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ECSO Project Public Participation and Influencing Skills Workshop
Final Workshop
The final Public Participation and Influencing Skills workshop is hosted by the ECSO project over five days with selected CSOs from the Kunene and //Kharas regions in Windhoek. With 20 participants in attendance, this initiative aims to improve CSOs' skills to better engage with stakeholders and partners. Ultimately, the training provides CSOs with the necessary skills to contribute to and influence decision-making processes within their communities at local and regional levels, allowing them to effectively communicate the needs of their beneficiaries.
KAS Namibia-Angola Scholars
Meet & Greet
The annual KAS Namibia-Angola Scholars Meet & Greet 2025 hosted for three hours in Windhoek, offers our Namibian and Angolan scholars from diverse academic and professional backgrounds in media, politics, economics and law an opportunity to network and reflect on their academic path, and how their connection with KAS has shaped their civic or professional development over the years. As part of the informal Roundtable Discussion the scholars also have a platform to share their insights on current and future African affairs & solutions to employment, security, trade, energy, climate change, political participation and press freedom as these topics relate to their academic field and area of expertise.
Book Launch: Namibia Land of Many Cultures
Celebrating 40 Years of Kuiseb Publishers
In celebration of Kuiseb Publishers’ 40-year anniversary, the Namibia Scientific Society (NNS) in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and Namibia Library and Archive Services (NSAL), are launching the Publication titled "Namibia Land of Many Cultures" at the Namibia Scientific Society. With over 100 invited guests, this celebratory evening aims to merge culture, and community and reflect on four decades of publishing whilst the editors will share an overview of this the new book which highlight the richness and diversity of the Namibian nation. Dress Code: Traditional Attire Refreshments will be served
Ministry of Justice & Labour Relations – Leadership Training Workshop
Capacity Building for Middle-Management Legal Officers
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations (MoJLR) in partnership with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Namibia-Angola office, is hosting a 4-day Leadership Training Initiative in Windhoek, aimed at strengthening leadership, management, and professional competencies of 36 middle-management legal officers within the Ministry. The fully funded capacity building initiative forms part of a three-phase strategic internal capacity-building programme aimed at enhancing institutional capability and improving service delivery in support of the rule of law and justice sector development. Phase one facilitated by the Saki Nikodemus Institute for Practical Leadership and Hermien Speaks, targets Chief Legal Officers and Deputy Chief Legal Officers in the Directorates of Legislative Drafting, Legal Services, Law Reform, and the Master of the High Court to strengthen skills pertaining to Leadership, Management and Supervisory Skills; High-Performance Organisational Culture; Change Management; Inter-personal and Communication Skills; Emotional Intelligence; Team Cohesion. Ultimately, the partnership is geared toward strengthening the Ministry's institutional leadership capacity, whilst enhancing professional excellence within the legal cadre to support a high performance and service delivery orientated culture.
Zeraeua Traditional Authority
Capacity-building Training
A total of 46 Senior Traditional Councillors, Councillors, and other participants participated in interactive sessions on the Namibian Constitution, the Traditional Authorities Act, the Communal Land Reform Act, and Meeting Procedures & Governance. This weeklong training hosted in Otjiwarongo, in the Otjozondjupa Region, focused on strengthening governance, leadership, and understanding of legal frameworks within traditional authorities in Namibia.
From Track to Trade: Unlocking the Potential of the Lobito Corridor
Advancing regional integration through sustainable economic development
On November 5–6, 2025, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) hosted the second workshop on the Lobito Corridor at the Mont’Luvili Hotel in Huambo, Angola. Building on the momentum of the first workshop in 2024, this event gathered government officials, business leaders, academics, and community representatives to explore how the Lobito Corridor can become a driver of regional trade and sustainable development. The discussions highlighted the corridor’s potential to transform local economies by strengthening agricultural value chains, improving transport infrastructure, and creating opportunities for processing and light industries. Participants engaged in round tables and working groups, sharing perspectives on practical steps to unlock these opportunities. A visit to strategic points along the corridor provided a tangible sense of its importance for Angola and the wider region. A special moment of the workshop was the engagement with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and his delegation. Their presence underscored the European commitment to the Lobito Corridor within the Global Gateway Initiative and reinforced Angola’s strategic role in regional and global trade networks. This workshop took place just before the 50th anniversary of Angola’s independence—a milestone that reminds us of the country’s resilience and its aspirations for inclusive growth. The event concluded with clear recommendations and a shared vision: to turn the Lobito Corridor into a pathway for trade, jobs, and prosperity.
