Namibia's pioneering women-led leadership drew significant praise and recognition at the Commonwealth Business Summit.

Africa’s heritage sites are said to be facing a number of challenges from insufficient documentation, poor management, climate change and other uncontrolled illicit activities. 

Namibia, in conjunction with the National Heritage Council and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), will host the World Heritage Digital Technology workshop from 03-06 June 2025 in Windhoek.

King Felipe VI of Spain announced Africa as a key focus of Spain’s new Spain-Africa Strategy 2025-2028 during a New Year’s reception for the Diplomatic Corps in Madrid.

Namibia’s Major General Anne-Marie Nainda lost her bid for the Interpol Vice President for Africa position at the 92nd Interpol General Assembly, which ended today in Glasgow.

She was competing against Morocco and Benin, with Morocco taking the position.

Africa is grappling with major challenges in managing disaster risks due to recurring droughts, severe flooding, and intense cyclones.
 
These issues have impacted the continent's economic development and hindered the achievement of various targeted goals.

China's Ambassador to Namibia says he does not agree with the view that China provides developmental assistance to African countries in favour of getting its hands on its mineral resources.

Ambassador Zhao Weiping said this while emphasising the win-win cooperation between Africa and China.

Steven |Haraǂgeib, who served as Director in the Office of the First Lady during Monica Geingos' tenure, has been appointed as an expert on the Continental Reference Group on Transitional Justice in Africa.

The 3rd Annual Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Forum currently underway in Windhoek aims to attract financial investors to grow MSME on the African continent.

The forum attracted delegates from 55 African Union member states.

WorldSkills International President Chris Humphries emphasised the organization's mission during the event, stating that the "organization's mission is simple: to change the world for the better through skills."