Rahul Shrivastava

Also known as: high commissioner of India to Namibia

Rahul Shrivastava — Indian High Commissioner to Namibia, engaged in strengthening bilateral trade, education, and nuclear partnerships.

2026-01-072026-09-22

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January 2026
7 JanNew Era
Rahul Shrivastava stated Namibia's Nuclear Industrial Strategy resonates with India's approach under the SHANTI Bill
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“"Namibia recently launched Nuclear Industrial Strategy reflects a forward-looking vision that resonates strongly with India's approach under the SHANTI Bill. Namibia, as one of the world's leading uranium-producing countries, is seeking to move beyond the traditional role of raw material supplier by strengthening regulatory institutions, building human capital, encouraging value addition, and expanding peaceful applications of nuclear science in areas such as energy planning, healthcare, water management, and industrial development," stated Rahul Shrivastava, High Commissioner of India to Namibia.”
Nam, India nuclear ties boosted … door opens for supply alliance, technology, value addition

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Namibian ITEC alumni highlight digital forensics skills from India

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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.

21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

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Namibian ITEC alumni highlight digital forensics skills from India
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.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 16 May

Namibia and India deepen partnership ahead of New Delhi summit
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.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 March

India funds advanced IT lab at NDF Osona base
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.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

India-SACU trade talks could expand regional exports by 40-60%
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.
20 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 February

India, Southern Africa to resume trade agreement negotiations
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.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 February

India-EU trade deal signals opportunities for Namibia partnership
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.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 February

Indian high commissioner donates books, advises Suiderlig learners
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.
12 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 29 January

India celebrates Republic Day, reinforces bilateral ties with Namibia
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.
29 January 2026 · New Era →
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 7 January

India's new nuclear law creates opportunity for Namibian uranium partnership
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.
7 January 2026 · New Era →