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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86566, member: 27"]
A fresh investment push just kicked open the door for Namibia and Gabon to finally start doing real business together instead of just sharing trade memberships.

Windhoek investment outreach
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[*]The Embassy of Gabon teamed with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board in Windhoek.
[*]Edwige Missando, Ambassador of Gabon to Namibia, pushed hard for economic deal-making.
[*]Her pitch centered on Gabon moving past crude oil reliance.
[*]Ndapewa Hangula broke down Namibia’s investment setup for attendees.
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Shared diversification plays
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[*]Namibia and Gabon both want to expand beyond raw exports.
[*]Gabon is chasing value-added production over basic resource sales.
[*]Namibia’s similar game plan opens room for joint projects.
[*]Hangula said relationship-building at the event could spark future tie-ups.
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Trade gap despite AfCFTA link
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[*]Namibia and Gabon are members of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
[*]Board officials admitted zero direct trade flows between them.
[*]Membership has not translated into bilateral commerce yet.
[*]Engagement in Windhoek looked like a first serious nudge.
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