Namibia's energy ambitions strengthen regional ties and investment appeal

NDAPWILAPO Selma Shimutwikeni, founder and CEO of RichAfrica Consultancy and the Namibia International Energy Conference, has said that Namibia's relationship with South Africa remains central to its regional economic strategy, underpinned by strong trade and energy cooperation.

- YOGASHEN PILLAY

In an interview with Business Report last week, Shimutwikeni said that established trade linkages across goods, services, and industrial inputs are further reinforced through frameworks such as SACU and SADC, which underpin cross-border commerce and economic cooperation.

“In the energy space, regional collaboration continues through mechanisms such as the Southern African Power Pool.

“At the same time, Namibia is taking deliberate steps to strengthen domestic capacity, diversify its energy mix, and enhance long-term energy security — reducing dependence while deepening regional partnerships where it adds strategic value,” she said.