NANCi is the Network of the Cosmetics Industry in Namibia.  The network combines the interests of raw material suppliers, ingredient producers, end-product manufacturers as well as support and governance service providers.  NANCi was launched in November 2017. 

NANCi stems from the desire of the Namibian cosmetics industry to organise and promote itself.  NANCi is, among other things, in charge of implementing generic marketing campaigns and advocate for the needs of the industry.  It also serves as a communication platform for members and stakeholders of the industry, who get privileged access to information and opportunities that will help them grow and expand their business. 

NANCi and its members valorise Namibian indigenous plant resources including Marula, Baobab, Devil’s Claw, Kalahari Melon, Ximenia, !Nara, Namibian Myrrh, and promote their sustainable utilisation, ethical trading and benefit sharing with local prooduucers’ communities.

The Network consists of exceptional cosmetic business owners with various industry experiences. Our diverse group of members represent the entire value chain of the Namibian health, beauty and wellness industry, by offering raw materials, ingredients as well as finished cosmetic products with key processed raw materials sourced mainly from the Namibian rich biodiversity.

NANCi was supported by the Namibian Government’s Growth@Home Policy, which was implemented through the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT).  NANCi received financial and technical support from the GIZ ProBATS from 2015 to 2022.  Additionally, NANCi received technical support from the GIZ Biolnnovation Programme on selected thematic areas. Additionally, support was also provided by the USAID under the Southern African Trade + Investment Hub and from the UK Trade Forward Southern Africa (TFSA).