Namibia-Brazil Business Forum Aims to Boost Trade and Investment Opportunities

Namibia-Brazil Business Forum Aims to Boost Trade and Investment Opportunities

Windhoek will host a business forum on August 19, organized by the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade, the Brazilian Embassy, the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board.The forum aims to explore investment opportunities and enhance trade relations between Namibia and Brazil. Here's Elijah Mukobonda from the Trade ministry:

August 19, 2024 56

Namibia

Justice Ministry Reappoints Retired Officials Matti Asino and Chris Nghaamwa

The Ministry of Justice has rehired two retired senior officials, Matti Asino and Chris Nghaamwa, just three months after they stepped down. Asino, who is Sam Nujoma’s nephew, will now serve as a debt collector, while Nghaamwa has returned to his former role as chief legal adviser to the attorney general. Despite the legal retirement age in Namibia being 60, Ministry executive director Gladice Pickering defended Nghaamwa’s reappointment as being […]

August 19, 2024 51

Namibia

Nampol reports Multiple Incidents Across The Country on 16 August

On Friday, multiple incidents occurred across Namibia. In Aussenkehr, an unlicensed ambulance driver lost control of a Ministry of Health & Social Services vehicle, causing it to overturn, though no injuries were reported. Near Karibib, a Toyota pick-up overturned on the C-33 road, injuring both occupants, who were taken to Usakos State Hospital. In Ongenga, a 31-year-old man allegedly killed a 3-year-old girl and seriously injured his 6-year-old nephew, with […]

August 19, 2024 15

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 […]

August 18, 2024 30

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 […]

August 18, 2024 37

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 […]

August 18, 2024 34

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 […]

August 18, 2024 33

Namibia

Job Amupanda Clarifies: Affirmative Repositioning Remains a Movement, Not a Political Party

Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda has reaffirmed that the movement is still active and not a political party. He clarified that while AR has recently established a political party department, it remains a movement with a broader focus. Amupanda emphasized that the new department does not change the core identity of AR as a movement dedicated to social and political issues.

August 16, 2024 53

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Namibia

Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Targets Boost in Voter Participation

The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, directed by Natalie Russmann, is focused on enhancing participative democracy by encouraging higher voter turnout in upcoming elections. Amid a global decline in voter participation, the organization is taking proactive steps to address this issue through initiatives like the presidential candidates debate. Their efforts aim to counter the decreasing voter engagement seen in recent elections worldwide.

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