Namibia and Germany signed a bilateral technical cooperation agreement valued at approximately N$103 million to launch two major development projects in Windhoek. The initiative aims to expand access to sustainable energy, target a national electricity coverage increase, and build responsible value chains for critical raw materials.
Namibia and Germany Sign N$103 Million Agreement in Windhoek
Newly accredited German Ambassador Thomas Wimmer and Director of the National Planning Commission Kaire Mbuende concluded the funding deal to advance joint efforts on sustainable energy and critical minerals during an introductory engagement in Windhoek. The agreement carries a valuation of N$103 million, launching a fresh phase of technical cooperation between the two nations.
One initiative supports the national target of expanding modern energy access from 59.3% to 70% by 2030, according to a joint statement issued by the German embassy and the National Planning Commission. A second project strengthens sustainable critical raw material value chains, emphasizing local value addition, transparency, and economic opportunities linked to the global energy transition.
Officials Trace Roots to Opuwo and Lüderitz Dialogue
Both governments reaffirmed their shared commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth during a Strategic Dialogue held in Opuwo, where officials reviewed long-standing cooperation across climate resilience, water security, biodiversity, green energy transformation, and skills development. The newly signed projects stem from earlier bilateral development cooperation negotiations held at Lüderitz.
Southern Africa head of division for the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and head of delegation Birgit Gerhardus noted the longevity of the ties during the recent discussions.
Germany has been one of Namibia’s key development partners over the past 36 years.
Birgit Gerhardus, Southern Africa head of division for the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Germany Delivers Decades of Financial and Technical Support
Since independence in 1990, Germany has provided more than €1.6 billion — equivalent to about N$30 billion — in total financial and technical support across more than 50 active projects. Namibia stands as the largest recipient of German development cooperation in Africa on a per-capita basis.
Past achievements under this bilateral framework include securing livelihoods across communal conservancies and expanding the Ruacana Hydropower plant to a total capacity of 437 MW. The new N$103 million funding package directly complements these existing energy investments, which already include the construction or replacement of roughly 1,300 kilometers of transmission lines across the country.
Namibia and Germany have signed a N$103 million technical cooperation agreement to fund two projects aimed at expanding energy access and developing sustainable critical mineral value chains in Namibia.The agreement, valued at €5.5 million, was signed by German Ambassador… pic.twitter.com/ovyjt6hrNx
Partners Align With National Development Goals
Officials from both sides emphasized that the initiatives will advance energy transition and green industrialisation objectives while expanding trade, investment, and employment opportunities. The partnership operates in direct support of Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan, focusing on economic growth, transformation, resilience, human development, and environmental sustainability.