Also known as: AfCFTA · African Continental Free Trade Area agreement · ACFTA
Continental trade framework that Namibia and other African nations use to facilitate cross-border commerce and economic integration.
The Erongo region drives Namibia's economy through mining, fishing, and emerging sectors like renewable energy and oil and gas. Mining contributed N$51.3 billion to GDP in 2024, while fishing generates N$15 billion annually, though the region faces challenges including unemployment of 32% and housing shortages.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
The Erongo region drives Namibia's economy through mining, fishing, and emerging sectors like renewable energy and oil and gas. Mining contributed N$51.3 billion to GDP in 2024, while fishing generates N$15 billion annually, though the region faces challenges including unemployment of 32% and housing shortages.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
At the 11th Namibia–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation in Windhoek, both nations discussed deepening economic cooperation, including proposals for a fertiliser manufacturing plant and expanded collaboration in mining, nuclear energy, and fisheries. Trade between the countries grew 56% in 2025 to reach 18.4 billion rubles, though officials said this remains below its full potential.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia–Russia Business Forum discussed establishing a fertiliser manufacturing plant to support agricultural schemes and reduce food import dependence. The Ministerial Session of the Namibia–Russia Intergovernmental Commission also identified cooperation opportunities in agriculture, sport, education, energy, and other sectors.
17 March 2026 · Informanté →
As Namibia finalises its investment promotion and facilitation bill in 2026, the government faces a balancing act: attracting global investors while ensuring meaningful economic participation for Namibians. The new law should use performance-based incentives to encourage value creation and job growth in strategic sectors like critical minerals and renewable energy, while maintaining policy clarity and ease of doing business to sustain investor confidence.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi called for closer African collaboration at Ghana's 69th independence anniversary celebrations in Windhoek, emphasizing the importance of expanding economic cooperation through the African Continental Free Trade Area to unlock the continent's potential.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
According to Standard Bank's Head of Business and Commercial Banking, the bank's Blue Growth Series training programme has helped nearly 350 women entrepreneurs in Namibia formalise their businesses, gain financial literacy, and access market networks. The initiative responds to global data showing women start half of new businesses but face barriers in financing and market access, with women in Africa receiving significantly less venture capital than men.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
The US$259 million Kazungula Bridge, completed in 2021 with Japanese support, has dramatically reduced crossing times between Botswana and Zambia by replacing a slow ferry with a fast road-and-rail link, easing cargo movement along the North-South Corridor trade route and boosting efficiency across the SADC region.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Standard Bank's Blue Growth Series has trained 695 entrepreneurs, almost half women, helping many formalise their businesses and access finance and market networks. According to the programme data, participants completed financial literacy training and some received international certifications, positioning them to compete in regional and continental trade.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has launched a report on value addition and diversification within the energy transition mineral value chain, aimed at moving the economy beyond an extractive model toward sustainable industrialisation. Minister Ashipala-Musavyi emphasised that diversification must extend to small and medium-sized enterprises, and that regional integration through SADC, SACU and the African Continental Free Trade Area is critical to scaling production and accessing markets.
26 February 2026 · Informanté →
A military conflict between China and Taiwan could disrupt Namibia's economy given that China is its second-largest trading partner and largest source of foreign direct investment, particularly affecting mining, trade, and infrastructure funding. The article argues that Namibia should diversify its trade partnerships to reduce vulnerability to external shocks in East Asia.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →