President Mokgweetsi Masisi stated that borders are artificial and emphasised that the institutions of Botswana and Namibia should collaborate for the benefit of both countries people. The head of state said this today while bidding farewell to Asser Kapere, High Commissioner of Namibia to Botswana.
The organisers of the Navachab Half-Marathon held a press conference this morning, providing updates on the race. They revealed that over 600 entries have been received so far and that the registration deadline has been extended to tomorrow. The race is scheduled for Saturday 21 September. Photo: Pinehas K Pinehas
Paheja Siririka Otniel Hembapu BEIJING/WINDHOEK – The total overhaul and modernisation of the Namibian agriculture sector as well as the empowerment of rural farmers through technology remains key priority areas for the country, President Nangolo Mbumba told with global leaders during the recent Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac) in Beijing, China. For the country to...
BEIJING – President Nangolo Mbumba and China’s Xi Jinping have agreed to deepen the two countries’ cooperation in several areas. The agreement culminated in the Chinese government agreeing to foot the bill for the construction of houses for police officers through a N$1 billion grant. Xi’s government also committed N$500 million for future projects and...
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...
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
!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...
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...
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...
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...