Penda Naanda – Windhoek Observer

17 Apr

Naanda refutes Angola beef with Namibia claims

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Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation has refuted claims that the relationship existing between Namibia and its neighbouring country, Angola, is in danger of collapsing. This comes after a local daily newspaper last week published a story stating that ‘Angola’s beef with Namibia is getting real. However, Executive Director in the ministry, Penda Naanda, on Tuesday refuted the claims stating that the editorial is not only misleading but has the potential to fuel unnecessary tension between the two nations. “To suggest that the cordial relationship that exists between the two countries is in danger of collapsing is…

Govt unaware of funds paid for ex-Plan combatants by UN

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Eba Kandovazu OVER 20 000 former plan combatants have turned to the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (Mirco) after unsuccessfully petitioning the United Nation High Commission for Refugees(UNHCR), for money they say is owed to them. The UN, according to the group referred them to Mirco. Mirco Executive Director (ED), Penda Naanda, however, says the ministry is not aware of any funds allocated for resettlement and rehabilitation by the UNHCR for the ex-freedom fighters repatriated in 1989. Naanda says the group was granted audience by Mirco Minister, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in April. The group's Chairperson Matheus Nangolo says the group…

Namibia will not break diplomatic ties with Israel

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Staff Writer THE Government says Namibia will not sever its diplomatic ties with Israel. Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (Mirco) reacted to crticisms by Namibia University of Science and Technology Director of International Relations, Marius Kudumo, of the Government’s stance towards Israel and Palestine. In a statement on Mondau, Mirco Executive Director, Penda Naanda, says Namibia’s policy of “being friends to all and enemy of none” does not create a moral and political dilemma in the execution of Namibia’s international relations policy. Naanda adds that Kudumo’s claim on NBC news on Sunday that the ministry was contradicting its policy…