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Indian Prime Minister to undertake state visit to Namibia next week
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
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
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...
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...

The Ines Experience: The social and cultural kitchen through which a new generation of African foodies are drawing fresh culinary paths
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...
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...
Escaped lion attacks woman, 2 children on busy street in Pakistan
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
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...

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....

New Zurich-Windhoek direct flight set to boost domestic tourism
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...
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...

Windhoek awaits 21 Brigade sports galore
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...

PM Modi’s Strategic Push For Energy And Resources: Key Deals In Ghana, Trinidad, And Namibia
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/...

PM Modi Shares Glimpses Of Historic Cultural Ties Between Trinidad & Tobago And India Upon Arrival In Carribean Nation
(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...
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...
Namibia validates national food security strategy with UNICEF support
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...

“Will promote Indian culture, education, and yoga”: Swami Swarupananda on PM Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago
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,...

Ruth First and activist research: the legacy of a South African freedom fighter
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...

Opinion – Forged in the mines: The union that helped liberate Namibia
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...