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Namibia can draw lessons from Thailand, Brazil on EVs
Windhoek Observer
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Chamwe Kaira Namibia can learn from countries like Thailand and Brazil, where early adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) was driven by affordable models and supportive infrastructure, not just income levels. A report by Simonis Storm Securities...
Namibia gearing up for African Union regional youth games
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Namibia is fully prepared to host the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, said organizing committee chief Ndeulipula Hamutumwa in a statement on Wednesday. This year's edition of the biennial...
Senator: Australia Must Join Hague Group on Palestine to Stop Genocide
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government to align with the Hague Group on Palestine, emphasizing Australia’s responsibility to support global initiatives aimed at preventing...
Team Malawi gets started in Namibia
The Times Group Malawi
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July 4, 2025
Malawi’s teams have struck a positive tone as they start their African Union Region 5 Games campaign in Windhoek, Namibia. This is despite flight challenges which resulted into Team Malawi members being spilt into three groups. The first group...
B2gold Namibia To Spotlight Expansion Strategy At African Mining Week
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) John Roos, Country Manager of B2Gold Namibia, has confirmed his participation as a speaker at African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 – Africa's premier event for the mining sector. Roos will join a high-level panel during AMW's Gold...
NAMIBIA SHINES AT CHINA EXPO
Namibian Sun
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June 26, 2025
NAMIBIA SHINES AT CHINA EXPO: Namibia's minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi officially launched the Namibia pavilion during the 4th China-Africa Ec... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...
PM Modi’s Strategic Push For Energy And Resources: Key Deals In Ghana, Trinidad, And Namibia
News18
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July 4, 2025
Last Updated:July 04, 2025, 10:51 IST With MoUs inked in Ghana and strategic talks lined up in Trinidad and Namibia, India is pursuing long-term energy and resource partnerships PM Modi meets Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama (Photo: X/...
What President Nandi‑Ndaitwah's First 100 Days Meant for Namibia
All Africa
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July 3, 2025
Namibia's new president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has swiftly restructured her government, reducing ministries to 14 and appointing a majority-women Cabinet for results-focused leadership. However, experts warn that her initial 100 days have been...
Telecom Namibia network optimisation complete
Informante
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July 4, 2025
Staff Reporter FOLLOWING their last public update on 27 June 2025, Telecom Namibia has announced that all its services have been fully restored. “The recent service instability experienced on both our fixed network and TN Mobile services has now...
Namibia exhibits goods in Angola
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia's exhibition stand at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, is gaining attention for its unique showcase of locally produced goods that reflect the country's rich natural and cultural heritage. Director of Information and...
Vernon van Wyk and DJ Dreas to launch Namibia’s Official Music Distribution Platform
Namibian Sun
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July 4, 2025
JUST IN: Namibian creative entrepreneurs Vernon van Wyk and DJ Dreas have teamed up to launch Gas Music Distribution, an official Namibian music distribution platform set to go li... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...
Modi’s visit to cement Namibia mining ties
Windhoek Observer
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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to arrive in Namibia on 9 July. This will be the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the country in 27 years. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening cooperation...
PM Modi’s 5-Nation Visit: What Ghana, Brazil, Argentina, Namibia Offering
Zee News
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is out of the country on a week-long tour from July 2 to 9. His stops include Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia. Diplomacy is driving the headlines, but defence is a strong subplot....
Namibia promotes diamonds, energy at summit
New Era
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Namibia has emphasised the importance of natural diamonds and energy development as key drivers of economic growth at the 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit held in Luanda, Angola. Speaking during a side interview after attending the summit, Ben...
Namibia names rugby squad for international test clash
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's Rugby Union (NRU) has announced a 26-man squad set to face Italy in an international test match, scheduled to take place in the capital, Windhoek, on Friday. The upcoming test match follows the recent...
Namibia seeks AGOA extension
New Era
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LUANDA – Namibia has expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which allows certain African goods duty-free access to the United States market. Minister of International...
Southern Africa market focus: Namibia outlook tempered by global risks
CNBC Africa
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July 3, 2025
As global central banks endeavor to buttress their economies through interest rate cuts amid the burgeoning risks triggered by trade tensions and geopolitical turmoil, all eyes are trained on the Namibian economy. Namibia's central bank, however,...
Namibian Inflation is under control - !Gawaxab
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, says inflation in the country is under control. He told Members of Parliament that headline inflation went down in the first five months of 2025, attributed to lower costs in transport and...
First batch of team Malawi arrives in Namibia for region 5 youth games amid logistical hurdles
The Maravi Post
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July 3, 2025
The first group of Team Malawi’s delegation to the 11th edition of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games has safely arrived in Windhoek, Namibia. The team touched down at midnight, marking the official start of Malawi’s...
Namibia lifts ban on maize seed imports from SA
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The ministry of agriculture has lifted the ban on the importation and in-transit movement of maize seeds for planting from South Africa. The director of the ministry, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, announced that the temporary ban was...