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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.

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What’s been said

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  1. February 2026

  2. New Era

    Alfredo Hengari disclosed trade between Namibia and Belgium reached N$8 billion in 2024

    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
  3. February 2025

  4. The Namibian

    Presidential press secretary Alfredo Hengari confirmed that the meeting was underway

    Source

    “Presidential press secretary Alfredo Hengari on Monday morning confirmed that the meeting was underway.”

    Cabinet meets to discuss Nujoma’s memorial, funeral
  5. January 2025

  6. The Namibian

    Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari said he has no comment

    Source

    “When contacted for comment, presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari on Friday said: "No, I have no comment."”

    State House mum on founding president Nujoma's health

  7. The Namibian

    Alfredo Hengari said the law is a reflection of Namibian customs and traditions

    Source

    “Hengari on Sunday said the law is a reflection of Namibian customs and traditions.”

    New marriage law excluding same-sex unions reflects Namibian culture, tradition – president's spokesperson

  8. The Namibian

    Presidential press secretary Alfredo Hengari told the media they will not get an answer on Namibia's support for Odinga's bid

    Source

    “Despite this, when questioned about Namibia's support for Odinga's bid, presidential press secretary Alfredo Hengari told the media yesterday they "will not get an answer" on the matter.”

    Mbumba offers support for Odinga's AU Commission bid

  9. The Namibian

    Press secretary Alfredo Hengari told The Namibian that Mbumba will not attend due to pressing domestic matters

    Source

    “Press secretary Alfredo Hengari told The Namibian on Tuesday afternoon that this is due to pressing issues in Namibia.”

    Mbumba will not attend Mozambique president swearing in
  10. February 2024

  11. The Namibian

    Alfredo Hengari confirmed Geingob is in critical but stable condition in hospital

    Source

    “"I do confirm," Hengari told The Namibian.”

    Geingob in ‘critical condition' in hospital
  12. January 2024

  13. The Namibian

    Geingob's spokesperson Alfredo Hengari emphasised that the president has made the state of his health public out of conviction

    Source

    “Geingob's spokesperson, Alfredo Hengari, emphasised that the president has, from the onset of occupying the highest office, made the state of his health public "out of conviction that transparency plus accountability equals trust".”

    Well Done, Mr President! But…?
  14. November 2023

  15. The Namibian

    Alfredo Hengari expressed great sadness at passing of Kaumbi

    Source

    “Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari yesterday expressed great sadness at the passing of a man he referred to as "an elder brother and dear comrade".”

    Kaumbi, a champion for restorative justice
  16. October 2023

  17. The Namibian

    Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari labelled Hopwood as 'dial-a-quote analysts' whom the president does not need lectures from on awards

    Source

    “Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari disparagingly labelled Hopwood (and other unnamed researchers) as "dial-a-quote analysts" who the president "does not need lectures from… on which awards to accept".”

    Beware of Vanity Awards
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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