The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), has received the Open Letters of the High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Namibia, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, reaffirming historic ties and a shared commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit.
In welcoming the envoy on Wednesday, 18th February, 2026, the Minister emphasised that Ghana is committed to strengthening cooperation, particularly in agriculture, trade, education, tourism and resource management. He described relations as grounded in history, trust and mutual respect, providing a solid foundation for elevated engagement.
Ghana and Namibia formally established diplomatic relations in 1990, following Namibia’s independence, although Ghana’s support for Namibia’s liberation movement predated that milestone, reflecting a strong legacy of African solidarity. The historical bond has been marked by political support and shared membership in continental bodies like the African Union and the Commonwealth
Namibia’s political leadership has previously expressed interest in leveraging Ghana’s expertise in sectors where Ghana has comparative strengths, including oil and gas, agriculture and resource governance. During high-level discussions in Accra in 2025, Namibia’s president called for closer collaboration to drive shared development goals.
Economic engagement between the two countries, while modest, has shown potential for growth. In 2023, Ghana’s exports to Namibia were estimated at approximately US$87,630, reflecting early stages of formal trade ties which stakeholders aim to expand significantly. Namibia’s exports to Ghana totalled around US$1.86 million in 2023, including machinery, building materials and electrical equipment.
Efforts to broaden trade relations have included business forums and initiatives under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), such as the Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference hosted in Windhoek in 2024, aimed at raising awareness of market opportunities and enhancing regulatory understanding between the two economies.
Cooperation has also extended to natural resource management, with recent engagements between Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and a Namibian parliamentary committee to share expertise on sustainable frameworks for mining, forestry, petroleum and other assets.
In agriculture, Namibian leaders have expressed interest in collaborating with Ghana to enhance food production and value chain development, while Ghana has also looked to Namibia’s experience in livestock marketing and meat exports as part of deeper economic ties.
High Commissioner-designate Nghituwamata thanked the Ghanaian government for the warm reception and pledged to work towards strengthening bilateral relations, particularly through trade and agriculture, which could unlock job creation, technology transfer and greater intra-African commerce.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation and harness opportunities under AfCFTA and other continental frameworks to boost economic integration, diversify trade, and deliver shared prosperity for citizens of both nations.
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