A delegation from the Parliament of Sao Tome and Principe visited Namibia's National Assembly on Thursday to strengthen ties between the parliaments of the two countries.
The visit was led by Domingos Boa Morte, the Secretary General of the São Tomé Parliament.
Namibia joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Widows Day, a United Nations observance held annually on 23 June to raise awareness about discrimination and hardships faced by widows globally.
Namibia's exhibition stand at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, is gaining attention for its unique showcase of locally produced goods that reflect the country's rich natural and cultural heritage.
The Minister of International Relations and Trade welcomed Chinese investors in a different range of agriculture-linked industries in Namibia.
Selma Ashipala-Musavyi made the call during the Investing in Africa and China Agriculture Production and Trade Cooperation Conference held in Changsha, China.
Namibia's Ambassador to Angola, Patrick Nandago, has described the U.S.-Africa Business Summit as both a learning experience and a platform for the country to showcase its investment and business opportunities.
The summit will bring together over 1,500 public and private sector leaders.
As the Commonwealth Business Summit officially concluded on Friday, Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey, accompanied by Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, paid tribute to Namibia's national heroes at the Heroes Acre.
The European Commission has added Namibia to the EU's Updated List of High-Risk Jurisdictions for Financial Crime Monitoring.
The Chinese government announced that it would allow products from 53 African countries, including Namibia, to access the Chinese market with zero tariffs.
The move is aimed at fostering economic growth and strengthening diplomatic relations between Africa and China.
Commonwealth nations can unlock about N$22.3 trillion in additional trade through the adoption of electronic transferable records and comprehensive legal reform.
Namibia's pioneering women-led leadership drew significant praise and recognition at the Commonwealth Business Summit.
