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Friday, 24 April 2026
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African Union Commission

Also known as: AU Commission · African Union Commission Simulation Agenda 2063

African Union Commission — continental body that convenes workshops and guides agricultural development strategy across member states, coordinating on CAADP Kampala implementation.

Agriculture & Land

AU agency launches CAADP Kampala results framework workshop in Windhoek

The News

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 →

Thursday 26 March

  1. AU agency launches CAADP Kampala results framework workshop in Windhoek

    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 →

  2. AU agriculture commissioner calls for CAADP delivery over planning

    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 →

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Namibia hosts continental workshop on African agricultural development framework

    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 →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Namibia advises citizens in Middle East conflict zone

    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 →

Friday 20 February

  1. AfCFTA opportunity requires industrial strategy, not preferential access alone

    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 →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Government supports AfCFTA trade but won't dictate export products

    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 →

Sunday 15 February

  1. Buy local must become permanent system, not crisis response

    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 →

Thursday 12 February

  1. President Nandi-Ndaitwah attends 39th African Union summit

    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 →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Opinion: Namibia must build local industries to reduce dependency

    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 →

Sunday 1 February

  1. Namibia must build local industries to reduce import dependency

    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 →

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