Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati

2026-02-042026-09-06

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February 2026
18 FebThe Namibian
Ministry of International Relations and Trade executive director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati said the document aims to bridge the gap between policy and practice for local businesses
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“During a workshop held last week, Ministry of International Relations and Trade executive director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati said the document aims to bridge the gap between policy and practice for local businesses.”
Namibia develops guide forAfCFTA trade
9 FebInformanté
Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati described the AfCFTA as central to Africa's trade and industrialisation agenda
Source
“In her opening message, Nghipondoka-Robiati described the AfCFTA as central to Africa's trade and industrialisation agenda, aimed at creating a single market for goods and services while boosting the competitiveness of African economies.”
Namibia fast-tracks AfCFTA implementation with trade guide validation workshop
4 FebNew Era
Nghipondoka-Robiati said today we gather to listen, to reflect and to chart the way forward
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“Contributing, Nghipondoka-Robiati said: "Today, we gather to listen, to reflect – and most importantly, to chart the way forward".”
Nam pushes economic diplomacy amid chaos

Business

Namibia and SACU sign framework for India trade talks

The News

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.

14 August 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 14 August

Namibia and SACU sign framework for India trade talks
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.
14 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia and India deepen trade, critical minerals partnership
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.
14 August 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 6 August

No Namibian confirmed in Angola bus crash killing 22
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.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 July

Ambassador Shaanika's appointment triggers diplomatic reshuffle
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.
7 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Wednesday 3 June

Namibia urges citizens in South Africa to stay vigilant
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.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibians may travel to South Africa for US visas
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.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 21 March

Petrobras holds no current Namibian assets despite exploration deal
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.
21 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 March

Namibia Breweries donates Windhoek Lager for Independence Day diplomacy
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.
20 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 4 March

Namibians stranded in Dubai amid Iran-US conflict escalation
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.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

Namibia, Congo urged to implement bilateral trade agreements
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.
20 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 February

Namibia publishes AfCFTA trade guide for local businesses
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 →

Tuesday 17 February

Namibia seeks value-added trade with US, rejects raw mineral exports
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.
17 February 2026 · New Era →

Monday 9 February

Namibia validates AfCFTA trade guide for businesses
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 →

Wednesday 4 February

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 →