Tanzania High Commission in Windhoek, Namibia is the office in charge of diplomatic activities between The United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Namibia.
The relationship between Tanzania and Namibia dates back in the early 60s when Tanzania profoundly supported the liberation struggle movements in the Southern Africa countries including Namibia. Under the leadership of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, He facilitated Namibia nationals and some SWAPO leaders to reside in Tanzania during the struggle.
The High Commission was officially opened on the 20th February 2020 by the first accredited High Commissioner. The High Commission was then inaugurated on 9th March 2023 by Hon. Dr Stergomena Tax (MP) Minister for Foreign Affairs and East Africa Cooperation during her official visit.
The High Commission Core Mandate is to maintain and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries through establishing engagements with the government, private sector and other entities for mutual benefit of the people of Tanzania and Namibia. Such relations focuses on promoting trade, investment, tourism, political, security and social engagements.
Moreover, the High Commission promotes the use of Kiswahili language, where it has established Kiswahili library to allow people to borrow Kiswahili books and learn the language.
Since the opening of the High Commission several bilateral cooperation agreements between Tanzania and Namibia have been signed while others are still on the negotiation process.
Tanzania is a country endowed with worldwide renowned tourist attractions i.e. Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Selous Game Reserve, the historic ruins of Bagamoyo and Kilwa and the beautiful Spice Islands of Zanzibar with its famous pristine beaches. And last but not least the home of the Kiswahili language.
Economically Tanzania is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Over last decade we have experienced an average of 7% GDP growth mostly due from our vast natural resource wealth and tourism. Recent discoveries of natural gas on land and offshore also discoveries of helium gas have made Tanzania one of the most vibrant economies in the region.
The High Commission responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
A. Political Matters
- Maintenance, promotion and expansion of good political relations between Tanzania and Namibia
- Promotion and defense of the political and economic interests of Tanzania in Namibia
- Promotion and defense of the interests of Tanzanian citizens in Namibia
B. Consular Matters
- Visa issuance
- Renewal of passports for Tanzania nationals abroad
- Passport replacements for Tanzania national abroad
- Issuance of Emergence Travel documents (ETD) to Tanzania nationals in distress abroad
- Receiving and forwarding of citizenship renunciation application forms and corresponding certificates
- Passport endorsements
- Providing advisory services to Tanzania nationals in problems.
B: Commercial activities
- Promotion of economic diplomacy
- Promotion of investments
- Promotion of tourism
D. Other Matters
- Facilitating co-operation between NGOs in Tanzania and NGOs in the area of our accreditation
- Promoting cultural exchanges between Tanzania and other countries in the area of our accreditation
- Educational and Scientific cooperation