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Namibia: Message of Condolence – President Hage G. Geingob

The U.S. Embassy has deep appreciation and respect for our decades-long relationship with President Geingob dating to the early days of Namibia’s independence, when Geingob served as the first Prime Minister of Namibia

The U.S. Mission to the Republic of Namibia was saddened to learn of the passing of His Excellency, President Hage Gottfried Geingob. President Geingob was a valued partner throughout his decades of public service. The U.S. Embassy has deep appreciation and respect for our decades-long relationship with President Geingob dating…

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Namibia: 22 Peace Corps Education Volunteers Swear In

Peace Corps Volunteers work alongside community members on locally prioritized projects that build relationships, promote knowledge exchange, and make a lasting and measurable impact

On November 16, 2023, 22 Peace Corps Trainees were sworn-in to begin their two-year service as education Volunteers in schools around Namibia. This 52nd group of Trainees to Namibia, arrived on August 30, and just completed their 12 weeks of pre-service training in Okahandja. At the invitation of the Namibian government,…

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Namibian Women Help Prevent Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Cervical Cancer by Encouraging their Male Partners to get Circumcised

The Ministry partnered with the PEPFAR through the USAID and their implementing partner Abt Associates to train mobilizers who promote the health benefits of VMMC in their communities

Christmas Shikongo is a 33-year-old father of three and a community mobilizer working to reduce HIV-related deaths in Omuhongo Village, northern Namibia.  For months, Christmas has been educating and counseling adolescent boys, men, and their partners on the health benefits of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in preventing HIV.  As…

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On World Rhino Day, The United States (U.S.) Celebrates its Successful Conservation Partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Government of Namibia

Namibia is now home to the largest population of black rhino left on earth

The population of black rhinos declined dramatically in the 20th century at the hands of European hunters and settlers. Between 1960 and 1995, black rhino numbers dropped by a sobering 98%, to less than 2,500 individuals. Since then, the species has made a tremendous comeback from the brink of extinction.…

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Namibia: President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Invests N$840 Million in New United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Program to Provide Health Services to Vulnerable Children, Adolescents, and Youth

This was announced by the PEPFAR Namibia Deputy Principal for USAID, Ms. Tamara Cox, who is currently visiting the Land of the Brave

The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) will invest approximately N$840 million (US$45 million) in providing health and social services to vulnerable children, adolescents, and youth in Namibia. This was announced by the PEPFAR Namibia Deputy Principal for USAID, Ms. Tamara Cox, who is currently visiting the Land of…

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2023 Mandela Washington Fellow Shange-Ndamona Mungoba shares her Namibian Food Security Sustainability Strategy with United States (U.S.) Secretary of State

Shange-Ndamona Mungoba focus is to promote the up cycling of food loss and waste to create other commodities such as animal feed, fertilizer, and pest control agents

Shange-Ndamona Mungoba, a 2023 MWF was placed at Jackson State University (Mississippi, USA) for Business & Entrepreneurship professional development. Her cohort was made up of fellows from 23 sub-Saharan African countries, with 24 other fellows who collectively serve their communities in Agri-Business, Agri-Processing and Food Trade & Food Security initiatives.…

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Namibia: Ambassador Randy Berry Visits Tsumkwe

During his two-day visit, Ambassador Berry paid a courtesy call to the Mangetti Dune Health Centre, where he met the nurse-in-charge and tuberculosis (TB) field promoter for a walk-through of the facility

U.S. Ambassador to Namibia Randy Berry traveled to Tsumkwe from August 2 to 4 to meet with community leaders, students, conservation actors, and health service providers. During his two-day visit, Ambassador Berry paid a courtesy call to the Mangetti Dune Health Centre, where he met the nurse-in-charge and tuberculosis (TB)…

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United States (U.S.) Global AIDS Coordinator, Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong, Visits Namibia to Celebrate 20 Years of President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Globally

During his three-day visit, Ambassador Dr. Nkengasong engaged with Namibian government officials and other partners leading the strategy to reach and sustain HIV epidemic control

The United States Global AIDS Coordinator, Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong, visited Namibia from June 17 – 20 to celebrate 20 years of The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and 18 years of saving lives in Namibia. During his three-day visit, Ambassador Dr. Nkengasong engaged with Namibian…

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Namibia: New HIV Medicine for Children Saves More Lives

The introduction of this new medicine to Namibia has been achieved through a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Health and Social Services and partners

John* plays quietly on the floor as his caregiver looks proudly on. Healthy and growing, John is the perfect example of a thriving 3-year-old. However, this was not always the case. John was infected with HIV at birth, and despite being put on the HIV treatment available at the time,…

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United States (U.S.) Ambassador Randy Berry Visits the Erongo Region

During his three-day visit, Ambassador Berry met with George Botshiwe, CEO of Navachab Gold Mine, to view how mining operations support Namibia’s economy

U.S. Ambassador to Namibia Randy Berry traveled to the Erongo Region on April 3-5 to engage with local leaders, U.S. partners, and various communities. During his three-day visit, Ambassador Berry met with George Botshiwe, CEO of Navachab Gold Mine, to view how mining operations support Namibia’s economy. Botshiwe took Ambassador…