United States Begins Distribution of Food Assistance in Kavango
Rundu – Yesterday, U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson joined the UN World Food Programme, the Honorable Governor of Kavango East, and the Office of the Prime…
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson at the Drought Assistance Food Delivery
Good morning! It is a pleasure to be here today with the Honorable Governor and the United Nations World Food Programme. I am happy to…
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson at the World Aids Day Commemoration
It is my absolute pleasure to be here with you today to commemorate World AIDS Day in the Khomas region. With the global theme “Communities…
Congratulations on Namibia’s Elections
The United States congratulates the Republic of Namibia and its citizens on a successful and peaceful election, further strengthening Namibia’s vibrant democracy. Since Namibia’s independence…
U.S. Embassy Celebrates Namibia’s Democratic Traditions through Observation Mission
U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson and U.S. Embassy representatives will celebrate Namibia’s democratic traditions as accredited observers at the polls this Wednesday, November 27. “Participating in…
U.S. Supports Namibia’s Fight Against HIV/AIDS with Expanded Voluntary Circumcision Program
Windhoek – U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson launched the new PEPFAR-funded voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) program “SAFE VMMC” in Namibia. The up to five-year, US$33.5…
Namibia Institute for Democracy Empowers Local Civil Society Organisations
Windhoek – The Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID), in partnership with US Embassy Namibia, conducted a Civil Society Support Program (CSSP) for local non-governmental organizations…
Highest ranking U.S. official on energy visits Southern Africa
Windhoek – Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Francis R. Fannon visited Sub-Saharan Africa from November 2 to 9, 2019,…
U.S. Africa Command train Namibians in Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Otavi – U.S. Africa Command recently facilitated the training of 15 Namibian personnel in the identification and disposal of unexploded ordnance as part of the…
30 New U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers to Partner on Education Throughout Namibia as Group 50
Okahandja – 30 new U.S. Peace Corps volunteers joined local communities throughout Namibia last week to begin two-year assignments to strengthen education across the country. …
U.S. Donates Land Cruisers to Support Fight Against Wildlife Trafficking
Windhoek – United States Ambassador Lisa Johnson handed over two Toyota Land Cruisers to the project “Combating Wildlife Trafficking in Namibia”, a project managed by…
U.S. Donates Additional US$1 Million in Food Assistance
Windhoek – The U.S. Government is increasing its food assistance to Namibia through a US$1 million (N$15 million) contribution to the United Nations World Food…
Health Ministry and U.S. Ambassador introduce most advanced HIV treatment to Namibia
On 1 October, 2019, the Executive Director from the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, and U.S. Ambassador to Namibia, Lisa Johnson, marked…
U.S. Ambassador: Together, We Must Save Namibia’s Rhinos
Khorixas – In celebration of World Rhino Day, U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson joined the Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism and the World Wildlife Fund…
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson at the World Rhino Day Celebration
I am very happy to be here today with you all to celebrate World Rhino Day. Many of you here are those who are responsible…
NUST HIV/AIDS Awareness and Wellness Campaign 2019
Good morning! It is my pleasure to be here with you all today. The Namibia University of Science and Technology’s annual HIV/AIDS and Wellness Campaign…
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson at the AGOA Public Launch
One of my top priorities as U.S. Ambassador is to increase U.S.-Namibia trade and investment in order to create prosperity for both our countries. Since…
US$7.6 Million in Food Assistance to Counter Drought Hardship
Windhoek – To alleviate the hardship brought on by the drought, the U.S. government has donated US$7.6 million worth of food assistance for some of…
