The Minister of International Relations and Trade has said the realisation of African countries to trade among one another did not commence following U.S. President Donald Trump's imposed tariffs on African countries.

The Minister of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) says engagements in the latter part of 2025 continued to strengthen Namibia's relations with sovereign states. 

Trade tariffs imposed by the United States are negatively affecting Namibia's export earnings, having disrupted established value chains and decreasing competitiveness in traded goods.

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).

The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, said progressive trade fairs and expos are proof of a blueprint for community-driven development that mirrors Namibia's collective ambition under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) and Africa's shared dream under Agenda 2063.

The National Council's Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security and Constitutional Affairs is disappointed by the slow implementation of Namibia's National Action Plan for Border Post Reform.

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has won the WAIPA Investment Excellence Award for its creative investment promotion efforts.

The Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) launched a five-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing Namibia's trade, investment, and diplomatic influence on the global stage.

Namibia and Botswana are set to sign eight memoranda of understanding in key sectors aimed at advancing sustainable development between the two countries on Friday.