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Windhoek awaits 21 Brigade sports galore
New Era
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OPUWO – The 21 Motorised Infantry Brigade, responsible for defending the central areas of Namibia, will host its first annual edition of a football, netball, and volleyball tournament at the Khomasdal Stadium in Windhoek this weekend. According to...
Mitrelli Group eyes energy investment in Namibia
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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A multinational firm, Mitrelli Group, known for delivering large-scale, sustainable infrastructure and development projects across Africa, is looking to expand its footprint into Namibia, with a particular focus on the energy sector. Its founder...
Namibia validates national food security strategy with UNICEF support
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has partnered with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to validate its draft Communication and Behavior Change Strategy. The initiative, which kicked off Wednesday...
Indian Diaspora hosts cultural event on Op, Sindoor to welcome PM Modi
Awaz The Voice
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July 6, 2025
Rio de Janeiro Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed unique cultural performances upon his arrival in Brazil. Brazil is the fourth country in his five-nation visit. Upon arrival PM Modi was greeted by a jubilant diaspora. Members of the Indian...
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Zambian Observer
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July 6, 2025
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS President Dr Lazarus Chakwera holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Trinity International University in the United States of America. He also holds a bachelor degree from...
Indian Prime Minister to undertake state visit to Namibia next week
Informante
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July 6, 2025
Date: July 06, 2025 Staff Reporter Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India will undertake a state visit to Namibia next week, reinforcing the long-standing and historic relationship between the two countries. The Prime Minister of the world’s...
Brazil: Indian Diaspora holds cultural performance on Operation Sindoor to welcome PM Modi
Nashville Herald - Tennessee
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Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed unique cultural performances upon his arrival in Brazil. Brazil is the fourth country in his five-nation visit. Upon arrival PM Modi was greeted by a jubilant diaspora....
Air Connect Namibia welcomes new Edelweiss route connecting Zurich and Windhoek twice weekly
Informante
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July 6, 2025
Staff Reporter AIR Connect Namibia has welcomed a twice-weekly non-stop Edelweiss service between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) starting 1 June 2026. This landmark development is poised to be a...
Namibia ready to host 2025 AUSC Region 5 Youth Games
Informante
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July 1, 2025
Maria David NAMIBIA is poised to host the 11th edition of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games. The games are scheduled to take place from 4 to 13 July 2025. This prestigious multi-sport event, which will also see some...
The Ines Experience: The social and cultural kitchen through which a new generation of African foodies are drawing fresh culinary paths
Business and Financial Times
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July 5, 2025
Ten years ago in June 2015, the global news network, CNN’s African Voices series televised a travel feature on how chefs throughout the African continent, from Ghana to Namibia, were getting creative, tweaking traditional recipes, or reaching into...
Escaped lion attacks woman, 2 children on busy street in Pakistan
Yahoo News
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An escaped pet lion chased a woman and two children down a busy street in Pakistan's Lahore, police said Friday, with dramatic footage showing the big cat leaping a wall before pouncing on them. CCTV footage released by the police showed the lion...
Escaped lion attacks woman, 2 children on busy street in Pakistan
CBS News
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An escaped pet lion chased a woman and two children down a busy street in Pakistan's Lahore, police said Friday, with dramatic footage showing the big cat leaping a wall before pouncing on them. CCTV footage released by the police showed the lion...
New Zurich-Windhoek direct flight set to boost domestic tourism
New Era
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Air Connect Namibia has welcomed a twice-weekly non-stop Edelweiss service between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). The new service commenced on Tuesday, 1 June 2026. The introduction of the...
PM Modi’s Strategic Push For Energy And Resources: Key Deals In Ghana, Trinidad, And Namibia
News18
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July 4, 2025
Last Updated:July 04, 2025, 10:51 IST With MoUs inked in Ghana and strategic talks lined up in Trinidad and Namibia, India is pursuing long-term energy and resource partnerships PM Modi meets Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama (Photo: X/...
Gender gaps in crucial sectors are narrowing in more African countries — report
Independent (Uganda)
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June 29, 2025
More African countries are making progress on gender equality. From Benin to Botswana, new data shows gains in political inclusion, economic participation, and leadership. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new report shows many African countries...
PM Modi Shares Glimpses Of Historic Cultural Ties Between Trinidad & Tobago And India Upon Arrival In Carribean Nation
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Port of Spain, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Modi, on Thursday, shared glimpses of the cultural and historical ties between Trinidad and Tobago and India upon his landmark two-day visit to the Carribean nation here. "A cultural...
Ruth First and activist research: the legacy of a South Afri...
Modern Ghana
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Ruth First, born 100 years ago, was a South African freedom fighter, journalist and scholar who worked against the racist system of apartheid during white minority rule. She was assassinated by apartheid forces in her office at the Eduardo...
“Will promote Indian culture, education, and yoga”: Swami Swarupananda on PM Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 3, 2025
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 3 (ANI): Spiritual leader Swami Brahma Swarupananda on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Trinidad and Tobago will significantly contribute to the global promotion of Indian culture,...
Education Ministry launches "End Learning Poverty For All in Africa" campaign
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) is joining the continental push to end learning poverty, defined as the inability of children to read and understand a simple, age-appropriate text by the age of 10....
Opinion – Forged in the mines: The union that helped liberate Namibia
New Era
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Union membership is not just a legacy of Namibia’s past—it is a living force for justice, dignity, and economic empowerment today. As Namibia continues to confront inequality, unemployment, and the pressures of a globalised economy, the role of...