Traditional Authority disputes costly for government - President Mbumba

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Resolving disputes originating within Traditional Authorities consumes government time and vital resources that could be directed towards other national priorities.

President Nangolo Mbumba emphasized this point, while urging people to respect customary laws and norms and to seek amicable resolutions.

Namibia wants to work with China on energy development

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President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibia wants to work closely with China in the development of energy, including green hydrogen, solar, hydro, wind, and nuclear energy.

President Mbumba held a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, at the Great Hall of the People.

Government plans to establish agro-processing centres

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The government plans to establish agro-processing centres all over Namibia, particularly in the rural areas.

President Nangolo Mbumba says the agro-processing centres would target youth, cooperatives, and farmers to add value to agricultural produce.

China pledges N$50.7 billion for Africa's mega-projects

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China has pledged to avail more than N$50.7 billion to finance mega-projects in Africa over the next three years.

This is part of the ten partnership actions unveiled by the Chinese government to scale up and deepen cooperation between the continent and China.

Huawei unveils Namibia ICT talent and Digital Rural Plus programmes

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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.