President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Stronger Namibia–South Africa Economic Partnerships

Midrand, South Africa. 17 July 2026.

Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, delivered this keynote address at the South Africa–Namibia Business Forum, under the theme: “Driving Regional Industrialisation, Investment and Sustainable Growth Through Strategic South Africa–Namibia Partnerships.”

Your Excellency Mr. Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa;

Honourable Parks Tau, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of the Republic of South Africa;

Honourable Ambassador Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of International Relations and Trade of the Republic of Namibia;

Members of the Executive Councils;

Business Leaders from Namibia and South Africa;

Representatives of Chambers of Commerce and Industry;

Distinguished Guests;

Ladies and Gentlemen.