Hertta-Maria Amutenja
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted President Nangolo Mbumba in Cape Town on Tuesday.
The two heads of state engaged in bilateral discussions aimed at deepening relations and addressing issues of national concern for both nations.
The Namibian Presidency announced that the visit is expected to focus on Namibia’s national interests and provide a platform for further collaboration.
The working visit comes on the heels of a recent diplomatic engagement, with South Africa’s minister Ronald Lamola, who attended the South Africa-Namibia Bi-National Commission in Swakopmund earlier this month.
“This visit underlines our commitment to strengthening regional partnerships,” said Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya.
During this visit, Mbumba is expected to discuss his tenure as Namibia’s president and to provide an update on the country’s current political and economic climate, as well as developments within the ruling SWAPO party.
“It is envisaged that President Mbumba will use his meeting with President Ramaphosa to reflect on his tenure and apprise the President of the political and economic situation in Namibia,” the statement noted.
Namibia and South Africa are trading partners, and their economic ties span across key sectors.
South Africa has one of the highest numbers of companies operating in Namibia, and Namibia remains one of the largest investors in the South African economy.
Both countries are members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU).
President Mbumba is expected to return to Namibia on 30 October.
