Changchun: The International University Sports Federation (FISU) announced that Changchun, the capital of northeast China’s Jilin Province, will host the 33rd FISU Winter World University Games in 2027. This event marks China’s second time hosting the…
Zambezi: Governor Dorothy Kabula has called on elected councillors to deliver essential services to their communities. Kabula was speaking at Lubuta polling station in the Judea Lyabboloma Constituency in the Zambezi Region, shortly after casting her …
Windhoek: Polling stations in various constituencies in Windhoek recorded low turnouts in the sunny afternoon during the ongoing regional and local authorities elections on Wednesday. Speaking to Nampa, presiding officer at Mix Settlement polling stat…
Hardap: Polling stations across the Hardap Region officially closed at 21h00 on Wednesday, with Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Regional Electoral Officer Willem Uirab confirming that preparations for vote counting were underway.
According to …
Beijing: Japan should give an honest, accurate, and complete clarification for its so-called “consistent position” on Taiwan, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson stated on Wednesday. The spokesperson emphasized that a written response released by …
Keetmanshoop: A total of 4,405 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) were reported in Namibia between April 2024 and February 2025, as revealed by Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema. Kantema disclosed these statistics during th…
Oshikoto: As Namibia heads to the polls for the regional councils and local authorities elections, young voters in the Oshikoto Region have issued an appeal to the incoming leadership to prioritise the creation of stable, permanent employment and deci…
Windhoek: A 28-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly killing his pregnant wife during a domestic dispute at Toyota village in the Tondoro Constituency of the Kavango West Region. The Namibian Police Force’s spokesperson for the Kavang…
Ottawa: The Canadian government on Wednesday announced some restrictive trade measures and domestic incentives to ensure its own steel producers better access to the domestic market.
According to Namibia Press Agency, effective Dec. 26 of this year, …
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed new ambassadors to several countries, following a decision by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, an official statement announced on Wednesday.
Accord…
Guwahati: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced its approval of a 398.8-million-U.S.-dollar loan to assist Assam, India, in transforming its healthcare and medical education frameworks. The project is aimed at modernizing key medical institutions…
Swakopmund: Residents of Swakopmund and Arandis shared their expectations and hopes as they cast their ballots in the ongoing Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections. Some residents highlighted the need for improved service delivery, youth e…
Nkurenkuru: The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)’s Returning Officer for the Nkurenkuru Constituency, Pankratius Kawana, on Wednesday reported a smooth voting process with minimal challenges during the ongoing Regional Council and Local Authority…
Windhoek: Chinese stocks closed mixed on Wednesday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.15 percent to 3,864.18 points. The Shenzhen Component Index closed 1.02 percent higher at 12,907.83 points.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the …
Opuwo: Voting in Opuwo concluded smoothly on Wednesday evening, with Kunene Regional Electoral Officer, Mike Nganjone, saying the polling process progressed without major challenges throughout the day. Nganjone noted that a few technical glitches were…
