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Alfredo Hengari

Also known as: Presidential press secretary Alfredo Hengari · presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari · Ambassador Hengari

Alfredo Hengari — Namibia's ambassador to the Netherlands and Belgium, pursuing Dutch and European partnerships in agriculture, water security, sports, and green industrialisation.

2022-03-192026-06-28
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  1. June 2026

  2. New Era

    Ambassador Alfredo Hengari officially assumed his duties in the Netherlands

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    “Ambassador Alfredo Hengari yesterday officially assumed his duties in the Netherlands.”

    Hengari intensifies economic diplomacy … agriculture, water security, jobs on agenda

  3. New Era

    Hengari said his priority will be using Dutch expertise and investment to help Namibia improve agriculture, strengthen water security and create jobs

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    “Hengari said his priority will be using Dutch expertise and investment to help Namibia improve agriculture, strengthen water security and create jobs.”

    Hengari intensifies economic diplomacy … agriculture, water security, jobs on agenda

  4. The Namibian

    Alfredo Hengari presented letters of credence to King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands

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    “This was noted on Wednesday by Namibia's ambassador to Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and the European Union, Alfredo Hengari, after presenting his letters of credence to king Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands.”

    Hengari eyes Dutch agriculture, water expertise to drive Namibia’s growth

  5. The Namibian

    Alfredo Hengari highlighted that Namibia stands to benefit from Dutch expertise in precision farming, greenhouse production, agroforestry, sustainable water management and agricultural digitalisation

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    “According to Hengari, Namibia, with more than 824 000 square kilometres of land and vast untapped agricultural potential, stands to benefit from Dutch expertise in precision farming, greenhouse production, agroforestry, sustainable water management and agricultural digitalisation.”

    Hengari eyes Dutch agriculture, water expertise to drive Namibia’s growth

  6. The Namibian

    Alfredo Hengari says he has been working to identify sources of technical cooperation and coaching support for Namibian athletes

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    “"I've been working to identify sources of technical cooperation, coaching support, sport science expertise, facility management knowledge, equipment partnerships, exchange programmes, and funding ways," Alfredo Hengari says.”

    Belgium ambassador sets sights on sport diplomacy
  7. May 2026

  8. The Namibian

    Alfredo Hengari said the gathering reflects the growing strength and importance of the Namibia-EU partnership

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    “Speaking at the forum on Wednesday, Namibia's ambassador to Belgium, Alfredo Hengari, said the gathering reflects the growing strength and importance of the Namibia-EU partnership.”

    Namibia opens doors to new investments at EU business forum

  9. The Namibian

    Alfredo Hengari said Namibia is determined to move beyond the export of critical raw materials towards value addition

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    “Hengari said Namibia is determined to move beyond the export of critical raw materials towards value addition, manufacturing, technology transfer and job creation across different sectors of the economy.”

    Namibia opens doors to new investments at EU business forum
  10. March 2026

  11. New Era

    Alfredo Hengari said exporting raw materials is exporting jobs

    Source

    “Quoting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Hengari said: "When we export raw materials, we are exporting jobs. That is unsustainable."”

    ‘End raw deals’ …Hengari pushes for value addition agenda

  12. New Era

    Alfredo Hengari called for urgent industrialisation and value addition across member states

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    “Namibia's ambassador to Belgium Alfredo Hengari said the country is pushing for urgent industrialisation and value addition across member states.”

    ‘End raw deals’ …Hengari pushes for value addition agenda
  13. February 2026

  14. New Era

    Alfredo Hengari presented his letters of credence to His Majesty King Philippe at the Royal Palace in Brussels

    Source

    “Namibia's ambassador to Belgium Alfredo Hengari disclosed these figures shortly after presenting his letters of credence to His Majesty King Philippe at the Royal Palace in Brussels on Wednesday, formally assuming his duty as the country's head of mission to Belgium.”

    Namibia, Belgium trade peaks to N$8b …Hengari vows to solidify relations
Politics

Ambassador Hengari pursues Dutch investment in agriculture and water

The News

Namibia's new Ambassador to the Netherlands, Alfredo Hengari, has assumed his post and pledged to leverage Dutch expertise and investment to advance agriculture, water security, and job creation as priority areas aligned with President Nandi-Ndaitwah's development vision.

Why it matters

Ambassador Hengari's pledge to secure Dutch investment in agriculture and water aligns with Namibia's development priorities in climate-vulnerable sectors.

26 June 2026 · New Era →

Friday 26 June

  1. Ambassador Hengari pursues Dutch investment in agriculture and water

    Namibia's new Ambassador to the Netherlands, Alfredo Hengari, has assumed his post and pledged to leverage Dutch expertise and investment to advance agriculture, water security, and job creation as priority areas aligned with President Nandi-Ndaitwah's development vision.

    26 June 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Namibia seeks Dutch expertise in agriculture and water management

    Namibia's ambassador to The Netherlands, Alfredo Hengari, has highlighted opportunities for cooperation between Namibia and the Dutch in agriculture, water management, and investment. Namibia, with over 824 000 square kilometres of land, seeks to benefit from Dutch expertise in precision farming, greenhouse production, sustainable water management, and agricultural digitalisation to advance food security and economic transformation.

    25 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Namibia's Belgium ambassador pursues sports partnerships

    Namibia's ambassador to Belgium is working to secure coaching, technology, infrastructure and equipment partnerships for Namibian athletes and federations through European sport networks. The ambassador says sport is among the president's priorities for youth development, and Namibia is seeking partners in the Benelux area to learn from Belgium's municipal sport development model.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 15 May

  1. Namibia pitches investment, green industrialisation at EU forum

    Namibia's ambassador to Belgium said the second Namibia-EU Business Forum reflects the growing strength of the partnership and positions Namibia as a key investment destination and hub for green industries. The forum, held under the theme "Towards Stronger, Greener and More Diversified Economies," aims to strengthen partnerships in investment, industrial cooperation, innovation and skills development, with key focus areas including green hydrogen, renewable energy, critical raw materials, agribusiness, and manufacturing.

    15 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Namibia pushes OACPS bloc towards industrialisation and value addition

    At the 11th OACPS summit, Namibia's ambassador Alfredo Hengari called for urgent economic transformation across the 79-member organisation, warning that reliance on exporting raw materials costs jobs and weakens African, Caribbean and Pacific economies. He stressed the need for industrialisation, agricultural production, natural resource beneficiation and intra-OACPS trade to build resilience and create opportunities for young people.

    31 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 February

  1. Namibia-Belgium trade tops N$8 billion, embassy planned for 2027

    Trade between Namibia and Belgium reached over N$7.86 billion in 2024, with Belgium becoming Namibia's fifth-largest export destination, driven primarily by mineral exports including refined copper, diamonds and other metals. Ambassador Hengari announced that Belgium plans to open a resident embassy in Windhoek in the first half of 2027, signalling strengthened bilateral relations and potential opportunities in renewable energy, green hydrogen and infrastructure development.

    27 February 2026 · New Era →

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