Category: World
Shanghai Summit Seeks to Challenge Global Order
By: David Shoombe In addressing heads of state at the 25th heads of state council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the President of China, Xi Jinping, stated that reforms in global governance to tackle common challenges of all…
Lower Birthrates Challenge World Population Workforce
By: Dwight Links One in four people in the world live in a country that has seen its population already peak, painting a bleak picture for the future workforce. The latest report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on…
Tenth Global Cultural Summit Emphasises Society & Cultural Resilience
By: Dwight Links At its close, the tenth summit of global arts and culture emphasised that a new path for longevity and preservation has to be sought for arts and culture to survive the ever-changing landscape found today. Working under…
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…
Iran Offers Namibia Discounted Steel and Iron Rods
By: Hertha Ekandjo Iran has offered to supply Namibian buyers with steel and iron rods at a discounted rate, ranging from 10-20% below market prices. The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Namibia, Seyed Ali Sharifi Sadati,…
World Bank Group & AfDB Join Forces on Project to Electrify Africa
By: Hertha Ekandjo The World Bank Group (WBG) and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) are teaming up to bring electricity to the remaining regions of Africa. This significant partnership was announced by WBG President Ajay Banga and…
Brazilian Ambassador Sees Potential Namibia-Brazil Collaboration in Green Hydrogen Sector
By: Justicia Shipena Vivian Sanmartin, the Brazilian ambassador to Namibia, expressed optimism about potential collaboration between Namibia and Brazil in the green hydrogen sector. This aligns with Namibia’s ongoing development of a green hydrogen project within the Tsau/Khaeb…
Global Leaders Mourn the Passing of President Hage Geingob
By: Justicia Shipena The world mourns the loss of Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, who passed away on Sunday after revealing his battle with cancer. Leaders from across the globe have paid heartfelt tributes to the late president, acknowledging…
Namibia Welcomes ICJ Ruling, Urges Compliance
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has welcomed the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on South Africa’s case against Israel, acknowledging a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza by Israel. The ICJ has ordered Israel to try to…
Namibia Urged to Uphold Ethical Standards in International Relations
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has been urged to uphold consistent ethical and moral values in its international relations endeavours to avoid unintended consequences. This advice comes as Namibia declares its support for South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel, which…