SWAKOPMUND, 17 JUL (NAMPA) – Stronger collaboration between government communicators and the media is essential to improve public understanding of government programmes, strengthen service delivery, and ensure development initiatives reach communities in languages and formats they understand. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

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SWAKOPMUND, 17 JUL (NAMPA) – Building public trust through humility and strengthening defences against misinformation emerged as key themes during presentations by branding and communications experts at the Effective Communicators Conference (ECC) at Swakopmund. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

SWAKOPMUND, 16 JUL (NAMPA) - Botswana Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said reducing transport time on Africa’s roads, ports and borders could raise exports by more than 12 percent and lift gross domestic product (GDP) growth over 2 percent. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

SWAKOPMUND, 16 JUL (NAMPA) – Vice President, Lucia Witbooi, has urged communication professionals to uphold truth, ethical leadership and innovation as they navigate an era increasingly shaped by digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the growing threat of misinformation. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

SWAKOPMUND, 16 JUL (NAMPA) – Artificial intelligence, cloud computing and 5G technology are set to transform Namibia’s mining, energy, finance and healthcare sectors, Huawei Technologies Namibia board director Jason Xu said on Thursday. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

SWAKOPMUND, 16 JUL (NAMPA) – Erongo Region Governor Nathalia /Goagoses has called for communication to be recognised as a catalyst for good governance, accountability and sustainable development. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

SWAKOPMUND, 15 JUL (NAMPA) - Namibia risks losing control of the narrative surrounding its oil and gas industry to foreign public relations firms and artificial intelligence (AI) if local communicators do not organise themselves, Bank of Namibia (BoN) Director of Communications Kazembire Zemburuka has warned. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

SICHUAN, 09 JUL (NAMPA) – Namibia is seeking to deepen agricultural cooperation with China by prioritising technology transfer and encouraging Chinese companies to establish local assembly plants for agricultural machinery. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

BEIJING, 09 JUL (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibian businesses accompanying her on a State visit to China to actively pursue investment opportunities, particularly in manufacturing, value addition and technology transfer. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

GUANGZHOU, 07 JUL (NAMPA) - Namibia has been urged to capitalise on China’s new zero-tariff policy for African exports, described as a major opportunity for the country to expand exports and strengthen trade with China. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 08 JUL (NAMPA) – The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that unsafe food causes about 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths globally each year, with children under the age of five carrying the greatest burden. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

GENEVA, 07 JUL (NAMPA) – Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, while speaking at the closing session of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance on Tuesday, warned that biased Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems risk undermining progress made in advancing gender equality, particularly through the rise of technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

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GUANGZHOU, 07 JUL (NAMPA) - Chinese automotive manufacturer GAC International plans to establish a vehicle assembly operation in Namibia, with the company saying it plans to enter the Namibian market before the end of 2026 as part of its expansion into Southern Africa. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

GUANGZHOU, 06 JUL (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a new era of economic cooperation between Namibia and China’s Guangdong Province, urging Chinese investors to partner with Namibia. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

GENEVA, 06 JUL (NAMPA) – The Global Dialogue on AI Governance officially opened in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday. Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, who is attending the summit, said dialogues such as these provide Namibia with an opportunity to contribute to global discussions on the governance and responsible use of artificial intelligence.

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GENEVA, 06 JUL (NAMPA) – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has underscored the importance of ensuring safety, the protection of human rights, and transparency in the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. He stressed that no AI tool should be released without thorough safety testing, particularly where children are concerned. Guterres made the remarks during the opening of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland.

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GUANGZHOU, 06 JUL (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described her State visit to China as a strategic mission aimed at strengthening bilateral relations by attracting investment, promoting industrialisation, advancing technology transfer, and creating employment to support Namibia’s development priorities.( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 05 JUL (NAMPA) - A 19-year-old man was stabbed to death at Oluhwa village on Saturday. (Video: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA TV

MARIENTAL, 05 JUL (NAMPA) – Police in the Hardap Region recorded three deaths and a housebreaking case over the weekend. (Video: Maya Sangeve) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 29 JUN (NAMPA) - Hundreds of undocumented individuals staged a demonstration at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security in Windhoek on Monday, citing delays in the issuance of national documents following the 2024 nationwide mass registration campaign.( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV

Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16 for the first time in their history.(Video: Torres Rino Tjipetekera) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 29 JUN (NAMPA) – A 10-year-old boy was arrested in Windhoek’s Otjomuise residential area in connection with the alleged murder of his cousin on Saturday. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

WINDHOEK, 27 JUN (NAMPA) – Caregivers say a community parenting programme run by the One Economy Foundation has helped them improve communication with their children and to better understand positive discipline. (Video: Esther Gabriel) NAMPA TV

RUNDU, 26 JUN (NAMPA) - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the government has directed that furniture for schools and other public institutions be procured locally, following an exemption granted through the Ministry of Finance. Ngurare made the announcement on Friday during the official handover of 12 newly constructed classrooms, an administration block and two ablution blocks at Ngcove Junior Primary school in Ndama. (Video: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA TV

Employees at the Furnmart branch in Aranos have joined a nationwide strike, making it the only participating outlet in the Hardap Region. Workers are demanding improved wages and benefits and say they will remain on strike until they receive feedback from the company's management. ( Video: Renathe Americano) NAMPA TV