insert_link Namibia Government to Engage US on New Visa Bond Requirement The Ministry of International Relations and Trade says it will engage the United States over a pilot programme that could require Namibian travellers to pay a visa bond of up to USD 15,000 for tourist and business visas. One Africa Tv’s NewsOnOne reports that government has pledged to clarify the programme’s scope and implications while safeguarding bilateral relations and Namibian citizens’ interests, promising further updates as discussions continue. today22 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia NamPol welcomes South African police women delegation for Women’s Month Namibian Police Head Office, Windhoek Namibia has welcomed a delegation of women from the South African Police Service (SAPS) who will be in the country until 15 August as part of South Africa's Women’s Month celebrations. The visit, organised by SAPS, reflects strong bilateral cooperation in maintaining internal security and law enforcement. Women’s Month in South Africa commemorates the more than 20,000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on […] today13 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics India’s Modi’s Visit Sparks Talks on Oil, Trade and Parliament Speech India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts his state visit to Namibia today, aiming to seal new deals in trade, health, and education while addressing Namibia’s parliament. Officials say oil sector investment is high on the agenda, with economic analyst Salomo Hei weighing in on what the visit could mean. today9 July, 2025
insert_link World Zelensky to Visit White House on Friday US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the White House on Friday. The US and Ukraine have been discussing a deal to share Ukraine's mineral wealth, in return for past US aid and - possibly - future security guarantees. Kate fisher reports from Washington: today27 February, 2025
insert_link World India-China agree on border pact to eventually resolve dispute India and China have agreed on a border pact that will see both sides coordinating their patrolling routines to avoid any escalation in tensions. The move is being hailed as a significant step towards restoring normal bilateral relations after the two sides were involved in a melee combat in 2020. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. today22 October, 2024
insert_link World Pakistan’s PM offers delayed congratulations to India’s Modi Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday offered a brief congratulations to his counterpart Narendra Modi on his re-election in rival India, almost a week after the results came in. Born out of the partition of British-ruled India in 1947, the neighbours have fought two wars over the disputed territory of Kashmir. "Felicitations to @narendramodi (Modi) on taking oath as the Prime Minister of India," […] today10 June, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia-China economic partnership, and performative relationship strengthens Namibia and China have maintained a positive relationship over the years, the two sides have developed a strong economic and political partnership, with China emerging as Namibia's largest source of foreign investment and second-largest trading partner. We asked International relations expert from South Africa, Brooks Spector for opinion on the matter. today16 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia President Nangolo Mbumba hosts King Phillip of Belgium President Nangolo Mbumba is hosting King Philippe of Belgium on a five-day visit, starting on Monday. The Namibia Press Agency reports that King Philippe will hold bilateral talks with President Mbumba at State House on Tuesday. He will also lay a wreath at Heroes’ Acre and visit Hope Initiative Southern Africa in Okuryangava, where he will participate in a financial literacy and economic empowerment session. A media statement issued Sunday […] today29 April, 2024
