Also known as: Ashipala-Musavyi · the minister · minister of international relations and trade of the Republic of Namibia · minister of international relations and trade · Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade · international relations and trade minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi · Honourable Minister · Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi · the Minister of International Relations and Trade · Selma Ashipla-Musavyi · Ashipla-Musavyi · Diplomat Selma Ashipala-Musavyi · Minister of International Relations and Cooperation · Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi
Namibian Minister of International Relations and Trade leading bilateral negotiations with China, Brazil, Russia, and Ghana on resource value addition and trade expansion.
The Namibia–Russia Business Forum discussed establishing a fertiliser manufacturing plant to support agricultural schemes and reduce food import dependence. The Ministerial Session of the Namibia–Russia Intergovernmental Commission also identified cooperation opportunities in agriculture, sport, education, energy, and other sectors.
17 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia–Russia Business Forum discussed establishing a fertiliser manufacturing plant to support agricultural schemes and reduce food import dependence. The Ministerial Session of the Namibia–Russia Intergovernmental Commission also identified cooperation opportunities in agriculture, sport, education, energy, and other sectors.
17 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia and Russia have convened the 11th Session of their Intergovernmental Commission in Windhoek, with senior officials reviewing progress on bilateral cooperation across trade, mining, energy, agriculture, and other sectors ahead of a ministerial meeting.
16 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia and Russia held a business forum to strengthen economic cooperation and create trade and investment opportunities, with discussions focused on agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and technology. Minister Ashipala-Musavyi noted that while political relations are strong, trade has remained limited, with Namibia exporting US$13 million and importing US$39.5 million from Russia in 2024.
16 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia exported USD 13 million in goods to Russia in 2024 while importing USD 39.5 million, prompting the government to launch a business forum aimed at expanding Namibian exports and deepening economic partnerships in agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and other priority sectors.
15 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi called for closer African collaboration at Ghana's 69th independence anniversary celebrations in Windhoek, emphasizing the importance of expanding economic cooperation through the African Continental Free Trade Area to unlock the continent's potential.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's International Relations Minister has strongly condemned recent military strikes against Iran by the United States and Israel as violations of international law and the UN Charter. The minister stressed Namibia's commitment to diplomacy and multilateral cooperation, and warned that escalating geopolitical tensions and competition for African resources pose economic risks including rising oil prices and trade disruption.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation will convene in Windhoek from 13 to 16 March 2026, focusing on bilateral cooperation in mining, education, health, transport, trade, investment, agriculture, and waste management. A parallel Business Forum with over 300 representatives will discuss logistics, industrialisation, technology transfer, and value chain development.
12 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has raised alarm over US President Trump's new 15% global tariff, arguing it conflicts with the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) which grants qualifying African countries duty-free access to the American market. Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi warned the tariffs risk undermining years of progress for African exporters, particularly Namibia's beef, fish, and horticultural sectors that have grown dependent on AGOA's preferential access.
10 March 2026 · New Era →
From 1 May 2026, Namibian exports will qualify for 100% duty-free access to the Chinese market under a "Pre-Early Harvest" arrangement, a preliminary phase of the China–Africa Economic Partnership. The Minister of International Relations and Trade said this represents a "massive opportunity" for small and medium enterprises, and provides Namibia with relief alongside the reauthorised AGOA programme with the U.S., allowing duty-free access to both markets through December 2026.
7 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade announced that an Intergovernmental Commission and Business Forum with Russia will be held in Windhoek on 16–17 March 2026, focusing on Russian expertise in geological exploration, agriculture, and energy infrastructure to support local value-addition in Namibia's mineral sector. The minister also outlined Namibia's broader diplomatic engagement with countries including South Africa, Angola, Brazil, Cuba, and Venezuela, as well as efforts to strengthen regional trade cooperation.
7 March 2026 · Informanté →