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Relentless journey of Tobias, Namibia’s boxing architect … From Edundja to the world
New Era
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No one could have predicted that a young boy from the quiet village of Edundja in the Ohangwena region would one day grow into the man who would put Namibia on the global boxing map. But that’s exactly what Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Tobias has done....
Bank Windhoek implements value-based fee structure …aims to maintain real value amid challenging environment
New Era
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Bank Windhoek has implemented a revised banking fee structure, effective today, which responds to ongoing economic uncertainty and a projected inflation rate of 4.5%. The moderate fee adjustment aims to maintain real value and service quality amid...
Business community urged to expand horizons as Namibia launches first AFCFTA consignment
Informante
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July 1, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Minister of International Relations, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has urged the country’s private sector to actively embrace the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement to unlock its full...
PM Modi's Visit To Focus On Trade, Investment: Namibian Presidency
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Windhoek, July 1 (IANS) The Namibian Presidency has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Southwest African nation on July 9 will explore new avenues to enhance the bilateral collaborations between India and Namibia....
Noronex finds high-grade copper in deep Namibian diamond holes
The West Australian
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July 1, 2025
Noronex Limited’s recent deep diamond drilling program in the western lens of its Namibian Fiesta project has identified two significant copper intercepts, including an 11-metre hit assaying 0.5 per cent copper and 6m at 0.7 per cent copper. The...
Harnessing trade to unlock sustainable growth in Africa
CNBC Africa
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June 30, 2025
In an ambitious bid to boost intra-Commonwealth trade to $2 trillion by 2030, trade ministers from across the Commonwealth convened in Windhoek, Namibia, marking a significant milestone by holding the meeting in Africa for the first time. The...
Lifeline Childline, UNICEF launch report
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Lifeline Childline Namibia, in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has officially launched their three-year data report and a targeted awareness campaign. This is an effort to protect and empower children with...
Opinion Piece by Namibia’s Ambassador to France, Albertus !Aochamub
Informante
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June 30, 2025
On 18 June 2025, I had the honour of representing Namibia at the inaugural Tech Diplomacy Forum, convened at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The gathering brought together diplomats, technology leaders, scholars, and multilateral institutions to...
Namibia bags three medals at World Youth Games
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Three young Namibian athletes won medals at the World Youth Games held from 26 to 29 June 2025 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Mathew Coetzee took gold in the boys’ under-14 80-metre race with a time of 9.07 seconds, one of the fastest...
Namibia and Botswana continue to strengthen border relations
Informante
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June 29, 2025
Date: June 29, 2025 Staff Reporter NAMIBIA and Botswana continue to show their dedication to tackling issues affecting border communities, as the second phase of the Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Sensitization Campaign is currently underway...
India Prime Minister Modi's State visit to Namibia confirmed
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will pay a state visit to Namibia on July 9. The Namibian Presidency confirmed that President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will host Prime Minister Modi during the visit, which is aimed at exploring new areas of...
AU launches space-based early warning system to tackle climate threats
China Daily Global
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By SHARON NAKOLA in Nairobi Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-06-30 22:01 The African Union has unveiled a new space-based initiative aimed at strengthening the continent's ability to anticipate and respond to climate-related disasters, as...
PM Modi embarks on five-nation tour, including BRICS summit
Asian Voice
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New Delhi-Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a five-nation tour commencing July 2, with visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Argentina, culminating in his attendance at the BRICS summit in Brazil. He will also make a stop in...
BRICS Summit 2025: Focus on AI ethics, climate action, global peace and security aligned with India's position, says MEA
CNBC-TV18
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June 30, 2025
Responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), climate action, global health and reforming global governance, peace and security are some of the key issues on the agenda of the upcoming BRICS Summit that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to...
Day two of 2025 FNB Grant Khomo Week delivers surprise and tries by the dozen
Alberton Record
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July 3, 2025
It’s still freezing cold in Pretoria and all day yesterday the sun was a little shy to stick its head out properly in the east of the city, but once again these weather conditions didn’t stop the cream of the country’s U16 rugby talent from...
India And Namibia To Deepen Bilateral Ties, Economic Cooperation During PM Modi’s Visit
Ommcom News
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June 30, 2025
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming visit to Namibia, the first since Namibian President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah assumed office, is a significant step towards renewing the bilateral ties and deepening economic engagement between...
Engineering Council of Namibia challenges decision to dissolve council
Informante
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June 30, 2025
Staff Reporter The Engineering Council of Namibia has challenged the decision by the Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, to dissolve the Council, describing the move as both “procedurally flawed” and “humiliating”. “The manner in...
Delegation Of Namibian Traditional Leaders Visit South Africa To Explore Rural Socio-Economic Blueprint
Africa.com
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June 30, 2025
Bakgatla Development Model Gains International Traction Moruleng: A high-level delegation of traditional leaders from Namibia has arrived in the Northwest province to study a rural development model pioneered by Kgosi Nyalala Pilane of the...
Breaking Travel News explores: Etendeka Hiking Trails of Namibia
Breaking Travel News
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June 30, 2025
“This is your enemy,” our intrepid guide, Irwin, remarked in his opening welcome speech, hitting the small rock boulder on the dusty red ground next to his wonderfully weathered boots. “This is your friend,” he continued with a smile, raising a...
Weather Conditions Cause More Itinerary Changes for Crown Princess
Cruise Hive
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June 28, 2025
Only a few days ago on June 24, 2025, guests onboard Crown Princess for her world cruise learned that inclement weather would be changing up the itinerary while sailing around South Africa. Deciding to wait for more favorable conditions, the...