Namibian Experts Explore Cultural Preservation and Remembrance in Germany

Namibian Experts Explore Cultural Preservation and Remembrance in Germany

Namibia's Director of National Heritage and Culture Programmes, Manfred !Gaeb, and media expert Shelleygan Petersen, recently participated in a study trip to Germany from December 8th to 14th, focusing on "Culture of Remembrance and Cultural Preservation." The visit explored colonial history, museum cooperation, and restitution while fostering international collaborations with institutions like the Federal Foreign Office and the Grassi Museum. !Gaeb emphasized the importance of museums as platforms for cultural […]

December 20, 2024 11

Business / Economics

Strike stops Volkswagen production in Germany

Volkswagen assembly lines in Germany have been brought to a standstill after workers launched strike action. VW, Europe's biggest automaker, is facing financial pressures led by falling market share in China.

December 2, 2024 22

World

Germany’s four-day work week pilot shows success

A pilot project of the four-day workweek in Germany has found that almost three-quarters of participants aren’t returning to a five-day standard. Bloomberg reports that some 73% of the 45 companies that participated in the six-month experiment will either fully implement the model or extend the trial, according to a report released Friday.

October 21, 2024 22

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Oshiwambo

Omuleli wa Namibia na Germany va etapo eenghundafana tadeetifa eenghono

Eenghundafana odo dali pokati komu President Nangolo Mbumba opamwe nomu President wa Germany oda ulika etimaumbwile leetifa eenghono meyokomesho la Namibia na Germany. Oo eli omupopiliko womuPresident Dr. Alfredo Hengari, okwa hokolola oshongalele osho shali pokati komukwateli komesho wa Namibia nomupreident wa Gemany Frank-Walter Steinmeier, shaulika omaudaneko ena eenghono. Omupresident Mbumba teshi yelifa nghene sha pumbiwa moku hanga omaudafano twokumwe moikumungu yayooloka ngaashi oshikumungu shomadipao anghina nghenda oo ali aningilwa […]

October 10, 2024 23 1

Namibia

President Mbumba Attends Hamburg Sustainability Conference, Discusses Namibia’s Clean Energy Plans

President Nangolo Mbumba, along with a delegation, is in Germany for the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, where he met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. During a high-level panel discussion, Mbumba emphasized Namibia’s energy agenda, highlighting the country's ambition to become a hub for clean energy production. He outlined plans for green hydrogen projects, which are set to drive progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. State House Press Secretary Alfredo Hengari […]

October 9, 2024 17

Namibia

President Nangolo Mbumba in New York ahead of Summit of the Future

President Nangolo Mbumba has arrived in New York to participate in the upcoming Summit of the Future, which Namibia is co-facilitating alongside Germany. This summit coincides with the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, with the high-level segment set to commence on Sunday. The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation's Executive Director, Penda Naanda, said that Namibia has been actively involved in facilitating negotiations on the "Pact for […]

September 19, 2024 23

Environment

Eight dead after heavy rain and flooding in central Europe

Devastating rains have claimed at least eight lives across central and eastern Europe, as a powerful storm causes widespread flooding and disruption. Pablo Gutierrez reports. Deutsche Welle reports that severe flood warnings have been issued at around 100 locations across the Czech Republic, impacting most regions. Austria, Poland, and Romania are also experiencing significant flooding. DW provides the latest updates. The German government has pledged support to countries […]

September 16, 2024 60

World

Greek Prime Minister criticizes German migration restrictions

The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has criticized Germany's plan to tighten migration restrictions. On Monday Berlin will begin implementing a policy aimed to curb irregular migration. William Denselow reports from Brussels. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced on Monday that the country would reinstate checks at all land borders to curb irregular migration. On Tuesday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk slammed Germany over the move, saying: “Such […]

September 12, 2024 54

Local

European Union Film Festival celebrates year of skills

The Delegation of the European Union to Namibia, in partnership with its Member States and the local film industry, officially launched the 2024 European Union Film Festival today (10 September 2024) at the Franco Namibia Cultural Centre in Windhoek. Themed the "Year of Skills," the festival will run every Wednesday night from 18 September to 13 November 2024 at Ster Kinekor Cinema, Maerua Mall, with free admission to […]

September 10, 2024 15