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UAE’s Pres. Working Visit to Ethiopia Would Deepen Relations of Two Countries: Spokesperson

The recent official working visit of the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to Ethiopia will elevate diplomatic and economic integration between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In his biweekly press briefing today, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Meles Alem said that the recent visit of UAE President was successful.

During the visit, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and United Arab Emirates President have expressed commitment to build stronger bridges that benefit both people.

In a bilateral meeting the leaders held with their respective delegations, they have acknowledged the ever strengthening ties between Ethiopia and the UAE.

Following the bilateral meeting, the leaders presided over a signing ceremony of 17 agreements in various sectors, including industry, agriculture, investment and finance, it was learned.

The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also talked about Ethiopia’s Foreign Affairs plan for the current budget year and other activities carried out on the diplomatic and international relation issues.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Ethiopia Working Towards More Diversified, Inclusive Diplomatic Engagements: Foreign Affairs Spokesperson

Ethiopia is working towards more diversified and inclusive diplomatic engagements in bilateral, regional, continental, and multilateral venues, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Meles Alem said in his biweekly press briefing today that works will be carried out to take the country’s diplomatic relations to a higher level and strengthen partnership in the current Ethiopia budget year.

He pointed out that activities are underway towards a more diversified and inclusive diplomatic engagements in bilateral, regional, continental and multilateral venues.

Diversification and inclusivity of holistic and cross-cutting engagements in the areas of aviation, sports, cultural and people-to-people diplomacy will be the focus during the current fiscal year, the spokesperson disclosed.

He stated that efforts have been made to rejuvenate diplomatic relations with countries that were strained following the war in the north. As part of this, efforts will be made to increase the number of friendly countries.

Ethiopia is working on normalizing relations with the United States and the European Union along with boosting relations Asian, Pacific and South American countries, Meles stated.

In the Middle East, the Spokesperson disclosed, the Government is working closely with countries of the Gulf to further boost the multifaceted relations, especially in the areas of trade, investment and job opportunities for our nationals in those nations.

The overall diplomatic engagements of the country in multilateral fora including the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) will be guided by its commitment to multilateralism and enhancing its participation.

Ethiopia’s main foreign policy imperative in the neighboring countries is ensuring peace and stability as well as economic integration bolstered by people-to-people and infrastructural linkages, according to the Meles.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Leaders of Ethiopia, India Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussion on the sidelines of the BRICS-Africa Outreach & BRICS Plus meeting today, according to the Office of the Prime Minister.

During the occasion, the leaders have expressed a mutual expression of commitment to deepening relations, especially with Ethiopia’s entry into the BRICS group.

They also agreed to strengthen political cooperation as well as economic cooperation in areas of agriculture, technology, trade and investment, it was learned.

Recall that Ethiopia’s bid to join the BRICS family was endorsed this morning during the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Woman hit and killed by vehicle at Shamahiho

A 39-year-old woman died on Wednesday at Shamahiho village in the Kavango East Region after she was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross the road.

The incident happened at around 19h00, the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Crime Investigation Coordinator in the region, Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu, told Nampa on Thursday.

It’s alleged that the driver of a white pickup truck oyota was driving from East to West direction and bumped a pedestrian, who was crossing the road from North to South direction, causing her serious injuries and subsequently her death on the spot.

Her body was transported to the Rundu State Hospital mortuary.

Kanyetu said her identity has been withheld as her next of kin have not been informed yet.

He said no arrest has been made in connection with the incident.

Police investigations into the matter continue.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

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Trustco challenges BoN suspension in High Court

The Managing Director of Trustco Group Holding and Trustco Bank, Quinton van Rooyen, says the Bank of Namibia’s decision to immediately suspend Trustco Bank for a period of six months prejudices Namibians.

Van Rooyen said this in an affidavit filed at the Windhoek High Court, in an urgent application in which he wants an urgent interim interdict preventing BoN from implementing a decision it took on 18 August to suspend Trustco Bank.

The application was heard on Thursday by Judge Boas Usiku. Van Rooyen wants the interdict order, pending the review application, which seeks to set aside the suspension. According to him, the BoN decision is unlawful, unreasonable, unfair, and irrational and undermines the Constitution and principles of natural justice.

“The suspension is the latest act in a string of BoN’s recent actions that are aimed at, and will lead to, the demise of Trustco Bank. BoN’s earlier actions include a directive issued by it under section 56(2) of the Banking Act on 25 July 2022 and an application for the winding up of Trustco Bank, which is opposed by Trustco Bank, (‘the Liquidation’),” Van Rooyen said.

The suspension, he reiterated, will unduly prejudice thousands of members of the public.

“As of the date of the Final Suspension Notice on 18 August 2023, Trustco Bank was holding N.dollars 18.9 million in inter-company funds. The result of the suspension decision is that the respective TGH group companies will not have access to their funds and this, given the sum of money involved, will have a severe impact on their operations which would include the payment of operational expenses that fall due on 25 August 2023,” Van Rooyen said.

Meanwhile, BoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab is currently attending the BRICS summit in South Africa and as such could not file an affidavit. Instead, BoN’s Director for Banking Supervision, Ancois Plaatjie, submitted an affidavit seeking adequate time for the bank to file its replies.

According to her, Trustco did not notify BoN about their intention to file the urgent application. As such, their lawyers could not properly consult the relevant people at BoN and draft papers, Plaatjie said.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

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Two arrested for alleged possession of dry leopard skin

Two men aged 24 and 36 years were arrested on Wednesday after they were allegedlly found in possession of a dry leopard skin.

According to the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha, in a media statement issued on Thursday, the arrest took place at about 12h05 on Hochfeld-Okahandja T-junction in the Okahandja district.

“The two male suspects were arrested in a police action after they were found in possession of a dried leopard skin without a permit,” she said.

The skin is estimated to carry a street value of N.dollars 50 000, added Mbeha.

Both suspects are expected to appear in the Okahandja Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Police investigations continue.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

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