The inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit is being held in Windhoek, Namibia, from 18-20 June 2025, alongside the Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting, which being hosted outside of London, United Kingdom for the first time. The landmark event brought together business leaders, policymakers and trade experts from across the Commonwealth to explore investment opportunities, digital transformation and the strengthening of supply chains. The Commenwealth leaders have set a goal to increase intra-commonwealth trade to $2 trillion by 2030. The submit aims to bridge the gap between policy and business, fostering collaboration and driving sustainable economic growth across the Commonwealth. Speaking at the Summit, the Minister of International Relations and Trade in Namibia, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, urged Africa to focus on partnerships and a renewed Commonwealth, whilst strengthening Intra-Commonwealth trade. Report: Joseph Jeremia