insert_link Business / Economics Trade and Industry Ministries drive AfCFTA integration efforts Minister: International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi The Ministry of International Relations and Trade and the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade are working with businesses to strengthen Namibia’s integration into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said the engagement is aimed at ensuring entrepreneurs benefit from the continent’s growing trade opportunities. She noted that the AfCFTA can complement industrialisation, regional value chains, and market […] today9 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Govt Engages Regions on Continental Trade The International Relations and Trade ministry, working with the Industries, Mines, and Energy ministry, has launched regional consultations with the business community to advance participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area. The first meetings took place in Lüderitz, Hardap, and Omaheke. Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says the initiative is key to strengthening regional trade integration. today4 September, 2025
insert_link Uncategorized Expert Sheehama Praises Namibia’s Trade Hosting Role Namibia is set to co-host the upcoming Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting, with business expert Josef Sheehama calling it “a very good opportunity for the country” to highlight its role in presenting the Commonwealth’s position on the Multilateral Trading System to the World Trade Organization. Cabinet also endorsed plans for a biennial Investment Conference to drive trade, empower MSMEs, and advance regional integration. today18 August, 2025
insert_link Environment The role and importance of farmers’ associations By Erastus Ngaruka: Technical Advisor – Livestock & Rangeland Management The agricultural sector in Namibia is the backbone of the country’s economy through its three main pillars, namely, food production, employment creation, and income generation. The sector faces endless challenges associated with climate, market, technologies, inputs, and conflicts amongst others. These are hindering sustainable crop and livestock production in the country at all scales in […] today26 June, 2024
