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Mbumba officiates 10th Regular Commissioning Course Graduation at Rundu

Written by Sawi Hausiku on 18 April 2024

RUNDU, 18 APR (NAMPA) – President Nangolo Mbumba officiated the 10th Regular Commissioning Course Graduation Ceremony for the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) at the 261 battalion military base at Rundu on Thursday.
Around 148 officer cadets graduated in the fields of the NDF Army, Air Force, and Navy.
In his keynote address, Mbumba expressed pride to witness the graduation of officer cadets who were recruited directly upon completion of their secondary education, saying, “This is a sign that in Namibia we are ...


Visas available upon arrival at Walvis Bay port

Written by Isabel Bento on 18 April 2024

SWAKOPMUND, 18 APR (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) will be issuing visas upon arrival to travellers at the Port of Walvis Bay with immediate effect.
A media release issued by the ministry on Thursday stated that this strategic move underscores the significance of streamlining entry procedures, enhancing accessibility and fostering economic growth through tourism and trade.
“By issuing visas at the point of arrival, the ministry aims to bolster convenience f ...

Policymakers urged to address unequal distribution of wealth from oil and gas sector

LÜDERITZ, 18 APR (NAMPA)- Linda McLeod, Consultant at the Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), has encouraged policymakers to address the unequal distribution of wealth from the oil and gas sector. (Video: George Hendricks)

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× RABAT, 13 April 2024 - A Futsal ball pictured at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Hall in Rabat, Morocco during Namibia's opening match against Mauritania at the TotalEnergies Confederation of African Football (CAF) Futsal African Cup of Nations (AFCON). (Photo: Contributed)

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× John Waldron, President of Goldman Sachs, speaks during the Semafor 2024 World Economy Summit in Washington, DC in Washington, DC, April 18, 2024. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

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× WINDHOEK, 09 April 2024 - The Chief Executive Officer of the New Era Publication Corporation, Christof Maletsky. (Photo: Contributed)

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× WINDHOEK, 11 April 2024 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

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× TOPSHOT - This picture taken on April 18, 2024 shows a view of a restored portion of the old city walls of Baghdad near Bab al-Wastani (Central Gate), also known as Bab Khorasan (Khorasan Gate). (Photo by AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFP)

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× RABAT, 13 April 2024 - A Futsal ball pictured at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Hall in Rabat, Morocco during Namibia's opening match against Mauritania at the TotalEnergies Confederation of African Football (CAF) Futsal African Cup of Nations (AFCON). (Photo: Contributed)