ithete has urged Namibians to register their businesses in order to benefit from various government initiatives.

Ithete made the call during the official opening of the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) office in Ongwediva.

BIPA commenced deregistration of Non-compliant businesses

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The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) of Namibia has officially begun the deregistration of non-compliant business entities, effective immediately and continuing until further notice.

Namibia tackles digital piracy and copyright

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The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) Aina Kaunda says it is reviewing the current intellectual property legislation to address issues of digital piracy that the creative industry faces.