Kyrgyzstan seeks Namibia’s backing for AU observer status

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Kyrgyzstan is lobbying for Namibia’s support in its bid to secure observer status at the African Union (AU).

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov met for bilateral talks on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.

Mahama assures Nandi-Ndaitwah of Ghana’s pan-African vision

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Ghana’s President John Mahama has assured President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah that the ideals of total emancipation of the African continent remain central to Ghana’s vision, as articulated by the country’s founding leader, Kwame Nkrumah.

Namibia and Sierra Leone pledge stronger historic ties

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her Sierra Leonean counterpart, Julius Maada Bio, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the historic ties between Namibia and Sierra Leone, rooted in their shared struggle against colonialism.

Nandi-Ndaitwah thanks Barbados PM for support

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has thanked the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, for her encouragement and moral support as she assumed Namibia’s leadership role.

The two leaders met briefly at the UN headquarters, where they discussed matters of mutual concern between Namibia and Barbados.

Namibia, Estonia leaders explore stronger ties

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her Estonian counterpart, Alar Karis, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Namibia and Estonia.

The two leaders met on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York.

President calls for investment in creative industries

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has invited investors in the global creative industries to collaborate with Namibians in unlocking the sector’s vast potential.

She noted that the government has identified the creative industry as a priority area for youth empowerment and job creation.

Namibia closes 80% of gender gap

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia has closed more than 80% of its gender gap, reaffirming the country's commitment to advancing women's empowerment.

According to the latest World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report, Namibia ranks first in Africa and eighth worldwide.

AU States Demand UN Security Council reform

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African Union member states, including Namibia, Kenya, and Sierra Leone, have reiterated that the continent's continued exclusion from the United Nations Security Council can no longer be tolerated.