Day: May 4, 2023

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Chancellor of Germany Concludes his Visit to Ethiopia

The Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz has concluded his one day visit to Ethiopia. Olaf Scholz was seen off at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport this evening by Foreign Affairs State Minister Birtukan Ayano. The Chancellor is expected to travel to Kenya for similar visit, it was indicated. Chancellor Scholz was accompanied by several representatives of German companies. Ethiopia and Germany have a long standing bilateral cooperation in various development areas. Germany is a country that stood alongside Ethiopia during difficult times; the Spokesperson of Foreign Affairs said.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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PM Abiy Holds Discussions with Special Envoy of Sudanese Sovereign Council President

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held discussion with the Special Envoy of the President of the Sovereign Council of Sudan this afternoon.

During the occasion the premier called up on the conflicting parties to resolve their differences through dialogue.

” I reiterated Ethiopia’s belief that Sudan will emerge from its current situation within a short time by utilizing wisdom of its children and cordial engagement. I have called up on the conflicting parties to resolve their differences through dialogue,” Abiy twitted.

It is to be recalled that Prime Minister Abiy had held phone discussions last week with both General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo on the need to settle differences amicably and bring stability to Sudan.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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PM Abiy Confers with Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has discussed with Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz today. During the occasion, PM Abiy and Chancellor Olaf Scholz exchanged views on enhanced Ethio-German partnership in addition to regional and multilateral issues. “Pleased to receive Chancellor Olaf Scholz this evening where we discussed enhanced Ethio-German partnership in addition to regional and multilateral issues,” the premier twitted. It is to be recalled that Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in Addis Ababa today for a one day official visit to Ethiopia.

The Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz has concluded his visit to Ethiopia. Olaf Scholz was seen off at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport this evening by Foreign Affairs State Minister Birtukan Ayano. The Chancellor is expected to travel to Kenya for similar visit, it was indicated. Chancellor Scholz was accompanied by several representatives of German companies. Ethiopia and Germany have a long standing bilateral cooperation in various development areas. Germany is a country that stood alongside Ethiopia during difficult times; the Spokesperson of Foreign Affairs said.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Namibians on Thursday commemorated Cassinga Day.

President Hage Geingob has said Cassinga Day is not only a day to commemorate selfless acts of sacrifice, but also a day for Namibians to reaffirm their patriotism and foster a sense of pride and duty towards the nation.

Namibians on Thursday commemorated Cassinga Day. The Cassinga massacre occurred on 04 May 1978, when South African Defence Force planes flew over the Swapo refugee camp at Cassinga in southern Angola and dropped bombs, killing close to 600 Namibians and wounding 400 others.

“The objective of the apartheid forces was to instil fear and discourage the continuation of Namibia’s liberation struggle under the leadership of the Swapo Party,” Geingob said in a statement issued on Thursday.

He said these acts only strengthened the unity, solidarity and resolve of Namibians to continue fighting for Namibia’s total liberation from colonialism and apartheid.

Geingob said the Cassinga massacre became “one of the many rivers of blood that Namibians crossed towards freedom for all.”

Geingob in his statement paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the attack, saying their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

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Cassinga a day for Namibians to reaffirm patriotism: Geingob

President Hage Geingob has said Cassinga Day is not only a day to commemorate selfless acts of sacrifice, but also a day for Namibians to reaffirm their patriotism and foster a sense of pride and duty towards the nation.

Namibians on Thursday commemorated Cassinga Day. The Cassinga massacre occurred on 04 May 1978, when South African Defence Force planes flew over the Swapo refugee camp at Cassinga in southern Angola and dropped bombs, killing close to 600 Namibians and wounding 400 others.

“The objective of the apartheid forces was to instil fear and discourage the continuation of Namibia’s liberation struggle under the leadership of the Swapo Party,” Geingob said in a statement issued on Thursday.

He said these acts only strengthened the unity, solidarity and resolve of Namibians to continue fighting for Namibia’s total liberation from colonialism and apartheid.

Geingob said the Cassinga massacre became “one of the many rivers of blood that Namibians crossed towards freedom for all.”

“This was in line with the proclamation by the late People’s Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) Commander, Peter Eneas Nanyemba, that we had to cross many rivers of blood before achieving our freedom,” the president stated.

Geingob in his statement paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the attack, saying their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

“Today, many of us not only deeply appreciate the depth and height of the sacrifices that our fallen heroes and heroines have made, but we also understand the need to maintain the peace, unity and freedom that their sacrifices brought for us as Namibians,” the Head of State said.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

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Man dies after being stabbed at Okakarara

A 24-year-old man has died from a single stab wound to the chest in the Okakarara State Hospital, where he was taken for medical attention on Wednesday.

Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Unit Commander for Community Affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha, said in an interview with Nampa on Thursday the deceased was identified by relatives as Mbinovandu Hindjou.

Preliminary police investigations suggest that Hindjou was involved in a physical fight at a bar in Okakarara. The stabbing occurred at approximately 23h00 on Wednesday, and a 28-year-old suspect was arrested the same night.

“Hindjou was found with a stab wound on the left lower chest, and upon arrival at Okakarara State Hospital, he succumbed to the injury,” said Mbeha.

The suspect in the matter was arrested Wednesday night and is expected to appear in the Okakarara Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Police investigations into the matter are ongoing.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

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Botha acquires ICECP diploma

Athletics coach Henk Botha says his recently acquired International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Programme (ICECP) diploma will help him grow as an individual, as well as help many Namibian athletes.

The ICECP honoured members of its XII (12) and XIII (13) classes at a ceremony held on 24 April 2023 at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The course provided national-level coaches with enhanced coaching and leadership skills, along with the latest coaching principles from the University of Delaware, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and Olympic Solidarity (a department of the IOC).

The intended outcome of the course is to assist national-level coaches in developing proficiency in the areas of sport sciences, talent identification, coaching education, management, athlete development, safe sport principles and grassroots sports development.

In an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, Botha said he was happy to acquire the qualification as it is life-changing for him and the athletes he will be working with in Namibia.

“It was tremendous, we did a lot of modern coaching techniques which enriched me as a coach. I am better off as a coach and I can provide for my athletes, as well as other athletes in Namibia,” he said.

He added that attending the course connected him to several coaches around the world who he believes will work well with him, as well as help the different sports codes in future.

“I have set up links with other sports codes who can come help us in Namibia. I have also been approached by the Bangladesh Athletics Federation to assist them with their sprint athletes. Through this programme I have been in contact with European Athletics who want to add us to a coaching forum as a country where we can share information which in the end will help us become better,” said Botha.

The ICECP saw 31 coaches from 27 nations receive diplomas in 17 different sports codes. Since its inception in 2008, a total of 457 participants from 125 nations and 39 sports have graduated from the programme.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency