Tag: Namibia
Namibia records significant reduction of road accidents
The number of people killed and injured in road crashes in Namibia remains a concern, despite a significant reduction in such accidents, persons injured...
Germany to Pay Namibia US$1.3 Billion in Recognition of 20th Century Genocide
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Friday welcomed the conclusion of the talks with Namibia on recognizing the killings committed by German troops in...
Namibia suspends poultry imports from South Africa due to avian influenza
Namibia on Monday banned imports and the in-transit movement of poultry and poultry products from South Africa following the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian...
Namibia’s manufacturing industry bears brunt of COVID-19 impact
Namibia's manufacturing sector performance declined by 19.6 percent in 2020, as it bore the brunt of the impact of COVID-19 and associated lockdown measures...
Namibia’s total merchandise trade increases in March
Namibia's total merchandise trade in March increased to 15.7 billion Namibia dollars (1.1 billion U.S. dollars), up from 15.1 billion recorded in February, according...
Namibia eyes meat exports to Ghana market
Namibia and Ghana on Thursday signed a cooperation framework agreement that seeks to promote bilateral trade ties and will see Namibia exporting meat to...
Namibia suspends poultry imports from South Africa over bird flu
Namibia has suspended all poultry and bird imports from neighboring South Africa following an avian flu outbreak there.
Chief Veterinary Officer Albertina Shilongo with the...
African leaders to attend former Tanzanian President Magufuli’s state funeral
At least 10 African leaders have confirmed attendance to the state funeral of former Tanzanian President John Magufuli, chief government spokesman Hassan Abbasi said...
Namibia receives first batch of COVID-19 vaccines from China
Namibia received its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines from Chinese pharmaceutical firm Sinovac on Tuesday afternoon.
Elephant kills 46-year-old man in Namibia
A 46-year-old man was killed by an elephant in northern Namibia, police confirmed Monday.
According to Omusati regional commander, commissioner Titus Shikongo, the deceased, Abner...
Privately-owned airlines to cater for international, local tourists in Namibia
Namibia's Airport Company (NAC) has welcomed the increased frequency by two privately-owned airlines namely, Airlink and FlyWestair.
NAC CEO Bisey Uirab Monday...
Namibia and Botswana presidents engage in win-win partnership discussions
Namibia's President Hage Geingob and Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Thursday discussed within the framework of a win-win partnership, matters of mutual concern for...
Botswana and Namibia explore partnership on water project
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi met with his Namibian counterpart Hage Geingob in Windhoek on Thursday to explore the possibility of collaborating on a water...
COVAX-allocated vaccines expected in Namibia in March – Kalumbi Shangula
Doses of COVID-19 vaccines allocated through the COVAX facility are expected in Namibia in March, Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula said on Wednesday.
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Namibia ratified continental treaty for establishment of African Medicines Agency
Namibia becomes the fifth African Union (AU) member to ratify the treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA), the AU Commission...
Namibia reports 8,045 Hepatitis E cases since outbreak in 2017
Namibia has recorded 8,045 Hepatitis E (HEV) cases since the outbreak began in December 2017, a health ministry situation report has said.
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Namibia and Botswana set to ink four bilateral agreements
Four bilateral agreements in the areas of diplomatic matters, trade and investment, legal matters and energy resources, are expected to be signed, when Namibia...
Liberia does not have an army – Liberia has a brigade and here’s why
The Liberian people deserve to know the truth ahead of Armed Forces Day on February 11. Liberians remain very vulnerable to heightened insecurity including...
Ghana accepts credential of six envoys
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Monday accepted the letters of credence of six new envoys from China, Korea, Canada, Austria, Namibia and Mexico.
At separate...
Namibia raises fuel prices
The prices of petrol and diesel will rise by 50 Namibia cents (about 3 U.S. cents) per liter each, effective on Feb 3., Namibia's...
Namibia pitted in Group B of 2021 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations
Namibia will face Tunisia, Central Africa Republic (CAR) and Burkina Faso in Group B of the 2021 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations to be...
Namibia’s annual inflation rate for December slows down to 2.4 percent
Namibia's annual inflation rate for December 2020 fell to 2.4 percent, down from 2.6 percent of December 2019, the country's statistics agency said Friday.
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Namibia moves to contain new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in northern regions
Namibia has banned the movement of live cloven-hoofed animals within and out of areas where new foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) cases were confirmed and nearby...
Namibia suspends non-urgent medical procedures amid rising COVID-19 cases
Namibia, reeling under a new wave of COVID-19 infections, has postponed all non-urgent medical procedures, Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula said Wednesday.
The...
Namibian arts industry finds solace in technology for recovery
Despite economic challenges as a result of failure to perform live during the better part of the year because of COVID-19 restrictions, the Namibian...
Namibia’s rail operator unable to meet wage increases due to financial constraints
Namibia's national railway service provider, TransNamib is unable to meet any wage increases at the company at this particular time, Chief Executive Officer Johny...
Namibia to reform law to enhance environmental, biodiversity protection
Namibia is reforming its environmental management legislation to enhance the protection of natural resources and promote sustainable management of the environment, a government official...
Turkish Airlines opens new cargo route to Namibia
Namibia's flagship airport Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) has welcomed the Turkish Airlines as it commenced with a scheduled cargo operation once a...
Tourism expo promotes business revival in Namibia amid COVID-19
At her premises, artist Elizabeth Ngombe counted proceeds generated from her exhibit at the Namibia Tourism Expo held in capital Windhoek from Nov. 4...
Sign language interpreters convey COVID-19 information, bridge gaps in Namibia
by Ndalimpinga Iita
Sign language interpreters in Namibia are bridging gaps by conveying information on COVID-19 to the populace with...