China marks 80th independence anniversary

The Chinese Embassy has marked the 80th anniversary of the ‘victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.’ The event coincided with the 98th Anniversary of China’s People’s Liberation Army. During the Sino-Japanese War in the early 1900s, China suffered over 20 million casualties in its war […]

Brazil seeks to broaden naval and oil ties with Namibia

The Brazilian government is proposing to expand the flagship naval cooperation with Namibia to include the exchange of expertise in the oil and gas industries. Brazil’s Ambassador to Namibia, Vivian Loss Sanmartin, highlighted the importance of such cooperation during a courtesy call on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. Through the naval cooperation, the two […]

Omusati Governor highlights regional projects in SORA

Omusati Governor Immanuel Shikongo highlighted some of the developmental projects undertaken in his region when he delivered the State of the Region Address at Outapi. Shikongo mentioned the construction of a modern police station at Onheleiwa in Etayi Constituency and the rehabilitation of Okahao Police Station. Others include the development of water infrastructure, upgrading of […]

Parliamentary ICT Committee drives digital innovation

With digital technology rapidly transforming every sector of society, Namibia’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on ICT has taken a crucial step toward shaping a secure, innovative, and inclusive digital future.  Its Deputy Chairperson, Sebastian Karupu, emphasised the urgent need for legislative bodies to keep pace with rapid technological advancements.  The committee, newly established in April of […]