Staff Reporter
THE Prime Minister, Dr Elijah Ngurare, will lead a Namibian delegation to Yokohama, Japan, this week to participate in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9).
This was announced by the Executive Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, Gladice Pickering, who revealed that TICAD 9 will take place from 20 to 22 August 2025. She highlighted that the Prime Minister will be accompanied by the Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, as well as senior government officials from various Offices, Ministries and Agencies.
“Namibia’s continued participation at TICAD represents the country’s commitment to sustainable development, regional integration, and strengthened cooperation with Japan and other international partners. On the margins of the conference, Namibia will also take part in the TICAD 9 Business Expo, where Namibian enterprises will showcase a variety of products and services,” Pickering added.
She noted that the 2025 TICAD 9 Summit is co-hosted by the United Nations, the World Bank, and the African Union, and will focus on economic growth and transformation, social development, human security, peace, stability, and good governance. According to Pickering, the expo presents a valuable opportunity to promote Namibia’s investment potential and explore new market opportunities in Asia and beyond.
“In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), TICAD 9 will place emphasis on health, education, climate resilience, food security, clean water, and technology transfer. Namibia has been a consistent and active participant in TICAD since its inception, reflecting the country’s strong commitment to multilateral engagement and sustainable development. In preparation for the Summit, Namibia also participated in the TICAD 9 Ministerial Meeting held in Tokyo from 24–25 August 2024. The meeting laid the groundwork for key themes and priorities ahead of the main summit,” Pickering added.
