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PM Modi’s five-nation tour likely to focus on defence cooperation, Africa outreach, and multilaterals
Defence, rare earth minerals, cooperation on counter-terror and south-south cooperation will be among the focus areas during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s July 2-9 five-nation tour covering Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and...
Escaped lion attacks woman, 2 children on busy street in Pakistan
An escaped pet lion chased a woman and two children down a busy street in Pakistan's Lahore, police said Friday, with dramatic footage showing the big cat leaping a wall before pouncing on them. CCTV footage released by the police showed the lion...
NamPort invests N$3.7 million in UNAM Research to protect Walvis Bay lagoon
The Namibian Ports Authority (NamPort) will provide N$3.7 million to the University of Namibia (UNAM) to conduct research on the Walvis Bay lagoon. The Walvis Bay lagoon is one of Namibia's five Ramsar sites. Ramsar sites are wetlands falling...

Climate Change Drives Record-Breaking Droughts, Says UN-Backed Report
Driven by climate change and mounting pressure on land and water resources, some of the most extensive and destructive droughts in recorded history have occurred since 2023, according to a new UN-supported report released today. Produced by the...

BRICS Summit 2025: Focus on AI ethics, climate action, global peace and security aligned with India's position, says MEA
Responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), climate action, global health and reforming global governance, peace and security are some of the key issues on the agenda of the upcoming BRICS Summit that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to...

PM Modi To Visit 5 Nations In July, Attend 17th BRICS Summit In Brazil
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a multi-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia in the first week of July, with a primary focus on attending the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro and...
Indian community in Trinidad &Tobago enthusiastic about PM Modi’s upcoming visit: MEA Secy
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Trinidad and Tobago on a two-day visit from July 3 as part of his multi-country eight-day-long tour that begins this Wednesday and will include visits to Ghana,...

India sets up vaccine hub in Ghana
New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming five-nation tour, beginning on July 2, will see significant advancements in India's bilateral relations with African nations of Ghana and Namibia, including the establishment of a vaccine hub in...

World News | PM Modi Set to Attend BRICS Summit in Brazil's Rio, Focus on Strengthening Global South Cooperation
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a multi-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia in the first week of July, which includes participation in the 17th BRICS Summit...

Sports offer wide range of career opportunities: Frederick
//Kharas governor Aletha Frederick says the world of sports offers a wide range of career opportunities beyond just being an athlete, such as coaching, sports management, sports medicine and sports journalism, among others. Frederick made these...

DÚLRA: House martins are a pure joy – just ask a Robin
AN enriched life – isn’t that what we all strive for? Whether it’s sitting down on the settee to watch a good film, going to a gig or for a meal, or just a walk in the park, it’s often that wee bit extra that makes the difference. And sometimes,...
NAMFISA pushes for FIMA enforcement
The Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has called for the urgent implementation of the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA). Kenneth Matomola says FIMA provides a comprehensive...
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Lithium, hydrocarbons, uranium…: Critical mineral reserves in countries PM Modi visits on 5-nation tour
As India sharpens its focus on securing critical minerals to drive its green energy and industrial ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing five-nation tour holds profound strategic significance. His visits to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago,...

Can BRICS project unity amid global tensions?
A two-day summit of the BRICS grouping of emerging economies starts Sunday in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, as the global forum seeks to build consensus and cohesion after the group expanded over the past two years. BRICS styles itself as a...
Modi’s historic visit
Our country is currently hosting the leader of the world’s largest democracy, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Bharat, whose vision has helped shape one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. His official visit comes at a...
PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago’s highest honour
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago' (ORTT) on Friday, the highest honour of the nation, during a ceremonial event at the President's...
AR renews demand to abolish red line
Niël Terblanché The ministry of agriculture’s directorate of veterinary services (DVS) has quietly lifted a long-standing restriction on livestock products entering Namibia’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) free zone. A public notice issued last week...
Diplomacy in the 21st century: a Pan-Africanist analysis of the legitimacy crisis and the path to a just global order
PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) Abstract As President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah marks 100 days in Office and is expected to announce a new round of ambassadorial and high commission appointments, with envoys...

Daniel, Haitope head for Mandela marathon
Namibia Correctional Service athlete Paulus Daniel and Namibian Police Force runner Lavinia Haitope are set to face some of Africa’s best distance runners this Saturday when they compete in the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Half Marathon in Gqeberha,...

Six injured and one dies in soccer tournament car accident
Date: June 29, 2025 Staff Reporter A 19-YEAR-OLD Namibian man identified as Romario Petrus Narib died while six others were injured after a car carrying a soccer team overturned when the driver lost control of the vehicle. According to the weekend...