President Hage Geingob and delegation arrived in New York, USA for the 77th session of the UN General Assembly.
The high-level debates will commence on Tuesday under the theme, “A watershed moment: transformative solutions to interlocking challenges".
The world has never been in a better position to end the COVID-19 pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday. This is his most optimistic outlook yet on the health crisis which has killed over 6 million people.
Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest reigning monarch and the nation's figure-head for seven decades has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. The statement said the queen died peacefully at Bal-moral this afternoon.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has implored Namibians to preserve peace and stability as the cornerstone of sustainable economic development.
While summer is the best time for children to play and explore their surroundings, many seek relief from the heat in and around water, which could be risky.
The Japanese government, through its Supplementary Budget Climate Promise, has availed N$16 million for the implementation of the "Promotion of Carbon Markets in Namibia" Project. This was revealed during an information-sharing seminar on the project held in Windhoek.
Delegates from France and Uganda are in Namibia to review, recommend and assist Namibia to implement the provisions of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
Eleven Executive Committee members of the Namibia National Commission for UNESCO have been appointed following consultations and formal endorsement by Cabinet. The members are expected to enhance the mandate of the commission by communicating and implementing its programmes and activities effectively.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says it has not signed up for any health treaty, an instrument that if ratified can be used to strengthen pandemic prevention and preparedness.
The South African army has deployed 10,000 troops to help the nation's east coast recover from storms that have claimed 443 lives and ravaged infrastructure. Some of the troops include plumbers and electricians to help restore power and water, which have been cut off in some areas for a week.
