EU Delegation to Namibia

Looking back at the successful 2nd Namibia–EU Business Forum, hosted in partnership with @mirt_namibia and @nipdb where impactful discussions and new commitments helped advance trade, investment, green industrialisation and sustainable growth for the mutual benefit of Namibia and the European Union.🇳🇦🤝🇪🇺

Namibia-EU Business Forum Concludes with New Commitments for Industrial Growth The second Namibia EU Business Forum concluded in Windhoek with renewed commitments to industrialisation, green growth and long term economic cooperation between Namibia and the European Union. Speaking during the closing ceremony, Hon. Amb, Dr. Kaire Mbuende, Director General of the National Planning Commission, said the forum reflected growing confidence in Namibia’s development trajectory and commitment to implementing the EU Namibia partnership roadmap and NDP6 priorities. Ana Beatriz Martins, Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Namibia, said the forum confirmed that the Namibia EU partnership is growing and delivering jobs, investment and opportunities for Namibians. She added that future success would be measured by “the megawatts installed, the tonnes processed, the SMEs financed and the jobs created for Namibian citizens.” Hon. Amb. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of International Relations and Trade, said the forum demonstrated Namibia’s commitment to strategic partnerships that support industrialisation, value addition, job creation and economic transformation. The closing ceremony also featured the signing and announcement of several strategic projects supporting Namibia’s green industrial ambitions and institutional development, including the “Making Lüderitz Town Fit for the Future” project, support to the Namibian Standards Institution, the PanAfGeo+ Country Window project and the development of Namibia’s National Critical Raw Materials Strategy. #NamibiaEUForum #GreenIndustrialisation #InvestNamibia #NIPDB

The 2nd Namibia–EU Business Forum officially concluded in Windhoek with over 1,000 registrations and 400+ in-person participants, reflecting strong momentum for the Namibia–EU partnership. 🇳🇦🤝🇪🇺 Over the past three days, discussions focused on trade & investment, green industrialisation, critical raw materials, automotive industries, agribusiness and the creative sector, translating partnership into action. The Forum closed with new commitments supporting Namibia’s green industrial ambitions, infrastructure, standards, and critical raw materials development, while looking ahead to the Green Industries Summit 2026 in Swakopmund. Hosted in partnership with: @mirt_namibia @nipdb

Celebrating Europe Day 2026 🇪🇺🇳🇦 An evening centred around partnership, innovation, youth empowerment, and shared prosperity between Namibia and the European Union. Beyond the beautiful atmosphere, music, and networking, tonight opened important conversations around entrepreneurship, skills development, green growth, trade, and creating opportunities for the next generation of Namibians. One thing that stood out to me most was the reminder that collaboration matters especially in a time where young people are looking for sustainable opportunities, innovation, and economic growth. Thank you to the Delegation of the European Union to Namibia for having me 🥂 🎥 : @majbeatz #EuropeDay2026 #EUinNamibia #Partnership #YouthEmpowerment #innovation

Highlights from Europe Day 2026 in Windhoek 🇪🇺🇳🇦 celebrating the enduring partnership between Namibia and the European Union, grounded in cooperation, shared prosperity and sustainable growth. We were honoured to welcome our Guest of Honour, Hon. Ericah Shafudah, Minister of Finance, who delivered the keynote address reaffirming the strength and future of the EU–Namibia partnership🇪🇺🇳🇦 @finlandinnamibia @franceinnamibia @germanyinnam @portugalnanamibia @embespnamibia

