The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, said access to funding and exposure to international markets are some of the key aspects that will help the Kalahari Wild Silk Project prosper.

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is having an exhibition stand at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers to promote local products and trade and attract investment.

Calls for a re-look at trade engagements within the region and beyond dominated the maiden statements of SADC's new leaders.

These are President Duma Boko of Botswana, Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and the Prime Minister, Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius.

The Chinese community in Beijing bid farewell to Namibia’s Ambassador to China, Elia Kaiyamo, who is leaving after nine years of service.

At a farewell banquet, Kaiyamo expressed gratitude to the people of China for the trust placed in him to represent Namibia.

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.

The Minister of International Relations and Trade welcomed Chinese investors in a different range of agriculture-linked industries in Namibia.

Selma Ashipala-Musavyi made the call during the Investing in Africa and China Agriculture Production and Trade Cooperation Conference held in Changsha, China.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for the continued strengthening of bilateral ties between Namibia and India, as she received that country's High Commissioner, Rahul Shrivastava, at State House for a courtesy visit.

Namibia's pioneering women-led leadership drew significant praise and recognition at the Commonwealth Business Summit.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and President Emmerson Mnangagwa have identified the Trans-Kalahari Highway as a critical enabler to increasing trade and other economic activities between Namibia and Zimbabwe. 

The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation is to compile a report to Cabinet, outlining specific areas for commercial trade with Cuba.