Adolf Kaure

Information and communication technology minister Emma Theofelus recently announced the 18th Cabinet decisions.

Here is the breakdown:

Namibia’s participation in the World Hydrogen Summit, Enertag Strategic Engagement

Cabinet took note of Namibia’s participation in the World Hydrogen Summit 2026, including the key outcomes and strategic engagements undertaken in the Netherlands and Germany.

As a result, the Cabinet mandated the National Planning Commission (NPC), in collaboration with the Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) and relevant Offices/Ministries/Agencies (OMAs), to implement a targeted engagement strategy with the identified European partners (including Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium) to advance offtake agreements, market access arrangements and financial partnerships.

Outcome of the fourteenth Ministerial Conference of the WTO

Cabinet directed the Ministry of International Relations and Trade to continue providing support to the Namibian Mission in Geneva on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Reform Work Plan and directed the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, to finalise the instrument of ratification for the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies during the 2026/2027 financial year.

Furthermore, the Cabinet approved that Namibia continues to support the creation of policy space for industrialisation for the effective implementation of existing WTO mandates, such as the Marrakesh Agreement and the Doha Development Agenda.

Proposed MoU between Kavango West Regional Council and Tanzania’s Rukwa region

The Cabinet considered the draft memorandum of understanding between the Kavango West Regional Council of the Republic of Namibia and the Rukwa region of Tanzania on cooperation in agriculture and related fields.

In addition, the Cabinet endorsed the MoU being signed during the visit of Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to the United Republic of Tanzania.

Draft MOU between Swakopmund Municipality and Zanzibar Urban Municipal Council

The Cabinet approved the draft MoU between the Municipality of Swakopmund of Namibia and the Zanzibar Urban Municipal Council of the United Republic of Tanzania on cooperation in economic, tourism, cybersecurity, technology and related fields.

The SUSTAIN project on advancing decent work

The Cabinet took note of the Sustainable Trade and Investment in Southern Africa (SUSTAIN) project on advancing decent work (Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) through responsible business conduct and respect for international labour standards in trade and investment in Namibia.

Cabinet further took note of and supported the appointed national focal point from government as well as employers’ and workers’ organisations to spearhead the SUSTAIN project.

– akaure@nepc.com.na

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