President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Africa's future depends on unity, regional cooperation and homegrown solutions as the continent commemorates Africa Day 2026.

The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has urged Namibia to identify products and sectors where it holds a competitive advantage for export growth as the country explores the opportunities within the African Continental Free Trade Area framework.

Namibia will make its second shipment to Kenya on Monday through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA). 

The second consignment will come from MeatCo.

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jenelly Matundu, has reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to promoting international standards and strengthening technical regulations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has said poor infrastructure and complex travel logistics remain key barriers to intra-African trade. 

Witbooi addressed a session titled 'Discover Namibia' at the Intra-Africa Trade Fair underway in Algiers City, Algeria.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi emphasised the importance of Africa moving beyond the export of raw materials, urging the continent to process resources in its own factories to grow its wealth. 

Kavango West regional leaders welcomed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), describing it as a platform that will greatly benefit the region and its residents.

Namibia's push to diversify its economy took a major step forward this week as the Ministry of International Relations and Trade launched its first regional business consultation in Swakopmund, focusing on the Erongo Region's potential to expand beyond its traditional economic pillars of mining, tourism, and fisheri

The Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has said that Namibia must create 800,000 jobs by 2030.

Today marks a historic milestone for Namibia, as the country prepares to send its very first consignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area, or AfCFTA - framework, from the Walvis Bay harbour.