Russia is looking beyond its longstanding political ties with Namibia, with President Vladimir Putin calling for stronger trade and economic cooperation in minerals, agriculture, fisheries, and technology.
Japanese Ambassador to Namibia, Shinichi Asazuma, has conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star on former Namibian Ambassador to Japan Sophia Namupa Nangombe in Windhoek, recognising her efforts in promoting educational, cultural and economic cooperation between Namibia and Japan.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will seek to strengthen Namibia's economic ties with Russia, with a focus on investment, mineral beneficiation, industrialisation and technology transfer.
Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah will participate in the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow from 28 to 29 October 2026.
Botswana and China have committed to strengthening economic cooperation to boost trade and investment, thereby improving the prosperity of the southern African country.
Trade between Namibia and Angola has declined, requiring both countries to translate their political ties into tangible economic benefits for their people.
The inaugural commission builds on the former Joint Commission of Cooperation to accelerate the implementation of existing commitments.
The proposed One-Stop Border Post at Oshikango-Santa Clara is aimed at simplifying border procedures, reducing delays, and strengthening trade between Namibia and Angola.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said BRICS economies had "confronted profound challenges" but "we have also shown that adversity can create opportunity" as he addressed the BRICS Business Forum on Friday.
Namibia and Uganda are determined to turn decades of political solidarity into trade and investment, as a Ugandan business delegation is scouting opportunities in key economic sectors.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has paid tribute to Cuban national hero José Martí during his official visit to Cuba.
Dr Ngurare also pushed for stronger cooperation between Namibia and Cuba in education, health, youth development, water and engineering.
Zimbabwe's trade development and promotion organisation, ZimTrade will next month bring along companies for an outward trade mission in Windhoek.
The tour will run from 09 to 11 September as part of the neighbouring country's efforts to grow exports and grow business ties between Namibia and Zimbabwe.
