Blazing Trails and American Barbecues: Namibia Exports World’s “Greenest Charcoal”
Windhoek – Communities across Namibia grapple with the problem of acacia bushes that encroach on their land. The invasive acacia reduces pastureland available for livestock, sucks…
New Labor Market Assessment Guides Employment and Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Young Women
Windhoek – The U.S. Government-funded DREAMS program and the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service launched a Labor Market Assessment Report which identifies economic growth…
United States Donates Millions of Condoms
Windhoek – The United States handed over 6.9 million condoms and 2.6 million lubricants to the Ministry of Health and Social Services to address supply shortages.…
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Jessica Long at the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellows Departure
Good afternoon, Mandela Washington Fellows! It is my pleasure to be here today to re-congratulate you on your selection for the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship…
2022 Mandela Washington Fellows Depart for the United States
Today, a group of sixteen young Namibian leaders departed for the United States to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship program. The Mandela Washington Fellowship…
New Outreach Materials Encourage Women at Risk to Take PrEP
Windhoek – Yesterday, the U.S. Government-funded DREAMS program and the Ministry of Health and Social Services launched new public awareness materials encouraging young women at risk…
Remarks by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Jessica Long at the Peace Corps Reinstatement Swearing In
Good morning! It is a great pleasure to have you join us here today for this special ceremony that commemorates the return to service of…
Peace Corps Volunteer Swearing-in Ceremony First post-Covid-19 Volunteer Returns
Windhoek – On Wednesday, May 18 U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Jessica Long swore in the first of the returning Peace Corps Volunteers, who had departed due…
“I regained my life through DREAMS” – Rempie
With only a Grade 10 in hand, 23-three-year-old Rempie Jeremaia from Omuthiya, just like so many other young Namibians, had limited options and was at…
Statement by Charge d’Affaires Jess Long for World Press Freedom Day
Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we celebrate the determination of Namibian journalists and media professionals who continue to be the beacons of press freedom…
“World Health Day Share Fair” Gives Voice to Key Populations
Windhoek –The U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires Jessica Long and the Minister of Health and Social Services, Honorable Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, on Friday, April 08 opened…
Remarks by Jessica Long, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Opening of the Share Fair
Thank you for inviting me to the opening of the first Share Fair with the theme “Our planet, our health” in association with yesterday’s World…
FELPT Cohort 6 Frontline Graduation Remarks by Dr. Brian Baker, CDC Namibia Country Director
Good morning, As many of know, the Field Epidemiology Training Program was modelled after a training approach created at the US Centers for Disease Control…
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Helps Vulnerable People Stay HIV-Free
“Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis or PrEP keeps me safe from contracting HIV.” These are the words of 40-year-old Mulela*, a resident of Makaravani location at Katima Mulilo…
Remarks by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, Walter Parrs for World TB Day 2022
Good morning! It is great to be here. Usually, my job keeps me in Windhoek, so I am very pleased to join you today here.…
Statement by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Jess Long on Namibia’s 32nd Independence Day
On behalf of the American people, I want to extend my congratulations to His Excellency President Hage Geingob and to all Namibians on your country’s celebration of…
Namibia Receives 200 Medical Emergency Beds to Support COVID-19 Response
Windhoek – The Ministry of Health and Social Services received today 200 new medical emergency beds following a months-long cooperation on the initiative by the U.S. Embassy…
U.S. Business Delegation Concludes Visit to Namibia
Windhoek – A U.S. business delegation wrapped up today a visit to Namibia during which they met with Namibian Vice President His Excellency Nangolo Mbumba, other…
