Kavango West regional leaders welcomed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), describing it as a platform that will greatly benefit the region and its residents.

More than a hundred exhibitors are taking part in the Otjinene Expo.

The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, commended the committee for their determination in advancing the agenda for growth.

Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has pledged to unlock the region's economic growth potential that will greatly contribute to the Gross Domestic Product.

Muharukua made this assurance during his State of the Region Address at Opuwo.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will be launching the 6th National Development Plan (NDP6) on Monday. 

The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti, has urged entrepreneurs to legitimise their businesses.

Ballotti said this during the Heritage and Cultural Entrepreneurship workshop hosted by the ministry at Swakopmund.

Shell International says it has spent more than N$1 billion on oil and gas exploration activities in Namibia to date, reaffirming its commitment to continue investing in these sectors. 

The Erongo Region has seen notable progress in oil and gas, green hydrogen, tourism, agriculture, and trade, marking a period of economic growth and opportunity.

Governor Nathalia |Goagoses said this during the state of the region address held at Swakopmund today.

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Namibia Standards Institute (NSI) aimed at improving standardisation, market readiness of Namibian products, and easing the way of doing business.

Data remains crucial for culture in supporting economic growth and measuring its true impact.

This sentiment was shared by speakers at the opening of the workshop for the UNESCO Culture 2030 Indicators held in Windhoek.

The Chinese government announced that it would allow products from 53 African countries, including Namibia, to access the Chinese market with zero tariffs. 

The move is aimed at fostering economic growth and strengthening diplomatic relations between Africa and China.