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U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Ashipala-Musavyi outlines the investment case for Namibia
In a captivating exchange at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit held in Luanda, Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, outlined a compelling investment case for Namibia. The summit, an important convergence...

Namibia aims to attract Indian investment …promotes interest in mining, green energy
NEW DELHI – High Commissioner to India Gabriel Sinimbo said Namibia is actively seeking Indian investment in sectors such as mining, including diamonds, uranium, copper, zinc and rare earth elements. These remain key due to the country being the...

Ghana Maritime Authority, GPHA successfully coordinate medical evacuation at sea
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), in collaboration with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), has successfully carried out a complex medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) operation involving a crew member aboard a supertanker navigating off the...

Ghana Maritime Authority executes second successful offshore medical evacuation in months
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), in collaboration with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), has successfully carried out a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a crew member aboard a supertanker navigating off Ghana’s coast on June 5. The...

"Humbled to be first Indian PM to speak at iconic Red House": PM Modi on addressing Trinidad and Tobago's Parliament
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Joint Assembly of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago during his official visit to the Caribbean nation, becoming the first Indian Prime...
Debmarine leadership hosts Miss Namibia finalits
A meet-and-greet session held in the capital between Miss Namibia 2025 finalists and Debmarine leadership saw the 10 beauties offered a platform to introduce themselves. Debmarine Namibia is the main sponsor of the Miss Namibia 2025 beauty...
Reforms recommended for pharmaceutical sector
The pharmaceutical sector has come under parliamentary scrutiny, with growing concerns over the safety of medicines in Namibia and the regulation of local manufacturers. This follows the recent highlighting of medicinal manufacturer Fabupharm's...
Namibia faces funding gap in national drought relief plan
WINDHOEK, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Namibia is facing a funding gap of 600 million Namibian dollars (about 33.2 million U.S. dollars) in its drought relief program, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said on Wednesday. Speaking at a draft relief donation...

Mental health bill close to finalisation, says Luvindao
Mental health staffing remains critical The minister underlined that the bill is not only about passing legislation but also about ensuring accessible, quality mental health care for all Namibians. Elizabeth Kheibes 2 Hours Ago - 2025-06-24...

Namibian Legends hope for final spectacle against South Africa
Namibian Legends’ mentor Bobby Samaria says the old guards will put on a sterling performance at the upcoming ‘Clash of the Legends’ Four Nations Tournament penciled in Francistown, Botswana this weekend. The four nations tournament will feature...
Govt clueless about Namibians in conflict-hit Iran
Justicia Shipena The Ministry of International Relations says it has not received any reports of Namibian nationals currently in Iran or struggling to leave the country. The ministry’s executive director, Ambassador Penda Naanda, said no...

Cash loan lending up 13% …number of borrowers up to 260 000
Of the more than 100 Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) that were non-compliant with directives issued by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa), more than 90% are operating in the micro-lending sector. Namfisa...

Global anticipation builds as Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris holds July 18
Excitement is mounting around the world as preparations begin for the highly anticipated 14th edition of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris, scheduled for July 18 to 20, 2025. Renowned as one of the largest global healing...
Economic leakage in Namibia: When wealth enters but doesn’t circulate
Dr. Penny Tuna Magdalena Uukunde A Diplomatic Reflection on a Nation Full of Potential but Caught in the Performance Loop Namibia is not short of vision. We are not short of policies, frameworks, or even goodwill. From industrialization plans to...

Symptoms of killer virus spreading across Europe - 'highly likely' to reach UK
New cases of a killer virus have been detected in holiday hotspots loved by British tourists - and experts have warned it could reach the UK. It’s been described as the current biggest threat to public health, after breaking out in Iraq and...

"Our priority will always be Global South": PM Modi during joint session of Trinidad and Tobago's Parliament
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's unwavering commitment to the Global South during his address to the Joint Assembly of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, stating that...

Namibia commemorates World Blood Donor Day
The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) hosted a series of blood donation drives at various venues across the country over the weekend. The drive was held in commemoration of the 21st World Blood Donor Day and took place in Windhoek,...

Old Mutual Namibia launches World Wide Equity Fund
Old Mutual Namibia, through the Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIGNAM), last week expanded its investment horizon with the unveiling of the World Wide Equity Fund. This fund represents more than diversification, it symbolises Old Mutual Namibia’s...

"Your kindness and generosity...are legendary": Trinidad and Tobago President hails PM Modi
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Trinidad and Tobago President Christine Kangaloo on Friday showered praised to Prime Minister Narendra Modi while conferring the nation's highest honour to him. She hailed PM Modi for his...
Anticipation Builds as Healing Streams Live with Pastor Chris kicks off July 18
Preparations are in top gears for the 14th edition of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris. The programme scheduled for July 18 to 20, 2025, is expected to attract millions of people across world. Renowned as one of the...