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Windhoek Observer
… China understood this earlier than most through its Belt and Road Initiative. Rather than expanding through military occupation, Beijing has invested in ports, railways, industrial zones, and logistics hubs across multiple continents. …
The port that reveals why Africa has yet to fully understand the true nature of powerNew Era
… And with our partner, it will then fit Brazil, fit Canada, fit Germany, fit China and fit Moscow. …
Namibia Air takes offThe Namibian
The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Shanghai committee has donated 1 000 pairs of running shoes to the Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC), describing the gesture as a symbol of the growing friendship between Namibia and China. …
China gifts Namibia 1 000 pairs of running shoesThe Namibian
… President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s decision to start her China visit in Guangdong and Sichuan offered an unusually clear window into the country’s strategic thinking. …
The China Visit and Namibia’s Development PrioritiesNew Era
BEIJING – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah did not travel nearly 12 000 kilometres to the world’s second largest economy, China, to sign agreements or strengthen diplomatic ties alone. …
Inside Presidency’s Kitty: ChinaInformanté
… The engagement in Chengdu, China, was held with China National Chemical Engineering Corporation 7 (CC7), a key subsidiary of the state-owned China National Chemical Engineering Corporation (CNCEC). …
Hyphen facilitates high-level engagement between President Nandi-Ndaitwah and Chinese industrial giant CC7Windhoek Observer
Patience Makwele Seventeen young Namibians will represent the country in 16 vocational and technical skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September, as Namibia seeks to benchmark its technical and vocational education against glob …
17 young Namibians to showcase skills at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026Windhoek Observer
Patience Makwele Seventeen young Namibians will represent the country in 16 vocational and technical skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September, as Namibia seeks to benchmark its technical and vocational education against glob …
17 young Namibians to showcase skills at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026The Namibian
US President Donald Trump has delivered a primetime address in which he accused China of interfering in the 2020 election and alleged “shocking vulnerabilities” in American voting systems. …
Trump alleges ‘shocking vulnerabilities’ in US election security ahead of midtermsThe Namibian
US President Donald Trump has delivered a primetime address in which he accused China of interfering in the 2020 election and alleged “shocking vulnerabilities” in American voting systems. …
Trump alleges ‘shocking vulnerabilities’ in US election security ahead of midtermsAn opinion piece argues that Walvis Bay's significance lies not in the port itself but in control over maritime trade routes and the geopolitical power that grants—a principle South Africa understood when it retained sovereignty for four years after Namibia's 1990 independence.
3 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Walvis Bay's significance lies not in the port itself but in control over maritime trade routes and the geopolitical power that grants—a principle South Africa understood when it retained sovereignty for four years after Namibia's 1990 independence.
3 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Five years after Air Namibia's collapse, Namibia Air has filed aviation licence applications to operate passenger and cargo services domestically, regionally and internationally, with the government aiming to launch the fully operational joint airline with Botswana by the end of 2026 and Ethiopian Airlines as the strategic operating partner.
21 hours ago · New Era →
The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Shanghai committee has donated 1,000 pairs of running shoes to the Namibia National Olympic Committee as a symbol of growing friendship and to support youth sport cooperation, following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent state visit to China.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's development will be determined not by mineral exports but by how it uses them to transition from a resource-based to an industrial economy, citing President Nandi-Ndaitwah's strategic choice to visit Guangdong and Sichuan as signals of intent to learn from China's industrial and agricultural development experience.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah completed a seven-day state visit to China aimed at persuading the country to help Namibia build manufacturing and processing industries rather than exporting raw minerals. The visit culminated in nine cooperation instruments and elevation of bilateral ties to a Namibia-China Community with a shared future, focusing on long-term development and strategic cooperation.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy has facilitated a strategic engagement between President Nandi-Ndaitwah and her ministerial delegation with China National Chemical Engineering Corporation 7 (CC7) in Chengdu, China, to advance international cooperation and collaboration on Namibia's green energy transition.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia will send 17 young competitors to the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai from 22 to 27 September 2026, competing in 16 vocational and technical skill categories as part of benchmarking the country's TVET against global standards. The biennial event will bring together about 1,400 competitors from more than 70 countries in 64 disciplines.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Seventeen young Namibians will represent the country in 16 vocational and technical skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026. The Namibia Training Authority and WorldSkills Namibia announced the participation to coincide with World Youth Skills Day, with Namibia's team competing in fields including mechatronics, welding, plumbing, web technologies, and cooking among others.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
US President Donald Trump alleged in a primetime White House address that China interfered in the 2020 election and accessed voter data in 18 states, though the US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in that election and Trump presented no evidence of data misuse.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address alleging "shocking vulnerabilities" in American voting systems and accusing China of interfering in the 2020 election and acquiring voter data from 18 states. The US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in the 2020 election, and Trump did not present evidence that China used the information to alter voting systems or influence outcomes.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A phytosanitary agreement signed in July between Namibia and China opens export opportunities for table grapes, but growers warn that strict import requirements could delay shipments and the market may not open until after the 2026/27 season. Industry leaders note China offers fixed prices but demands strict compliance, with penalties for non-conforming goods.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will send 17 young competitors across 16 skills fields to the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September, competing in trades ranging from Mechatronics and Welding to Cooking and Hairdressing against competitors from over 70 countries and regions.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
During President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to China, Meatco and the Namibian government are negotiating the resumption of beef exports to the Chinese market and exploring Chinese investment in Namibia's meat value chain.
