Namibia Condemns AFD Deputy Leader Sven Tritschler for Wreath Laying at Infamous Schutztruppe Officer’s Grave

The Government of the Republic of Namibia condemns in the strongest possible terms the deplorable and repugnant act by Mr. Sven Tritschler, Deputy Leader of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) Parliamentary faction from the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, and his colleague, by laying a memorial wreath at the grave site of an infamous officer of the notorious “Schutztruppe”, while on a recent visit to Namibia as a member […]

August 1, 2024 30

World

New Caledonia separatists urge Paris to drop voting reform

Separatists in French Pacific territory New Caledonia pressed Paris Monday to drop a planned voting reform that triggered weeks of deadly unrest. The Socialist Kanak National Liberation Front (FLNKS) -- named for the indigenous people who fear being marginalised by the changes -- said President Emmanuel Macron should "be clear in his words by stating clearly he will... abandon the constitutional reform", which has yet to be […]

June 3, 2024 16

Namibia

Iipumbu commends Germany for supporting the growth of small enterprises

The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade has received equipment worth N.dollars 3.5 million from the German government through its development and cooperation agency, GIZ, aimed at supporting small business activities. These include eight vehicles and industrial machinery, including an industrial rotary cutter, dye sublimation printer, industrial iron and 3D printers. The donation also included laptops, printers, office chairs, laser printers and colour printers. Industrialisation and trade minister, Lucia Iipumbu, […]

December 14, 2023 14

World

German government condemns unapproved Taliban speech

The German Government has condemned a speech given by a senior Taliban official at a mosque in Germany. Authorities say the visit had not been cleared through the respective diplomatic channels. Trent Murray reports from Berlin.

November 20, 2023 26