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We would like to present the activities of the Embassy as well as the multi-faceted and intensive Namibian-German relations. We wish you an informative visit to our website.
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On 9 May 2013, the German Counsellor for Development Cooperation, Dr. Romeo Bertolini, joined in the groundbreaking ceremony at the Donkerbos Primary School in the Otjombinde Constituency. Deputy Prime Minister Hausiku, the Director of the National Planning Commission Alweendo as well as the recently appointed Governor of the Omaheke Region Uitele also took part in the festivities.
Groundbreaking Ceremony at Donkerbos Primary School
“I am very concerned by the recent opinion polls on Europeans’ views about their future and the role played by the process of European integration. Many people in Europe are losing faith in the joint European project. Especially in countries where people have been hit hard by the effects of the crisis, people are losing confidence in a better future for themselves and their children.
Foreign Minister Westerwelle calls for confidence in Europe
Germany's international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) has been in dialogue with the world for 60 years. Since its first day on air, it has transformed from a shortwave radio broadcaster to a multimedia organization.
"With its journalistic content in 30 languages, DW ensures Germany's multimedia presence in the world," said Erik Bettermann, Deutsche Welle's Director General. He added that competition for global audiences is becoming increasingly fierce due to an ever-growing amount of media products, especially in the field television.
60 years Deutsche Welle (DW)
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On 16 April 2013, the German Ambassador Onno Hückmann and the Namibian Minister for Education, Dr David Namwandi jointly launched the project for the Promotion of Vocational Education and Training (ProVET). The project is a joint initiative between the Namibian Training Authority (NTA) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) funded by the German Government with 4,5 Mio Euro in a first phase of 30 months....
Launch of the Promotion for Vocational Education and Training Project
The newly inaugurated German Development Media Awards honor journalists worldwide for their outstanding reporting on human rights and put the spotlight on journalists telling important stories affecting their communities, countries and regions.
GERMAN DEVELOPMENT MEDIA AWARDS 2013
On 12 April 2013, the Cultural- and Sports Officer of the German Embassy, Hans-Christian Mahnke bid farewell to two Namibian football coaches Jacky Shipanga, head coach of the National Women's team, and Gerald Güther, "Eleven Arrows" coach from Swakopmund. Both coaches will attend a three-week International Coaching Course organised by the German Football Association (DFB) in Hennef, Germany in April/May 2013. Shipanga and Güther were amongst the best performers in the previous course and will now strive to receive the A-Certificate for coaching.
International DFB Coaching Course
Deutsche Welle photo competition KLICK
Sustainable Economy in focus of this year's DW photo competition KLICK!
From 17-19 June, this year's Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum in Bonn will spotlight
"The Future of Growth – Economic Values and the Media”. A worldwide photo
competition will honour outstanding images that capture related themes.
This year's photo competition KLICK! is called “Your view of a Sustainable Economy”.
Deutsche Welle photo competition KLICK
More languages and new digital formats and a new design: Deutsche Welle starts its ninth annual, international blog and social media awards, the Bobs, on February 6, 2013.
Internet users around the world will have until March 6 to submit their candidates for the Bobs in 14 languages. For the first time, Hindi, Turkish and Ukrainian will be official award languages.
Deutsche Welle: Ninth Bobs Awards in 14 Languages
How far has Germany advanced in realizing the Energiewende, the transformation of the energy system, in the individual spheres? Where is there still need for adjustment? The German Government is following up these questions within the scope of an intensive monitoring process.
The German Energiewende – Germany as a “laboratory of the future”?
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
The KfW Development Bank and its subsidiary DEG are increasing the support to developing and emerging countries for use of innovative technologies in combating global challenges such as poverty, climate change, and scarcity of resources. They committed 6.2 billion Euro to projects worldwide in 2012 with 1.1 going to Africa.
Music and dancing, excitement and relaxation, fast fashion and slow fashion are some of the many facets of the theme “Rhythm” of the European Fashion Award FASH 2014. The advisory board of the Stiftung der Deutschen Bekleidungsindustrie (German Fashion Industry Foundation) agreed to this rather broadly interpretable scope for the competition.
“I care about nature, but ...” Many entrepreneurs claim that they care about sustainability, yet they make decisions that are harmful to the environment. Economic researchers from Germany and the USA have shed new light on the significance of moral values and the subconscious in the context of making business decisions.
The two best European football teams this year come from Germany: for the first time in the history of the Champions League two German teams, Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund, will be competing in the final at London’s Wembley Stadium. In Dortmund alone more than half a million fans requested a ticket for the final.
The German Embassy in Windhoek and the Namibian Basketball Federation (NBF) will hold coaching clinics led by German expert Peter Schey aimed at developing the sport of basketball in Namibia. The clinics are part of a project which includes the donation of sports equipment.
