Also known as: Europian Union · the EU · EUBAM
European Union — international organization funding Namibian student scholarships, livestock export certifications, and lithium extraction projects.
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The Namibian
European Union is a destination for Namibian beef exports alongside US, China, Norway
“Namibia remains the only African country with concurrent access to export beef to the United States, China, Norway, and the European Union, generating over N$2.1 billion in foreign exchange in 2025.”
Livestock sector generates N$2.1 billion in foreign exchange – minister ZaamwaniThe Namibian
the European Union accounted for portion of 79.5% of new renewable capacity installed globally with China and US
“China, the United States and the European Union together accounted for 79.5% of the new renewable capacity installed globally.”
Renewable power now close to 50% worldwideNew Era
Western European elites invested heavily in Ukraine conflict to unify EU and promote militarisation
“Western European elites found this deeply unsettling because they invested heavily in Ukraine conflict, using it to unify the EU and promote militarisation for economic growth.”
Opinion – The great illusion of NATO is fading fastNew Era
European Union funds the SHINE project through Erasmus+
“The project funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ capacity-building field of higher education is expected to run for 36 months, beginning in January 2026 and ending in December 2028.”
Local universities in progressive unionNew Era
52 European Union countries abstained from Wednesday's voting on UN resolution to criminalise slavery
“The United States, Israel and Argentina were the only three countries that voted against, while a total of 52 European Union countries abstained from Wednesday's voting.”
Namibia in historic UN vote to criminalise slavery … as US, Israel oppose resolutionNew Era
European Union signed first formal defence partnership with Ghana
“Ghana and the European Union on Tuesday signed their first formal defence partnership, as the country presents itself as a regional bulwark against the growing jihadist violence roiling West Africa.”
Ghana, EU sign first accord to counter West Africa insecurityThe Namibian
European Union funded STOSAR II programme for regional surveillance
“Through the European Union-funded STOSAR II programme, we are strengthening regional surveillance for transboundary pests and diseases with the Southern African Development Community and the ministry of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform.”
FAO representative Patrice Talla Takoukam at Namibia country programme framework 2025–2029 signingInformanté
European Union is highlighted as key export destination for Namibia's mineral products
“The European Union is highlighted as a key export destination, especially following a 2022 partnership agreement with Namibia on sustainable raw materials, which could provide a secure corridor for high-value processed mineral exports.”
Namibia set to grow in low-carbon minerals marketNew Era
Energy ministers from the European Union gathered for talks to lay groundwork for summit on energy prices
“Energy ministers from the European Union's 27 nations gathered for talks in Brussels yesterday to lay the groundwork for a Thursday summit, where leaders are set to discuss how to help families and businesses deal with soaring energy prices.”
Global economic fallout from Middle East warThe Namibian
European Union has labour agreements with Nigeria and South Africa
“The government needs to look at countries like Nigeria and South Africa, which have agreements with the European Union.”
Swartbooi proposes labour export as Govt struggles to create jobsSouth Africa exported agricultural products worth US$1.2 billion to Zimbabwe in 2025, representing about 8% of South Africa's agricultural exports and making Zimbabwe the country's second-largest agricultural export market after the Netherlands, according to World Bank data and discussions at the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission Business Forum.
9 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
South Africa exported agricultural products worth US$1.2 billion to Zimbabwe in 2025, representing about 8% of South Africa's agricultural exports and making Zimbabwe the country's second-largest agricultural export market after the Netherlands, according to World Bank data and discussions at the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission Business Forum.
9 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Thirty-eight Namibian students have left for universities across Europe under the EU's Erasmus+ programme, with the European Union fully funding their studies.
4 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Electricity Control Board, with EU support, has launched the Embedded Generation Application Platform to streamline applications for embedded generation systems below 500 kilovolt-amperes. The ECB CEO described the platform as part of Namibia's fundamental electricity sector transformation, reflecting growing confidence in the country's energy future and supporting national goals for energy security and diversification.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
Iceland has voted against resuming talks on joining the European Union, 13 years after they were halted. According to public broadcaster RUV, 52.8% of 225,031 voters rejected the move.
31 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A Windhoek Observer opinion piece argues that Namibian farmers face inherent disadvantages—vast distances, limited arable land, variable rainfall, and high input costs—that make them uncompetitive against subsidised regional and international producers, and calls for a deliberate national subsidy strategy rather than fragmented support.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian livestock producers supplying EU markets faced inspection suspensions when the Directorate of Veterinary Services' operational budget was exhausted. A temporary arrangement now allows producers to cover travel and related costs of state veterinarians conducting required EU certification inspections, channelled through the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia.
