Interpretation of Namibia Politics and the Need to Intensify Agriculture for Economic Transition in Africa, a Lesson to Learn from China

It has been a beautiful last twoweeks in People’s Republic ofChina， I arrived in Beijing on the 2 July 2023 to attend a prestigious workshop for Shaping the Share Fu- ture： Young African Political Leaders which ended on the 14 July 2023 in Shanghai City. I am back in Wind- hoek， Namibia （Land of the Brave） with chilly weather and I am in a good spirit of patriotism. Let us dwell in it！！ Namibia， a country located in southwestern Africa， has a rich his- tory shaped by political struggles and economic challenges.

Since gaining independence in1990， Namibia has made significantstrides in terms of political stabilityand socio-economic development.However， there is still a pressing needto intensify Agriculture as well asTechnology and Financial Technolo-gy （Fintech） sectors to drive the coun-try’s economic metamorphosis forthe purpose of building a communitywith a shared future for humanity.

Namibia’s political landscape ischaracterized by a robust democracyand a commitment to good govern-ance. The country has established amulti-party system， ensuring， a politi-cal pluralism and fostering a healthycompetition of ideas. Additionally，Namibia has a strong legal frame-work that protects human rights，freedom of speech， and a free press.This political stability has been cru-cial in attracting foreign direct investment， fostering economic growth， and building a reliable environment for businesses to thrive.

While Namibia has made commendable progress in political stability， it faces persistent economic challenges. The country relies heavily on the mining sector， particularly diamonds and uranium， which contribute significantly to its GDP. However， this over-reliance on natural resources leaves Namibia vulnerable to fluctuations in global commodity prices， which can severely impact its economy. To ensure sustainable economic growth， Namibia must diversify its economy and reduce its dependency on extractive industries.

Technology holds immense potential for transforming Namibia’s economy. Embracing digitalization and investing in technological infrastructure can significantly enhance efficiency， productivity， and competitiveness across various sectors. By leveraging technology， Namibia can improve access to education， healthcare， and government services， bridging the digital divide and fostering inclusive growth. Furthermore， technology can stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship， creating jobs and stimulating economic activity.

Agriculture is a sector that has the potential to drive Namibia’s economic metamorphosis. Despite being arid， Namibia has vast untapped agricultural potential. The country can harness modern farming techniques， such as precision agriculture， drip irrigation， and hydroponics， to overcome its water scarcity challenges and increase agricultural productivity. Investing in sustainable agriculture practices can not only boost food security but also create employment opportunities， reduce poverty， and generate export revenues.

Additionally， the Fintech sector has the potential to revolutionize Namibia’s financial landscape. Fintech solutions， such as mobile banking， digital payments， and blockchain technology， can enhance financial inclusion， improve access to credit， and facilitate secure and efficient transactions. By embracing Fintech， Namibia can reduce the reliance on traditional banking systems， expand financial services to underserved populations， and drive economic growth.

To intensify the agriculture， as well as the Technology and Fintech sectors， Namibia needs to prioritize investment in education and skills development. By equipping its workforce with the necessary technical and digital skills， Namibia can foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Additionally， the government should create an enabling environment for private sector investment， offering incentives and support to businesses operating in these sectors. Collaboration between the government， private sector， and international partners China to be specific is crucial to developing a comprehensive strategy that addresses the specific challenges and opportunities faced by Namibia.

Agriculture is a field that demands collaboration and co-ordination among different actors to achieve optimal results. China’s success in agriculture is largely attributed to the co-ordination and collaboration of its agricultural stakeholders， namely government， researchers， and community， in what I referred to as the golden triangle. The golden triangle is a closely knit group that shares information and works together to address issues related to production and productivity.

The success of this structure is a testament to the power of co-ordination and collaboration in achieving success in agriculture as evidently as case in China. The specific examples of the golden triangle concept can be found in Yanbo Village in Yuni town under the leadership of Ms. Yi Liufen as well as the local young entrepreneurs farming with peach in Pinggu District.