The remains of former President Edgar Lungu will be repatriated from South Africa to Zambia on Wednesday, June 10. Zambia’s Secretary to Cabinet announced that President Hakainde Hichilema has declared a 7-day mourning period in honour of his predecessor. During the announcement, the Secretary did not disclose the burial date. However, with the body expected […]
Miss World Namibia, Selma Kamanya, made history by securing a spot in the Top Eight at the 72nd Miss World event held in Hyderabad, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. The prestigious title, contested by 107 other hopefuls, was awarded to Miss Thailand, Suchata Chuangsri. The first runner-up was Miss […]
The African Union (AU) celebrated its anniversary at its headquarters in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. The celebrations were attended by various high-ranking officials from member states. The African Union, which consists of 55 African countries as members, was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity with the purpose of […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has signed a trade agreement with China that will allow Namibia to export mutton and chevon to that country. The agreement was signed yesterday. The General Administration of Customs in the Republic of China has been working on a protocol on inspection, quarantine and hygiene requirements […]
Black smoke was released from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday night, indicating that the first vote of the Papal Conclave had ended without a new pope being chosen. The smoke signal came after 133 cardinals gathered in secrecy to begin the process of electing a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. […]
Tomorrow, 7 May, during the signature celebration of World Press Freedom Day, the 1991 Windhoek Declaration will be inscribed in the Memory of the World. This event will take place in Brussels in Belgium, the host of the World Press Freedom Day celebrations. nbc News presenter Nina Katangana spoke to Tawfik Jelassi, Assistant Director General […]
Pope Francis has died, the Vatican confirmed in an official statement released earlier today. According to a statement by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, the Pope died peacefully at 7:35 a.m. this morning at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta, Vatican City. The Vatican described him as a faithful servant who […]
The unrest in Congo has significantly impacted trade between Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A recent check by nbc’s Zambian correspondent, Wamundila Chilinda, revealed that not a single Namibian truck was present at the Kasumbalesa border facility between Zambia and the DRC. However, Area District Commissioner Precious Njekwa has assured that the […]
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 […]
