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Namibia

SecFin Africa expands fight against financial crime

EU Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins (Photo by European Union) Namibia has completed its first specialised training programme aimed at combating illicit financial flows, part of a broader European Union initiative to strengthen tax and revenue systems across the continent. The year-long course, delivered through the EU-funded SecFin Africa project in partnership with the Swedish Tax Agency, brought together participants from the Bank of Namibia, the Namibia Revenue Agency, […]

today24 November, 2025

Business / Economics

EU, Port of Rotterdam support Namport in Lüderitz port expansion plan

The European Union and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a N$13 million partnership with Namport to support the planned expansion of the Lüderitz Port in southern Namibia. The agreement, signed during the EU’s Africa regional workshop on Green Shipping Corridors, forms part of the EU–Namibia Strategic Partnership on Sustainable Raw Materials and Renewable Hydrogen. The project will focus on environmental and technical studies for the proposed expansion at Angra […]

today13 November, 2025

World

EU foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg to discuss support for Ukraine

European foreign ministers gathered in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss new measures aimed at strengthening support for Ukraine, as Kyiv continues to press its allies for advanced weapons and sustained military aid. The meeting follows last week’s discussions in Washington, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy failed to secure a U.S. commitment to provide long-range missiles, a key request in Kyiv’s effort to repel Russian forces. Diplomats say the Luxembourg talks […]

today20 October, 2025

South Africa

European Union pledges €11.5 billion investment in South Africa

(Photo: Reuters) The European Union has pledged €11.5 billion to South Africa to support clean energy, infrastructure, and pharmaceutical projects. According to Reuters, a significant portion of the funding will accelerate South Africa’s transition to renewable energy, including investments in new power generation capacity, grid upgrades, energy storage, and green hydrogen initiatives. The EU says the investment aims to bolster sustainable development while fostering stronger economic ties between Europe and […]

today13 October, 2025

Namibia

Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025: EU businesses eye Namibia’s green hydrogen opportunities

Delegation of the European Union to Namibia pavilion at Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 (Photo: Facebook EU) European businesses have seen increased opportunities in Namibia’s growing green hydrogen sector. Deputy Head of Mission with the European Union, Ian de Pont said Namibia and the European Union already share a long-standing trade relationship. Speaking at the Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 to Future Media News, de Pont pointed to planned partnerships […]

today10 September, 2025

Namibia

Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025: EU strengthens partnership with Namibia through global gateway

The Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Namibia, Alexandre Baron The Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Namibia, Alexandre Baron, says the European Union remains committed to strengthening its partnership with Namibia. Baron, who has over 20 years of experience in international development, highlighted the importance of governance, human rights, and economic policy under the EU’s #GlobalGateway initiative. He was speaking at the Global African Hydrogen […]

today10 September, 2025

Health / Medical

EU bans chemical in gel nail polish over cancer and fertility risks

Photo: Nomad Soul/Adobe Stock The European Union has banned gel nail polishes containing a chemical compound linked to cancer and fertility problems, ordering salons across the bloc to pull products from their shelves. According to CNN, the chemical, known as TPO, is widely used in nail products to harden polish under UV light. Regulators concluded that exposure to TPO carries significant long-term health risks, prompting an immediate ban. Under the […]

today4 September, 2025

World

European leaders insist Kyiv must be included in Ukraine war negotiations

Macron, Zelensky, and Starmer (Photo: EPA) European leaders have emphasized that Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, must be an active participant in any negotiations regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. This call for inclusive dialogue comes just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising international attention on the upcoming summit’s approach to resolving the conflict. The insistence on Kyiv’s involvement reflects concerns about […]

today12 August, 2025

Oshiwambo

Uuministeli welongo lyopevi owa yakula uushako 2 500 wetete oku yambidhidha omandiki go Early Childhood Development moshitopolwa Erongo

Uuministeli welongo lyopevi owa yakula uushako 2 500 wetete oku yambidhidha omandiki go Early Childhood Development moshitopolwa Erongo,onga oshitopolwa shoonkambadhala dhoku kondjitha ondjala maanona, noku nawapaleka iizemo yelongo. Josia Shigwedha go NewsOnOne okwati omatete ga gandjwa ohela ko Swakopmund otaga yambidhidhwa koshimaliwa shoodola oomilion 29 okuza ko EU. Osheetwapo otashi yambidhidhwa wo ko United Nations World Food Programme notashi tulwa miilonga ko WECCA Investiments CC.

today17 July, 2025