Training Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Rule of Law
Judiciary
AI is rapidly transforming how societies operate, and policy makers play a crucial role in shaping its impact. From 3–5 November 2025, KAS Namibia, in partnership with UNESCO and NCRST, hosted a three-day workshop on AI and the Rule of Law at the UN House in Windhoek. The workshop brought together judges, legal officers, and AI experts, including Dr. Kamel El Hilali (UNESCO), Dr. John Nakuta (University of Namibia), Dr. Simeon Hamukoshi (NCRST), Mr. Naftali N. Indongo (NUST), Mrs. Ester Nghipandulwa, Mrs. Sonja Coetzer, Mrs. Vanessa Maresch, and Ms. Ndamono Shikoyeni (UNESCO), to explore how AI can enhance Namibia’s justice system while upholding ethics, transparency, and human rights. Over three days, participants examined AI fundamentals, applications in the judiciary, legal and ethical challenges such as algorithmic bias and accountability, and AI’s intersection with human rights, privacy, and data protection. This initiative marks an important step toward strengthening digital capacity and advancing responsible AI adoption within Namibia’s justice sector.
The Inaugural Namibia Public-Private Forum (NamPPF)
NamPPF
The 2025 Inaugural Namibian Public Private Forum (NamPPF), hosted over two days by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and co-funded by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Namibia-Angola Office, brought together over 300 government, private sector, and development partners to strengthen collaboration for inclusive growth. Chaired by Namibian Presidency H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the Forum focused on moving “from dialogue to delivery” through practical actions that boost investment, job creation, and economic competitiveness. Delegates highlighted pressing challenges, including Namibia’s high unemployment rate, which the Forum aimed to address through coordinated reforms and strategic interventions. In her closing remarks, the President reaffirmed the Namibian Government’s commitment to fast-track visa processing, policy and regulatory reforms in order to make Namibia more business friendly. A product of the forum also constituted the establishment of three key national Task Forces on Housing, Health, and Economic Development to report directly to the Presidency. H.E. Nandi-Ndaitwah further emphasized the shared goal of making 500,000 new jobs a reality, underscoring that progress depends on unity for a shared purpose. As a proud partners, KAS are proud to support this emerging platform for dialogue, policy reform, and partnership to continue driving Namibia’s sustainable development.
KAS-TEP Session 3 Windhoek
Communication Skills, Lobbying & Advocacy, Social Enterprise Development & Tour of the Parliament of Namibia
This year's 7th KAS-TEP Programme concluded with Session 3 at the Klein Windhoek Guest House from 20 to 24 October 2025. The third and final session of the 2025 KAS-TEP 7th Intake concluding on 24 October 2025, bringing together 16 youth representatives from civil society from across Namibia for an inspiring week of growth, learning, and collaboration. Throughout the week, participants sharpened their skills in Communication, Advocacy, Lobbying, and Social Enterprise Development, guided by dynamic facilitators including Hermien Elago, Nicodemus Aipumbu, and Peninna Haimbodi. Highlights included an impactful Parliament of the Republic of Namibia tour, hands-on storytelling sessions, and a deep dive into building sustainable social enterprises. The week wrapped up with a formal engagement with Ester /Nanus from the National Planning Commission of Namibia on the importance of collaborations. Delegates celebrated their annual engagement as part of this dynamic KAS funded initiative with a certificate handover ceremony on the last day, where they were joined by KAS-TEP Alumni. Closing remarks by Mrs Anna Hoffmann-Kwanga, Resident Representative of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, offered key reflections on the journey and growth of Namibia’s next generation of changemakers, whilst emphasising the importance of the KAS-TEP programme in providing beneficiaries with an added networking advantage in comparison to other leadership programmes. Similarly, encouraging insights were shared by facilitators and reflections by the KAS-TEP Alumni for the road that lies ahead for Namibia's civil society sector and youth as well as the importance of their support of the Government in boosting development and uplifting communities.
CIF Infrastructure Development Forum
Lüderitz
From 14 to 16 October 2025, the CIF Infrastructure Development Forum hosted at the Old Power Station, Lüderitz Waterfront Development Company in the Karas Region, will bring together project owners, contractors, and decision-makers to unveil infrastructural development opportunities in the pipeline within the construction industry in Namibia. Projects will be presented and businesses have an opportunity to position themselves for the projects that will transform Namibia’s southern coast. The initiative is funded in cooperation with KAS, the Construction Industries Federation and the Lüderitz Waterfront Development Company.
