U.S. Department of State Archives

U.S. Ambassador Launches Third Cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Program

Walvis Bay – Today, U.S. Ambassador Randy Berry launched the third cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Walvis Bay. The program was first established in Namibia in November 2020 and aims to provide women with the tools needed to create and grow their own businesses, raise capital, and effectively network with ...

By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 4 April, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Namibia | Tags: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), Business, Namibia, U.S. Department of State, Women

U.S. Under Secretary Uzra Zeya’s Travel to Namibia Concludes

Windhoek – Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya visited Namibia from July 21-24 where she met with senior government officials, civil society, and young leaders to discuss joint efforts to address global issues, strengthen democracy, fight human trafficking, assist refugees, and promote regional security. She met with President Geingob to ...

By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 25 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, embassy, Government Offices, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, TTIP, U.S. & Namibia, Wildlife | Tags: and Human Rights Uzra Zeya, Democracy, Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Osire Refugee Camp, U.S. Department of State, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Waterberg Plateau National Park

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 government leaders, and Namibian businesses. The two-days of senior-level meetings introduced the U.S. firms to decision makers, potential partners, and future opportunities in the construction, energy, and health industries. The ...

By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 1 March, 2022 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Namibia | Tags: Chargé d’Affaires Jessica Long, Ms. Akunna Cook, Namibia, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of State, United States of America

Largest-Ever U.S. Business Delegation to Namibia Arrives

Windhoek – On Monday morning, February 28, representatives from several major U.S. companies will begin a visit to explore investment and commercial opportunities in Namibia. Ms. Akunna Cook, a visiting senior State Department Official responsible for the United States’ economic diplomacy for all of Africa, will lead the delegation that includes officials from the U.S. Department of ...

By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 28 February, 2022 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Namibia | Tags: Ms. Akunna Cook, U.S. Business Delegation, U.S. Department of State, U.S. trade and investment

Namibia Retains Tier 1 Ranking on U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report

Windhoek – The Government of Namibia retained its status as a Tier 1 country in the 2021 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report for the second year in a row for prohibiting severe forms of trafficking in persons and punishing acts of trafficking. Namibia is again the only country in Africa to achieve a Tier 1 ranking, ...

By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 15 July, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases, Reports, TTIP, U.S. & Namibia | Tags: 2021 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, Human Trafficking, Namibia, U.S. Department of State

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