Local sprinters Christine Mboma and Mohamed Bock are among a group of athletes who will represent Namibia at the upcoming 23rd edition of the African Athletics Championships in Cameroon, scheduled to take place from 15 to 25 June.
International
Visa reciprocation non-negotiable
New regulations will require visitors from six out of the 10 countries, where most of Namibia’s tourists originate to apply for a visa to visit the country.
Spain, Ireland and Norway recognise Palestinian state
Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognised a Palestinian state yesterday in a decision slammed by Israel as a “reward” for Hamas more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war.
Which countries recognise Palestinian state?
Israel’s more than seven-month war in Gaza since 7 October has revived a global push for Palestinians to be given a state of their own.
Kinda and Goagoseb win gold…secure slots for upcoming Paralympic Games
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.
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.