Photos (from left): H.E. High Commissioner Alhaji Harruna Attah drives home a point; Ms. Katrina Amupolo (Manager: MSME Market Access and Export Promotion at Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board) at the November in Namibia Business Forum
Ghana’s High Commissioner to Namibia has reaffirmed his commitment to deepening tourism, trade, and cultural cooperation between Ghana and Namibia, as the 2025 edition of the November in Namibia campaign records expanded participation and growing institutional support.
Image: captured from GIPC online webinar presentation and in-person networking session at the November In Namibia Business Forum
The initiative, which was spearheaded by Hype.UP Limited, a Ghanaian marketing and events company, was conceived as a people-to-people and cultural exchange programme aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. Since its inception, it has steadily evolved into a broader platform that integrates tourism promotion with trade, investment, and private sector engagement.
Although now in a key diplomatic role, the High Commissioner’s involvement with the campaign predates his formal assumption of office. Prior to taking up his post, he remained actively engaged with the initiative, and has since demonstrated sustained commitment to its growth and strategic direction.
The November in Namibia 2025 edition marked a notable milestone with the introduction of a Business Forum & Exhibition, held alongside the cultural and tourism activities. The forum provided an opportunity for structured dialogue on investment prospects and commercial cooperation, bringing together business leaders, public institutions, and private sector stakeholders from both Ghana and Namibia.
Image: Ms. Katrina Amupolo (Manager: MSME Market Access and Export Promotion at Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board) delivering presentation; Ike Dsane (C.E.O, Hype.UP Limited) and Ms. Jemimah Ndebele-Deku of NBC captured with newly released ‘Adi Nyhia: A Book of Symbols by Mr. Kweku Opoku at the November in Namibia Business Forum & Exhibition
In addition, several Ghanaian companies travelled to Namibia to participate in a business exhibition, showcasing their products, services, and partnership potential. The exhibition underscored the campaign’s growing emphasis on translating cultural exchange into tangible economic opportunities.
Image: Ghanaian businesses at the November in Namibia Business Exhibition in Windhoek, Namibia
The 2025 edition also benefitted from close collaboration between both the Ghanaian and Namibian High Commissions, whose joint efforts helped strengthen coordination and elevate the profile of the campaign. This diplomatic cooperation has been widely noted as a key factor in positioning November in Namibia as a credible bilateral engagement platform.
Further reinforcing the initiative were partnerships with GIPC and NIPB, which contributed to discussions on market access, investment facilitation, and long-term business collaboration.
The steady expansion of November in Namibia reflects a deliberate alignment of cultural diplomacy with economic development objectives. With private sector leadership at its foundation, and growing diplomatic and institutional support, the campaign is increasingly viewed as a model for intra-African cooperation.
As stakeholders look ahead, there is optimism that future editions will build on the progress of 2025, expand participation, and deliver even greater impact for stakeholders in both countries. By all indications, November in Namibia is a campaign that continues to grow in relevance and influence.
