Preparations for FOCAC in full swing

The Ambassador of Namibia to China has stated that preparations are well underway for the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Elia Kaiyamo expresses Namibia’s desire to continue nurturing its relationship with China for the benefit of both countries. Namibia will be joining other African nations in China for the ninth forum. Kaiyamo emphasizes that […]

President Mbumba leads Namibian delegation to FOCAC 2024

A Namibian delegation, led by President Nangolo Mbumba, will attend this year’s Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). nbc reporter Selima Henock sat down with Jerobeam Shaanika, the Deputy Executive Director responsible for Multilateral Relations and Cooperation, to discuss the expectations of this year’s forum. The forum will commence with a meeting of senior officials on […]

President Mbumba confers national honours

Notable Namibians, including the Deputy Prime Minister, John Mutorwa, were conferred national honours, during the investiture ceremony at State House. President Nangolo Mbumba conferred the awards on the honorees. The honorees were awarded for their contributions to the liberation, socio-economic development, and promotion of peace and justice in Namibia. These are in the fields of […]

Namandje defends Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah’s presidential candidature

Swapo Party Politburo Member Sisa Namandje has maintained and assured members that the party’s sole presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, was constitutionally elected. Namandje’s address at a media briefing comes against the backdrop of a court challenge against the candidature of Nandi-Ndaitwah, citing a breach of the party’s constitution. Namandje said in no uncertain terms that […]

Minister Kapofi commissions exhumation and re-interment committee

The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs commissioned the exhumation and re-interment committee at the Defence Headquarters in Windhoek. Before the commissioning, Frans Kapofi instituted and appointed retired Major General Charles Namoloh as Chairperson of the Committee. Committee members are Retired Brigadier General Solomon Shikongo, Retired Colonel David Ndatipo, Ericas Ndalikokule, Dr. Apollo Bassenero, Elvis […]

France and Namibia remain allies in democracy

Namibia and France will continue to share principles rooted in democracy. This was affirmed by the French Ambassador to Namibia, Sĕbastien Minot, during a farewell courtesy call on President Nangolo Mbumba at State House. Minot says it is a normal practice for countries to have differences in policies, but this does not affect ties among […]

Namibia and China continue cooperation for shared prosperity

Namibia and China are set to continue their collaboration in pursuit of shared prosperity between the two nations. This commitment was reaffirmed by Namibia’s Ambassador to China, Elia Kaiyamo, during an in-depth discussion with the Chinese news network CGTN.  The conversation took place ahead of the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which is scheduled […]