Category: Africa
Analyst Says President’s UNGA Speech Underwhelmed
Justicia Shipena President Nangolo Mbumba’s national speech at the 79th UN General Assembly left feelings that he missed an opportunity to push for meaningful change on the world stage, according to Analyst Henning Melber. Speaking to Eagle FM recently, Melber…
Call for the Establishment of Africa Monetary Fund Gains Momentum
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The African continent has been urged to establish its own independent financial institutions to support the Second Decade of Agenda 2063. The proposed institutions include the African Central Bank, the African Investment Bank, and the African…
Muha Calls on Zambia to Share Experience on CDF with Namibia
By: Sakeus Iikela Chairperson of the National Council Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha says Namibia is exploring the possibility of entering into a cooperation agreement with the Parliament of Zambia to learn more about how that country is implementing the…
Free Movement Protocol to Accelerate African Economy
By: Dwight Links The African Union is examining the economic implications of the free movement of people across the continent. This follows a report by the Pan African Parliament (PAP) committee for trade, customs, and immigration matters, released…
Africa Needs US$402 Billion for Structural Transformation
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Africa will need to close an annual financing gap of about US$402 billion by 2030 to fast-track its structural transformation and catch up with high-performing developing countries from other regions, according to the African Development…
Namibia, Zambia Sign One-Stop Border Post Agreement
By: Staff writer Namibia and Zambia have signed a bilateral agreement to establish a One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) at the Katima Mulilo Border Post. The agreement aims to streamline border procedures and enhance trade and security between the two neighbouring…
SADC Urges Namibia to Re-evaluate Visa Restrictions
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Southern Africa Development Community Business Council Tourism Alliance (SADC BCTA) is urging the Namibian government to re-evaluate the visa restrictions imposed on 31 countries. The SADC BCTA emphasised the importance of engaging in dialogue with…
Lesotho’s Commonwealth Candidate Pledges to Mobilise Support for SADC
By: Justicia Shipena Lesotho’s candidate for the Commonwealth Secretary-General position, Joshua Setipa, has pledged to mobilise support for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) if elected. Setipa emphasised the importance of the region’s representation and continued support from the…
Diplomat Encourages Namibians to Invest in Tanzania
By: Hertha Ekandjo Tanzania’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Caesar Waitara, has invited Namibian investors to invest in his country and produce goods and services that will access the African Free Trade Area. This offer comes as Namibia continues…
SADC Seeks N$99 Billion To Mitigate Impacts of El Niño
By: Staff Writer Angolan President and Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, has launched the SADC Regional Humanitarian Appeal for at least US$5.5 billion (N$99 billion) to support over 61 million people…