President Nangolo Mbumba says the governments of Namibia and Germany should do all they can to ensure that the painful past of genocide is resolved.

Dr. Mbumba said this upon his return from the working visit to Germany and Spain last night (Sun).

The Presidency says President Nangolo Mbumba’s working visit to Germany and Spain underscored Namibia’s commitment to fostering stronger international partnerships to promote economic growth and sustainable development.

Several community conservation projects in the Zambezi Region have received financial support to enhance crop production, livestock farming, and job creation.

President Nangolo Mbumba and his German counterpart, Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will hold official talks in part to focus on relations between Namibia and Germany.

President Nangolo Mbumba has extended well wishes to the people of Germany as they celebrate German Unity Day. 

The Lighthouse Centre has bid farewell to 20-year-old Delron Gaoseb from Katutura, Windhoek, who is among eight young people from across the world selected by the Young People's Christian Association to study and provide community service in Germany.

UN member states have adopted the Pact of the Future by consensus during the opening of the Summit of the Future.

The Pact of the Future paves the way for concrete steps to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities through an action-oriented outcome.

Officials from various countries convened for a side event focused on empowering youth in Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Inclusive Leadership, ahead of the upcoming Summit for the Future, co-hosted by Namibia and Germany,.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, expressed satisfaction with Namibia’s role in co-steering with Germany in the negotiations for the Summit of the Future.

The High Court will, on October 12, 2024, continue to hear arguments, in the case of Bernadus Swartbooi against the Speaker of the National Assembly.

Swartbooi is challenging the legality of the 2021 Joint Declaration between Namibia and Germany.