Namibia's Ambassador to Angola aims to prioritise collaboration in water, agriculture, ICT and oil and gas between the two countries. 

Ambassador Leonard Iipumbu made the announcement during an interview with NBC News at the Namibian embassy in Luanda. 

The seasoned diplomat, who previously served as ambassador to France and the United States, said Angola's extensive river system presents an opportunity for collaboration to channel water to northern Namibia and boost agricultural production.

With Namibia's recent discovery of oil and gas, Ambassador Iipumbu said the country can draw valuable lessons from Angola, a well-established oil producer.

"Therefore, we have a country next to us where we can actually see how to manage our oil. There's nothing wrong with looking at a good example and emulating that in Namibia. We have a shortage of water, for example, in the northern region. Angola has a lot of rivers around. Therefore, we will explore ways to collaborate with Angola to transport some of its water into Namibia, ensuring that the northern regions remain wet throughout the year," said Iipumbu. 

He further added that "the technology can be shared by the two countries on how to develop agriculture from substantive agriculture to really have technology to produce enough food for our people."

Iipumbu highlighted the approximately 50 memoranda of understanding and agreements signed between the two countries, emphasising the need for their implementation to benefit both nations.

"Currently, this agreement is facing challenges as we attempt to implement it. And therefore, my job here will be to look at how I can ensure that Namibia and Angola benefit from the agreements that we have signed. We have gone to the level of a binational, which has now been signed in Windhoek. So, we are looking forward to the next stage, the next meeting."