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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 […]
Namibia and Japan Strengthen Ties with Carbon Capture Financing Agreement
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia formalised its partnership with Japan by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation during the Conference of the Parties (COP 28). The agreement, spanning economic, environmental, and social sustainability, closely aligns with Namibia’s climate objectives. At the heart of this collaboration is a shared commitment […]
China Takes Cautious Approach To Green Hydrogen Initiative
By: Justicia Shipena Chinese ambassador Zhao Weiping says his country has not yet decided whether it intends to participate in Namibia’s green hydrogen ambitions which has attracted attention from countries in the West. Although China has already expressed it’s in the development of Namibia’s renewable energy industry, particularly the green hydrogen, Weiping says China would […]
Germany to Provide Apprenticeship for Namibian Youth
By: Hertha Ekandjo The German Goethe-Institut Namibia, in collaboration with the Namibia Investment and Promotion Board (NIPDB), has launched an apprenticeship program meant to enhance the employability of Namibian youth. The initiative launched this month aims to provide Namibian youth access to apprenticeships in Germany, leveraging the robust relationship between the two nations and Germany’s […]
China Pledges N$31 Million in Food Aid to Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena CHINA has made a commitment to provide food aid to Namibia, with a value of 12 million Chinese Yuan, equivalent to N$31 million. The announcement was made by Tang Wenhong, Vice Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, during a meeting with President Hage Geingob at State House on Friday. Wenhong […]