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Namibia supports India’s local Pharma Factory Plan
Namibia has welcomed India's proposal under the "Pharmacy of the World" initiative to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility locally. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made this statement during discussions with India's Prime Minister,...
Adult education directorate hosts meeting to review progress and challenges
The Directorate of Adult Education has launched a stakeholder's meeting to take stock of the achievements and challenges and reflect on its mission as a tool for job creation and economic growth. The Adult Education programme was introduced to up...

World | Jul 10, 2025 | 6 min read Modi receives Namibia’s top civilian award
News World #Windhoek Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with Namibia’s highest civilian award, the ‘Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’. The award was presented by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Named...

India, Namibia Call For Fast-tracking Trade Deal With South African Customs Union
Home Africa India, Namibia Call For Fast-tracking Trade Deal With South African Customs Union India–SACU preferential trade agreement can be a transformative platform for regional trade, investment and value chain integration, PM Modi said India...

PM Modi’s Historic India‑Namibia Moment After 27 Years | Highlights
Prime Minister Modi made history as the first Indian PM in 27 years to visit Namibia. He received a warm cultural welcome, addressed Namibia’s Parliament to chants of 'Modi, Modi', signed key MoUs across tech, defence, energy and UPI rollout, and...
Namibia’s Indian community embraces PM Modi
OPTIMISTIC CROWD: The Indian community in Namibia turned out in large numbers to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Windhoek today. The warm reception did not go unappreciated, with Prime Minister Modi describing the crowd as...

PM Modi’s Historic Visit To Namibia | Key Highlights & Takeaways | India News | World News
Updated: Jul 10, 2025, 04:21 PM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a historic visit to Namibia, strengthening India’s ties with the African nation. From high-level bilateral meetings to cultural exchanges and strategic agreements, the...
Highlights from Namibia visit: PM Modi engages with Indian diaspora, receives cultural welcome, and conferred 27th international honour
After talks with President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, PM Modi shared tweet post outlining the key pillars of bilateral cooperation. Digital technology, defence, critical minerals, healthcare, agriculture, education, and expressed gratitude for...
Five-Nation Tour Ends: PM Modi wraps up landmark Namibia visit with key agreements, parliament address, UPI launch plan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for New Delhi, concluding his first official visit to Namibia, also marking the final leg of his five-nation tour that spanned Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The...

PM conferred Namibia's highest civilian award
Windhoek: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with Namibia's highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis'. The award was presented by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Addressing a...

India signs 4 pacts with Namibia on energy, health
Windhoek: India and Namibia on Wednesday signed four agreements to bolster bilateral cooperation in several areas, including energy and healthcare, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Modi,...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds talks with the Namibian President
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the State House in Windhoek on Wednesday during his state visit. The Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by Nandi-Ndaitwah and accorded a ceremonial reception on arrival....
India, Namibia bolster ties, sign pacts on defence, critical minerals
India and Namibia on Wednesday signed four key agreements and strengthened bilateral cooperation across sectors ranging from defence to critical minerals, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Namibian President Netumbo...

All 65 countries where it’s illegal to be LGBTQ+ in 2025, including the UAE and Mali
How many countries is it still illegal to be gay in 2025? More than you’d think, probably. Since we last updated this list, Mali has criminalised LGBTQ+ activity and Trinidad and Tobago have re-criminalised it, although more positively, Namibia...

Prime Minister Addresses The Namibian Parliament
(MENAFN- APO Group) At the invitation of the Speaker of the National Assembly, H.E. Saara Kuugongelwa, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed today the Parliament of Namibia. This special gesture from the Namibian side made Prime Minister's...
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'In India we also proudly say Madam President': PM Modi hails Namibia’s first woman president in Parliament address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Namibia for a historic milestone — the election of its first woman president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. #WATCH | Windhoek: Addressing the Parliament of Namibia, PM Narendra Modi says, "A few months...

PM Modi Receives Ceremonial Welcome In Namibia, First Indian Prime Minister To Visit In Nearly 30 Years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm ceremonial welcome in Namibia, marking the final leg of his five-nation tour and the first visit by an Indian PM to the African nation in nearly three decades. He received the ceremonial welcome at the...

From Oil To Rare Earths – Why Namibia Became India’s Big China Hedge
Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, did not sleep late. A morning sun split the dry Namibian sky as an Indian Air Force jet glided into Hosea Kutako International Airport. Out stepped Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Cameras whirred. Traditional...

'Just Warming Up, Will Score Faster And More': PM Modi At Namibian Parliament
WINDHOEK: Using cricketing analogy to underscore the vast potential for growth in India-Namibia bilateral ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that both countries are only "warming up" and will "score faster, score more" in the...

'Our Friendship Was Not Born Out Of Politics But Out Of Struggle': PM Modi In Namibia (VIDEO)
Windhoek: After receiving Namibia's highest civilian award, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the honour to the people of Namibia and both nations' "unbreakable friendship." Namibia's...