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Namibia welcomes India’s health innovation
New Era
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed India’s proposal to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Namibia under the ‘Pharmacy of the World’ initiative. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described it as a timely and transformative step...
Namibia scoops medals in Zambia
New Era
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Namibian archers brought home a total of six medals from the recently concluded 2025 African Regional Field Archery Championship in Lusaka, Zambia. The championship took place from 3-6 July, featuring competitors from Zambia, South Africa and...
Namibia takes on Algeria in Africa Cup
New Era
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The Mandela National Stadium will come alive with Rugby Africa Cup action at 13h00 on Sunday, as Namibia locks horns with Algeria in a much-anticipated semi-final clash. Namibia stormed into the semis after a dominant 55-17 win over Senegal, with...
President Xi calls for global dialogue, cooperation among civilisations
IOL
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Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China is ready to work with other countries in building a global network for dialogue and cooperation among civilisations. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central...
Namibia’s 55–17 victory secures semi-final spot
Informante
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July 11, 2025
RUGBY AFRICA CUP: The Welwitschias delivered a dominant performance, defeating Senegal 55–17 in their Rugby Africa Cup quarter-final in Kampala. Captain Prince !Gaoseb praised his team’s effort, saying, “Proud of the team — we stuck to the plan...
Dangote fuel storage mooted for Namibia
New Era
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Africa’s richest man billionaire Aliko Dangote, is reported to be preparing to construct massive fuel storage tanks at Walvis Bay. The tanks, reports suggest, would be able to supply much of southern Africa. The internet was abuzz yesterday with...
India's BIG gift to Namibia as it is set to roll out UPI service; check list of countries accepting payment through UPI
DNA India
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July 11, 2025
Namibia will roll out the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) later this year, it was announced on Wednesday following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah that focused on imparting a new momentum...
1.4 mln Namibians still face food insecurity: PM
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, July 11 (Xinhua) -- About 1.4 million Namibians, representing about 45 percent of the population, are still facing food insecurity following a severe El Nino-induced drought that hit the country during the last farming season, Prime...
India and Namibia Reinforce Strategic Ties
Villager
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July 11, 2025
By: Shawn Uiseb India and Namibia have entered a new era of strategic cooperation following the landmark visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Windhoek on July 9, 2025 — the first official visit by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly...
PM Modi in Namibia: An era of mineral plus digital diplomacy
The Times of India
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July 11, 2025
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Namibia on 9th July 2025, it was considered a visit that carried more weight than it showed. He became the first prime minister to do so in the last three decades, and the timing could have never been...
Team Malawi earns more gold medals in Namibia
The Times Group Malawi
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July 11, 2025
By Peter Fote in Windhoek, Namibia: The gods continued smiling on mother Malawi yesterday at the African Union Region 5 Games in Namibia with three gold medals in the bag, bringing the total of top finishes to six. Malawi’s first gold medal of the...
Shell Secures Drilling Permit off South Africa's West Coast
Offshore Engineer News
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July 11, 2025
Jul 11, 2025 © currahee_shutter / Adobe Stock Shell has been granted environmental authorisation to drill up to five deep-water wells off South Africa's west coast, the company said on Friday. The oil major applied for authorisation last year and...
Building Trust by Trusting less: Namibia’s Cybersecurity Imperative
Villager
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July 11, 2025
By: Annalize van der Merwe In 2024, Namibia recorded over 1.1 million cyber incidents. One major breach exposed 626 gigabytes of sensitive data, while globally, organisations witnessed a 47% surge in weekly cyberattacks during Q1 of 2025. These...
Swakopmund aims to lead coastal economic growth
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Mayor of Swakopmund, Blasius !Goraseb, has emphasised the town's commitment to becoming a leading hub of economic development and innovation along Namibia’s coast. !Goraseb highlighted these efforts during the 4th Annual Business Breakfast...
Shell gets permission to drill off South Africa's west coast
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 11, 2025
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -Shell has been granted environmental authorisation to drill up to five deep-water wells off South Africa's west coast, the company said on Friday. The oil major applied for authorisation last year and plans to drill...
Indian Prime Minister honoured with Namibia’s highest civilian award
Informante
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July 11, 2025
Staff Reporter PRIME Minister Narendra Modi of India has been conferred with the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, Namibia’s highest civilian award, making him the first Indian leader to receive this honour. “India and Namibia have...
MEA slams Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for mocking visit of PM Modi to nations with small populations
Organiser Weekly
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On July 10, Bhagwant Mann jokingly remarked that PM Modi might be visiting countries like “Magnesia,” “Galveaisa,” or “Tarvesia,” implying that these trips lack significance. Mann questioned the importance of PM Modi’s visits to small-population...
Hydrogen corridor momentum: North Africa key to Europe
ESI Africa
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July 11, 2025
A vast hydrogen pipeline stretching from North Africa to central Europe is fast becoming a cornerstone of Europe’s clean energy strategy, with African nations set to play a critical role by setting up a hydrogen production value chain underpinned...
Namibia showcases local products at 49th Dar es Salaam Trade Fair
Informante
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July 10, 2025
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is participating in the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), currently taking place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Ministry of International Relations and Trade noted that the fair brings together exhibitors...
Namibia men’s Squash team progress to the semi-finals in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Informante
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July 11, 2025
After going undefeated in the first round, team Namibia will now head into the Cup Semifinals tomorrow against the home side, EP B. It’s going to be a high-energy match with a loud local crowd – but the team is ready to rise to the occasion!...