Japan pledges to continue supporting education sector

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Japan's Ambassador to Namibia, Nishimaki Hisao, expressed condolences to the government and the people of Namibia on the death of the late Hage Geingob.

Hisao said this during the celebration of Japan's Emperor's birthday, where he also reaffirmed his country and Namibia's strong ties.

The festivities commenced with cultural activities by the children of Village Hope, showcasing Japanese traditions and customs.

President Hakainde Hichilema reiterates continued support to Namibia

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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema says his government will continue the support that has been extended to Namibia even after the funeral of the late President Hage Geingob.

Hichilema says Zambia, having lost two sitting presidents before, will continue to share the experience that goes with this period.

The Zambian head of state said this in an exclusive interview with nbc News correspondent Wamundila Chilinda before his departure to Lusaka.

Learners who fail need support, not criticism-Social Worker

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The announcement of exam results is a joyous occasion for many learners, however, others are forced to stare failure in the face. 

A local social worker says that even though parents and guardians might be disappointed, they should resist the urge to punish those who have failed.

The announcement of exam results. It's a sweet moment for some and a bitter reality for others. 

Rundu-based social worker Berthiliah Simbaranda-Vistor says the last thing a learner who has failed needs is to be kicked while they are already down.

Germany supports TVET in Namibia

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Germany has pledged its continued support for technical and vocational education and training in Namibia.

It's for this reason that the Charge d'Affaires at the German Embassy says Germany is in the final stages of launching a project to support the TVET sector with a budget of N$260 million.

Dr. Andreas Götze said this at the Namibia Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference in Windhoek.

Private sector called to support National Internship Programme Policy

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Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called on the private sector to come on board and support the government's efforts in developing the National Internship Programme Policy.

She made the call at the Pan-Afrikan Renaissance, the second Young Afrikan Leadership Summit, held in Windhoek on Friday.

Namibians encouraged to support their beauty queens

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Namibians are encouraged to show support for their beauty queens as they represent the country on international stages.

There are four pageants in which Namibia will be represented internationally.

Miss Namibia Jameela |Uiras will represent the country at Miss Universe, set to take place on the 18th of November this year in El Salvador. First runner-up Albertina Haimbala will be participating in the 72nd Miss World competition, with the country and date still to be announced.

South Korea lobbying Namibia for support in its bid to host World Expo 2030

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South Korea is lobbying Namibia for its support in its bid to host the World Expo 2030.

Park Heong-joon, who is the Special Envoy of South Korea's President, Yoon Suk Yeol, delivered an official letter to the State House.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila received the letter on behalf of President Hage Geingob. South Korea is among four countries that have submitted competing candidatures to organise the World Expo 2030.

Swakopmund Vendors Plea for Support from Locals

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Vendors at the Swakopmund craft center expressed disappointment at Namibians, whom they say do not support locally manufactured arts and crafts.

For the past two years, vendors say they have been fighting their way through the impact of COVID-19 in the hope that 2023 will bring about growth and positive change.

The vendors expressed that the year 2022 has been difficult, as the market that depends on tourism is still recovering from the impacts of COVID-19.

Presidency refutes reports as false that President Geingob does not support Swapo Party VP

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The Presidency has refuted reports as false that President Hage Geingob does not support the Vice President of the Swapo Party Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

It says, the Presidency has noted various statements, comments, innuendos and misrepresentations in the local media following the conclusion of the 7th SWAPO Party Congress.

The reports say, the statement purports falsely that Dr Geingob is planning to block or is not supporting Nandi-Ndaitwah as the Party's Presidential Candidate for the 2024 Presidential Elections.
 

Namibia reaffirms support for China's "One China, Two Systems" policy

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Namibia has reaffirmed its support for the "One China, Two Systems" policy and non-interference in China's domestic affairs.

President Hage Geingob said this in a letter to his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, congratulating him on the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

The letter states that Namibia and China share a longstanding and historic bond of friendship and solidarity, premised on mutual respect and commitment to the sovereignty and inclusive development.