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August 2026
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Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiatisigned the Terms of Reference in her capacity asSACU coordinator of the negotiations
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“The ToR were signed in New Delhi by Namibia's Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati, in her capacity as SACU coordinator of the negotiations, and Yashvir Singh, Additional Secretary in India's Department of Commerce.”
Ndiitah Nghipondoka-RobiatisignedAgreed Minutes as Namibia's Executive Director in Ministry of International Relations and Trade
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“The two-day meeting, which concluded on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, resulted in the adoption of Agreed Minutes signed by Namibia's Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati, and Amit Kumar, Joint Secretary in India's Department of Commerce.”
Acting executive director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiatisaidthe ministry will continue to monitor the situation through the embassy and relevant Angolan authorities
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“"The ministry will continue to monitor the situation through the embassy and the relevant Angolan authorities and will inform [the public] of any new or verified developments as they become available," acting executive director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati said in response to media queries yesterday.”
Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiatiis expected to be appointed asNamibia's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva
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“As part of the reshuffle, current international relations and trade ministry executive director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati is expected to be appointed as Namibia's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva.”
Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiatiadvised Namibian citizens to remain vigilant and prioritise safetyin South Africa
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“"Namibian citizens residing in, studying in, or travelling to South Africa are advised to remain vigilant, avoid areas where tensions may occur, and prioritise their personal safety at all times," she says.”
Executive director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiatistatedministry consulted with US embassy and awaiting official communication on matter through diplomatic channels
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“"We have consulted with the US embassy and are awaiting official communication on the matter through diplomatic channels."”
Ndiitah Nghipondoka-RobiatiisExecutive director of Ministry of International Relations and Trade
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“Executive director of Ministry of International Relations and Trade, Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati this week said the ministry's mandate includes actively promoting investments.”
Ministry executive director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiatisaystransport impact likely to be felt within three months
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“For transport, the ministry executive director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati says it is likely to be felt within the next three months, as fuel feeds directly into taxi, bus, and logistics costs.”
Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiatisaidtrade and investment between Namibia and Congo remain worrying
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“"The bilateral relationship between our two countries is excellent, but trade and investment remain worrying. It is essential for our two countries to share experiences in vital sectors and ensure that our cooperation yields tangible results," she said.”
Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiatiurgedtechnical officials to expeditiously implement pending agreements and memoranda
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“"I wish to urge our technical officials to expeditiously work towards full implementation of the agreements and memoranda of understanding signed between our two countries. They must accelerate the finalisation of all agreements that are still pending," she said.”
Namibia and other SACU member states have signed Terms of Reference for formal negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement with India, establishing a framework to expand trade and investment opportunities. India's Commerce Minister said the agreement could support the region through medicine supply, IT skills development, and integration into global supply chains across sectors including pharmaceuticals, textiles, and agriculture.
Namibia and other SACU member states have signed Terms of Reference for formal negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement with India, establishing a framework to expand trade and investment opportunities. India's Commerce Minister said the agreement could support the region through medicine supply, IT skills development, and integration into global supply chains across sectors including pharmaceuticals, textiles, and agriculture.
Following the fourth India–Namibia Joint Trade Committee session in New Delhi, the two countries agreed to expand bilateral trade and investment cooperation, focusing on value addition, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, services and digitalisation. Bilateral merchandise trade reached US$592.94 million in 2025/26, and the countries committed to strengthening cooperation on lithium, graphite, copper, cobalt and rare earth elements.
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade confirmed that no Namibian national is currently reported killed or injured in Monday's bus crash in Angola's Cuanza Sul province that claimed 22 lives. The Namibian embassy in Luanda contacted the transport company and found no confirmed Namibian passengers, though unconfirmed reports had surfaced of several Namibians on board.
Jerobeam Kakeke Shaanika has been appointed executive director and accounting officer of the International Relations and Trade ministry, triggering a reshuffle of Namibia's diplomatic missions in Germany, Geneva, and Malaysia. Shaanika will return from his posting as ambassador to Germany, which he took up in November 2025.
Namibia has urged its citizens in South Africa to remain vigilant and seek consular assistance amid reports of anti-migrant unrest and xenophobic attacks, though the Ministry of International Relations and Trade has not received reports of Namibian nationals being affected.
The US State Department is reportedly cutting visa-issuing consulates and embassies on the African continent, including Namibia's, according to the Associated Press. The closest remaining visa-processing hubs would be South Africa's consulates in Cape Town and Johannesburg, or Angola's Luanda consulate.
Brazilian oil company Petrobras said it holds no current Namibian assets following a courtesy visit to government officials, though it and TotalEnergies are bidders for a 42.5% stake each in a petroleum exploration licence in the Lüderitz Basin, pending regulatory approval.
Namibia Breweries Limited has donated 420 cases of Windhoek Lager, including a non-alcoholic variant, to support Namibia's diplomatic missions during the country's 36th Independence Day celebrations abroad. The Minister of International Relations and Trade said the donation will help showcase Namibian products and enhance the country's image globally.
An unspecified number of Namibians are stranded at Dubai International Airport following airspace closure due to escalating conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel, with at least 80 Namibians known to be working in Dubai. Analysts warn Namibia could face rising fuel, food, and import prices if tensions continue, with broader economic impacts expected within weeks as disruptions to global oil supply and shipping lanes drive up costs.
Officials at the Namibia–Congo Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation in Windhoek say the two countries must move beyond rhetoric to realize economic benefits from their historical ties, with several pending agreements in health, tourism, fisheries, education, and ICT still awaiting implementation.
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.
With heightened US interest in Namibia's uranium, lithium, and oil resources, Namibian trade officials say they will promote mineral beneficiation, downstream processing, and manufacturing partnerships rather than exporting raw materials alone. The government aims to position Namibia as a stable investment partner and regional logistics hub, with US ambassador visiting the Erongo region to assess energy opportunities including the Orange Basin and Port of Walvis Bay.
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.
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.