21/05/2026
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy in collaboration with the Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT), the Namibian Standards Institution - NSI, and the World Trade Organization - WTO Secretariat yesterday participated in the National Workshop on the ePing SPS & TBT Platform held in Windhoek.
The workshop aims to strengthen Namibia’s trade competitiveness, regulatory transparency, and compliance with international standards.
Delivering the keynote statement on behalf of the Executive Director, was Mr. Tileinge Nghaamwa, who highlighted the importance of the initiative in improving market access and supporting exporters and regulators through enhanced coordination and technical capacity.
“Namibia is one of five African beneficiary countries under the STDF-funded ePing enhancement project alongside Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda,” said Mr. Nghaamwa.
The workshop also focused on training participants on the use of the WTO-managed ePing platform to track SPS and TBT notifications, monitor regulatory changes affecting trade, and enhance participation in WTO committees.
