Also known as: AU Commission · African Union Commission Simulation Agenda 2063 · AUC
Multinational continental institution with delegates and commissioners addressing African agricultural development, peace, security, and institutional reforms.
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The Namibian
African Union Commission reaffirmed commitment to providing leadership and support in implementation of Kampala CAADP process
“I reaffirm the African Union's commitment to providing leadership and support in the implementation of the Kampala CAADP process.”
Commissioner Moses Vilakati at CAADP consultation in WindhoekInformanté
African Union Commission sent delegates to Continental Technical Workshop in Windhoek
“NAMIBIA is hosting a Continental Technical Workshop on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Results Framework and Biennial Review Indicators in Windhoek, bringing together African Union Commission delegates, technical experts, regional economic community representatives, and development partners.”
Namibia hosts Continental Workshop on Agricultural Development IndicatorsNew Era
African Union Commission received Namibia's instrument of ratification deposited on 1 February 2019
“Namibia signed the AfCFTA Agreement on 2 July 2018, ratified it on 25 January 2019, and deposited its instrument of ratification on 1 February 2019 with the African Union Commission.”
Govt not arbiter of AfCFTA goods, servicesThe Namibian
African Union Commission co-hosted Third Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development in Luanda
“The summit was co-hosted by the AU Commission and the African Union Development Agency (Auda-Nepad) under the theme 'Capital, Corridors, Trade: Investing in Infrastructure for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Shared Prosperity'.”
AU urges Namibia to become region’s green energy hubThe Namibian
African Union Commission co-hosts the third Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
“The summit is co-hosted by the AUC and the African Union Development Agency under the theme 'Capital, Corridors, Trade: Investing in Infrastructure for the AfCFTA and Shared Prosperity'.”
Calls for seamless Africa railway lineThe Namibian
African Union Commission works with UNOAU to strengthen women's roles across peace processes
“UNOAU works hand-in-hand with the AU Commission to strengthen women's roles across peace processes, governance reforms and mediation efforts.”
Namibia Leads the Way: Honouring 25 Years of Women, Peace and SecurityThe Pan-African Parliament in South Africa this week is electing a new bureau after resolving a 15-year argument about leadership representation. In May 2017, the PAP passed a resolution to introduce regional rotation of the presidency, addressing a pattern in which only east, west, and central African leaders held the top position during the institution's first 18 years.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Pan-African Parliament in South Africa this week is electing a new bureau after resolving a 15-year argument about leadership representation. In May 2017, the PAP passed a resolution to introduce regional rotation of the presidency, addressing a pattern in which only east, west, and central African leaders held the top position during the institution's first 18 years.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in an apparent suicide truck bombing on his residence near Bamako as part of a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists across the country. The attack, launched by militants affiliated with al-Qaeda, also killed at least three of Camara's family members, and the head of the military junta was moved to a safe location after his home was targeted.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in an apparent suicide truck bombing on his residence near Bamako, part of a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists across the country. The attack, claimed by al-Qaeda-affiliated militants, also killed at least three of Camara's family members.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa's Development convened a consultative continental technical workshop in Windhoek to define implementation mechanisms for the CAADP Kampala strategy, a 10-year agricultural development plan that entered implementation in January 2026. The agency praised Namibia's progress in aligning its agrifood sector strategy with CAADP Kampala and outlined priorities including strengthening investment plans, policy reform, inclusive partnerships, and financing mobilization for value chain development.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
At a CAADP consultation in Windhoek, African Union Commissioner Moses Vilakati urged member states to prioritize implementation of the Kampala CAADP action plan over further policy development, emphasizing that Africa's 300 million food-insecure people need results rather than frameworks. He proposed streamlining the programme's reporting indicators to a maximum of 18 instead of 89 per strategic objective to focus on practical delivery.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is hosting a Continental Technical Workshop on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Results Framework and Biennial Review Indicators in Windhoek, bringing together African Union Commission delegates, regional experts, and development partners. Deputy Minister Ruthy Masake highlighted the workshop's role in refining mechanisms to track agricultural progress, promote accountability, and foster peer learning toward food security and sustainable development across the continent.
24 March 2026 · Informanté →
Tension is escalating in the Middle East following military exchanges between the US, Israel, and Iran. The Namibian Embassy in Egypt has assured citizens in the region that their safety is a priority and advised them to exercise caution, avoid high-risk areas, and follow local authorities' instructions.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area creates market access, but structural barriers like logistics costs, energy constraints, and limited industrial capacity will determine whether exporters can compete. Value addition and industrialisation require aligned government investment and private-sector readiness, not reliance on tariff elimination.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade says it cannot determine what products exporters should trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area, though it encourages value-added goods and provides support for Namibian businesses to compete in African markets. Namibia's intra-African trade reached N$4.7 billion in exports and N$7.7 billion in imports by September 2024, with the country ranking fourth in regional integration.
18 February 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's "Buy Local, Grow Namibia" campaign momentum has faded since 2020 and calls for treating local production as a sustained economic priority through capacity-building, consistent demand, and industrial scaling rather than cyclical campaigns.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will attend the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa on 14–15 February, where she will focus on peace and security, Agenda 2063 progress, UN Security Council reform, and sustainable water and sanitation systems for 2030. She will also participate in a high-level discussion with Africa's female presidents and hold bilateral meetings with continental and regional leaders to advance Namibia's economic diplomacy and climate finance priorities.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will attend the 39th African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government on 14–15 February in Addis Ababa, where leaders will discuss peace and security, institutional reforms, and the 2026 AU theme on water availability and sanitation. Namibia has arranged bilateral engagements with heads of state and development partners to advance development, trade, and investment priorities.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's heavy reliance on imported goods—particularly from South Africa—threatens economic resilience and job creation, and calls for a coordinated national effort by government, business, and civil society to develop locally owned industries in sectors like food processing, textiles, and construction, supported by investment in technical and vocational skills.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's heavy reliance on imports, particularly from South Africa, leaves the economy vulnerable to external shocks and limits job creation and resilience. Building domestically owned industries through coordinated effort by government, business, and civil society—with particular emphasis on technical and vocational skills—is essential to ensure the country produces a meaningful share of what it consumes.
1 February 2026 · The Namibian →