The Swakopmund International Trade Expo opened with a call on the private and public sectors in Namibia and Zambia to cooperate in order to contribute to the development of the two countries. 

The Presidents of Namibia and Zambia co-officiated the four-day event, aimed at promoting trade and investment.

Namibian President Hage Geingob says Africa is marching towards prosperity, which goes beyond consolidating peace to promoting rapid development.