Permanent Mission of Namibia

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[IPUparliament @IPUparliament]

The #IPU thanks #Namibia National Assembly @parliament_nam 🇳🇦 Speaker @comradesaara for pledging to support more #youth in parliament and signing up for IPU's I Say Yes to Youth campaign at #6WCSP.

Have you pledged your support?
➡️https://t.co/NeIcCgfjlp

[Permanent Mission of Namibia @NamibiaPMGeneva]

Amb Imene-Chanduru emphasized that this milestone underscores Namibia’s commitment to fostering an inclusive & equitable society, one where both women and men, particularly those with caregiving responsibilities, are empowered to participate fully & equally in the labour market.

[Permanent Mission of Namibia @NamibiaPMGeneva]

On 14 August, Namibia🇳🇦 deposited the instrument of ratification of the ILO Convention No. 156 of 1981 on Workers with Family Responsibilities with the Director-General of the ILO, Mr Gilbert F. Houngbo.

[Permanent Mission of Namibia @NamibiaPMGeneva]

On 14 August, Namibia🇳🇦 deposited the instrument of ratification of the ILO Convention No. 156 of 1981 on Workers with Family Responsibilities with the Director-General of the ILO, Mr Gilbert F. Houngbo.

[Permanent Mission of Namibia @NamibiaPMGeneva]

Amb. Imene-Chanduru, Permanent Representative of Namibia 🇳🇦 participating in the High-Level Dialogue at the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution in Geneva. The INC is working towards a global, legally binding treaty to #EndPlasticPollution.

[Namibia Embassy in Addis Ababa @AmbAddis]

✈️ Planning a trip to Namibia?

Here’s what you need to know!
Before packing your bags, make sure you’re up to date with our visa requirements.

We’ve outlined everything you need to get started with your visa application process.

For more visit: https://t.co/vjvIthm9Eg

[Permanent Mission of Namibia @NamibiaPMGeneva]

Opportunities for Scholarships 2026-2027 for Research, PhD and Postdoctoral fellowships. Please apply!

[Switzerland in South Africa @Switzerland_SA]

Applications are now OPEN for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2026-2027!
For Research, PhD & Postdoctoral fellowships in Switzerland!
Click on the link below to check your eligibility & download the application guide:
https://t.co/YYlESafHVA

[Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector]

My pleasure to meet with H.E. Mrs. Julia Imene-Chanduru, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Namibia🇳🇦. We spoke about deepening collaboration to strengthen digital transformation in the country - building on our ongoing work in emergency telecommunication, digital skills development, school connectivity, and e-waste management.

[@bipa_nam @bipa_nam]

Namibia steps into global IP leadership

BIPA’s Ainna Kaundu appointed Chair of the WIPO Conference Committee
Onesmus Joseph named Deputy Chair of the Berne Union Executive Committee
Proud moment for Namibia at WIPO Assemblies 2025 in Geneva
#BIPA #WIPO #IP

[World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) @WIPO]

The WIPO Assemblies 2025 just concluded.

Thanks to all who participated in person and virtually, forging the future of innovation and creativity 🙌

ℹ️ https://t.co/Yy5FZEzBeN

#wipoGA

[Permanent Mission of Namibia @NamibiaPMGeneva]

Amb. Julia Imene-Chanduru, as Coordinator of the African Group on WIPO issues, underscored the importance of ⁦@_ARIPO⁩ and ⁦@OAPI_TWIT⁩ thanking them for being partners in diplomacy, engines of thought leadership, and guardians of the Groups collective IP interests.

[Bemanya Twebaze @BemanyaT]

It was a privilege to host and address ambassadors accredited to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva, alongside our partners from @OAPI_TWIT and representatives of @WIPO, during a special luncheon convened at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

In my remarks, I reaffirmed ARIPO’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Africa’s intellectual property (IP) ecosystem as a cornerstone of sustainable development and regional integration.

Founded nearly five decades ago, ARIPO has grown into a dynamic platform that:
✅ Harmonizes regional IP laws and procedures
✅ Supports Member States with robust legal, digital, and institutional frameworks
✅ Champions innovation through capacity building, research collaboration, and the protection of #intellectualproperty

Together with OAPI and under the WAO tripartite partnership with WIPO, we are forging a unified IP front for Africa, focused on impact, digital transformation, and inclusivity.

🌍 As Africa moves forward, IP will be central to enabling cross-border trade, protecting local innovation, and stimulating creative industries.

