Venezuela’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yván Gil, extended felicitations on behalf of President Nicolas Maduro to newly sworn-in President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Namibia and Venezuela share strong bilateral relations forged during the struggle for independence. President Nandi-Ndaitwah, in her inaugural speech, called for the lifting of sanctions against Venezuela, Cuba, and Zimbabwe. “For Venezuela, this is […]
The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, as persona non grata, effectively expelling him from the country. Rubio announced the decision on his X platform, labelling Rasool a “race-baiting politician who hates America.” Rubio’s actions follow Rasool’s criticisms of President Donald Trump, allegedly accusing […]
March 10th marks the annual celebration of Commonwealth Day. Today, residents of Commonwealth countries in Namibia gathered at the Parliament Gardens in Windhoek to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Commonwealth. This day recognizes the significant achievements of Commonwealth nations over the past 76 years in promoting unity, peace, democracy, and prosperity. It also highlights […]
Ghana made history on Tuesday by inaugurating that country’s first woman vice president, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang (73). During the swearing-in ceremony, Opoku-Agyemang pledged to uphold the Constitution and committed to advancing Ghana’s development agenda. Opoku-Agyemang earned her Bachelor of Education in English and French from the University of Cape Coast, followed by a Master’s […]
China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese CPC Central Committee arrived in Windhoek last night. Minister Wang Yi is in Namibia for a three-day visit where he is expected to meet with President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. He will then proceed to Swakopmund to have official talks with President Nangolo […]
China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi is set to visit Namibia from the 5th to the 7th January 2025. This was announced by the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, in a statement issued on Thursday. It says during the visit, Wang would hold official talks with President Nangolo Mbumba as well as Vice-President […]
US Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry, says President Joe Biden’s visit to Angola is strategic for SADC, particularly its infrastructure development agenda. Biden was on a three-day visit to Angola, where he toured the Lobito Corridor, a railway line that stretches from Zambia to the Port of Lobito. The 1,300-kilometer corridor is one of the […]
Prisca Anyolo proudly represented Namibia at the 73rd Miss Universe competition held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico Although she did not advance to the Top 30 or Top 5, her journey showcased Namibia’s rich culture and creativity. Her national costume drew inspiration from traditional northern Namibian attire and was made from vibrant […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has extended well wishes to the people of Germany as they celebrate German Unity Day. In a letter addressed to German President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President Mbumba said the historic day is a reminder of the importance of the values of unity, peace, progress, and values that bind the two nations and […]
Delegates from different groupings, including policymakers, civil society, and youth organisations, share their expectations, which they hope will be reflected in the Pact of the Future and the Global Action Pact. Common among these expectations is the need for concrete actions to accelerate the implementation of the Pact post-Summit of the Future. Furthermore, reform of […]
