NBC & NIPAM sign a memorandum

The NBC and the Namibian Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding that would see the two entities cooperate in a number of areas. Through the MoU, the nbc employees including the nbc Board of Directors will receive training in different areas. The nbc will promote and market NIPAM products […]

President Geingob reiterates Namibia’s neutral stance in going Russia-Ukraine conflict

President Hage Geingob says Namibia and several other African countries remain neutral in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and will continue to call for de-escalation. About 17 African countries overwhelmingly declined to vote in a UN resolution condemning Russia’s actions last year, with some citing historical support Russia offered during the continent’s fight against colonialism. President […]

EU visits the mix informal settlements

Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen, in charge of International Partnerships at the European Union, paid a familiarisation visit to the mix informal settlements, 20 km north of Windhoek.  The EU, through its Budget Support Programme, funded an Early Childhood Development Centre at mix which opened in April last year.  With close to 11 000 inhabitants and more than […]

SADC urges Kingdom of Eswatini to investigate assassination of human rights lawyer Thulani Rudolf Maseko

SADC has called on the Kingdom of Eswatini to swiftly, transparently and comprehensively investigate the killing of human rights lawyer and political activist, Thulani Rudolf Maseko. Maseko was gunned down outside his home in Eswatini’s capital, Mbabane on Saturday. Maseko, at the time of his death, served as chairperson of the multi-stakeholder Forum which was […]