It was an honour for ARIPO and OAPI to have the diplomatic community amidst us this afternoon. We encourage them to continue championing IP as a transformative tool—within Geneva and globally—for achieving Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Intellectual Property is the bridge between ideas and impact. Let us work together to ensure it becomes a driver of equitable growth for all Africans.

#Innovation
#Diplomacy
#SDGs
#SustainableDevelopment

[Bemanya Twebaze @BemanyaT]

I had a productive meeting with Ms. Ainna Kaundu, Acting CEO of @bipa_nam, and her team on the sidelines of the 66th @WIPO General Assemblies. #WIPOGA
🇳🇦 Namibia made history in 2024 as the first @_ARIPO Member State to ratify the Kampala Protocol—demonstrating strong leadership in shaping Africa’s regional IP landscape.
We are inspired by Namibia’s bold vision, as reflected in its national statement at the Assemblies—especially the development of a new IP Strategic Plan and the prioritisation of the creative sector.
💡 We value Namibia’s steadfast support and look forward to deepening our collaboration to make IP work for the people of Namibia.

[Permanent Mission of Namibia @NamibiaPMGeneva]

At the WIPO Assemblies the DG highlights the importance of building sustainable skills, capabilities and confidence. In Namibia🇳🇦, WIPO supports women entrepreneurs, a project which has morphed from a WIPO one-off project into a Ministerial program led by Namibians for Namibians.

[World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) @WIPO]

📣July 8-17: WIPO Assemblies 2025

Agenda, meeting documents, and more: https://t.co/YCIWvMgjtA

Live webcast: https://t.co/oCp3ChfRxR

#wipoGA

[World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) @WIPO]

Director General Daren Tang opens WIPO Assemblies, welcoming largest-ever delegate participation: https://t.co/Y6lFbvIyKo

Addressing some 1,600 registered delegates, Mr. Tang called for collective action to ensure that the global intellectual property ecosystem continues to evolve in supporting the world’s innovators and creators.

#wipoGA

[World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) @WIPO]

📣July 8-17: WIPO Assemblies 2025

Agenda, meeting documents, and more: https://t.co/YCIWvMgjtA

Live webcast: https://t.co/oCp3ChfRxR

#wipoGA

[The Brief @TheBriefLive]

Edelweiss to launch direct Zurich–Windhoek flights in June 2026

Edelweiss Air will launch a direct, twice-weekly service between Zurich and Windhoek starting 1 June 2026.

The non-stop route, operated by Switzerland’s leading leisure airline, will connect Zurich Airport and Hosea Kutako International Airport, strengthening Namibia’s air links with Europe.

“This new route is more than a flight; it’s a new bridge between Europe and Namibia,” said Namibia Airports Company (NAC) CEO Bisey /Uirab, who is also spokesperson for Air Connect Namibia.

https://t.co/tOCk4IkEtN #namibia #windhoek #travel #namibiatravel #edelweissair #tourism #aviation @NIPDB @GondwanaLodges @NCCI_Windhoek @Tourism_Board @_WBCG @CoWMunicipality

[Permanent Mission of Namibia @NamibiaPMGeneva]

✔️ commended a successful 44th Conference;
✔️ reaffirmed Namibia’s support for FAO’s mandate.
✔️ Expressed appreciation to the Director-General for the continued support extended to Namibia.

[Permanent Mission of Namibia @NamibiaPMGeneva]

Today, Honourable Inge Zaamwani, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform met with H.E. QU Dongyu, Director-General of FAO. The Minister:
✔️ Expressed appreciation to the FAO Director-General for the continued support extended to Namibia.

[Permanent Mission of Namibia @NamibiaPMGeneva]

Honourable Inge Zaamwani, Minister of Namibia for Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform met with Ms Rania Dagash-Kamara, Assistant Executive Director, Partnerships and Innovation in Rome. They discussed issues of mutual interest.

[Permanent Mission of Namibia @NamibiaPMGeneva]

Namibia is investing in agro-
processing with emphasis on sustainable innovation. Namibia developed a comprehensive Strategy for the Transformation of the
Agri-Food Sector which is aligned to the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Kampala Declaration

[Permanent Mission of Namibia @NamibiaPMGeneva]

On 1 July, Honourable Inge Zamwaani, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform delivered 🇳🇦 Namibia’s Statement during the General Debate on the State of Food and Agriculture, at the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Headquarters in Rome.

[Permanent Mission of Namibia @NamibiaPMGeneva]

Namibia has:
✔️prioritised agriculture as a fundamental pillar for socio-economic development.
✔️ committed to transforming the sector through diversification, transitioning from rain-fed agriculture to irrigation-based systems.