Namibia invited to join International Hydrogen Trade Forum

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Namibia is accorded an opportunity to contribute to the global collaboration agenda for advancing the green hydrogen ecosystem following an invitation to join the International Hydrogen Trade Forum.

Namibia is a member of the International Hydrogen Trade Forum through the Namibian Green Hydrogen Programme, spearheaded by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

The forum is imperative for high-level discussions between importing and exporting nations, ensuring the development of global trade corridors for hydrogen and its derivatives.

President Mbumba visits Angola

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President Nangolo Mbumba undertook his first visit outside Namibian borders to Angola.

The visit is meant to be an introductory occasion since President Mbumba assumed office as Namibia's 4th President and to strengthen partnerships.

The visit demonstrates the solid historical relationship between the two nations.

President Mbumba will also express gratitude to Angolan President João Lourenço for his support following the passing of the late President Hage Geingob.

SADC Council of Ministers to meet in Angola

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The Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will meet on the 10th and 11th of this month in the Angolan capital city, Luanda.

Angola's Minister of External Relations, Téte António, will host the meeting in his capacity as the current Chairperson of the SADC Council of Ministers.

During the two days, the ministers will review and discuss the status of the implementation of Council and Summit decisions.

Begging Angolan minors around the streets and malls a concern

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A crisis of children, mostly female, roaming around the streets and malls of the capital, selling wooden goods and begging for coins, has become a concern.

It has become an everyday occurrence for one to encounter these children from neighbouring Angola walking along streets or malls in Windhoek, begging for money to buy bread, all repeating the same phrases as if trained.

Looking into the eyes of these children can be a traumatising experience, as they look worn out, emotionless, and neglected.

Namibia, Angola governments in contact over plights of Angolan children

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Legal practitioner Kadhila Amoomo is calling for the urgent establishment of a dedicated team to address the issue of Angolan children on the country's streets.

Amoomo calls for the commissioning of an investigation team to establish the details of these children and the way forward to get them off the streets.

He says interim measures should be put in place to make provision for feeding programmes, housing, education, and, most importantly, psychological support.

Dr. Geingob dedicated himself to Namibia- MPLA

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Angola's ruling party and a sister liberation movement, the MPLA, has added their voice of sympathy to its Namibian counterpart, the Swapo Party, following the untimely death of Namibian Leader Dr. Hage Geingob.

The MPLA, in a statement, says it is saddened by the death of Geingob.

It says the late President Geingob was an icon of the liberation struggle and a national symbol who dedicated himself with total availability and a spirit of sacrifice, especially in defence of the ideals that guided the long process of the struggle to achieve Namibia's independence.

Angola approves extension of Namibian farmers grazing

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Namibia and Angola have issued a joint communiqué pertaining to the authorization of drought-plagued Namibian farmers to continue grazing their livestock in Angola.

This follows a meeting held in Angola last October where the importance of peaceful co-existence, particularly with respect to Namibian farmers grazing their cattle in Angola, was emphasised.

Grazing conflict with Angola tops Ndeitunga's agenda

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The Ohangwena regional leadership is looking to resolve their current issues over grazing land with Angolan farmers.

Thousands of cattle graze in the area.

The Governor, retired Lieutenant General Sebastian Ndeitunga, addressed the matter when he visited the Oukwanyama Traditional Authority along with the regional leadership.

High on Ndeitunga's agenda was the need for resolution on grazing areas with Angola's Cunene Province.