insert_link Namibia SADC’s Electoral Advisory Council to Conduct Pre-Election Goodwill Mission in Namibia The SADC Electoral Advisory Council will carry out a Pre-Election Assessment Goodwill Mission in Namibia from today to 06 August. This mission is in preparation for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections scheduled for November. Shoki Kandjimi: The Information Communication Technology ministry's spokesperson. todayJuly 29, 2024 22
insert_link Africa Windhoek ranks 7th in Africa for high crime rates According to the latest crime index statistics by Numbeo, Namibia has the sixth-highest crime index in Africa as of mid-2024, with a score of 63.7. Windhoek ranks as the seventh highest city on the continent with a crime index of 67.6. Socio-economic challenges such as unemployment, inflation, and high living costs, combined with poverty and economic inequality, have contributed to the high crime rate. Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, the […] todayJuly 18, 2024 471
insert_link Africa 7th SADC Industrialisation week to be held in Harare The 7th SADC Industrialisation Week, aimed at driving regional economic growth, is scheduled for 28 July to 2 August 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe. This public-private engagement platform aims to foster new opportunities for intra-African trade, develop cross-border value chains, and identify investment prospects across Southern Africa. Elijah Mukubonda, spokesperson for the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade. todayJuly 18, 2024 47
insert_link Business / Economics SWAITEX showcases Namibia’s trade and investment potential Swakopmund, Namibia - The Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAITEX) is currently underway, drawing local and international businesses to the coast. Established in 2013, SWAITEX aims to foster networking opportunities and promote business ventures for Namibian entrepreneurs. Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi and First Lady Neo Jane are esteemed guests of honor at SWAITEX 2024, underscoring the event's regional significance. Obrien Simasiku, the Communications Coordinator for SWAITEX, highlighted the diverse participation at […] todayJuly 3, 2024 81
Africa DR Congo mortar attack kills two S.African soldiers A mortar attack in the turbulent east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed two South African soldiers and wounded 20 others, the army said Wednesday. South African troops have been deployed in the DRC as part of a Southern African Development Community force helping the government put down a rebellion. The South African National Defence Force said one of its bases was hit by a "mortar attack" on […] todayJune 26, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Namibia to host Africa Hospitality Investment Forum Namibia is hosting the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum from 25 to 27 June 2024, in Windhoek. This event will gather investors, business leaders, government officials, and experts from 41 countries for networking, business meetings, and discussions on hospitality industry trends. It also marks the first time the forum is hosted in Southern Africa. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board Senior Manager for Marketing, Communications, and Branding, Catherine Shipushu. With […] todayJune 24, 2024 62
insert_link Africa Africa enters into multi-country visa regime By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Africa is moving towards a multi-country visa system, with individual countries and regional blocs working to remove their borders to promote intra-Africa tourism. Southern African countries are the latest to signal their intent to allow tourists to explore more diverse offerings across multiple destinations using a single visa. Leaders from Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, which comprise […] todayJune 6, 2024 19
insert_link Oshiwambo Omupresident Nangolo Mbumba, ayandja olupandu kova South Africa eshi va endifa nawa omahoololo. Omupresident wa Namibia, Nangolo Mbumba okwa pu pula ko mbuda oshiwana sha South Africa, opamwe nee ngudu do pa politika mo shilongo osho, eshi da li da kwa tela komesho omahoololo ali mo mepo yo mbili moshilongo osho. Omupresidet Mbumba me tumwalaka laye olo ayandja ko ikundaneki okwa ulika olupandu laye omolwo engungumano olo la li la di dilikwa mo South Africa, pefimbo lo ma hoololo ali eli metifa tati […] todayJune 4, 2024 7
insert_link 2 Oshiwambo Namibia okwa tumbaleke South Africa sho a ningi omahogololo gopashigwana pambili Omupresitend Nangolo Mbumba okwa pandula aa South Africa sho ya ningi omahogololo pamukalo gopambili nogwelandulathano. Mbumba tati Namibia no SADC oyena okupandula aakwashigwana noongundu dhopapolitika mo South Africa kwaashoka ya longa,tati oya hogolola pambili naashoka oshili oshinima sha simana. Ongundu tayi pangele mo South Africa o ANC oya kanitha iipundi oyindji mopaalamende momahogololo ga ningwa metitatu. Ongundu ya Mbumba yo SWAPO otayiilongekidhile omahogololo gopashigwana mu November. Na Mbumba okwali mokati […] todayJune 3, 2024 25 2