Namibia’s Para-athlete Chris Kinda and his guide Kelvin Goagoseb have secured a slot for Namibia in this year’s Summer Paralympic Games, which will take place in Paris, France.
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Namibia advocates AGOA, AfCFTA marriage
Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu has called for a tangible connection between the two-decades-old African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the relatively new kid on the block, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Iran accuses France of ‘interfering’ over detained nationals
Iran condemned as “interfering” yesterday a French foreign ministry statement accusing it of “state hostage-taking” and “blackmail” in the detention of four French nationals.
Murere, Kinda and Amadhila excited about world champs
Three upcoming para-athletes, Bradley Murere, Chris Kinda and Leonard Amadhila, are excited about representing their country in the upcoming International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Para Athletics Championships.
Sudan’s Darfur fighting involves ‘heavy weaponry’
A major city in Sudan’s western region of Darfur has been rocked by fighting involving “heavy weaponry”, a senior UN official said Saturday.
Opinion – Namibians entitled to oil discoveries
The discovery of oil and gas reserves in the southern seas of Namibia has been widely reported and discussed.
Spotlight on South Africa’s democracy
In a year when more than 2.9 billion people in 64 countries - as well as the European Union - already have or will soon elect new governmental leaders, South Africa’s election still stands out as unique.
Belgium’s King Phillipe in Windhoek today
Belgium’s King Phillipe will arrive in Windhoek this afternoon on a five-day State visit.
DRC accuses Apple of using ‘blood minerals’
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using “illegally exploited” minerals extracted from the country’s embattled east in its products, lawyers representing the African country said yesterday.
Oil companies to double down on Namibian exploration
Chevron, ExxonMobil, Galp Energia and more international oil companies shared plans to double down on exploration in Namibia while ensuring local participation.