Namibia and South Africa are going to scale up trade in the energy, agriculture, and horticulture sectors, among others.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reiterated the commitment made by the two neighbouring countries during a courtesy visit by South Africa's High Commissioner, Thenjiwe Mtintso, at State House.

South Africa remains Namibia's biggest bilateral trading partner, both in terms of imports and exports.

Trade statistics availed by the Namibia Statistics Agency indicated in December 2024 that Namibia's exports to South Africa were valued at N$1.8 billion.

The imports from South Africa, on the other hand, clocked in at N$4.5 billion.

Following the recent talks with her South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, President Nandi-Ndaitwah noted that much more work remains.

The courtesy meeting also coincided with High Commissioner Mtintso bidding farewell to President Nandi-Ndaitwah, as she concludes her diplomatic tour of duty in Namibia.

The South African struggle veteran's parting call is for the government and Namibians at large to aggressively promote the tourism sector.

Namibia and South Africa are due to hold the Bi-National Commission Meeting (BNC) on a date yet to be determined.

The BNC held in 2023 saw more than 100 decisions taken aimed at enhancing cooperation in different areas.

Press Secretary in the Presidency, Alfredo Hengari, revealed that the imminent Bi-National Commission Meeting is expected to give effect to those decisions, including a review of the implementation process.