Vice President Lucia Witbooi has said poor infrastructure and complex travel logistics remain key barriers to intra-African trade. Witbooi addressed a session titled ‘Discover Namibia’ at the Intra-Africa Trade Fair underway in Algiers City, Algeria. She said Namibia will continue to develop infrastructure to boost investment, with a focus on roads, rail and port facilities. […]
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on African governments to mainstream the creative industry in their national development plans, emphasising the growing value of African creativity and culture as key drivers of economic transformation. Speaking at the Creative Africa Nexus event during the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, Witbooi stated that for too long, African […]
Namibia and Algeria have renewed their commitment to work closely together in the oil, gas, and wider energy sector. This follows a meeting between Vice President Lucia Witbooi and Algeria’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Renewable Energy, Mohamed Arkab. The talks highlighted Namibia’s growing plans to develop its oil and gas industry, with Algeria confirming […]
Namibia’s renowned diplomat Bience Gawa!nas has earned a nomination at the 2025 Grow, Unite, Build, Africa (GUBA) Awards. The GUBA Awards seeks to reward the innovation of African individuals and organisations in the diaspora and Africa working towards the advancement of the community. Gawa!nas is celebrated for her trailblazing work in governance, diplomacy, and education […]
Africa finds itself at a pivotal juncture in the digital landscape. While the continent has a population of 1.4 billion people, representing 18% of the world’s population, it holds less than 1% of global data centre capacity. These were the remarks of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology’s Executive Director, Dr. Audrin Mathe, who […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her administration is looking to bring more women on board in crucial sectors such as mining. In this regard, she appealed to potential partners in the USA and across the globe, urging the private sector to invest in African women not as beneficiaries, but as partners, co-creators, and change-makers. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized the need for a balanced partnership between the government and the private sector to foster a mixed economy and drive national development, particularly in job creation. During the “Invest in Namibia” session at the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the strategic importance of empowering local entrepreneurs and businesses to […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has departed for Luanda, Angola, to participate in the US-Africa Business Summit. The Head of State leads the Namibian delegation to join other African Heads of State and government. Namibia’s participation in the U.S.-Africa Business Summit presents an opportunity for the country to attract foreign investment and expand trade opportunities. “The Summit […]
Namibia’s Ambassador to Angola, Patrick Nandago, has described the U.S.-Africa Business Summit as both a learning experience and a platform for the country to showcase its investment and business opportunities. The summit will bring together over 1,500 public and private sector leaders. Namibia is solidifying its position as an energy hub by participating in the […]
Namibia is participating in the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, which started today in Angola and will run until the 25th. The country seeks to identify effective solutions for diversifying the African economy while enhancing trade, investment and business relations between the United States and Africa. The summit will be held under the theme “Pathways to […]
