Mboti reappointed CEO of Namibia’s APRM

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reappointed Ambassador Lineekela Mboti as the Focal Point and Chief Executive Officer of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in Namibia, effective from the 1st of September. 

Ambassador Mboti served in the position since 2019 on a five-year contract.

Ghana to receive West African nationals deported from U.S.

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Ghana is set to receive several West African nationals who were deported from the U.S., President John Mahama has said.

This is after the U.S. authorities approached the Ghanaian government to accept third-party nationals as part of the Trump administration's clampdown on illegal immigration.

EU to suspend Aid to Israel over Gaza War

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The European Union Commission has announced the bloc's intention to suspend financial aid to Israel over its war in Gaza.

The Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement during the State of the Union address at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Wednesday.

Health Ministry rolls out medicine track and trace system

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services is in the process of implementing a track and trace barcoding system to monitor the movement of medicines from the point of central storage to the patients.

Penda Naanda appointed Namibia’s UN Ambassador

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Long-serving diplomat Penda Naanda has been appointed as Namibia's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, effective immediately.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed Naanda, who takes over from Ambassador Neville Gertze. 

Namibia reaffirms support for nations seeking self-determination

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Namibia will continue to support and stand firmly with nations seeking self-determination and independence and remains committed to honouring its multilateral obligations.
 
This position was reiterated by the Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi.
 

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba celebrates 90th birthday

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Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba has turned 90 years old today, August 18. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah extended best wishes to the former statesman, who served as the country’s second President from 2005 to 2015.