Namibia and Cuba strengthen historical ties

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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says Cuba has the political will to continue expanding, strengthening, and consolidating relations with Namibia.

98 Namibians return home after decades in Botswana

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98 Namibians who have been living in neighbouring Botswana for decades have returned to Namibia, their country of origin.

They were formally received at the Dobe Border Post in the Otjozondjupa Region by Namibian government officials.

Namibian MPs sign "Cuba off the list" letter to UN

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Around 60 Namibian Members of Parliament are among 600 parliamentarians from 73 countries who signed a letter to the United Nations denouncing US President Joe Biden's designation of Cuba as a "state sponsor of terrorism."

Namibia to benefit from FOCAC

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Namibia will benefit immensely from the ten US$50 billion projects that came out of the Forum of China Africa-Cooperation (FOCAC) that took place in China this month.
 
China's Ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping announced this in an exclusive interview with nbc News. 

RCA INTERVIEW | Namibia and Botswana repatriate Batswana of Namibian descent

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The governments of Namibia and Botswana have agreed to repatriate Batswana of Namibian descent on Friday.

These communities have decided to return to their ancestral land after their ancestors were forced to flee Namibia due to the atrocities committed by imperial Germany between 1904 and 1907.

BUSINESS TODAY | Oil and Gas training

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As Namibia's oil and gas sector gains momentum, there is a strong focus on developing the necessary skills for its success. 

BUSINESS TODAY | Inadequate railway infrastructure for fuel demand supply

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Namibia's current railway infrastructure is inadequate for its fuel demand supply chains. 

This has resulted in minimal volumes being transported by rail in the country.

Namibia's reliance on rail for fuel transportation has dramatically declined from 70% a decade ago to just 14% today. 

Japan supports drought relief efforts

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Over 4,000 households in the Kunene and Ohangwena regions will receive drought relief aid for six months. 

This comes after the United Nations World Food Programme, with support from the Government of Japan, donated N$9 million towards the drought relief programme. 

Namibia, Zambia exchange offenders

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The Ministries of Home Affairs of Namibia and Zambia have exchanged sentenced offenders who met the requirements to serve the remainder of their sentences in their home countries.

High Court to resume Swartbooi vs Prof. Katjavivi case

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The High Court will, on October 12, 2024, continue to hear arguments, in the case of Bernadus Swartbooi against the Speaker of the National Assembly.

Swartbooi is challenging the legality of the 2021 Joint Declaration between Namibia and Germany.