5 - 6 February 2026
Namibia’s African Success Template for Global Growth and Sustainability
The 5th Canada-Africa Business Conference is set for 2026, hosted by The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, in the week preceding the Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Members and invited guests may register here.
For virtual participation, open to all, registration is here.
Visa requirements are in place and apply to most international participants joining us, including ALL speakers. Click here to easily apply online. You must apply ahead of the conference as visas on arrival do not apply to participants attending business events.
For further information, please email namibia@canadaafrica.ca.
Draft Program: February 5, 2026
| 08:00 | Arrival & Registration |
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09:00
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Opening Ceremony, including invitations for Official Addresses Government of the Republic of Namibia, Paula Caldwell St-Onge, Chair of the Board of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business Ministerial representation includes Hon. Modestus Amutse Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy. H.E. James Christoff, High Commissioner for Canada to the Republic of Namibia Master of Ceremonies: Denver Kisting, Award-Winning Journalist and TV Presenter |
| Welcome Remarks: Clive T. Johnson, President, Chief Executive Officer & President, B2Gold Corp | |
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10:00
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Panel Session 1: Global Partners in Natural Resource Development Including: John Roos, Country Manager, B2Gold Namibia Greg Hayes, Vice President, WA/Africa, Ausenco Moderator: Jeff Adams, Global Director, Uranium at Hatch |
| 10:45 | Tea/Coffee Break |
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11:15
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Panel Session 2: Sustainability and Community Development: Case Studies in Best Practice Including: Dr. Chris Brown, CEO, Namibian Chamber of Environment Craig Simmer, Regional Director: Infrastructure (AEM Region), Hatch Dr. Laurie Marker, Executive Director, Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) Moderator: Garreth Bloor, President, The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business |
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12:00 |
Private Sector Keynote - Joe Lombard, Vice Chairman, Hatch |
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12:30 |
Networking Luncheon |
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13:30
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Panel Session 3: Diversification through the Catalytic Role of Natural Resource Development Discover the opportunities in Namibia's business sectors, enabled through natural resource development projects and anchored in a sustainable future. Gys Joubert, Managing Director, Gondwana Collection John Roos, Country Manager (Namibia), B2Gold Corp Mariam Kane-Garcia, Country Chair and Managing Director, TotalEnergies EP (TEEPNA) Moderator: Denver Kisting, Award-Winning Journalist and TV Presenter |
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14:15
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Session 4: Canada's African-focused Business Leaders & Industries Hear from prospective Canadian partners who are driving trade and investment, including in ICT and clean tech, including the vital work of the Trade Commissioner Service - supporting Canadian partners to African businesses. Alex George, Senior Trade Commissioner, Government of Canada Presentation by Mitraj Lochab, Trade Manager - Africa, Sealion Cargo Remarks by Tony Carroll, Executive Advisory Board Member, Mining Indaba |
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15:00
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Session 5: African Success Stories for Global Application – Insights from business leaders and private sector experts who’ve pioneered best practice in Namibia Explore case studies in success through partnerships undertaken to date, including the role of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) in financing Namibia's African Success Stories, as well as the key role of shipping and logistics accelerating Canada-Africa trade and investment. Namibia: A Global Leader: In conversation with James Mnyupe, Senior Vice President Sub-Saharan Africa, thyssenkrupp Uhde Listed and Private Financing: Canada and Namibia - Model Partners for Growth and Investment (Wayne Floreani, President, MineAfrica). In conversation Wayne Floreani, President, MineAfrica Carl Joone, President & Co-Founder, Ongwe Minerals Inc. |
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16:00
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Closing Keynote Address Business Partnerships in Namibia: An African-built Success Template for a Sustainable, Growing Global Economy Dr. Leake S Hangala, Non-Executive Director, Hangala Group (Pty) Lt |
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17:00 |
VIP Reception |
Day 2 will comprise B2B meetings for members in Windhoek, as well as a private charter to visit B2Gold's operations (by invitation to a representative of each conference sponsor) with an overnight stay on February 6th, returning February 7th, for onward connections to Cape Town for the Mining Indaba.
Preceding the conference on February 4th members are invited to join an optional add-on: a golf day the Windhoek Country Club, commencing at 09:30am. A chance to meet fellow members and guests ahead of the official program kicking off on February 5th.
View previous Canada-Africa Business Conference programs here: Lusaka, Harare, Nairobi and Gaborone, as well as one following the same format in Washington, DC and Kolwezi, DRC.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL VISA INFO
New visa requirements for Canadian citizens traveling to Namibia are effective as of April 1st, 2025. Delegates from all countries that are not visa-exempt, including Canada, must apply for the MICE Visa online.
We will provide all confirmed registrants with a special code for the MICE visa application.
All speakers, even if you have a passport from a visa-exempt country, are required to apply for a MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) visa
View the full guidelines here to ensure you are all set.