The Embassy of Algeria in Namibia hosted an event to celebrate that country’s 71st anniversary, marking the historic revolution of November 1, 1954. This revolution is a defining chapter in Algeria’s struggle for independence and human dignity. Algeria’s Ambassador to Namibia, Abdelkrim Diaf, stated that it was a long and difficult path paved with great […]
SADC observers of the Tanzania General Elections have reported that voters in many areas of the country were unable to freely express their will during the recently concluded general election. The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) pointed to challenges across the political, security, and electoral environments, concluding that the election fell short of the SADC […]
Two more people have died of cholera in Zambia, while 21 remain admitted to hospital as the disease has continued to spread to other parts of the country. This brings the total number of deaths to five since the disease broke out in August. According to the latest update from the Zambia National Public Health […]
Zambia, in partnership with UNICEF, launched the first-ever malaria vaccine, making it one of the first countries to roll out this particular immunisation programme. Malaria is endemic in all provinces of Zambia, significantly impacting public health, especially for children under five and pregnant women. In 2024, Zambia reported an approximate 17% decrease in cases and […]
Zambia has confirmed five new cases of Mpox in the last week, bringing the total cumulative cases to 1,733 since the disease outbreak began in October last year. Despite the high number of cases, the Zambia National Public Health Institute reports that the death toll remains at three. The Western Province, which borders Namibia, ranks […]
The Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, reflected on the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, stating that it was the longest fight against foreign aggression in modern Chinese history, further describing it as a historic turning point, during the 80th Anniversary Photo Exhibition Commemorating the Victory. Ambassador […]
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met with International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi in Havana. Ambassador Ashipala-Musavyi heads the Namibian delegation taking part in the inaugural session of the Intergovernmental Commission between Namibia and Cuba. During the meeting, Diaz-Canel highlighted the importance of the commission, stating that it is only established with countries with which […]
The Namibia Air Force contingent currently taking part in SADC training and humanitarian exercises in Zambia is proud to be associated with it. The Group National Contingent Commander, John Kanalelo, has noted significant advancement in this year’s training, as compared to the previous one held in Namibia in 2007. Captain Kanalelo said this year’s edition […]
Zambia has granted an amnesty for illegal firearms with a reward of the equivalent of about N$1,000 for every weapon surrendered. Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu said as part of the African Union’s initiative to silence the guns, Zambia is also taking advantage of the September window to rid the nation of […]
Zambia has cumulatively recorded a total of 1,299 suspected MPOX cases and three recorded deaths. Currently, 25 of those cases are home-managed. According to the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) weekly status update released on Monday, the country has in the last 10 days recorded 18 new confirmed cases, up from the previously recorded […]
