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Namibia’s Trade Links with Mercosur Countries at 2% after Eight Years
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s trade with Mercosur, the Southern Common Market, currently stands at just two percent. Mercosur, is a South American trading alliance comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, which aims to promote free trade and facilitate the unrestricted flow of goods, individuals, and money. During a meeting with a 10-member delegation from […]
Brazilian Ambassador Sees Potential Namibia-Brazil Collaboration in Green Hydrogen Sector
By: Justicia Shipena Vivian Sanmartin, the Brazilian ambassador to Namibia, expressed optimism about potential collaboration between Namibia and Brazil in the green hydrogen sector. This aligns with Namibia’s ongoing development of a green hydrogen project within the Tsau/Khaeb National Park, led by the government and Hyphen Energy. Scheduled to commence operations in late […]
Türkiye Offers Namibia Energy Independence
By: Hertha Ekandjo Karpowership, a company from Türkiye, has extended an offer to Namibia, presenting an opportunity for the country to become a net energy producer without relying on energy imports from neighbouring countries. This unique proposition aims to avert Namibia’s energy crises in a short period without the need for land […]
Cricket Namibia Plans to Build a National Stadium Ahead of 2027 World Cup
Dwight Links Cricket Namibia has revealed ambitious plans for a national cricket stadium, set to be constructed in anticipation of the 2027 Cricket World Cup, which Namibia will co-host with South Africa and Zimbabwe. Cricket Namibia’s board chairman, Rudie van Vuuren, emphasised the significance of this endeavour, describing it as a pivotal moment for […]
Beyond Sanctions: Zimbabwe Urged to Address Governance Issues to Rebuild Its Economy
By: Justicia Shipena Zimbabwe has been urged to tackle its governance challenges as a crucial step towards revitalising its economy and fostering trade relations with Southern African Development Community (SADC) nations, including Namibia and others. International Relations Analysts, Marius Kudumo, emphasised that despite the recent lifting of sanctions by the United States, Zimbabwe […]
MTC Launches eSIM for International Travelers
By: Dolly Menas In a move aimed at revolutionising connectivity for international travellers, the Mobile Telecommunications (MTC) officially launched its Electronic Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) solution. This cutting-edge service represents a significant leap forward, offering unparalleled convenience and flexibility to customers venturing abroad. An eSIM functions as a digital SIM, enabling users to […]
Russian Owned Company Accused of Drilling Irregularities
By: Justicia Shipena Russian-linked mining company, Headspring Investments has been accused of contravening drilling regulations that required the company to properly seal and grout numerous boreholes it drilled since 2012. Headspring Investments is a subsidiary of Uranium One which is controlled by Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy conglomerate, Rosatom. Headspring holds eight Exclusive Prospecting […]
World Leaders Bid Farewell to Statesman Geingob
By: Justicia Shipena Numerous global leaders gathered at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek over the weekend to pay their final respects and bid farewell to departed Namibian President Hage Geingob before he was buried on Sunday at Heroes Acre. The memorial service held on Saturday, was attended by representatives from 27 countries including […]
Namibia Welcomes ICJ Ruling, Urges Compliance
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has welcomed the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on South Africa’s case against Israel, acknowledging a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza by Israel. The ICJ has ordered Israel to try to contain death and damage in the besieged Gaza Strip, but has not ordered a ceasefire. […]
Namibia Urged to Uphold Ethical Standards in International Relations
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has been urged to uphold consistent ethical and moral values in its international relations endeavours to avoid unintended consequences. This advice comes as Namibia declares its support for South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel, which commenced its hearing at the International Criminal Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Netherlands […]