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BALI, 03 September 2024- Namibia’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Indonesia, Herman Pule Diamonds pictured during the Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Namibia extends call to Indonesian captains of industries: Diamonds

WINDHOEK, 12 June 2014 - China's Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping. (Photo: Contributed)

China-Namibia bilateral trade reached US.dollars 1.3 billion in 2023: Zhao

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 06 September 2024- NSA Chief Executive Officer Alex Shimuafeni. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Men dominating informal trade at Angola, Zambia borders

WINDHOEK, 13 September 2024- Head of Education, Social and Cultural Affairs at the Embassy of Indonesia in Namibia, Kurnya Kusuma Dewy. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Indonesia Embassy in Namibia to host cultural event

WINDHOEK, 14 October 2024 - The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade officially launched the National Trade Policy and the National Action Programme for Investment in Windhoek on Monday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

MIT launches National Trade Policy and Investment Programme

WINDHOEK, 17 October 2024- Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping during a press conference in Windhoek. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

China-Namibia trade at N.dollars 19 billion: Zhao

WINDHOEK, 30 October 2024 - Industrialisation and Trade Minister Lucia Iipumbu (centre) with 10th ADAM Global International Business Forum attendees (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Namibia can benefit from AU's agricultural expertise: Iipumbu

WALVIS BAY, 02 August 2019 – One of the cranes at the Namibia Ports Authority (Namport)’s new container terminal. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Kanime highlight’s Namport’s 30-year accomplishments

WINDHOEK, 19 September 2019 - Bank of Namibia's Deputy Director for Corporate Communications, Kazembire Zemburuka. (Photo by: Shelleygan Petersen) NAMPA

Namibian economy to grow by 3.5 per cent in 2024

||Kharas, Hardap entrepreneurs receive equipment

Charmaine Boois

YOUNG GIRL TURNS WASTE FABRIC INTO BUSINESS

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 30 October 2024 - NSA Statistician General Alex Shimuafeni. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Namibia recorded low trade deficit in November 2024

WINDHOEK, 04 September 2024 - Namibia's Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe speaking at the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

No need to panic over the new Trump administration: Mnyupe

WINDHOEK, 06 March 2025 – Deputy Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Verna Sinimbo. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

MIT launches Namibia Trade Information Portal

Suzith Tjitaura

MARIENTAL, 17 MAR (NAMPA) - The officals from the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) and Namibia Trade Forum (NTF) hosted an awareness campaign on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between SADC and European Union on Monday in Mariental.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

MIT hosts SADC-EPA awareness campaign in Mariental

Charmaine Boois

SWAKOPMUND, 19 MAR (NAMPA) - Erongo Region Governor Neville Andre Itope with Western Cape Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism Ivan Meyer, photographed with a delegation from both regions at Swakopmund during the announcement of an anticipated twinning agreement between the two parties. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo and Western Cape strengthen ties through twinning agreement

WINDHOEK, 03 April 2025 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Trade key to Namibia’s economic diplomacy: Ashipala-Musavyi

WINDHOEK, 09 April 2025 - International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia expresses its displeasure over US tariffs

WINDHOEK, 16 April 2025 - Zambian candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, Samuel Maimbo, visited Namibia this week to meet with senior government officials and discuss his vision for the institution. (Photo: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

Maimbo visits Namibia to promote implementation and trade growth for Africa

WINDHOEK, 16 April 2025 - Zambian candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, Samuel Maimbo, visited Namibia this week to meet with senior government officials and discuss his vision for the institution. (Photo: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

Maimbo says US tariffs show Africa must trade more within the continent

ONGWEDIVA, 16 May 2025 - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Natangue Ithete addressed the staff from regional offices in Oshana, Oshikoto, Omusati, Ohangwena, Kunene, Kavango East and West and Zambezi at Ongwediva on Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

