Also known as: MIRT · Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade · international relations ministry
Namibian government ministry handling international relations and trade, issuing statements on regional conflicts and supporting bilateral partnerships.
Namibia held a memorial service honouring Reverend Jesse Jackson for his support of the country's independence struggle and opposition to apartheid, raising his voice at the United Nations and providing platforms for Namibian leaders to mobilise global support.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia held a memorial service honouring Reverend Jesse Jackson for his support of the country's independence struggle and opposition to apartheid, raising his voice at the United Nations and providing platforms for Namibian leaders to mobilise global support.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Roads Authority has resumed accepting vehicle registration applications from Hong Kong imports after a temporary suspension, while implementing enhanced verification measures to prevent fraud involving falsified manufacturing dates. Minister Nekundi said investigations are ongoing to determine how many vehicles were registered with altered dates, and that law enforcement will hold those responsible accountable while protecting innocent buyers.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has launched a report on value addition and diversification within the energy transition mineral value chain, aimed at moving the economy beyond an extractive model toward sustainable industrialisation. Minister Ashipala-Musavyi emphasised that diversification must extend to small and medium-sized enterprises, and that regional integration through SADC, SACU and the African Continental Free Trade Area is critical to scaling production and accessing markets.
26 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology inaugurated ScaleUp Namibia offices to centralise support for entrepreneurs by bringing innovation hubs and support organisations under one roof, aiming to improve access to mentorship, funding and reduce fragmentation in Namibia's start-up ecosystem.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
The Fifth Session of the Namibia-Congo Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation opened in Windhoek on 19 February 2026 to review bilateral cooperation and finalise pending agreements in diplomacy, security, economic cooperation, and social sectors. The two-day event includes senior officials and ministerial sessions focused on accelerating implementation of signed agreements in health, fisheries, culture, telecommunications, and other fields.
23 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area creates market access, but structural barriers like logistics costs, energy constraints, and limited industrial capacity will determine whether exporters can compete. Value addition and industrialisation require aligned government investment and private-sector readiness, not reliance on tariff elimination.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade says it cannot determine what products exporters should trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area, though it encourages value-added goods and provides support for Namibian businesses to compete in African markets. Namibia's intra-African trade reached N$4.7 billion in exports and N$7.7 billion in imports by September 2024, with the country ranking fourth in regional integration.
18 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has developed a step-by-step guide to help businesses trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area, aiming to bridge gaps between policy and practice. The document, created with UN and chamber of commerce support, will be integrated into the Namibia Trade Information Portal and provides guidance on rules of origin and documentation for enterprises.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made economic diplomacy central to Namibia's foreign policy, stating that international relations must deliver "tangible and measurable benefits" including increased investment, expanded trade, and sustainable employment. The shift is reflected in the ministry's renaming to the Ministry of International Relations and Trade.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia is validating a step-by-step guide to help businesses navigate cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area, addressing long-standing challenges with rules of origin, customs procedures and border processes. The guide, developed with UN support, aims to empower MSMEs and expand Namibian exports to African markets beyond the current narrow concentration of products and destinations.
9 February 2026 · Informanté →