China is moving to strengthen its position in one of Africa’s fastest-rising resource economies, signing new agreements with Namibia covering energy, critical minerals, infrastructure and agriculture as Beijing seeks deeper access to commodities vital to the global energy transition.
The agreements were signed during Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s state visit to Beijing, where Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged broader cooperation across energy, mining, agriculture, infrastructure, education and technology.
The two countries signed eight agreements, including cooperation on green minerals and an economic partnership framework.
The visit is Nandi-Ndaitwah’s first state visit outside Africa since taking office in 2025, underlining the strategic importance Namibia places on its relationship with China as it seeks investment to diversify its economy, create jobs and accelerate industrialisation.
China eyes Namibia’s next resource boom
