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Jenelly Matundu

Also known as: deputy minister Jenelly Matundu · Honourable Jenelly Matundu

Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade who led Namibia's WTO reform delegation and promoted the Namibian Investment Guide.

2024-05-152026-10-06

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. September 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Deputy minister Jenelly Matundu said government and customers should support Namibian enterprises meeting quality standards

    Source

    “Government institutions, the private sector and customers should therefore support Namibian enterprises that can meet the standards of quality," she said.”

    Clothing sector part of industrialisation agenda
  3. March 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Jenelly Matundu was present as deputy minister of international relations and trade

    Source

    “Among the dignitaries were Chief Mukuni of the Leya people from the Livingstone area and deputy minister of international relations and trade Jenelly Matundu.”

    Proflight Zambia in maiden flight to Windhoek
  5. New Era

    Jenelly Matundu said the Namibian Investment Guide is more than just a document

    Source

    “During the launch, the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jenelly Matundu, said the Namibian Investment Guide is more than just a document.”

    Local guide to attract  global investors
  6. Informanté

    Deputy Minister Jenelly Matundu led Namibia's delegation to African Trade Ministers meeting

    Source

    “Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jenelly Matundu, led the country's delegation to a meeting of African Trade Ministers in Maputo, Mozambique.”

    Namibia participates in Maputo trade strategy talks
  7. Informanté

    Matundu emphasised that the WTO remains a central pillar of a functioning, inclusive and equitable multilateral trading system

    Source

    “Addressing the meeting, Matundu emphasised that the WTO remains a central pillar of a functioning, inclusive and equitable multilateral trading system.”

    Namibia participates in Maputo trade strategy talks
  8. February 2026
  9. New Era

    Matundu said the success of the ministry's expanded role depends on unity and discipline

    Source

    “Closing the session, Matundu said the success of the ministry's expanded role depends on unity and discipline.”

    Nam pushes economic diplomacy amid chaos
  10. January 2026
  11. The Namibian

    Deputy minister Jenelly Matundu said Modi's 2025 visit, cheetah translocation project, and drought relief assistance evidence growing diplomatic ties

    Source

    “Deputy minister of international relations and trade Jenelly Matundu at the ceremony said Modi's 2025 visit, the successful cheetah translocation project from Namibia to India, and the Asian country's drought relief assistance were all evidence of the two countries' growing diplomatic ties.”

    India marks 77th Republic Day, looks to strengthen relations with Namibia in trade, health
  12. July 2025
  13. The Namibian

    Deputy minister Jenelly Matundu delivered keynote address highlighting partnership areas and trade expansion opportunities

    Source

    “"We look forward to expanding trade and investment opportunities, particularly in emerging sectors such as green hydrogen, tourism and value-added agriculture," said Matundu.”

    French National Day Celebrates Shared Principles, Cultural Connection
  14. May 2024
  15. The Namibian

    Jenelly Matundu attended Europe Day reception in Windhoek

    Source

    “The event brought together dignitaries such as deputy minister of international relations and cooperation Jenelly Matundu, speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi, and Windhoek mayor Queen Kamati.”

    EU ambassador marks Europe Day in Namibia, emphasises green hydrogen partnership
Business

Textile sector key to Namibia's growth-at-home industrialisation strategy

The News

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade stated that the textile and clothing industry is central to Namibia's industrialisation agenda and "growth at home" strategy, which promotes local production and manufacturing capacity. She highlighted that government institutions and customers should support Namibian enterprises capable of meeting quality standards, and noted that new digital sublimation technology at Dinapama Manufacturing aligns with the sixth National Development Plan's focus on manufacturing and textiles.

15 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Textile sector key to Namibia's growth-at-home industrialisation strategy

    The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade stated that the textile and clothing industry is central to Namibia's industrialisation agenda and "growth at home" strategy, which promotes local production and manufacturing capacity. She highlighted that government institutions and customers should support Namibian enterprises capable of meeting quality standards, and noted that new digital sublimation technology at Dinapama Manufacturing aligns with the sixth National Development Plan's focus on manufacturing and textiles.

    15 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 14 August

  1. President honours Fidel Castro's legacy and Namibia-Cuba solidarity

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a statement honouring the centenary of Fidel Castro's birth and his legacy of support for oppressed peoples and Africa's struggles, emphasizing Castro's role in shaping Namibia's history.

    14 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 March

  1. Proflight Zambia launches Livingstone-Windhoek air route

    Proflight Zambia operated its first flight to Windhoek on Tuesday, with service to be offered three times weekly from both Lusaka and Livingstone. The new route was marked by a landing ceremony attended by tourism and aviation stakeholders.

    7 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Proflight Zambia launches new Windhoek service

    Zambian carrier Proflight Zambia inaugurated its first flights to Windhoek this week, operating three times weekly between Lusaka, Livingstone, and Namibia's capital. Government officials and aviation stakeholders highlighted the route's potential to boost tourism, trade, and regional connectivity between the two countries.

    5 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Proflight begins three-weekly Lusaka-Windhoek service

    Proflight Zambia launched a new three-times-weekly air service connecting Lusaka and Windhoek via Livingstone, operating on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Namibian officials said the route would boost trade, tourism and regional connectivity between the two nations.

    5 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Namibia launches investment guide to attract foreign investors

    The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board launched a new Namibian Investment Guide, a seven-volume document aimed at marketing Namibia as an ideal investment destination and providing information about the country's economic sectors, business registration processes, and investment climate. The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade said the guide will be used by Namibia's embassies and high commissions to promote the country abroad and supports the President's vision of prioritizing investment in infrastructure, agriculture, and urban land development.

    3 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 2 March

  1. Namibia joins African trade ministers' WTO reform push

    Deputy Minister Jenelly Matundu led Namibia's delegation to a meeting of African Trade Ministers in Maputo to coordinate a unified continental position ahead of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference. Ministers called for decisive reforms to the global trading system to support Africa's development and industrialisation, with focus on reducing raw material export dependence, promoting value addition, and advancing digital transformation.

    2 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Namibia intensifies economic diplomacy amid global uncertainty

    Trade and International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has called on her ministry to prioritize economic diplomacy, trade and investment promotion to deliver measurable benefits to Namibians including jobs and market access, as global tensions, climate pressures and trade disruptions threaten smaller economies. The ministry plans to focus on market diversification in priority sectors such as agriculture, mining, renewable energy and logistics, while advancing new investment and trade bills.

    4 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 29 January

  1. India marks 77th Republic Day, seeks trade ties with Namibia

    India's High Commission celebrated its 77th Republic Day in Windhoek, with officials from both countries highlighting recent diplomatic progress including PM Modi's 2024 visit and a cheetah translocation project, and expressing commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in trade, health, and education.

    29 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Ngurare meets Iranian, Egyptian and Indonesian diplomats

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare held meetings with delegations from Iran, Egypt and Indonesia, focusing on trade and bilateral cooperation. Areas of discussion included youth empowerment and skills development with Iran; green hydrogen, renewable energy, and agriculture with Egypt; and agriculture, commerce, education and fisheries with Indonesia.

    21 January 2026 · New Era →

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