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Omatjete residents petition Zeraeua Authority
Some residents of the Omatjete settlement in the Erongo Region have petitioned the Zeraeua Traditional Authority against alleged unfair interferences in youth employment in mines and projects in the area. The group leader, Kaviyenene Puriza, claimed that the traditional authority is recommending individuals linked to themselves in the Daures Constituency to get jobs and tenders. […]
Mbumba calls for effective implementation of the Pact of the Future
President Nangolo Mbumba has underscored that the future will not and cannot rest solely on well-crafted documents. He says the true measure of success therefore lies in the effective implementation of the Pact for the Future, the Global Digital Compact, and the Declaration on Future Generations. Dr. Mbumba addressed the closing session of the Summit […]
Namibia and Cuba strengthen historical ties
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says Cuba has the political will to continue expanding, strengthening, and consolidating relations with Namibia. Speaking during a meeting with visiting Chairperson of Namibia’s National Council, Lukas Muha, Diaz-Canel said it is very important for Cuba to strengthen the historical relations between the two countries. The Cuban President recalled his two […]
Namibian MPs sign “Cuba off the list” letter to UN
Around 60 Namibian Members of Parliament are among 600 parliamentarians from 73 countries who signed a letter to the United Nations denouncing US President Joe Biden’s designation of Cuba as a “state sponsor of terrorism.” The MPs are demanding the removal of this label before the end of his presidency in January 2025, arguing that […]
Chinas says it does not provide assistance to Africa for favour
China’s Ambassador to Namibia says he does not agree with the view that China provides developmental assistance to African countries in favour of getting its hands on its mineral resources. Ambassador Zhao Weiping said this while emphasising the win-win cooperation between Africa and China. “We provide development assistance to our African friends because we are […]
PDM MP Hengari calls on political parties to support local artists
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Inna Hengari has urged political parties to support local talent, particularly during their ongoing election campaigns. She called on fellow members to shift their focus from foreign performers and invest in Namibian talent. She made the comments in response to a motion on the economic and cultural challenges faced by […]
Former ArcticNam, Namsov fishermen protest unprofessional treatment
Former fishermen of Arcticnam Fishing and NAMSOV, known as Group 73, held a peaceful demonstration this morning in Walvis Bay and submitted a petition to Alex Krov, Director of Shore Recruit, expressing their dissatisfaction with management’s treatment. Their requests include payment for accumulated leave days, as they seek compensation for all unused leave. They also […]
Pact of the Future negotiations in final stages
Negotiations for the Pact of the Future and the Global Compact, which will be adopted at the end of the Summit of the Future, are in their final stages. The Pact has to be agreed upon by all UN member states by consensus. Namibia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Neville Gertze, confirmed these developments to […]
Steven Haraǂgeib appointed expert on Continental Reference Group
Steven |Haraǂgeib, who served as Director in the Office of the First Lady during Monica Geingos’ tenure, has been appointed as an expert on the Continental Reference Group on Transitional Justice in Africa. This group is established by the African Union Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security in collaboration with the Centre for […]
