Namibia joins U.S.-Africa business summit in Angola

 

Windhoek, 23 June 2025 – Namibia has officially joined the 17th U.S.–Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, taking place from 22 to 25 June 2025. Held under the theme “Pathways to Prosperity: A Shared Vision for U.S.–Africa Partnership”, the summit brings together more than 1,500 delegates, including African heads of state, senior U.S. officials, and private-sector leaders.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is leading Namibia’s delegation, which includes ministerial figures and top private-sector representatives. The country wants to position itself as a regional investment hub by promoting key sectors such as oil and gas, agriculture, infrastructure, ICT, healthcare, and logistics, while also pushing for African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) integration and cross-border infrastructure like the Lobito Corridor.

The event highlights Angola’s position as both host nation and Chair of the African Union, demonstrating its dedication to economic reform and attracting investment.

“What this really aims to achieve is to showcase Africa to U.S. investors from an opportunity set…we need investors and new technology and innovation to also play along in that journey,” said Angelique Peake, Sector Head for Oil & Gas, Energy and Resources at RMB Namibia.

“This is for countries all over Africa to go and meet with investors and governments from the U.S. and showcase what is currently happening…as well as then what investment opportunities there perhaps are for people from the States.”

 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrives in Luanda for the U.S.–Africa Business Summit, 22–24 June 2025. 📸: @NamPresidency (X)

 

With Namibia emerging as an exploration hotspot, Peake emphasised the need for local content and skills development to capitalise on discoveries. The country is also showcasing fintech, agribusiness, healthcare, infrastructure, and logistics to attract diversified foreign investment. Delegates are engaging around trade facilitation initiatives, including the DR Congo, Zambia, and Namibia.

 

 

Meanwhile, representatives from the United States government, including Ambassador Troy Fitrell and officials from the International Development Finance Corporation, EXIM Bank, and USTDA, are participating. With U.S. policy shifting toward commercial diplomacy, the summit reflects a push from aid dependency to mutually beneficial investment strategies.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to address sessions on energy partnerships and women in leadership.