Ithete envisions model ministry and industrial hub for Namibia

SWAKOPMUND, 02 July 2024 - Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Ambassador Penda Naanda speaking at the opening of the fifth Session of the Namibia-Ghana Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC), at both Ministerial and Senior Officials’ level at Swakopmund. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia engaging USA on import tariffs: Naanda

BRUSSELS, 02 June 2025 - Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jenelly Matundu (L) has called for a strengthened partnership between Africa and the European Union (EU) in different areas. She made the call during the conclusion of the Third EU-AU Ministerial Meeting in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo: Contributed)

Matundu calls for strengthened collaboration between Africa and EU

Mathilde Kudumo

Ondangwa Expo receives financial boost

WINDHOEK, 21 November 2023 - Statistician General Alex Shimuafeni (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Namibia exports reach N.dollars 11 billion in April

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 18 February 2025 - Minister of ICT, Emma Theofelus during a press briefing on Tuesday in Windhoek. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia and Angola forge stronger ICT ties at ANGOTIC forum

WINDHOEK, 18 June 2025 - Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) CEO Nangula Uaandja speaks during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Business Summit in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibia makes strategic pitch to commonwealth investors

WINDHOEK, 17 June 2025- Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey during her visit to Namibia for the first ever Commonwealth Minister Meeting and Commonwealth Business Summit outside London scheduled for 18 to 20 June 2025. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Namibia poised to unlock Commonwealth economic potential: Ashipala-Musavyi

WINDHOEK, 17 June 2025- Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey during her visit to Namibia for the first ever Commonwealth Minister Meeting and Commonwealth Business Summit outside London scheduled for 18 to 20 June 2025. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Digital trade, investment and partnerships discussed at summit

OSHAKATI, 03 June 2025 - Audrin Mathe, Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.

Commonwealth urged to embrace digital trade

WINDHOEK, 18 June 2025 - (From left) Bisey /Uirab, the president of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of International Relations and Trade; Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey; Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) CEO Nangula Uaandja; and Acting Secretary General of the Namibia Local Business Association (NALOBA), Olavi Lita, pictured during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Business Summit 2025 on Wednesday. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Ashipala-Musavyi urges Commonwealth trade ministers to drive tangible prosperity

WINDHOEK, 18 June 2025 - Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey addresses the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Business Summit in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Botchwey urges Commonwealth to unite against threats to trade progress

SACU confident of AGOA renewal beyond 2025

WALVIS BAY, 30 June 2025 - Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi hands over the trading certificate to the Walvis Bay Salt Company CEO Andre Snyman, the first company to trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework the during the official launch of the Namibia’s first export consignment under the framework at Walvis Bay on Monday. This marked the country’s formal entry into Africa’s largest trade agreement. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia launches first AfCFTA export consignment

OSHAKATI- Oshana Namibian Police Force Head of Regional Crime Investigation Division Deputy Commissioner, Fredrick Ndjadila. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

N.dollars 17 million worth of illegal fuel seized by Oshana Police

WINDHOEK, 03 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured with the European Union Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins at State House. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah receives courtesy visit from EU ambassador to Namibia

WINDHOEK, 09 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured with the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Narendra Modi at statehouse. (Photo: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah optimistic about expansion of investment between India and Namibia

WINDHOEK, 16 August 2018 - South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa pictured after his arrival for the 38th SADC Summit in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Panduleni Amwaalwa) NAMPA

South Africa resumes SACU chairmanship

Suzith Tjitaura

Nampharm employees stage demonstration over withdrawal of benefits

Justina Shuumbwa

Nandi-Ndaitwah commends local entrepreneurs

WINDHOEK, 05 August 2025 - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangue Ithete. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Namibian traders encouraged to leverage AfCFTA at Intra-Africa Trade Fair

ONGWEDIVA, 26 August 2025 - MTC spokesperson John Ekongo speaking during the Media briefing held on Monday at OATF. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

MTC to expand network coverage

OSHIKANGO - Illegal fuel smugglers from Angola crossing the canal in Angola into Namibia. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Namibia loses N.dollars 300 million annually to fuel smuggling

