Namibia Archives - Page 7 of 89

Christian Polloni, renowned guitarist and producer, dies at 67

The music industry is mourning the loss of one of its most influential figures following the death of acclaimed guitarist and producer Christian Polloni, who passed away on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, at the age of 67. Born in Marseille, France, in 1958, Polloni made Namibia his home for more than 20 years. During this time, he became a cornerstone of the country’s music scene, producing celebrated works for artists […]

2 October, 2025

Namibia

African exports to the U.S. hit as AGOA expires

Pictured is the Minister of International Relations and Trade, Amb. Selma Ashipapa-Musavyi The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provided duty-free access to over 1,800 products from 32 African nations to the U.S. market, officially expired on September 30. While the Trump administration supported extending the act, Congress did not pass the necessary legislation before the deadline. This expiration follows a suspension earlier in the year due to the […]

1 October, 2025

Namibia

Swartbooi Demands Fishrot Suspects’ Release

Willem Snyman for NewsOnOne reports that LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi is calling for the release of the Fishrot accused, claiming the state is holding them without evidence. At a Tuesday media briefing at LPM headquarters, Swartbooi described the trial as a failure of Namibia’s justice system and an attack on the rule of law.

1 October, 2025

Namibia

Paralympic team trains ahead of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

Photo: National Paralympic Committee https://namparalympics.org.na/ The National Paralympic Committee athletes arrived in New Delhi, India, on Monday to begin training ahead of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. The championships will run from 27 September to 5 October at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Team manager T’Neil Young said the athletes are prepared for the competition and encouraged Namibians to rally behind them.

25 September, 2025

Namibia

Agribank steps in to help farmers with arrears relief programme

Agribank has introduced an Arrears Relief Rollout Programme to assist farmers struggling to meet their loan repayments. The initiative targets producers affected by drought, climate change, and global economic pressures. Chief Executive Officer Dr. Raphael Karuaihe said many clients work diligently to stay on top of their obligations, but unpredictable weather patterns and limited market access have left some farming businesses under financial stress. While an agricultural insurance product would […]

23 September, 2025

Africa

Namiba and Mozambique promote fair and responsible investment

President of the Republic of Namibia on the Occasion of the Seventh (7th) C-10 Summit to Commemorate the Twentieth (20th) Anniversary of the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration, 21 September 2025 New York (Photo: Namibian Presidency X) Speaking at the 41st Annual Awards Gala Dinner of the Africa America Institute (AAI), President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo discussed the importance of responsible investment in Africa. The […]

22 September, 2025

Business / Economics

Tech leaders gather to discuss AI, cloud, and IoT innovations at BCX Summit

BCX Summit 2025 (Photo: Angie Scholtz FMN) The BCX Namibia Transform Summit 2025 is currently underway in Windhoek, bringing together Africa’s leading technology experts, business decision-makers, and digital innovators. Sponsored by BCX’s OEM partners, the summit is examining how cloud computing, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping industries and unlocking new business opportunities across the continent. BCX executives and industry experts will share strategic […]

17 September, 2025

Oshiwambo

Namibia na China oya dhimbulukwa oomvula 35 dhuukumwe wuunadiplomate metitano,noku tyapula uukumwe waza kesimaneko nomalalakano taga topolwa

Moshipopiwa sha lesha peha lya,ominista yiipambele yopashigwana niipindi Selma Ashipala Musavyi okwa holola enkondopalo lyuukumwe welongelokumwe, okuza nkene wa totwapo mo 1990,tati iiongo yopaali otayi topola uukumwe waza kesimaneko niilalakanenwa tayi topolwa. Ta holola wo elongelokumwe pokati kiilongo yopaali,okuza kiipindi nomakwatathano,elongo,nuundjolowele woshigwana,noku dhenga omuthindo esimano lyeyambidhidho lya China meyambulepo lya Namibia tali kalapo,mwa kwatelwa oopololeka ngaashi o Rosh Pinah Solar Power Plant. Omanga omukalelipo shilongo gwa China mo Namibia Zhao […]

15 September, 2025

Business / Economics

Global African Hydrogen Summit Opens in Windhoek

The Global African Hydrogen Summit officially opened yesterday in Windhoek, running from September 9 to 11, 2025, at the Windhoek International Convention Centre. The three-day event is being held under the theme “Ambition in Action: Fuelling Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution.” Angie Scholtz from our team spoke with the European Union Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins.

11 September, 2025