Belem: UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell on Wednesday highlighted advances achieved under the COP30 Action Agenda on climate change and stressed the urgency of turning commitments into concrete actions. “The world is watching and will…
Meishu village: Five years ago, Meishu Village, located deep within the mountains of central China, managed to shed its official label of poverty, a feat mirrored by many other villages across the nation. This transformation was made possible through …
Beijing: Chinese stocks closed higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index experiencing an increase of 0.18 percent, reaching 3,946.74 points. This marks a positive movement in the Chinese market amid fluctuations in various secto…
Wuhan: After a career marked by perseverance and triumph, Olympic shot put champion Gong Lijiao has made a poignant exit from the field, securing her fifth consecutive women’s shot put title at the National Games. This victory not only adds another ac…
Windhoek: United PayPoint, a subsidiary of United Africa Group (UAG), has achieved full authorisation from the Bank of Namibia to issue e-money and offer third-party payment services. Additionally, the company has obtained a micro-lending licence from…
Hanoi: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for specific support measures for enterprises affected by the United States’ reciprocal tariff policy, Vietnam News Agency reported Wednesday. In a directive aimed at ensuring macroeconomic s…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a 28-point plan aimed at establishing peace between Russia and Ukraine, developed through consultations with officials from both nations, as reported by NBC News. This development marks a significan…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has signed a bill mandating the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release files related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The announcement follows the bill’s swift passage thr…
Beijing: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson emphasized the need for the international community to remain vigilant against any attempts to revive militarism, following remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning Taiwan.
Accordi…
Rundu: The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (Bipa) held a stakeholder engagement session in Rundu on Wednesday to gain input and comments on the Corporate Laws Bill of 2025. The bill aims to correct weaknesses identified in Namibia’s 2022 …
Oshakati: Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge handed over poultry equipment and chicken feed worth over N.dollar 70,000 to a local youth group as part of efforts to strengthen youth empowerment in the northern region. Iipinge, during the handover, said the …
Ohangwena: Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, launched the first communications tower under the Universal Service Fund (USF) in Epinga, Ohangwena Region.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the USF is a N.dollars 1…
Windhoek: The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has announced the upcoming departure of Governor Johannes !Gawaxab, marking the end of his five-and-a-half-year tenure that brought significant reforms and stability to the institution during a critical period for N…
Windhoek: The Ministry of Health and Social Services on Tuesday acknowledged pressure on the availability of essential medicines and HIV test kits in health facilities.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the ministry’s executive director, Penda Ith…
Logar: The Afghan government has launched a power supply network valued at over 442,000 U.S. dollars in the eastern Logar Province, the state-run Bakhtar News Agency reported on Wednesday. The new infrastructure aims to provide reliable electricity fo…
