insert_link Namibia Mbumba praises Pohamba who turns 89 President Nangolo Mbumba wished former President Hifikepunye Pohamba a happy 89th birthday, saying his footprints remain inspiring. Pohamba turned 89 today. He was Namibia's President from 2005 until 2015, when the late President Hage Geingob took over. In his message, Mbumba said Pohamba's heroic exploits in pursuit of the liberation of Namibia and her people are etched in the fabric of our democracy. "Indeed, the path you have walked […] todayAugust 18, 2024 19
insert_link Africa Namibians will never forget SADC’s support: Mbumba President Nangolo Mbumba said Namibia will never forget the solidarity Sadc leaders displayed during President Hage Geingob's passing. Speaking in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Saturday during the 44th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government and the Organ Troika Summit, he assumed the office of President in the wake of one of the most challenging and harrowing moments in the history of post-independent Namibia. He said Namibians are grateful […] todayAugust 18, 2024 20
insert_link APO International Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Sudan Commemorates the 79th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Sudan on Saturday (17/8) commemorated the 79th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia by holding a solemn ceremony at the KBRI office in Port Sudan. The Indonesian Independence Day ceremony, which this year took the theme "New Archipelago, Advanced Indonesia" began at 08.00 WS and was attended by the ranks of the KBRI work team and the Indonesian […] todayAugust 18, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Claver Gatete calls on Southern African Development Community (SADC) to scale up its potential and lead Africa in home grown innovative solutions to sustain development African countries should leverage on the youth potential in the region for innovation, industrialization, peace and socio- economic growth, according to Heads of state and leaders at the opening session of the 44th Ordinary of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit of Heads State and Government in Harare, Zimbabwe. The Summit is being held under the theme: “Promoting Innovation to unlock opportunities for sustained economic growth and development towards an […] todayAugust 18, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Sudan: United Nation (UN) chief welcomes decision to reopen key border crossing for aid delivery The Adre border crossing with Chad has been closed for most of the year. It is the most direct and efficient route for humanitarian aid to reach millions in Sudan's Darfur region who are facing record levels of acute hunger. Food security experts recently declared that the war between rival Sudanese militaries, which erupted in April 2023, has pushed parts of North Darfur state into famine, particularly the Zamzam camp where more […] todayAugust 18, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Swapo Returnees claim IPC misled them By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One Some individuals who rejoined the Swapo Party this week have alleged that they were misled by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). Swapo Party Secretary-General Sophia Shaningwa showcased over 60 new members from various parties this week in Windhoek. Most returnees were previously affiliated with the IPC, with a smaller number coming from the Landless People's Movement (LPM). Among the returnees […] todayAugust 18, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Agriculture ministry unopposed to uranium mining at Leonardville By Ellen Shihepo, via News on One The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) does not oppose uranium mining by Rosatom’s Uranium1 in Leonardville. Agriculture Minister Carl Schlettwein, however, emphasised the need for further research before drilling can be approved. Schlettwein, during a community engagement in Leonardville this week, acknowledged the potential economic benefits that uranium mining could bring to the region. However, the ministry's lack […] todayAugust 18, 2024 26
insert_link APO International President El-Sisi Meets France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Stéphane Séjourné, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, said the French Minister conveyed French President Emmanuel Macron’s greetings to President El-Sisi. He noted that President Macron had tasked him with undertaking a regional tour […] todayAugust 18, 2024 2
insert_link APO International President Ramaphosa to attend the 44th Ordinary Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Zimbabwe President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 17 August 2024, arrived in Harare, in the Republic of Zimbabwe to attend the 44th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government. The 44th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government will take place today under the theme: “Promoting Innovation to unlock opportunities for sustained economic growth and development towards an Industrialised SADC”. As South Africa commemorates the 30th Anniversary […] todayAugust 18, 2024 5
