U.S. legislation, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), meant to provide sub-Saharan countries duty-free access to U.S. markets, has lapsed. This is despite months of negotiations for a possible extension between various African countries and the Trump administration. Countries such as Eswatini reacted to the lapse, stating, “AGOA has played a significant role in […]
Zimbabwe’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Melody Chaura, paid a visit to local manufacturing company Dinapama, aimed at strengthening collaboration between Namibia and Zimbabwe. The aim of the visit was to share skills and further collaborate on development aspects. DINAPAMA’s Managing Director, David Namalenga, noted that skills and knowledge exchange create a stronger economy, attractive to […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, tabled the Land Bill, which relates to land reform, land allocation, and land management. Zaamwani said the bill will restore the dignity of those who have not just been displaced due to oppression but also lost their cultural heritage and experienced disruptions in social […]
A Swapo Party MP in the National Assembly, Tobie Aupindi, said the August House should unanimously call on the United States of America to lift the economic, financial, and commercial blockade against Cuba and its people. Dr. Aupindi added that the Assembly also urges the U.S. to immediately remove Cuba from the list of alleged […]
Political Analyst Marius Kudumo, while weighing in on the death sentence of former President Joseph Kabila, noted that the ruling marks a first in SADC. Dr. Kudumo believes that such matters should be determined by an impartial and competent court of law rather than a military tribunal. He added that, in his opinion, political considerations […]
Lenin Ndebele, a Zimbabwean journalist specialising in conflict and security issues in Africa, said the death sentence given to former DRC President Joseph Kabila is recognised in the war-torn country, although carrying it out might be a challenge. Ndebele believes the former head of state is based in North Kivu, a region not controlled by […]
Former High Commissioner to Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb, has commended the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) for providing consistent service to Namibians abroad. Geiseb paid a courtesy visit to the leadership team of the broadcaster at Cullinan Street. During discussions with the NBC Director General, Ambassador Geiseb said the national broadcaster’s initiative to launch the free NBC […]
The Outjo Municipality Expo is back after it was halted in 2015 due to financial constraints. Over the weekend, the community hall was abuzz with activities as eleven SMEs, nine corporate entities, and four agricultural stalls were taking part. “While this year’s expo may not be as large as the first one, it is still […]
Phillip Balhao, the former mayor of Luderitz Town Council, has clarified his recent resignation from the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). Speculations had it that Balhao resigned after failing to secure a spot among the top three on the party’s Luderitz Town Council candidate list for the upcoming Local Authority election. Balhao, however, told NBC […]
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, announced the approval of a temporary board for the National Youth Council (NYC) that will serve for six months. Speaking in the National Assembly after questions from Members of Parliament, Minister Steenkamp said the interim board has been officially appointed and will begin […]
