A summit between Namibia and South Africa in Johannesburg to strengthen the partnership between the two countries.

Written by Ziad Abdel Fattah:

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa held bilateral talks with South African President Cyril Rebelo de Mistura. RamaphosaIn Johannesburg, as part of her official visit to South Africa, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and joint cooperation.

During the meeting, the two leaders affirmed the deep fraternal relations between the two countries, which are based on a shared history of struggle and liberation, stressing the importance of building on this legacy to strengthen the partnership in various fields.

Namibia and South Africa enjoy close relations characterized by high-level exchanges and ongoing political coordination, along with remarkable growth in economic cooperation, under a shared commitment to supporting regional integration efforts through frameworks such as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU).

Cooperation between Namibia and South Africa covers 150 agreements.

Both sides noted the pivotal role played by the Joint Bilateral Committee in following up on the implementation of agreements and initiatives between the two countries, as bilateral cooperation covers more than 150 agreements and memoranda of understanding that include vital sectors such as trade, defense, education, infrastructure and energy.

The talks included an exchange of views on a number of regional, continental and international issues, with a shared emphasis on continuing coordination and cooperation in a way that serves the interests of both peoples and promotes stability and development in the region.

In another context, Namibia’s President Ntumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa made a field visit to Shachter & Namdar, a diamond cutting and polishing company located in the Prosperita industrial area of the capital, Windhoek, as part of monitoring developments in the mining sector and related industries.

During the visit, the President inspected the various departments of the company, where she was briefed on the work stages and diamond cutting and polishing techniques, as well as the operating mechanisms within the facility.

Nandi-Ndaitwa expressed her appreciation for the company's efforts, praising the diversity within the work environment, particularly the provision of opportunities for people with special needs, stressing the importance of promoting this approach in various sectors.

She urged the workers to continue their commitment and dedication to performing their duties, while praising their vital role in supporting the diamond industry, as it is one of the important economic pillars of the country.