A towering figure in the fight against Apartheid, a gallant comrade in the liberation struggle, and a true statesman who dedicated his life in service to Namibia.

These are just some of the fitting tributes used by the diplomatic corps in Ghana, joined by Namibians and Ghanaians during the memorial service in Accra.

The service honoured the life and legacy of the late President Geingob by Namibia's High Commission to Ghana.

The Namibia Trade Forum (NTF) is confident that the art of writing has the potential to positively disrupt the market on the African continent and beyond.
 
The forum is seeking input from industry players on ways to include local and good-quality authentic Namibian books into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The buzz phrase currently on the agenda of the regional leaders is the African Continental Free Trade Area, an agreement that aims to see countries trade without much hindrance and red tape.

As a member of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA), Namibia is ready to champion initiatives that target women and youth participation in key economic sectors.

This is according to the Minister in the Presidency, Christine ||Hoebes who says the government has identified sectors where women and youth have a competitive advantage.

||Hoebes addressed the official opening of the Discover Namibia Intra Africa MSME and Township Expo at Swakopmund.

South Africa's Deputy Director-General for Trade and Investment has emphasised that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement provides a significant opportunity for Africa through the promotion of intra-Africa trade and enables governments to make crucial decisions to support businesses.

Lerato Mataboge says embracing the AfCFTA will not only enhance regional economic cooperation but also contribute to the self-reliance of the continent.

The Namibian delegation met with the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, on the sidelines of the Assembly.

Led by Industrialisation and Trade Minister, Lucia Iipumbu, the meeting served to update the Secretary-General on Namibia's rollout of the AfCFTA Implementation Strategy and matters concerning SACU and the validation of its proposed tariffs and general trade in the southern African region.

The Secretary-General also invited Namibia to the Intra-Africa Trade Fair scheduled for November in Egypt.
 

The Southern African Customs Union has presented a tariff offer to the African Continental Free Trade Area pleading for a reduction in tariff rates. 

This is to ensure that the SACU business community leverage on the benefits of the AfCFTA while encouraging intra-Africa trade.

SACU's Executive Secretary Thabo Khasipe says the reduction will allow the rest of Africa to sell their goods within the Southern African region and vice versa.

The Erongo Region remains an active hub of economic development as it houses key industries such as the fishing sector, mining, logistics and transport, as well as tourism.