Namibia is well-positioned to capitalise on the European Union's regulatory frameworks to boost its global economic standing, particularly through initiatives such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, and the EU Deforestation Regulation.
Safety and security are of utmost importance in today's interconnected world, where criminals exploit these connections to their advantage.
These were the remarks made during a two-day meeting of the Informal Working Group, which focused on enhancing counter-terrorism efforts in Southern Africa.
The City of Windhoek (CoW), with support from the European Union (EU), donated six cargo bikes to SME operators.
The bikes will be used to collect waste across the city for recycling and making necklaces, shoes, and clothing.
The initiative seeks to improve solid waste management.
Namibia's beef exports to the European Union are under threat as the EU's new deforestation regulation comes into effect on 1st January 2025.
This regulation prohibits the entry of commodities linked to deforestation after December 2020, including beef, unless stringent environmental standards are met.
nbc Director General Stanley Similo and the Ambassador of the European Union to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, held talks in Windhoek to discuss possible areas of cooperation.
The European Union (EU) in Namibia has injected more than N$300 million into early childhood development (ECD) centres around the country.
EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins made the announcement during the launch of the programme at Mix Settlement, on the outskirts of Windhoek.
President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibia's partnership with the European Union (EU) is not just over the natural resources but also the bond created that serves as a motivation to succeed in implementing agreements.
The Samoa Agreement will have no implications for Namibia's policies or constitution.
This assurance was given by National Planning Commission Director General Obeth Kandjoze, who signed the agreement on behalf of the government.
Several states in Nigeria are having discussions with Namibia's Meat Corporation about possible collaboration in husbandry and meat exports.
Namibia is hosting a high-profile regional workshop on Diaspora Engagement.
The workshop aims to recognise the significant contributions of the diaspora to economies and develop a regional framework to facilitate their involvement in national development plans.
