Namibia launches first AfCFTA export consignment

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2025-06-30

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

WALVIS BAY, 30 JUN (NAMPA) - The Ministry of International Relations and Trade on Monday officially launched Namibia’s first export consignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework, marking the country’s formal entry into Africa’s largest trade agreement.
The event, held in Walvis Bay and officiated by Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, marked the beginning of Namibia’s active participation in the AfCFTA, which aims to c...

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WALVIS BAY, 30 June 2025 - Minister and Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi and Jennely Matundu (middle) photographed with Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope, Namport CEO Andrew Kanime and Walvis Bay Salt Company CEO Andre Snyman among other leaders during the official launch of the Namibia’s first export consignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework at Walvis Bay on Monday, marking the country’s formal entry into Africa’s largest trade agreement. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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