New UK visa requirements brings reduction of Namibians seeking asylum
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The number of asylum seekers from Namibia in the United Kingdom has reduced since the introduction of a visa regime by that country in 2023.
The number of asylum seekers from Namibia in the United Kingdom has reduced since the introduction of a visa regime by that country in 2023.
Trade between Namibia and the United Kingdom has tripled in the last four years.
The total trade volume increased to 385 million pounds from 120 million pounds in 2021.
The UK's outgoing High Commissioner, Charles Moore, provided this update to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House.
The NBC Director General, Stanley Similo, has welcomed a delegation from Eswatini on a benchmarking mission, sharing insights into Namibia's evolving public broadcasting landscape.
The government continues to make strides in assisting those severely affected by the recent floods.
The Oshana and Kunene Regions have also made strides in airlifting food and medical personnel to assist those who have been cut off by the floodwaters.
The Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA) Vice-Chairman has reiterated calls for the meaningful participation of the 1904–1908 Nama/Ovaherero genocide victims’ descendants in reparations talks with Germany.