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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. 

Nujoma, Pohamba join call to remove Cuba from terrorism list

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Two former Namibian heads of state are among a group of 35 former presidents who have urged the president of the United States of America to remove Cuba from the list of countries accused of supporting terrorism.

LPM activities at UNAM campus create commotion

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Chaos erupted today at the University of Namibia's (UNAM) main campus when members of the Landless People's Movement (LPM) attempted to distribute flyers, which is currently not allowed by the institution.

Omusati Men's conference highlights GBV

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Omusati Police Commander Ismael Basson said the unprofessional attitudes of some police officers are discouraging for men who mean to report cases of gender-based violence (GBV).