Strengthening Namibia and EU Trade Relations Through Strategic Partnership Day 2 of the Namibia EU Business Forum spotlights the evolving trade and investment relationship between Namibia and the European Union under the theme, "Namibia EU Trade Journey, A Partnership in Motion." The EU remains one of Namibia's key export markets, driving economic growth, industrialisation and job creation across fisheries, agriculture, mining and manufacturing. Notably, Namibia maintains a trade surplus with the EU, exporting more than it imports, reflecting the growing competitiveness of Namibian products in the European market. Executive Director at the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, Ndiitah Nghipondoka - Robiati, emphasised that unlocking Namibia's full trade and investment potential requires coordinated efforts, stronger linkages and continued collaboration to address barriers and create opportunities on both sides. EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins reaffirmed the European Union's commitment to supporting Namibia's ambitions in trade, green industrialisation and sustainable investment. Discussions further highlighted the urgent need to move beyond raw material exports toward greater value addition, local processing and industrial development, in line with Namibia's economic transformation agenda and NDP6 priorities. Speakers noted that this shift is not only critical for long-term competitiveness but also for creating sustainable, quality jobs across key sectors. The SADC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement was highlighted as a key enabler of market access and business confidence, supporting over 40,000 Namibian jobs linked to EU exports. As Namibia positions itself as a hub for green industrialisation and renewable energy, partnerships like these are essential to driving inclusive growth and long-term prosperity. #NamibiaEUForum #TradePartnership #GreenIndustrialisation #InvestNamibia #NIPDB

KEY TAKEAWAY | 📊 Presented at the 2nd Namibia–EU Business Forum, new independent trade analysis by economist Robin Sherbourne showcases how EU–Namibia trade is driving jobs, diversification and economic growth. 🚢 In 2025, the EU remained one of Namibia’s top 3 export markets, accounting for nearly 20% of total exports and supporting more than 40,000 Namibian jobs, especially in fishing, meat, fruit and charcoal production. 🌍 The report highlights how Namibia exports a more diversified range of products to the EU than to many other major markets, helping strengthen resilience, expand value addition and create opportunities across sectors. 🔑 Key findings: ✅ N$17.6 billion in Namibian exports to the EU in 2025 ✅ More than 46,000 jobs linked to exports to the EU ✅ Namibia recorded a trade surplus with the EU in 2025 ✅ Fish, uranium, meat, fruit and charcoal ranked among the leading exports 🤝 Strong trade partnerships create real opportunities for growth, investment and employment. Business Forum hosted in partnership with: @mirt_namibia @nipdb

Europe Day 2026 celebration highlighted the enduring partnership between Namibia and the European Union. 🇪🇺🇳🇦 As reflected in H.E. Ana Beatriz Martins, EU Ambassador to Namibia’s speech at the Europe Day celebrations in Windhoek: “Cooperation over conflict, partnership over division, and shared prosperity over isolation.” This message captured the spirit of a partnership grounded in shared values, mutual respect and a commitment to working together in an increasingly complex global environment. The evening celebrated growing collaboration in trade, investment, green industrialisation, and opportunities for young people, turning partnership into real results for people across Namibia and the European Union. @finlandinnamibia @franceinnamibia @germanyinnam @portugalnanamibia @embespnamibia

RECAP | A successful visit to Namibia by EU Commissioner H.E. @jessikaroswall concluded with strengthened Namibia–EU cooperation on green industrialisation, critical raw materials and sustainable economic growth. Following the opening of the 2nd Namibia–EU Business Forum and the renewal of the Strategic Partnership roadmap for 2026–2030, Commissioner Roswall held bilateral engagements with Hon. Dr. Kaire Mbuende, Director General of the National Planning Commission, and Hon. Modestus Amutse, Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy. The Commissioner also participated in a high-level closed-door roundtable with private sector and institutional stakeholders focused on circular economy solutions, zerowaste mining and sustainable critical raw materials value chains, highlighting the growing momentum of the Namibia–EU partnership. Hosted in partnership with: @mirt_namibia @nipdb

Meet Ambassador @albertusaochamub interim CEO of @meatco_namibia the countries largest meat processing company and only company to export Namibian products to the EU.

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A key takeaway from the 2nd Namibia–EU Business Forum is the renewed Namibia–EU Strategic Partnership roadmap, signalling a shared commitment to sustainable industrial development, green growth and inclusive economic transformation. First launched in 2022, the partnership on sustainable raw materials and green hydrogen has now been extended for the 2026–2030 period through signatures by Amb. Kaire Mbuende, Director General of the @npc_namibia National Planning Commission, H.E. @jessikaroswall , EU Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, and Isabella Chirchir, Commissioner of Mining at the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME). The renewed roadmap reinforces cooperation in green industrialisation, local value addition, renewable energy, critical raw materials, skills development and investment, while advancing a shared vision for sustainable growth, industrial development and job creation. 🇪🇺🇳🇦 Hosted in partnership: @mirt_namibia @nipdb