LAUNCH OF NAMIBIA’S TRADING UNDER THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL TRADE AREA (AFCFTA)
Namibia officially launches on the 30th of June 2025 trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Walvis Bay. Under the agreement, the Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) will participate in intra-African trade when the first consignment is shipped from the Walvis Bay harbour. The event, hosted by the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, brings together senior government officials, trade experts, and private sector representatives to mark Namibia’s entry into the AfCFTA market.
Namibia’s first woman president-elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, will take office on March 21 in a ceremony to coincide with the country’s 35th Independence Day.
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party has been elected president and will be the country’s first female leader.
President-elect Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, vice president for Namibia and the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO), won the elections in November with 57.31% of the vote. Nandi-Ndaitwah is the first woman to hold the post in a southern African country. SWAPO has governed Namibia since its independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.
“It’s not going to be business as usual,” Nandi-Ndaitwah, said of her presidency. “We must have radical shifts in addressing the plight of our people.”
She did not lay out specific plans, but mentioned a need for land reform and more equitable distribution of wealth.
Netumbo Ndaitwah, a formidable force in Namibia’s struggle for independence, has been a driving force since her teenage years. Joining the SWAPO movement at the tender age of 14, she remained steadfast in her unwavering belief that Namibians deserved freedom.
Her journey to this milestone is a testament to decades of dedication and sacrifice.
Portuguese Citizens will be required to apply for a Visa on Arrival to Namibia as from 1 April 2025
As part of Namibia’s ongoing efforts to enhance travel facilitation and strengthen international relations, the Namibian government has approved a new visa on arrival regime aimed at streamlining entry into the country. Under this new framework, nationals and citizens of countries that have not yet reciprocated Namibia’s visa exemption will now have the option to apply for a visa online or upon arrival.
HOW TO APPLY: • Online: Visitors can apply online before arriving in Namibia via https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na OR • Visa on Arrival: applications can be completed on arrival at the listed Namibian ports of entry: Hosea Kutako International Airport, Ariamsvlei, Impalila, Katima Mulilo, Mohembo, Ngoma, Noordoewer, Oshikango, Oranjemund, Trans-Kalahari Border Posts, Walvis Bay Harbour and Walvis Bay International Airport, ports of entry.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: • Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity + 3 blank pages) • Completed visa application form • Confirmation of accommodation (hotel reservation or invitation letter) • Confirmation of sufficient funds • Travel itinerary • Travel/ Medical Insurance • Full birth certificate or parental consent letter if travelling with children • Online visa on arrival applicants require a printed copy of the approved e-visa
Sam Nujoma, the fiery freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, coming to be known as the father of his nation, has died. Nujoma’s death was announced Sunday by current Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, who said “as Founding President, His Excellency, Dr. Sam Nujoma provided maximum leadership to our nation and spared no effort to motivate each and every Namibian to build a country that would stand tall and proud among the nations of the world. In that vein, our venerable leader, Dr. Nujoma did not only blaze the trail to freedom – but he also inspired us to rise to our feet and to become masters of this vast land of our ancestors.”
From freedom fighter to Namibia’s first female president
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, won with 57 percent of the vote.
She got her start in politics by taking part in the country’s underground independence movement in the 1970s. She returned from the UK to join parliament in 1990 and went on to serve as minister with several portfolios over the years.
O Cônsul Honorário da República da Namíbia, Dr Rogério Tavares foi recebido pelo Secretário Executivo da CPLP, Zacarias da Costa, e pelos representantes permanentes dos Estados-Membros, bem como, em representação do embaixador da Geórgia, a Chefe de Missão Adjunta, Diana Balarjishvili, o Embaixador do Japão, Ota Makoto, o Embaixador da República da Turquia, Haldun Koç, numa cerimónia comemorativa do 10.º aniversário da obtenção da categoria de Observador Associado, no dia 02 de dezembro de 2024, na sede da CPLP, em Lisboa.
Estes países obtiveram a categoria de Observador Associado da CPLP em 2014, pela X Conferência de Chefes de Estado e de Governo, em Díli.
Os Estados com o estatuto de Observador Associado assumem um compromisso com os objetivos e os princípios orientadores da CPLP, reforçando a possibilidade de aprofundar laços ao nível político, económico e cultural, podendo contribuir com empenho em prosseguir a promoção e difusão, ensino e aprendizagem da Língua Portuguesa.
A Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (CPLP) é o foro multilateral privilegiado para o aprofundamento da amizade mútua e da cooperação entre Angola, Brasil, Cabo Verde, Guiné-Bissau, Guiné Equatorial, Moçambique, Portugal, São Tomé e Príncipe e Timor-Leste. (Fundada a 17 de Julho de 1996).
A beautiful and very touching Ceremony indeed took place today 25th February 2024 in Windhoek, Namibia for the late President HE Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob’s Funeral. Hage Gottfried Geingob …the one who arrived ( Hage) the God’s Friend ( Gottfried) fulfilled his mission on earth serving his country and his fellow Namibians without distinctions. Yet keeps being the Light to Namibia, to Africa and to the Men and Women of Peace, Justice and Solidarity around the World.
On his death he truly United his people, spreading his unique brotherly Love, calling for forgiveness and inclusivity, and to look at the future with Hope, inspiring Namibians keeping on building a strong Nation with Harmony and Happiness.
As HE used to say, Inclusivity spell Unity, Liberty, Justice and Harmony…Exclusivity spell conflict…..
As pronounced by the former First Lady Madam Monika Geingos in her very moving speech “ Hage was a old soul with a youthful spirit “….” he was a leader not a follower”!
Proud to be part of the History of this fantastic country!
Proud to be once invited to become the Honorary Consul of Namibia to Portugal!
Long life to Namibia with so strong foundations!
ROGÉRIO TAVARES
Honorary Consul of Namibia | Lisbon – Portugal
Memories…
Honorary Consul Rogério Tavares welcoming H. E. President Hage G. GeingobHonorary Consul Rogério TAVARES meeting his H.E.. President Hage G. Geingob in Paris at the Embassy of Namibia (also in the photo, Peter Johansen, Honorary Consul to Italy).
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa received, at the Ajuda National Palace, New Year’s greetings from the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Portugal.
At the ceremony, before the President of the Republic, the Apostolic Nuncio, D. Ivo Scapolo, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, spoke. After the interventions, the greetings session took place in the Throne Room, followed by dinner in the Supper Room.
Mr Ambassador Albertus Aochamub, Namibia Ambassador to Portugal.Mr Ambassador Albertus Aochamub, Namibia Ambassador to Portugal and Mr João Gomes Cravinho, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal
