PRESIDENT NANDI-NDAITWAH CALLS FOR GREATER INVESTMENT IN CHILDREN

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wants greater investment in children, stronger protection of their rights and universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene as Namibia commemorates the Day of the African Child and the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.

IRAN, U.S. EXPECTED TO SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

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The Embassy of Iran in Windhoek says Iran and the United States are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding on Friday.

This follows an agreement aimed at ending more than three months of conflict between the two countries.

WORLD LEADERS WELCOME U.S.-IRAN PEACE DEAL

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Various world leaders voiced support for the U.S.-Iran peace deal announced by President Donald Trump on Sunday.

The peace deal is raising hopes of lower energy prices and greater stability across the Middle East after months of conflict.

NAMIBIA, RUSSIA DEEPEN ECONOMIC TIES

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Namibian and Russian are working tirelessly to deepen trade, investment and technology areas, leveraging on the sound historical friendship.Namibian and Russian Leaders

ANDRE MESSIKA PRIORITISES LOCAL DIAMOND BENEFICIATION

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Andre Messika Diamonds has placed local beneficiation at the centre of its operations, with a focus on buying Namibian diamonds, cutting and polishing them locally, and marketing them internationally as a Namibian product.

NEW DIPLOMATS PLEDGE STRONGER TIES WITH NAMIBIA

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Namibia's ties with the international community continue to receive boosts, as newly accredited diplomats outlined plans to deepen cooperation in energy, tourism and education sectors.

Six Heads of Mission presented their letters of credence to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House.

U.S. CRACKS DOWN ON BIRTH TOURISM NETWORKS

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The U.S. Department of State says it has dismantled multiple birth tourism operations across Africa and Europe, revoking hundreds of visas and targeting networks accused of exploiting the U.S. immigration system to secure citizenship for children born in the United States.

AFRICA CDC ISSUES EBOLA PREPAREDNESS GUIDELINES

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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has issued interim guidelines to African Union member states to strengthen surveillance and cross-border preparedness against the Ebola Bundibugyo strain.