China-Trade Fair Strengthens Trade, Investment and Partnerships

By Staff Reporter

China-Namibia Investment and Trade Fair held on 4 –11 September 2025, brought government officials, business leaders, and international delegations together to strengthen cooperation, explore investment opportunities, and promote sustainable bilateral economic growth.

The inaugural fair, co-hosted by the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Namibia (ACEN), the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), and the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), provided a vital platform for dialogue, networking, and collaboration between Namibian and Chinese enterprises.

NCCI Chief Executive Officer , Mr. Titus Nampala emphasised that partnerships should go beyond exports to include local supply chains, procurement, and meaningful participation. “True value lies in how companies operating here source locally and stimulate Namibia’s industrial aspirations,” he said, calling for intentional, inclusive, and sustainable collaboration.

Speaking on behalf of NIPDB CEO Dr. Nangula Uaandja, Julia Muetudhana highlighted Namibia’s investment opportunities in mining, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, and services. She noted the country’s stable political environment, strategic location, and robust financial system as advantages for investors. The board’s mandate, she added, is to simplify the investment journey, promote transparency, and attract high-quality projects that generate jobs and sustainable development.

ACEN President , Mr. Luo Wei underscored the importance of mutual benefit in China-Namibia cooperation, describing Chinese enterprises’ contributions in mining, energy, and infrastructure including road construction, clean energy initiatives, and job creation as aligned with Namibia’s national development priorities. He noted the fair as a hub for matching supply with demand and a starting point for long-term collaboration, quoting the proverb, “If you want to go far, go together.”

The event also coincided with the launch of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report , and the visit of the China-Africa CSR Alliance’s Economic and Trade Delegation. The alliance presented its “industrial cooperation , social responsibility and shared outcomes” model, highlighting initiatives in skills transfer, community support, job creation, and environmental protection as central to sustainable business success.

Delegates and entrepreneurs praised the fair for enabling practical business-to-business engagement, fostering dialogue, and creating opportunities to translate shared resources into concrete projects. Flagship ventures such as the Husab Uranium Mine, the expansion of Walvis Bay Port, solar power initiatives, and agricultural technology centres illustrated the complementary strengths and mutual benefits of China-Namibia collaboration.

The China-Namibia Investment and Trade Fair reinforced bilateral economic ties, promoted inclusive partnerships, showcased sustainable projects, and strengthened trust between the two nations. By combining investment, trade, and CSR initiatives, the event charted a path toward shared prosperity and enduring collaboration.

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