Kitwe: The Walvis Bay Corridor Group and the Namibian High Commission in Lusaka participated in the Copperbelt Agricultural, Mining, Industrial, Networking and Enterprise Exhibition (CAMINEX) 2026 held in Kitwe from 19 to 21 May 2026.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the exhibition provided a platform to promote Namibia's trade and logistics infrastructure and strengthen bilateral trade relations between Namibia and Zambia. The Walvis Bay Corridor Group said the Namibian delegation secured second place in the Land Transport and Infrastructure Exhibition Stand category.

The statement noted that the delegation promoted Namibia as a strategic trade and logistics partner for Zambia through the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor. The corridor links Zambia and the wider Southern African region to the Port of Walvis Bay.

Namibian High Commissioner to Zambia, Goms Menette, said the exhibition was important for strengthening regional cooperation. 'Namibia and Zambia continue to enjoy strong bilateral relations anchored on trade, cooperation and shared development objectives,' Menette said. 'Platforms such as CAMINEX are essential in advancing these partnerships and creating new opportunities for investment, trade and economic collaboration,' he added.

According to the statement, participation in the exhibition focused on showcasing Namibia's integrated transport and logistics infrastructure and advancing intra-African trade. Business Development Manager for Zambia at the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, James Kaposa, said the event created opportunities to strengthen engagement with stakeholders and investors. 'CAMINEX provided a strategic platform for us to strengthen relationships with existing and potential stakeholders while positioning Namibia as a reliable trade and logistics partner for Zambia and the broader region,' Kaposa said.

He added that the recognition received during the exhibition reflected the growing importance of trade corridor development in supporting regional economic growth. The Walvis Bay Corridor Group said the participation forms part of ongoing efforts to position Namibia as a preferred trade route and logistics hub for Southern Africa.