Also known as: G20 grouping · the Gs
G20 — group of major economies that African leaders addressed regarding debt relief and development financing for the continent.
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The Namibian
US boycotted the G20 summit in South Africa
“Last month, the US boycotted the G20 summit in South Africa and has said it would not invite South African officials to its meetings since it took over the leadership of the grouping of the world's biggest economies.”
South Africa defiant after US threatens ‘consequences' over refugee centre raidThe Namibian
G20 held its summit in South Africa
“Ramaphosa said this on Sunday night when addressing the nation about the recent G20 summit that was held in South Africa.”
Ramaphosa responds to US exclusion from G20 summitThe Namibian
G20 was urged by Namibia to view Namibia as vital strategic investment partner
“We therefore urge the G20 to view Namibia as a vital strategic investment partner ready to work on our shared decarbonisation goals.”
Intervention by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the G20 Session on Global ResilienceThe Namibian
G20 agreed to adopt a declaration at end of two-day summit
“G20 leaders on Saturday agreed to adopt a declaration at the end of the two-day summit as they acknowledged that the debt crisis facing largely Global South countries needed to be addressed.”
G20 day one: Africa, debt and Dudula dramaThe Namibian
G20 adopted a summit declaration saying it will work towards settlement of armed conflicts and reducing burden on developing nations
“The final document of the G20 in South Africa says the organisation will work towards the settlement of armed conflicts and lighten the burden of the developing nations in the world.”
Historic South Africa G20 summit declaration prioritises developing worldThe Namibian
G20 is holding its summit in South Africa on Saturday
“A US-European rift over the future of Ukraine is set to overshadow a G20 summit starting in South Africa on Saturday, further marked by US president Donald Trump's pointed absence.”
G20 summit opens in South Africa without TrumpThe Namibian
G20 is likely to produce a small performance
“The Johannesburg Summit is likely to produce a small performance.”
US makes clear it will oppose a G20 Johannesburg Leaders’ DeclarationThe Namibian
G20 launched the Common Framework for Debt Treatment in recent years
“It is for this reason that in recent years the G20 launched an initiative called the Common Framework for Debt Treatment.”
To Be or Not To Be an Upper Middle Income Country? That is the Question!The US Chamber of Commerce said it wants to move beyond discussions with Namibia and pursue actual investments and jobs. The US assistant secretary of energy for international affairs cited Namibia's energy and natural resources, location and infrastructure as attractions for US companies.
23 September 2026 · New Era →
The US Chamber of Commerce said it wants to move beyond discussions with Namibia and pursue actual investments and jobs. The US assistant secretary of energy for international affairs cited Namibia's energy and natural resources, location and infrastructure as attractions for US companies.
23 September 2026 · New Era →
India has supported Namibia's independence since 1946 and hosted Swapo's first embassy abroad in 1986. The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi (28–31 May) will align India's development vision with Africa's Agenda 2063 and strengthen the relationship through business and ministerial meetings.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
At Ethiopia's 39th African Union Summit, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah advocated for Africa to remain a sovereign partner rather than a battleground for competing global interests, and called for continental investment in water infrastructure and climate solutions. She reported that Namibia's youth unemployment programme has disbursed N$62.3 million to 140 projects creating about 722 jobs, though analysts cautioned that strong speeches must be accompanied by measurable policy implementation results.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has formally signed a headquarters agreement to host the secretariat of the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) in Windhoek, making it the world's first Global South-anchored intergovernmental organisation dedicated to water. Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani said the decision reflects Namibia's long experience in water cooperation, transboundary basin management, and its proven track record hosting other regional institutions.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah, speaking at an Africa G20 summit review in Ethiopia, called on G20 leaders to strengthen debt treatment frameworks and provide concessional financing to African countries, highlighting the need for resources to address energy transition, industrialisation, and food security while managing debt-service costs.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A Namibian assessment of President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2025 State of the Nation pledges finds significant progress on energy reform and infrastructure investment, but widespread failure in local government service delivery, water provision, jobs creation, and health insurance rollout. The analysis concludes the president is "fixing the system but failing the street," where citizens experience repeated failure in municipal services, water crises, and public health.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A social justice scholar argues that the US bombing and kidnapping of Venezuelan President Maduro breaches the UN Charter and sets a dangerous precedent for sovereign nations, particularly in the global South. He contends the military action was justified by false pretexts about drug trafficking when the real motive is access to Venezuela's oil reserves, and warns that Namibia faces similar risks given its recent oil discoveries.
12 January 2026 · New Era →