15 July 2026 · New Era →
Former mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo has called on the government to publish a clear implementation plan for Namibia's nine cooperation agreements with China signed during a presidential state visit in July, saying the country must move from diplomatic agreements to concrete industrial planning with measurable economic benefits and identify priority minerals, processing stages, infrastructure gaps, and annual targets for investment and exports.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture and China's General Administration of Customs have signed a Protocol establishing phytosanitary requirements for fresh Namibian table grapes to access the Chinese market, with provisions for orchard registration, pest management, facility approval, and compliance checks.
14 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian government and the Namibia National Farmers Union are working on a livestock price equalisation fund to address cattle marketing challenges in northern communal areas, which was approved by Cabinet in 2024 and aims to compensate farmers for disparities caused by animal disease status north of the veterinary cordon fence.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
During a State visit to Beijing, President Nandi-Ndaitwah and President Xi Jinping elevated bilateral relations and committed to cooperation through technology transfer, technical collaboration and project partnerships across trade, education, health, vocational training and other sectors, with China pledging to encourage Chinese investment and support industrialisation, agricultural modernisation and Vision 2030.
13 July 2026 · New Era →
During President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to Beijing in July, Namibia and China signed agreements and memoranda covering economic partnership, healthcare, education, green minerals, tourism and agriculture, elevating bilateral relations to a Namibia-China Community with a Shared Future for the New Era.
13 July 2026 · Informanté →
Bilateral trade between Namibia and China has surged 158% over the past six years, reaching N$40.64 billion in 2025.
13 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The government is rolling out a N$1.5-billion fencing project in the ||Kharas region to protect Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease-free status as outbreaks spread in South Africa and Botswana. The veterinary fencing aims to strengthen FMD defences, create buffer zones, and protect beef exports to markets like the European Union and China.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
During President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to China from 6 to 11 July, Namibia and China signed nine cooperation agreements covering economic development, health, education, mining, agriculture, tourism, media and technology. The agreements include an economic partnership for shared development agreement, a paired hospital cooperation mechanism, technical vocational education and training cooperation, green minerals cooperation, and a phytosanitary protocol enabling fresh Namibian table grapes to be exported to the Chinese market.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A powerful typhoon has made landfall in China, the second storm to hit the country in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated from affected areas. The storm has killed at least 17 people in the Philippines and triggered significant disruptions including flight cancellations and school closures across Chinese provinces.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Presidency announced the signing of nine cooperation instruments between Namibia and China on 3 and 10 July 2026, covering economic partnership, healthcare, technical education, green minerals, human resources development, tourism, agriculture, and technology.
12 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian's editorial argues that President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's visit to China offers an opportunity for Namibia to learn from Beijing's economic reforms in artificial intelligence, agriculture, and energy, while remaining cautious about China's record on human rights and debt practices in developing countries.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Okahandja Municipality and Maqiao Town in Shanghai are reviving their sister-town partnership, with both sides expected to review their cooperation agreement in September. The partnership, which dates back to December 1998, will focus on infrastructure development, smart-city innovation, food security and economic transformation.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and China have agreed to elevate their bilateral relations to a 'Namibia-China Community with a Shared Future for the New Era' following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to China. The two countries pledged to strengthen trade, investment and cooperation across sectors including oil and gas, mining, green energy, agriculture, digital technology, infrastructure and tourism, with China reaffirming its zero-tariff policy for Namibian exports and supporting beneficiation of critical minerals including uranium, lithium and rare earth elements.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah concluded a week-long state visit to China, with both nations agreeing to elevate bilateral relations to a "Namibia–China Community with a Shared Future for the New Era" and expanding cooperation across trade, investment, industrialisation, infrastructure, security and people-to-people exchanges.
11 July 2026 · Informanté →
Following President Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to Beijing, Namibia and China issued a joint statement committing to expanded cooperation in critical minerals including uranium, lithium and rare earth elements, with focus on local processing and value addition rather than raw material exports. The agreement also covers oil and gas, renewable energy, agriculture, infrastructure, technology transfer and skills development to support Namibia's industrialisation and economic growth.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with representatives of China National Chemical Engineering and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy in Chengdu to discuss strengthening cooperation between Namibia and China in the emerging green hydrogen sector. The green hydrogen industry currently employs 800 people in Namibia, with N$2 billion invested in various projects.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with Sichuan Province officials to identify sectors for Chinese investment and expertise, including agriculture, water, transport, education, and health. Sichuan pledged closer cooperation and reported that trade with Namibia has surged by 530%.
10 July 2026 · New Era →