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PM Narendra Modi receives warm welcome in Namibia, tries hand at playing drums
World News Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Namibia for the first time, receiving a traditional welcome in Windhoek. His visit aims to boost cooperation in technology, trade, health, and security between India and Namibia. The visit is...
From Cheetahs to Critical Minerals: PM Modi set for first Namibia visit by Indian PM in over three decades
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to go on a landmark visit to Namibia on July 9, marking the final leg of his five-nation tour and becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the African nation in nearly three decades. The visit is...
PM Modi Plays Drums in Namibia, Gets Grand Welcome on Final Leg of Five-Nation Tour
Bharat Bandh: Chaos Erupts, Key Services Hit As Over 25 Crore Workers Stage Nationwide Protest The central trade unions have announced a nationwide strike for july 9, with over 25 crore workers from various sectors expected to participate. The...
PM Modi showcases cultural heritage of Bharat with Ayodhya Ram mandir replica, madhubani art to world leaders
Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship by presenting symbolic, handcrafted gifts to global leaders during his ongoing five-nation tour, reflecting the country’s artistic legacy...

Minerals, Diamonds, Strategic Ties: Why Is PM Modi Visiting Namibia?
Last Updated:July 09, 2025, 00:24 IST PM Narendra Modi is visiting Namibia at the invitation of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the first woman elected to the office in the southern African country PM Narendra Modi will be visiting Namibia in...

New malaria drug to treat babies and young children receives approval
Pharmaceutical company Novartis said it has received approval for what it claims is the world's first drug to treat malaria in babies and young children. The drug, known as Coartem Baby, has been approved by Swissmedic, Switzerland's regulatory...
Namibian crafters share lessons from China-Africa Expo
Namibian artisans who recently represented the country at the 2025 China-Africa Economic Trade Expo in Changsha, Hunan Province, have returned home with valuable lessons, fresh inspiration, and a renewed call for investment in the local creative...

NUST, Unam await final directive from task force on free education
Detailed plan expected in August Both universities are actively participating in the national consultations while also mapping out what the shift could mean for their operations. Eliot Ipinge 1 Hour Ago - 2025-07-08 05:40:00 As government's plan...

PM Modi showcases India's cultural heritage with handcrafted gift
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India's rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship by presenting symbolic, handcrafted gifts to global leaders during his ongoing five-nation tour , reflecting the...
Global Cancer Atlas lists Namibia’s registry
Allexer Namundjembo Namibia’s efforts to improve cancer surveillance have received international recognition with the inclusion of the National Cancer Registry (NNCR) in the newly launched Global Cancer Atlas. The Atlas, developed by the American...
PM Modi showcases India’s cultural heritage with handcrafted gifts to world leaders
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India's rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship by presenting symbolic, handcrafted gifts to global leaders during his ongoing five-nation tour , reflecting the...

Proposal seeks to attract African diaspora through immigration reform
Namibian youth leader Sem David Imbodi has submitted a detailed policy proposal to the justice and labour relations ministry, recommending the creation of a legal framework to support the return, integration and recognition of people of African...

Japanese pianist, Namibian dancer to present intercultural...
The performance, set to take place in the Goethe-Institut auditorium in Windhoek at 6pm, is free to attend and includes a complimentary drink. The production explores the dynamic interaction between music and movement, blending contemporary and...
Culture Summit Africa 2025 to spotlight the people behind Africa’s culture-led companies
10–11 September 2025 | The Tryst, Johannesburg Hosted by Happy Sandpit www.culturesummit.co.za Culture Summit Africa 2025 will bring together over 100 leaders in HR, transformation, people strategy and leadership for a bold two-day event focused...

Forged in the Mines: The Union that Helped Liberate Namibia
By: Poco-Key Mberiuan 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...

FMD: Namibia on high alert
Visitors or returning Namibians should take note of the procedures to expect when entering the country's borders. With ongoing outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in neighbouring South Africa (SA), Namibia’s Directorate of Veterinary...

NAMFISA Empowers Consumers with New Education Portal
NAMFISA, in collaboration with Green Enterprise Solutions (Green), officially launched its Consumer Education Website. Held at NAMFISA’s Head Office in Windhoek, the event featured welcome remarks by CEO Mr. Kenneth S. Matomola, who also...

Namibian athletes urged to be national ambassadors at Region 5 Games
Maria David DEPUTY Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Dino Ballotti has called upon Namibian athletes to embrace their role as ambassadors for the nation as they prepare to compete in the upcoming Region 5 Games....
Church and scouts rally for Okatope survivor
The Union of Sisters of the Roman Catholic Church, in partnership with Scouts Namibia, is appealing to good Samaritans to support an eight-year-old survivor of a brutal family murder at Okatope in the Ohangwena Region in 2019. Rejoice Petrus was...

Namibia in gear to host Region 5 Games
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp says the upcoming Africa Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, which are scheduled to take place from 4 to 13 July are set to go. The Namibian...