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…
Ankara: Trkiye appointed on Wednesday an ambassador to Syria after a 13-year suspension, taking a major step to normalize diplomatic relations between Ankara and Damascus. Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz has been named Trkiye’s new ambassador to Da…
Beijing: Under the current circumstances, even if Japanese seafood is exported to China, there would be no market for it, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular news briefing when…
Belem: The European Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth, Wopke Hoekstra, praised Brazil’s presidency and efforts in spearheading the ongoing climate negotiations at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30).
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Windhoek: A Chinese envoy on Wednesday asked the Syrian transitional government to prioritize counter-terrorism. The repeated terrorist attacks in Syria demonstrate that terrorism remains a major challenge to the country’s reconstruction, and the pres…
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 …
Helao nafidi: The highly anticipated festive boxing event organised by Salute Boxing Academy in collaboration with Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), named after President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, is scheduled for the Helao Nafidi Expo Hall on 20…
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 …
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.
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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…
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…
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…
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: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Wednesday strongly condemned and opposed groundless attacks, slanders, and smears against the HKSAR in a so-called “2025 report” issued by the United States-China Economic and…
