Namibian Standards Institution - NSI

PUBLIC ENQUIRY NOTICE: Enhancing Standards for Metrology and Assistive Products 

The Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) invites all stakeholders, industry experts, and interested parties to review and comment on the latest batch of draft Namibian Standards.

Developed by Technical Committees NSI TC 9 & TC 7 (Technical Committee on Metrology and Assistive products), these proposed standards aim to enhance safety, quality, and accessibility across two major sectors: 

• Metrology & Measurement: Requirements covering pressure gauges and vacuum gauges with elastic sensing elements (DNAMS R109: 2026 OIML R109:1993).

• Assistive Products & Mobility: A comprehensive framework focusing on wheelchairs, wheelchair seating, occupant retention systems, battery chargers, and specialized test methods to ensure robust quality and safety for users. 

How to Participate:
Your feedback is crucial in shaping robust national standards that support inclusivity, safety, and technical accuracy across Namibia.

• Access the Drafts: Physical copies of the draft standards listed in “Draft Namibian Standard Public Enquiry (on Metrology and Assistive products.).png” can be obtained at the NSI Head Office, 37 Sir Seretse Khama Street, Windhoek.

• Submit Comments: Please send your constructive comments, or motivations for objection, via email to [email protected] or via fax to +264 (0) 61 386454. 

• Important Dates:
- Circulation Date: 15 June 2026 
- Closing Date for Comments: 15 August 2026 

For direct technical inquiries, please contact the respective Committee Secretariats:
- Erastus Abiatar | Tel: +264 (0) 61 386 400 ext 433 | Email: [email protected]
- Immanuel Owoseb | Tel: +264 (0) 61 386 400 ext 428 | Email: [email protected] 

• Please note: As detailed in “Draft Namibian Standard Public Enquiry (on Metrology and Assistive products.).png”, these documents are draft standards for public comment only and shall not be used or referred to as official Namibian Standards until formally published. 

From container ships to supermarket shelves NSI Metrology in trade

Did you know NSI regulates all measuring instruments used for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Container Weight Verification regulation?

Before a shipping container leaves a Namibian port, its verified gross mass (VGM) must be accurately declared. Inaccurate container weights have caused ships to capsize.

NSI ensures the weighbridges and load cells used for VGM compliance are accurate and traceable to international standards. From the port to the warehouse to the supermarket shelf, metrology is the thread of trust running through Namibia’s entire trade chain.

Trade moves on trust. Trust is built on measurement.

The Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) extends its official congratulations to the members of the TC 4 SC 1 (Electric Vehicles) Committee on this remarkable achievement. The committee's dedication to developing robust standards for electric vehicles is driving safety, reliability, and innovation across Namibia's transport and energy landscape. Thank you, TC 4 SC 1, for accelerating our national journey toward a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable future.

Can you spot the instrument that needs verification?

Time for a quiz! Look at these four measuring instruments. Only some carry an NSI verification mark. Can you spot which? (Swipe to see the answers)

An NSI verification mark means:
- The instrument has been checked by a legal metrology officer
- It measures accurately within required tolerances
- It is legally authorised for use in trade

If you’re a business owner using weighing scales, fuel dispensers, or any other trade measuring instrument you are LEGALLY REQUIRED to have them verified.

Our Chief Executive Officer, together with the NSI Executive Management team, hosted a farewell in honour of our outgoing Namibian Standards Council (NSC) Members.

We extend our sincere gratitude for their dedicated service, strategic leadership, and invaluable contributions to the growth and success of our institution.

We deeply appreciate their commitment and wish them continued success in their future endeavours.

Kickstart your career in Internal Audit with the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI)!

We are seeking a highly motivated and disciplined individual to join our team in Windhoek as a Graduate Trainee: Internal Audit for a 12-month period.

If you have a passion for quality assurance, compliance, and risk management, this is your chance to gain practical exposure and mentorship from experienced professionals within a national standards institution.

Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Finance Risk Management, or a related field.
- Consistent academic achievements with a minimum cumulative score of 60%.
- Namibian citizenship.

Closing Date: 01 July 2026
Location: Windhoek

Please review the attached advert for full details on responsibilities, skills required, and how to submit your application. We look forward to seeing your potential!

Speed cameras. Breathalysers. NSI verifies them all.

This one might surprise you.

The speed camera that catches a speeding driver. The evidential breathalyser used by traffic police. Even the weighbridge at a border post.

All of these measuring instruments must be verified by NSI before they can be used in law enforcement in Namibia.

Why? Because a fine or prosecution based on an inaccurate instrument is not justice it’s an error.

NSI’s legal metrology division ensures the instruments that enforce our laws are fair, accurate, and legally defensible.
That’s metrology protecting not just your wallet, but your rights.

Breathalyser

What is calibration and does your business need it?

Calibration is the process of comparing your measuring instrument against a known reference standard to verify its accuracy.

Sound technical? Here’s the plain-language version:
- You have a scale at your shop or factory
- Over time, scales drift and become inaccurate
- Calibration tells you HOW inaccurate — and corrects it
- NSI issues a calibration certificate which indicates the status of your instrument’s accuracy.

Under the Metrology Act, working standards must be calibrated annually. NSI provides accredited calibration services for mass, volume, temperature, and Dimension.

Today, the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) hosted the Metrology Technician Stakeholder Workshop on Metrology Compliance Requirements for all measuring instruments at the Windhoek Country Club.

The workshop, officially opened through remarks from NSI CEO Dr. Eino Mvula and delivered by Head of Metrology, Mr. Simasiku Matali, brought together industry representatives, registered metrology technicians, and key stakeholders to strengthen understanding of the Metrology Act, 2022 and its regulatory requirements.

The engagement focused not only to strengthen understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements governing the repair and maintenance of measuring instruments and the registration of metrology technicians, but also to facilitate meaningful engagement on the practical realities of implementation. We recognize that an effective regulatory framework must be supported by continuous dialogue with those responsible for its application and compliance.

The workshop further thought to enhance compliance, measurement integrity, and fostering collaboration between regulators and industry players to ensure accurate, reliable, and trusted measurements that support consumer protection, fair trade, public confidence, and Namibia’s economic growth.

NSI remains committed to building a transparent, effective, and collaborative metrology system that upholds quality standards across all sectors in Namibia.