insert_link Namibia Chinese Political Leader Commends Namibia’s Progress and Pledges Confidence in Continuing Geingob’s Legacy Jiang Zuojun, Vice Chairperson of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, expressed China's firm belief in Namibia's ability to carry on the mission of the late President Hage Geingob. Speaking at the memorial service, Zuojun highlighted Geingob's decade-long leadership, which brought stability, economic development, and improved livelihoods to Namibia. He praised Geingob's commitment to international and regional peace and development, emphasizing Namibia's contributions to Pan Africanism and its role in […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba Calls for Legacy of Accountability and Development in Memory of Late President Hage Geingob During the official memorial service for the late President Hage Geingob, President Nangolo Mbumba urged Namibians to honor Geingob's legacy by prioritizing accountability, transparency, honesty, and commitment in their duties. Mbumba emphasized the importance of effective governance for development, echoing the late president's beliefs. He likened Geingob's enduring legacy to a resilient Baobab tree and urged the nation to continue pursuing the late president's policies for shared prosperity and economic […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia President Geingob Dedicated His Life to Liberating Namibia, Serving Its People, Says Deputy Secretary-General, at Memorial Service Following is UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s message on the occasion of the memorial service for President Hage G. Geingob of Namibia, in Windhoek today: On behalf of the Secretary-General and the United Nations, it is truly an honour to be able to join you today to mourn the passing and celebrate the life of a husband, father, friend, grandfather, veteran of the anti-colonial struggle and visionary leader: President Hage […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Namibia to attend Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Tanzania The United Republic of Tanzania is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys-general, including from Namibia, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will open in Zanzibar on 4 March 2024. Held every two years, the meeting of law ministers is a leading platform for collaboration among the 56 Commonwealth countries, which share a common legal tradition. The theme of this year’s meeting is ‘Technology and Innovation: How digitalisation paves the way […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Greylisting is not a Death Sentence By Josef Kefas Sheehama It's crucial to remember that greylisting does not have to define Namibia's economy, even though it frequently makes people feel more anxious. Namibia can continue engaging in Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). Namibia needs to make improvements to meet Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requirements in the areas of matter of concern. Our policymakers need to work together with FATF and get […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 21
insert_link 3 Namibia Swakopmund Psychological Counselor Reflects on Emotional Impact of Late President’s Burial In the aftermath of the burial ceremony for the late President Hage G. Geingob over the past weekend, a pervasive sense of sadness and somberness enveloped the city. Shedding light on the psychological impact of this national farewell, Marcella Katjijova, a Psychological Counselor based in the coastal town of Swakopmund, shares her insights and observations from the event. todayFebruary 27, 2024 23 3
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya Reflects on Namibian Politics and Accountability In a recent interview with political analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya, the focus was on the state of Namibian politics, particularly in the aftermath of President Hage Geingob's passing. The discussion delves into issues of leadership, poverty, citizen accountability, and the role of political parties in addressing the nation's most pressing needs. Concerns About Political Leadership: The conversation begins with gratitude for Dr. Kamwanya's time and a recognition of the […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 37
insert_link Business / Economics Kenya and Namibia Placed on FATF Grey List for Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing; Local Researcher Sheehama Offers Insights The international crime watchdog, Financial Action Task Force, included Kenya and Namibia in its 'grey list' on Friday, subjecting these countries to heightened monitoring due to insufficient measures in preventing money laundering and terrorism financing. Local Independent Business and Economics researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama provides his perspective on the matter. todayFebruary 27, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Navigating Namibia’s Gray Listing: Insights from Independent Business and Economics Researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama In a recent conversation with independent business and economics researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama, the focus turned to Namibia's gray listing by the Financial Action Task Force on the 23rd of February. Despite the challenges posed by this development, Sheehama emphasizes that being on the gray list is not a death sentence for Namibia's economy. In this article, we delve into Sheehama's insights on the impact of the gray listing […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 18