The European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) reaffirmed their strategic partnership at the conclusion of the third EU-AU ministerial meeting. It was held in preparation for the seventh AU-EU Summit this year. The ministerial meeting served as a pivotal moment to take stock of progress on the Joint Vision for 2030, adopted at the...
With compassion and clarity, communications specialist Morna Ikosa breaks the silence surrounding postnatal depression in her book, empowering professionals to foster understanding, support and healing where it’s needed most. Titled “Unmasking Postnatal Depression,” she says the book is a powerful and timely contribution to mental health awareness, serving as a beacon for wellness and human...
Cricket Namibia (CN) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced a historic T20 International match between Namibia’s national men’s team, the FNB Eagles and South Africa’s Proteas. The event is set to take place on 11 October in Windhoek at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground at 14h30. This much-anticipated match will mark the official opening of...
Ottilie Kaunapawa Aimwata and Enock Haufiku emerged the winners of the grueling Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon female and male categories, respectively. Aimwata completed the 42.2 km race in a remarkable record time of 02:59:04, while Haufiku ran the marathon in 02:48:00. Alina Armas and Beata Naigambo took second and third place, respectively, in the female...
To celebrate local talent and encourage the development of the arts in Namibia, Bank Windhoek and the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) launched the sixth edition of the Bank Windhoek Triennial in Windhoek on Tuesday. This year’s Triennial will be under the theme: ‘Namibian Identity: The Linework of a Country’s Contours and Wealth.’ The...
Auto Shanghai, officially known as the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, is a premier biennial automotive trade show held in Shanghai, China. It underscores China’s pivotal role in the global automotive industry, highlighting advancements in smart mobility and sustainable automotive solutions. This year’s theme is ‘Embracing Innovation, Empowering the Future’. The exhibition attracted over one-million...
In a landmark step toward enhancing national water security and resilience, government, the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) and the German Development Bank (KfW) on Tuesday signed a N$1.5 billion (EUR75 million) concessional loan agreement to fund the second phase of the Namibia Water Sector Support Programme (WSSP II). The agreement was officially signed by finance...
The United States (US) embassy in Namibia recently hosted the Youth Sandbox on Sports and Economic Benefits at the American Centre in Windhoek. It was a dynamic and forward-thinking event that placed the spotlight on the untapped economic potential of sport in Namibia. Bringing together an energetic mix of Namibian youth, policymakers, educators and sport...
Antila Oil and Gas, the organisers of the Namibia Local Content Conference and Exhibition 2025, has announced a three-year partnership with Namibia Oil and Gas, the Namibian news and information resource hub that focuses on the oil, gas, and energy sector. Namibia Oil and Gas will serve as the official news and media partner for...
The Archery Association of Namibia (AAN)’s event this past weekend was hailed as a resounding success by the organisers. Over 30 participants competed in the exciting competition, which served as crucial preparation for the upcoming African Regional Field Archery Championships, scheduled to take place in Lusaka, Zambia from 3 to July. Jannie Meuwesen, Stephan Meyer,...