KEETMANSHOOP, 30 May 2025 – Vice President Lucia Witbooi pictured at the official opening of the Nama cultural festival on Friday at Keetmanshoop. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Witbooi to represent Namibia at Intra-Africa Trade Fair in Algeria

Mathilde Kudumo

Ministerial Business Community Engagement held in Mariental

Charmaine Boois

WALVIS BAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2025 - Namport Chief Executive Officer Andrew Kanime, Liebherr Africa’s Head of Sales, Darren Jankelow, and Namport Executive for Port Operations Richard Mutonga Ibwima and other stakeholders photographed at the commissioning of three new portable harbour cranes at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namport commissions three new mobile harbour cranes

Preparations in full swing for Mariental Trade Festival

Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 24 October 2024 - Vendors prepare their products at the Mariental Trade Festival. (Photo: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Mariental Trade Festival creates enabling environment for entrepreneurs - Kock

Charmaine Boois

Windhoek, 25 September- NSA Statistician General and CEO, Alex Shimuafeni. (Photo contributed)

Namibia records N.dollars 3.4 billion trade deficit in September

WINDHOEK, 16 October- Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. (Photo by Edward Tenete). NAMPA

Namibia hosts first-ever African Continental Technical Regulatory Framework workshop

WINDHOEK, 19 January 2026 - Egypt's Ambassador to Namibia, Ramia Shawky (R). (Photo: Contributed)

Egypt and Namibia seek to deepen trade and economic cooperation

WAKUDUMO’S MISSION FOR FOOD SECURITY

WINDHOEK, 16 October- Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. (Photo by Edward Tenete). NAMPA

Ashipala-Musavyi confirms AGOA extension to 2026

SWAKOPMUND, 13 March 2026 - Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi (m), Secretary-General for Transport, Communications and Opening-up Democratic Republic of the Congo Pierrot Nke Sana Moko (l) and Zambian Deputy High Commissioner to Namibia Lloyd Himaambo (r) photographed at the 14th Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi Development Corridor at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia to operationalise Walvis Bay Corridor secretariat in April

WINDHOEK, 31 March 2026 - Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira (centre left) pictured together with the Minister of International Relations, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi (centre right) and other delegates. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia urges Brazil to invest in local manufacturing

ONDANGWA, 28 April 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi pictured during the official opening of the 2026 Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition on Tuesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Namibia must integrate local markets into global value chains: Ashipala-Musavyi

OTJIWARONGO, 13 February 2017 - Stacked tins of fish. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Jinming calls for long-term zero-tariff agreement with Namibia

ONDANGWA, 28 April 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi pictured during the official opening of the 2026 Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition on Tuesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Ashipala-Musavyi optimistic about potential broader Namibia-Philippines relations

WALVIS BAY, 13 April 2026 - Tourists on a cruise liner docked at Walvis Bay going through immigration inspection upon arrival into the country. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia reviews three-decade-old immigration law

Nandi-Ndaitwah receives letters of credence from heads of mission

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 15 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses the Namibia International Energy Conference. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah headed to China on official State visit

GUANGZHOU, 06 July 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah alongside Guangdong Communist Party of China’s Secretary Huang Kunming in Guangzhou on Monday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah courts Guangdong investment to drive industrialisation

Justina Shuumbwa

Katima OSBP sees notable increase in cargo: Kabula-Simushi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Namibian businesses urged to tap into China's import market

WINDHOEK, 21 July 2026 - Head of Business Development and Strategy at the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA) Morris Kalunduka (L) and the Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Trade Forum Rodney !Hoaeb (R) pictured after the signing of a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening stakeholder cooperation and enhancing the trade readiness of micro, small and medium enterprises. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

NTF, NIFA sign MoU to strengthen MSME trade readiness

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 23 July 2026 - Street vendors protesting at China Town in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Chinatown vendors protest over City of Windhoek eviction