China’s tech giant, Huawei Technologies, has unveiled the Huawei Namibia ICT Talent Programme for 2024-2025 and the Digital Rural Plus Programme.
The initiatives seek to foster inclusion and cultivate talent in the ICT industries in Namibia.
President Nangolo Mbumba has left for Beijing, China, where he will join more than 50 African leaders for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
The Forum was established to promote equal consultation, enhancing understanding and promoting cooperation among member countries.
The Ambassador of Namibia to China has stated that preparations are well underway for the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
Elia Kaiyamo expresses Namibia's desire to continue nurturing its relationship with China for the benefit of both countries.
Namibia and China are set to continue their collaboration in pursuit of shared prosperity between the two nations. This commitment was reaffirmed by Namibia's Ambassador to China, Elia Kaiyamo, during an in-depth discussion with the Chinese news network CGTN.
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, and the Vice Chairman of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee of China, Cai Dafeng, held a bilateral meeting to strengthen diplomatic relations between their parliaments and explore avenues for collaboration.
Namibia is looking at capitalising on opportunities being provided for at the China-Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum.
The Information and Communication Technology Deputy Minister, Modestus Amutse says much can be achieved in the areas of cyber security and artificial intelligence.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, briefed the media this afternoon on the rise of respiratory illnesses among children in northern China.
The Ministry is actively investigating and implementing preventive measures, emphasising public vigilance and prompt medical attention.
China and Namibia continue to strengthen bilateral trade.
The two nations trade volumes reached N$18.2 billion, an increase of 29% compared to last year.
Last year, the total trade between Namibia and China stood at N$22.1 billion.
The Executive Director in the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade, Sikongo Haihambo, says this represents an increase of 28.1% compared to the previous year.
Namibia and China collaborated to host the China Economic and Trade Cooperation Opportunity Forum in Changsha, China.
