Category: World
US 2024 Elections: What’s At Stake for Namibia? AGOA’s future hangs in balance US energy investments and green hydrogen
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s trade relations with the United States, primarily governed by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), face an uncertain future, with AGOA set to expire in 2025. Namibia is one of 35 sub-Saharan African…
Drawing Lessons from U.S. Elections
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s Ambassador to the U.S., Margaret Mensah-Williams, believes that Namibia can draw valuable lessons from the ongoing U.S. elections, particularly in how American candidates engage with voters and focus on undecided citizens in key regions….
Namibia to Vote on Ending Cuban Sanctions
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia, along with other United Nations member states, is set to vote today on a General Assembly resolution calling for the removal of U.S. sanctions on Cuba. The resolution, 78/7, urges an end to the economic,…
Namibia Among Countries Acting on IPU Resolutions
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia has been recognised as one of the 38% of countries that have enacted legislation, made decisions, or taken specific actions in response to Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) resolutions. This recognition was highlighted during the special accountability…
A Thirsty Planet: Only 4.6 Billion Have Reliable Water Access in a World of 8.2 Billion
By: Justicia Shipena A staggering 3.6 billion people face inadequate access to water for at least one month each year, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). With the global population at 8.2 billion,…
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…
Africans Participate in International Cybersecurity Camp
By: Dwight Links An international cybersecurity camp, organised by Positive Technologies with support from the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, was recently held in Moscow. The engagement aimed to equip 70 cybersecurity specialists from around the world with…
Namibia Participates in Forum to Boost School Internet Connectivity
By: Dwight Links Namibia recently took part in the inaugural GIGA Connectivity Forum hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UNICEF in Switzerland. Representing Namibia were officials from the Ministry of Basic Education, Arts and Culture. The forum,…
Namibia-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group Holds First Meeting
By: Sakeus Iikela In a historic engagement, the Namibia-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group held its first meeting in Windhoek to fortify the existing cooperation agreement and chart a future course for inter parliamentary interactions. The meeting was attended by…
China’s NPC Commits N$1.2 Million In Material Support to Namibia’s Parliament
By: Hertha Ekandjo China’s 14th National People’s Congress Standing Committee Vice Chairman, Cai Dafeng, recently announced material assistance worth N$1,2 million (CYN 500,000) to support the operational needs of Namibia’s parliament. This gesture is part of the ongoing…