Nam Embassy Brussels

This is the official Twitter account of the Namibian Embassy to Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and the EU.

[Nam Embassy Brussels @NamEmbBrussels]

Job Opportunity: Our Embassy is looking to recruit a new utility driver who can also carry out some administrative tasks. Starting day: 1 June 2022 or soon thereafter.

For more information, see the job advertisement on our website: https://t.co/5ALrnb8Da1

[Nam Embassy Brussels @NamEmbBrussels]

Hon. Christine //Hoebes, Minister in the Presidency is participating in the 33rd Annual Session of the Crans Montana Forum for Africa taking place from 29 June to 2 July. The Minister is joined by other top decision-makers in the public and private from Africa & around the world.

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

Prime Minister Kuugongelwa-Amadhila & others unpacked the potential benefits & opportunities offered through the Global Gateway Africa-Europe Investment Package which has promised 2 mobilise EUR 150 billion towards strong, inclusive, green & digital recovery and transformation.

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

#EDD22 offers many opportunities to engage various partners through bilateral meetings. Prime Minister Kuugongelwa-Amadhila was able to hold talks and exchange ideas with representatives of @EIB and the UN as well as members of the European Parliament.

[Nam Embassy Brussels @NamEmbBrussels]

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila today participated at the 15th Edition of the European Development Days, session on ''Sustainable Finance at the Heart of Global Gateway'' which took place on 21 June 2022, Brussels, Belgium.

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

Tuli Mekondjo works with mixed media, using embroidery, collage, paint, resin and mahangu grain. In this video, Bruno Claessens from Duende Art Projects in Antwerp talks about how Tuli's art explores culture, identity, politics & history.

Visit Instagram @tuliphoenix for more.

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

Exciting News: Works by one of Namibia's most talented and important contemporary visual artists, Tuli Mekondjo, will be shown in Antwerp, Belgium, as part of the "Unsettled" exhibition from 26 May until 3 July 2022.

For more, see: https://t.co/5j4qnY6ctm

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

Yesterday, we had the pleasure to meet the CEO of @Airbelgium and his team in order to explore opportunities in Namibia. Good air connectivity is a vital facilitator of tourism, trade and investment & Namibia welcomes the interest of international airlines in our country.

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

Yesterday, I had the pleasure to spend some time with the talented Belgian photographer Benoît Feron whose stunning images of Namibian landscapes are included in his exhibition "Elements-Terra Abstracta" at the A.galerie in Brussels:
https://t.co/9hS00DFR3v

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

Namibia is building synergistic partnerships and strategic alliances in our quest to become an international green hydrogen hub. Thank you to @MrMnyups and @Gasunie for a stimulating exchange of views and ideas during a recent meeting in Brussels.

[Nam Embassy Brussels @NamEmbBrussels]

The European Commission's Young African Leaders Programme offers a fully-funded three-month leadership programme at the European University Institute in Florence place from 1 September 2022 to 30 November 2022. Apply by 7 April & for more details, see https://t.co/sZ2C4FaAVm.

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

A lot has happened since Namibia announced its green hydrogen ambitions with the launch of the Harambee Prosperity Plan II a year ago. @MrMnyups, Presidential Economic Advisor and Namibia's Green Hydrogen Commissioner provides an update:
https://t.co/KXnl3H3nNB

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

On 23 March at 14:00 GMT, the Gates Cambridge Alumni Association is organising a targeted Gates Scholarship Panel Information Session for graduates from Africa on Zoom. For more information, contact [email protected]

@PvcRid @One_Namibia @namibian_opp @NUST_Namibia

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

The staff of the Namibian Embassy in Brussels wish all Namibians a Happy Independence Day. We will continue to strive to live up to the motto "A People United for Prosperity" in our work on behalf our beloved country.

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

The latest edition of the @cbl_acp publication "Perspectives" features articles on Namibia’s economy, the different opportunities it offers, and the support services offered to investors by @NIPDB. See: https://t.co/Wf5NWJzQ8B

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

Good news from the Netherlands: As of today (23 December 2021), the Dutch Government has lifted the ban on flights from Namibia and other countries in Southern Africa. See: https://t.co/cZeMi3JxDt

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

2/2 The article on African leadership at international organisations can also be accessed here: https://t.co/UYwDOJaGpQ

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

1/2 The Economist has written about Africans leading a number of global organisations. Examples include @DrTedros from Ethiopia at the @WHO & @NOIweala from Nigeria at the @wto, who safely steer these important bodies during our turbulent times. See: https://t.co/AvCf0srawT

[Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus @M_Kaapanda]

Great visit with Pamela Hastry & her colleague from Morphée Joaillerie in Brussels. Pamela designs & makes unique high-end jewelry, using gemstones from Namibia & other countries. I look forward to work together to promote her work, Namibian gemstones & tourism to 🇳🇦 in 2022.

[Nam Embassy Brussels @NamEmbBrussels]

As the sun sets on another year, we give thanks and extend our best wishes to our partners, colleagues, friends and followers. We wish you all a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year. Our hope for 2022 is for the world to unite in order to end the Covid-19 pandemic!