BEIJING – President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday stated that Namibia’s unique blend of political stability, friendly people and abundant natural resources makes it a conducive business environment that fuels economic growth. While inviting prospective Chinese businesses to the country, the President added that Namibia is committed to achieving economic self-reliance, and to transition from reliance on...
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Mbumba engages chinese business community
Engaging the Chinese business community from various sectors, President Nangolo Mbumba today highlighted Namibia’s favourable investment climate, inviting them to do business in the country. Mbumba is in Beijing, China for the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which starts today and ends on Friday.Photo: Namibian Presidency
Mbumbab ge Chinab !Hūb di ǁûb Xib ǀkha nî ǀhao
!Hūb di ǁûb, Nangolo Mbumbab ge ǂoa ge wekheb di Fraitaxtsēs ai Chinab ǁga ge ǁkhana, 9ǁî ǂNûs, China-Afrikab !Hû-ǁares disab nî sī ǁhao!nâse. ǂNûs xōkhāb ge Mbumbaba khoexa!nâ sarisa Chinab !Hūb di ǁûb Xi Jinpingib ǀkha nî ūhâ. “Namibiab di ǁ-haos nē ǂnûs !nâs ge ǀnai !gâi!gâna ge -ǁgau, aiǁgauseb ge Namibiaba ǂkhâ!nâsa !kharaga...
Saturday Night Live by Sharon van Rooi
Soulful and jazz sensation Sharon van Rooi has created an ambiance and a platform for budding as well as established artists to sing their hearts out. The music lecturer’s idea comes from the experience of being in an industry where there are few opportunities presented to performers. Hence, she has availed her eatery Craft Café...
Mbumba to meet China’s Xi
President Nangolo Mbumba will jet off to China today to participate in the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac). On the forum’s margins, Mbumba will hold a courtesy meeting with China’s president, Xi Jinping. “Namibia’s participation in the Focac has proven beneficial, as it has received support in the development of various infrastructure projects such...
Death in children slightly reduces
The number of children dying in Namibia has slightly reduced as the country recorded 40 deaths per 1000 live births in 2020 to 38 per 1000 live births last year. This is according to the 2024 United Nations Inter-Agency Group on Child Mortality Estimations Report. Unicef representative Samuel Kweku Ocran said Namibia had reduced under-five...
Mobilising resources to combat HIV
Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has stated that to address the HIV epidemic, stakeholders engaged and mobilised resources to combat the spread of infection. The engagement also created an opportunity to provide the necessary medical countermeasures to restore the health of those affected, and save lives. “Looking back at the successes recorded, we can all...
No need for panic amid mpox scare ñ Shangula … truck drivers advised to get vaccinated
After the declaration of mpox as a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO), health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula called for calm, as Namibia has not recorded any case of the disease. He told Vital Signs this week that mpox has been endemic in many African countries, and is not...
Youth energy forum takes on Lüderitz
In a strategic move to foster a new generation of leaders in oil and gas, hydrogen and renewable energy industries, the Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) has expanded its operations to Lüderitz to respond to a growing demand for an energy youth platform in the region. Fanuel Shinedima, the forum’s founder, said by establishing a...
Ba 28 batimela kwa malaria mwa likweli ze supile
KHORIXAS – Naha Namibia kutisa cwale ibihile lipiho zelikana 28 za bane batimezi kwa butuku bwa malaria. Hala lipiho zeo, mafu amane nabihilwe mwa Katima Mulilo, amalalu kwa sipatela sa Onandjokwe, amabeli mwa Oshakati, liliñwi mwa Gobabis, amabeli mwa Okongo ni amalalu mwa Engela. Mafu amañwi nabihilwe kwa Andara teñi babalalu neba timezi, alimuñwi mwa...