20 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Botswana is intensifying efforts to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) following outbreaks that raise concerns for cross-border animal health and livestock trade in the region, including Namibia. Botswana's agriculture minister said the disease has placed pressure on rural livelihoods, the livestock industry and the economy, while noting Botswana has historically managed to control FMD and maintain World Organisation for Animal Health recognition for zones free from the disease without vaccination.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's livestock export industry faced pressure when the Directorate of Veterinary Services suspended annual EU certification inspections due to budget exhaustion, risking producers' access to export markets; a temporary arrangement was reached with producers covering state veterinarian travel costs during the interim period.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
The European Union announced in May a partnership with London-listed mining company Andrada to fund a N$74-million lithium extraction pilot project at Andrada's Uis mine in Erongo. The project, called ProLith, aims to test whether petalite—a lithium-containing mineral found at Uis—can be cost-efficiently processed into lithium for electric vehicle batteries using an alkaline leeching process that requires less energy than traditional spodumene processing.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's strategic partnerships with the European Union and China should be built on the plover-and-crocodile principle: mutual honesty about needs and measurable benefits for both parties, with the smaller partner's gains as visible as the larger one's.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's economy is heavily dependent on products from the Erongo region, with 80% of exports by value comprising just four products, two produced there. Economist Robin Sherbourne notes that uranium and gold have become key sectors replacing diamonds, and says the country needs economic diversification, particularly through development of Walvis Bay as an oil and gas hub.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Twenty-five US states have sued the Trump administration over tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the European Union, imposed in July citing forced labour concerns. The coalition of Democratic states argues the tariffs are "arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law," while the White House defends the duties as lawful action against unreasonable trade practices.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Agriculture Minister said Meatco remained profitable despite droughts and low cattle availability, with throughput south of the Veterinary Cordon Fence declining by 53% to 35,594 cattle. Revenue fell from N$1.865 billion to N$1.108 billion, but the company strengthened its financial position, increased cash reserves, and reduced accumulated losses.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has withdrawn a proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup, which had faced fierce opposition from Uefa, national governments, and continental football bodies. The plan would have sought $4.2 billion from minority investors in Fifa Forward Enterprise while Fifa retained majority control.
1 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Meatco has secured an additional 344,766-kilogram beef export quota to Norway through a quota-sharing arrangement with Botswana under the SACU-EFTA framework, after exhausting its initial 2026 allocation by end of June. The additional allocation is projected to generate N$100 million in export earnings, potentially bringing Meatco's total Norwegian exports for 2026 to N$365 million.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Fifa president Gianni Infantino defended a proposal to create a private subsidiary to exploit World Cup commercial benefits, calling it "an opportunity but not an obligation" and saying it would unlock previously uncaptured value to benefit member associations, though the proposal sparked global outrage after being revealed.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has secured an additional Norwegian beef quota of 344,766 kilograms through a government-to-government arrangement with Botswana, expected to generate approximately N$100 million in additional revenue. Combined with the initial 2026 allocation, Meatco's projected Norwegian exports for 2026 are valued at approximately N$365 million.
28 July 2026 · Informanté →
Ambassador Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus has been appointed Deputy Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, effective 25 July 2026, becoming the second most senior official at the international body responsible for implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention across 193 member states.
28 July 2026 · New Era →
Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus, a former ambassador to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, has been appointed deputy director-general of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the second most senior position in the international body.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's ministry of international relations and trade has appointed ambassador Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus as deputy director-general of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, assuming office on 25 July 2026. Kaapanda-Girnus, who brings more than seventeen years of diplomacy experience and previously served as Namibia's ambassador to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, becomes the second most senior official of the OPCW.
27 July 2026 · 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.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Savanna Beef Processors Limited recorded a group loss of N$25.9 million for the financial year ended 28 February 2026 as it commissioned and ramped up its newly completed abattoir and meat processing facility. The operating loss widened to N$30.9 million from N$13.2 million in the previous year, reflecting costs associated with bringing the facility into production.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Savanna Beef Processors Limited reported a group loss of N$25.9 million for the year ended 28 February 2026, with operating losses widening as the company commissioned its newly completed abattoir and meat processing facility. The subsidiary Savanna Beef Operations received its taking-over certificate from the contractor on 29 October 2025, with the total project value amounting to N$436.5 million.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
The parliament, the National Planning Commission and the European Union have concluded a six-year Enhancing Participatory Democracy in Namibia programme, which invested €6 million (about N$127 million) in strengthening democratic governance, parliamentary oversight and citizen participation since August 2020.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Lobito Corridor railway, linking mineral-rich DRC regions to Angola's port, is a key development focus for Angola, DRC, Zambia and partners including the US, which committed US$200 billion for infrastructure and pledged to mobilise an additional US$600 billion. The DRC's untapped mineral deposits are valued at over US$24 trillion.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Following Namibia's removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list in June, the EU has initiated an internal legislative procedure expected to result in Namibia's removal from the EU's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) list by the end of the year, subject to a European Parliament vote. The EU clarified that its financial crime monitoring jurisdiction list does not constitute sanctions or restrictions on trade, investment, or development cooperation.
9 July 2026 · Informanté →
The European Union congratulated Namibia on its removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list in June 2026, recognising progress in strengthening the country's financial system. The EU supported Namibia's implementation of the FATF Action Plan through capacity building to over 150 officials across law enforcement and justice institutions.
8 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The European Union has kept Namibia on its list of high-risk jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks. The designation requires EU banks and financial institutions to apply enhanced due diligence measures when dealing with individuals, companies and transactions linked to Namibia, and will affect cross-border banking and investment processes.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia aims to increase exports from N$102 billion to over N$168 billion by 2030 through value addition, foreign direct investment, and industrialisation, International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi told Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski during bilateral talks in the capital on Wednesday.
3 July 2026 · New Era →