INTERVIEW | 32 journalists, editors on a familiarization visit to India

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A delegation of 32 journalists and editors representing sixteen African countries is currently on a familiarisation visit to India.

The primary goal of this visit extends beyond immersing journalists in India's rich and diverse cultural tapestry.

It also seeks to familiarise them with significant development projects resulting from mutual bilateral cooperation between African nations and India.

INTERVIEW | Youth Connekt Africa Summit

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The 6th Youth Connekt Africa Summit is currently in full swing in Nairobi, Kenya, marking a significant gathering focused on youth leadership and innovation for Africa's integration.

This year's summit has garnered unprecedented attention, with over 16,000 young participants, making it the most attended in its history.

More than 30 ministers from across the continent are present, engaging in a'minister's steering committee' to strategize on elevating the summit's impact in the future.

INTERVIEW | Economic analyst Salomo Hei gives an assessment on the President's media briefing

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"We have circumvented the rough tides and now, we stand ready to forge ahead and revive the Namibian economy by continuing our drive towards shared prosperity." 

After the difficulties that we went through, our country is on a positive trajectory"  

These are quotes from President Hage Geingob's speech during yesterday's end of the year media briefing at State House. 

The president expressed his dissatisfaction with cooperative platforms, most notably the UN Security Council and the Southern African Customs Union.

INTERVIEW | Nigerian businesses draw interest in Namibia's green hydrogen production

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The discovery of oil and the production of green hydrogen in Namibia have drawn interest from Nigerian businesses.

High Commissioner Terhemen Tarzoor says the diplomatic mission in Windhoek has been inundated by requests for business-to-business exchanges in these sectors.

nbc's Blanche Goreses spoke to Dr. Tarzoor after he paid a farewell courtesy call to President Hage Geingob at State House.

Dundee Precious Metals commits to empowering locals

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Dundee Precious Metals says wealth creation and empowerment of locals remain important in line with the National Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework (NEEEF), which is being mooted by the government.

The framework seeks to ensure a balanced redistribution of wealth and resources in the country, but some of the provisions in the framework have raised concerns among foreign investors.

nbc News Reporter Blanche Goreses engaged the President and CEO of Dundee Precious Metals, David Rae, following a courtesy meeting with President Hage Geingob at State House.

INTERVIEW | Ambassador Kaire Mbuende on Isreal and Hamas conflict

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The surprise attack by Hamas militants on Israel and some of its military installations has resulted in a declaration of war on Palestine, particularly the Gaza strip controlled by Hamas.

More than 1,300 people have been killed as Israel pummels Gaza, and battles continue between Hamas fighters and Israeli soldiers.

The United States and its western allies announced support for Israel and pledged further weapons and military assistance to Israel.

INTERVIEW | Alex Shimuafeni on progress of nationwide enumeration

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Yesterday, September 24, 2023, was designated as the Reference Night for the fourth Population and Housing Census.

This means that all people who find themselves in the country on that day will subsequently be counted in relation to the household where they spent the night.

News anchor Ndapewa Ambambi spoke to Statistician-General Alex Shimuafeni to provide insights into the progress and significance of this important nationwide enumeration.