insert_link Namibia New US Embassy strengthens relations in Namibia The US Embassy had a special day for the media to show off its new building in Windhoek. Ambassador Randy Berry talked about how completing the facility is an important step in strengthening the relationship between the United States and Namibia. todayNovember 29, 2023 29
insert_link World Namibia reaffirms position on Israel-Palestinian conflict On the International Day of Solidarity With the Palestinian People, which is being observed today, the world is focused on the enduring Israeli-Palestinian conflict and ongoing challenges. We spoke to Penda Naanda, Director of the Ministry of International Relations, about Namibia's position on the matter. todayNovember 29, 2023 17
insert_link Namibia Ombudsman addresses complaints at Windhoek correctional facility The Ombudsman, Advocate Basilius Dyakugha has visited the Windhoek Correctional Facility to address inmates on some of the complaints received by the office's complaints investigators. The Ombudsman also conducted an interview with former Justice Minister Sakeus Shanghala, who is implicated in the Fishrot scandal. todayNovember 29, 2023 10
insert_link Business / Economics Virgin Atlantic’s first transatlantic flight on sustainable fuel faces criticism A flight running on so-called 'greener fuel' is on its way from London to New York. It's the first transatlantic, commercial airliner powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel. But critics have called the Virgin Atlantic flight a 'gimmick', while others warn of the high costs associated with these fuels. todayNovember 29, 2023 1
insert_link World UNAIDS urges continued efforts ahead of World AIDS Day With World Aids Day around the corner, the Deputy Executive Director for UNAIDS, Angeli Achrekar, says that despite efforts geared towards eliminating AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, the “job isn't done. This as UNAIDS launched its latest report titled 'Let Communities Lead' on Tuesday. todayNovember 29, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia Government rolls out food voucher system to all 14 regions The government is rolling out its food voucher system to all 14 regions following a successful pilot in the Oshana Region. According to the Namibia Press Agency, as part of the Commodity and Beneficiary Management Information System, an alternative drought relief delivery mechanism, the system digitizes and automates the food relief beneficiary system. Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah explained that beneficiaries will use vouchers to redeem food items at local […] todayNovember 29, 2023 12
insert_link Environment Pope Francis cancels COP28 trip Pope Francis told a crowd at his weekly general audience that he is "still not well." On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that the Pope will not attend the COP 28 climate change conference as planned, as he is still recovering from the flu. todayNovember 29, 2023 8
insert_link Environment UAE optimistic for historic outcomes at Cop28 summit An unprecedented outcome that would keep alive hopes of limiting global temperature rises to 1.5 Celsius, is within reach. This is the view of Sultan Al Jaber, who will lead the talks on behalf of the COP28 climate summit host country, the United Arab Emirates. In an interview with The Guardian, he says significant progress has been made in recent weeks, with countries reaching an important milestone on climate finance. […] todayNovember 29, 2023 5
insert_link World Pressure on UK Prime Minister to limit migrant worker visas increases UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing pressure to drop a key visa route for migrant workers to help reduce immigration which allows industries to recruit staff for roles facing shortages. However, the UK’s government is concerned about the impact on the economy as it considers fresh options to bring net migration down. The country’s Environment Secretary Steve Barclay. todayNovember 29, 2023 24
