VP Witbooi urges trade fairs to drive local economy and regional development

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Vice President Lucia Witbooi has highlighted the significance of trade fairs, by emphasising that they go beyond buying and selling.  

Witbooi shared this during the official opening of the Rundu Annual Trade Fair, noting that trade fairs empower and strengthen regional economic growth.

China pledges support for Namibia’s industrialisation and value addition

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China's Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, said Beijing supports Namibia's efforts to develop its manufacturing sector and increase local value addition.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Zhao noted that Chinese investments do not only focus on resource extraction.

Chinese Ambassador outlines Beijing’s new political and economic agenda

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China's Ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping has outlined Beijing's latest political, economic, and diplomatic agenda, covering outcomes of the Communist Party's recent plenary session.  

It also includes new commitments on women's development and China's evolving role in global governance.

Rehoboth Baster Chieftainship dispute heads to Supreme Court

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The dispute over the 2021 Rehoboth Baster chieftainship election will be heard in the Supreme Court, where appellant Rynault van Wyk is challenging a High Court decision that dismissed his application contesting the election’s validity.

Stanley Similo honoured with Broadcast Media Evergreen Award

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The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Stanley Similo, received the Broadcast Media Evergreen Special Recognition Award in honour of his outstanding leadership and remarkable contribution to the Southern African Broadcasting Association (SABA).