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PM Modi Joins In On Namibian Drums During Ceremonial Welcome In Windhoek
(MENAFN- IANS) Windhoek, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm and vibrant traditional welcome upon his arrival in Windhoek, Namibia, as part of the final leg of his five-nation tour. The welcome ceremony included...

PM Modi Concludes Productive Visit to Brazil, Arrives in Windhoek, Namibia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his productive visit to Brazil and arrived in Windhoek, Namibia at 6:30 am local time after an overnight journey from Brasilia. “Landed in Windhoek a short while ago. Namibia is a valued and trusted African...

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on India’s civil nuclear liability framework and India-Namibia relations (Week 110)
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative for the practice of Mains answer writing. It covers essential topics of static and dynamic parts of the UPSC Civil Services syllabus covered under various GS papers. This answer-writing practice is...
From Cheetahs to Critical Minerals: PM Modi set for first Namibia visit by Indian PM in over three decades
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to go on a landmark visit to Namibia on July 9, marking the final leg of his five-nation tour and becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the African nation in nearly three decades. The visit is...

Northern Drilling wins $40m deal for campaign off Namibia
John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Ocean, a semisub spin-off of Northern Drilling, has won a contract for one of its rigs with a subsidiary of Rhino Resources. The deal is for the 2018-built Deepsea Mira for operations in Namibia set to start in...

PM Modi Arrives in Namibia | After Historic Brazil Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed his visit to Brazil and arrived in Windhoek, Namibia, as part of his multi-nation international outreach. His visit to Namibia aims to enhance India’s engagement with African nations. During this trip, he...
Five Nation Tour: Modi to visit Namibia, 1st by Indian PM trip in 30 years to secure minerals, energy ties, expand UPI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Namibia on July 9, marking the final leg of his five-nation tour and a significant milestone in India-Namibia relations. This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Namibia in nearly...
Namibian crafters share lessons from China-Africa Expo
Namibian artisans who recently represented the country at the 2025 China-Africa Economic Trade Expo in Changsha, Hunan Province, have returned home with valuable lessons, fresh inspiration, and a renewed call for investment in the local creative...

Rwanda charts nuclear pathway to energy security
In a major strategic move towards energy security, Rwanda is charting a new path by embracing nuclear energy with an integrated and forward-thinking approach. As highlighted in a recent interview on CNBC Africa, Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of the...
PM Modi Plays Drums in Namibia, Gets Grand Welcome on Final Leg of Five-Nation Tour
Bharat Bandh: Chaos Erupts, Key Services Hit As Over 25 Crore Workers Stage Nationwide Protest The central trade unions have announced a nationwide strike for july 9, with over 25 crore workers from various sectors expected to participate. The...

Made in Namibia: Family legacy fuels Shilongo’s expansion drive
56 years of making unique Namibian leather products With a brand-new Windhoek factory on the cards, the next generation of the Shilongo family is scaling the business while staying true to its local roots and community focus. Phillipus Josef 5...

Insurance industry urged to tap into Uganda’s growing pension sector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Insurance companies in Uganda have been encouraged to design retirement-focused products to take advantage of opportunities in the fast-growing pension sector. Speaking at the inaugural Thought Leaders Forum on...
PLN grows Namibian uranium position
Special Report: Pioneer has acquired the Gaobis uranium project in a move that significantly expands its portfolio in uranium-rich southern Namibia. PLN picks up Gaobis uranium project in Namibia Project a natural extension to existing project in...
India expands ties with uranium-rich African nation to fuel energy transition
Modi’s stop in Namibia follows a visit to Ghana and is scheduled between key engagements in Brazil for the BRICS summit, highlighting New Delhi’s intent to elevate strategic partnerships in Africa alongside its multilateral global agenda. In...

World News | President Lula Welcomed Indian Companies to Manufacture Drugs, Pharmaceuticals in Brazil: MEA
Brasilia [Brazil], July 9 (ANI): President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva welcomed Indian companies to manufacture drugs and pharmaceuticals in Brazil, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday (local time). While addressing a special...
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FirstUp: PM Modi in Namibia, Bharat Bandh... The headlines of the day
After Brazil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Namibia to conclude his five-nation tour. In India, trade unions have called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh today, which may affect banking, postal and other sectors read more It is set to be a...

Minerals, Diamonds, Strategic Ties: Why Is PM Modi Visiting Namibia?
Last Updated:July 09, 2025, 00:24 IST PM Narendra Modi is visiting Namibia at the invitation of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the first woman elected to the office in the southern African country PM Narendra Modi will be visiting Namibia in...

Petralon to add 2,500bpd to Nigeria’s Crude production by August
Nigeria’s crude oil production is set to receive a modest boost as indigenous oil firm Petralon Energy prepares to add 2,500 barrels per day (bpd) to the country’s output starting in August. Ahonsi Unuigbe, the company’s CEO, confirmed the...
President Lula welcomed Indian companies to manufacture drugs, pharmaceuticals in Brazil: MEA
Brasilia [Brazil], July 9 (ANI): President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva welcomed Indian companies to manufacture drugs and pharmaceuticals in Brazil, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday (local time). While addressing a special...

Pioneer expands Namibian uranium base with Gaobis acquisition
The project is proximal to the company’s Warmbad uranium project. Pic: Getty Images. PLN picks up Gaobis uranium project in Namibia Project a natural extension to existing project in the country’s south Plan is now to double down on high-priority...