Namibia hosts Eastern and Southern Africa trade and connectivity forum

Tuesday 10th November 2026

By inAfrika Newsroom

Namibia is hosting a four-day meeting in Windhoek from 10 to 13 November for officials, experts and development partners from Eastern and Southern Africa. The programme covers how transport, electricity and digital networks can support trade and investment between the two regions.

The UN Economic Commission for Africa’s programme sets out two formal sessions on 10 and 13 November, with expert discussions on 11 and 12 November. The government of Namibia and the commission are organising the meeting in person and online.

One discussion paper examines electricity links between countries and the pooling of regional power markets. A pooled market lets utilities trade electricity across borders. The programme also includes reports on trade facilitation in Southern Africa and economic conditions in both regions.

The joint committee provides guidance on the work programmes of the commission’s Eastern and Southern Africa offices. The published agenda sets out discussions and reports.

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