Tag: Namibia
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π§π«π³π¦ Africa Pushes Back on Foreign Experiments
Burkina Faso has officially suspended the Target Malaria project, a Bill Gatesβbacked initiative involving the release of genetically modified mosquitoes. Authorities went further, ordering the destruction of all related samples in the country. For Captain TraorΓ©βs government, the move signals a clear rejection of outside control over domestic health policy. Namibia became part of the…
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π³π¦π·πΊ Russia to provide Namibia with mobile epidemic laboratory
Russia will provide Namibia with a mobile anti-epidemic laboratory for the rapid diagnosis and control of infectious diseases, Russian Ambassador Dmitry Lovach told the Namibian Sun newspaper. The head of the diplomatic mission said that in mid-July specialists from Rospotrebnadzor conducted a training course in epidemiological safety in Windhoek for 25 Namibian doctors. The training…
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πΏπΌ Zimbabwe stuns Namibia to qualify for Rugby World Cup for first time since 1991
Zimbabwe qualified for the Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1991 after upsetting Namibia 30-28 in the Africa Cup final on Saturday. Zimbabwe is the second side from Africa, after world champion South Africa, to secure a berth in the expanded 24-team World Cup in Australia in 2027. The Sables are also only…
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π³π¦Namibia Ends Visa-Free Travel for US Citizens: A Bold Move Against Western Dominance in Africa
Windhoek, Namibia β In a surprising move, Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba has announced the termination of visa-free travel for United States citizens, marking a significant shift in the countryβs diplomatic stance. Effective immediately, American tourists and business travelers will now be required to obtain a visa before entering Namibia, with fees set at $100 for…
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π³π¦ Namibia Makes History: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Inaugurated as First Female President
The inauguration of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Namibia’s first female president is a historic milestone, not only for Namibia but for the entire African continent. Her swearing-in on March 21, 2025, coincided with Namibia’s 35th independence anniversary, symbolizing a new era of leadership. The presence of former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first elected female…
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π³π¦ Sam Nujoma: The Architect of Namibian Freedom
Sam Nujoma, the founding father of Namibia, passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and leadership. Known as the Father of the Nation, Nujoma led the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) in a decades-long struggle against South African apartheid rule. His tireless efforts culminated in Namibia’s independence in 1990, marking a…
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π³π¦ Gas may dash Big Oil’s Namibian dreams
International companies and the government of Namibia had high hopes only months ago they could quickly cash in on offshore discoveries and turn the country they saw as the world’s last frontier of untapped oil into a prolific producer. They have since hit a major complication: an unexpectedly high percentage of gas in the fields,…
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π³π¦ Namibia makes strides in green energy with sale of first carbon credits
Namibia has taken a big step toward greener energy by selling its first carbon credits to European companies. Carbon credits are like rewards for reducing pollution by helping companies balance out their carbon emissions by supporting clean energy efforts elsewhere. Carbon Capture and Storage Namibia (PyroNam), which spearheaded the move noted that their Waltershagen plant…
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Chinese company to build Africa’s largest desalination plant in Namibia
An agreement has been reached between China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) and the Namibian government and construction will begin this year. The production capacity of this plant, after its commissioning, will be up to 20 million tonnes of desalinated water per year. The implementation of this project would solve the problem of fresh water…
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Namibia denies entry to a ship possibly carrying Israeli arms
Local media reports that Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab demanded that the ship Kathrin, set to enter the port of Walvis Bay in Namibia, be denied entry. The Namibian government has not disclosed the type of military cargo potentially on board the Kathrin or the port where it was loaded.
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