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September 2026
Windhoek Observer
Rahul ShrivastavasaidNamibia has been a partner in ITEC since independence with about 1,700 alumni
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“Indian High Commissioner to Namibia Rahul Shrivastava said Namibia has been a partner in the ITEC programme since gaining independence, with about 1 700 Namibian experts and officials forming part of the alumni network.”
Rahul ShrivastavasaysIndia-Sacu preferential trade agreement is important step toward unlocking trade potential
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“The proposed India-Sacu preferential trade agreement is an important step toward unlocking that potential through a partnership rooted in mutual benefit and South-South cooperation," Indian high commissioner Rahul Shrivastava says in a statement released yesterday.”
Indian High Commissioner Rahul ShrivastavavisitedSuiderlig Secondary School in Keetmanshoop
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“Indian High Commissioner to Namibia Rahul Shrivastava visited the Suiderlig Secondary School in Keetmanshoop last week, donating 200 educational books to the school in the process.”
Rahul Shrivastavadonated200 educational books to the school
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“Indian High Commissioner to Namibia Rahul Shrivastava visited the Suiderlig Secondary School in Keetmanshoop last week, donating 200 educational books to the school in the process.”
India's High Commissioner Rahul Shrivastavasaidhistorically close ties between two countries have gained renewed momentum over past year
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“Speaking at the reception, India's High Commissioner to Namibia, Rahul Shrivastava, said the historically close ties between the two countries, founded on shared ideals and mutual respect, have gained renewed momentum over the past year through high-level engagements and bilateral initiatives.”
Indian high commissioner Rahul ShrivastavasaidPM Modi's state visit to Namibia last year was a major turning point in bilateral relations
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“Indian high commissioner to Namibia Rahul Shrivastava, in his official speech, said prime minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Namibia last year, which was the first by an Indian prime minister in 27 years, was a major turning point in the two countries' bilateral relations.”
More than 120 Namibian professionals who received training through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme gathered in Windhoek to reflect on their careers. One alumna, Martha Nghipandulwa, who underwent digital forensics training in India in 2017, described how her skills in retrieving information from damaged devices remain relevant as criminal activity increasingly moves to digital platforms.
More than 120 Namibian professionals who received training through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme gathered in Windhoek to reflect on their careers. One alumna, Martha Nghipandulwa, who underwent digital forensics training in India in 2017, described how her skills in retrieving information from damaged devices remain relevant as criminal activity increasingly moves to digital platforms.
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.
India's high commissioner inaugurated an Indian-funded advanced network laboratory at Osona military base to enhance information technology training within the Namibian Defence Force. The facility features modern IT infrastructure and upgraded classrooms, supporting a bilateral cooperation agreement under which about 80 NDF personnel travel to India annually for specialised courses.
Following India's free trade agreement with the EU, the High Commissioner of India to Namibia outlines a proposed Preferential Trade Agreement between India and the Southern African Customs Union—of which Namibia is coordinator—that could significantly boost trade in minerals, energy, and agricultural goods while opening access to Indian pharmaceuticals, technology, and services.
India and the Southern African Customs Union plan to resume preferential trade negotiations in 2025 to strengthen bilateral ties. According to India's high commissioner, a trade deal could boost India-Sacu trade by 40–60%, with Namibia benefiting particularly from easier access to Indian pharmaceuticals, textiles, and IT products, while India gains better market access to Namibian minerals, energy, and agricultural goods.
India's high commissioner says the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement demonstrates India's capacity for balanced trade partnerships and positions India to engage constructively with Africa. He notes that India and the Southern African Customs Union, with Namibia as coordinator, are negotiating a preferential trade agreement that could increase bilateral trade by 40–60% and benefit Namibian exports of minerals, energy and agricultural products.
Indian High Commissioner Rahul Shrivastava visited Suiderlig Secondary School in Keetmanshoop, donating 200 educational books and addressing learners on the importance of time management, family bonds, planning for the future, and financial prudence through early savings and investing.
India's High Commission in Namibia hosted a reception marking India's 77th Republic Day, highlighting strengthened bilateral relations including Prime Minister Modi's July 2025 visit, Namibia's participation in Indian-led initiatives, and expanded people-to-people exchanges through sports and capacity-building programmes.
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.
India's modernised SHANTI Bill (2025) aligns with Namibia's Nuclear Industrial Strategy, opening avenues for collaboration on uranium supply, fuel cycle services, and nuclear technology applications. The Indian High Commissioner noted that both nations share goals around regulatory strength, human capital development, and value addition in nuclear energy and non-power applications.