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Chinese Embassy pledges N$500,000 for writers award
The News
The Chinese Embassy has pledged N$500,000 towards the establishment of a new Namibian Authors & Writers Award Initiative.
10 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Namibia Minute.
Friday, 11 September 2026
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Friday, 11 September 2026
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Chinese embassy
Also known as: Chinese Embassy in Namibia
Diplomatic mission in Windhoek that has pledged funding for Namibian cultural initiatives and supported infrastructure projects including desalination.
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- September 2026
Namibian Sun
Chinese Embassy pledged N$500 000 towards establishment of new Namibian Authors & Writers Award Initiative
Source
“The Chinese Embassy has pledged N$500 000 towards the establishment of a new Namibian Authors & Writers Award Initiative, putting tangible financial backing behind Namibia's ...”
China backs Namibian writers with N$500 000- May 2026
New Era
Chinese embassy partnered with New Era Publication Corporation to make donation of 400 coffee table books valued at N$200,000 to education ministry
Source
“The donation of the pictorial books was made possible by the Chinese Embassy in Namibia in partnership with the New Era Publication Corporation.”
Chinese embassy, New Era honour Nujoma- April 2026
Informanté
Chinese embassy was struck by police vehicle during robbery chase
Source
“The police vehicle in pursuit crashed into the wall of the Chinese Embassy while chasing suspects driving a Volkswagen Polo.”
Namibian seamless language skills steals robbery show- March 2026
The Namibian
Chinese embassy was crashed into by a police vehicle during high-speed chase
Source
“A police vehicle crashed into the Chinese embassy in Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek, on Thursday morning during a high-speed chase involving a vehicle used by suspected criminals.”
Police crash into Chinese embassy in high-speed chaseInformanté
Chinese Embassy was near location of possible shooting on Hebenstreit Street in Windhoek
Source
“Authorities are responding to reports of a possible shooting near the Chinese Embassy on Hebenstreit Street in Windhoek.”
Possible shooting reported near Chinese Embassy in Windhoek- June 2025
The Namibian
The Chinese embassy has affirmed its support for education efforts and Namibia's economic goals
Source
“The Chinese embassy has also affirmed its support for these efforts and Namibia's broader goals of national prosperity and economic stability.”
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Today
Chinese Embassy pledges N$500,000 for writers award
The Chinese Embassy has pledged N$500,000 towards the establishment of a new Namibian Authors & Writers Award Initiative.
10 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Tuesday 30 June
China accounts for nearly 30,000 Namibian visitors in 2025
Nearly 30,000 Chinese visitors travelled to Namibia in 2025, making China Namibia's largest tourism source market in Asia and accounting for the largest share of Asia's 35,907 arrivals. The Namibia Tourism Board plans to strengthen partnerships with Chinese tour operators as part of efforts to attract more travellers from one of the world's largest outbound tourism markets.
30 June 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 25 June
SUNAM desalination project launched with government and Chinese backing
Dr. Benonia Rafael delivered a vote of thanks at the launch of the ERONGO SUNAM Desalination project, commending the Prime Minister and other government officials for their support. The project involves Chinese partners and is positioned as part of Namibia's water security and infrastructure-led growth priorities.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 18 May
Minister calls for faster digital transformation, skills development
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus says Namibia cannot delay technology adoption and must advance its digital economy, emphasising the need for collaboration between government and the private sector to equip young people, especially women, with ICT skills. She made the remarks during the launch of the Women in Tech and 2026 National Talent Cultivation Project.
18 May 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 13 May
Chinese embassy, New Era donate 400 Nujoma books
The Chinese Embassy in Namibia and New Era Publication Corporation donated 400 pictorial coffee table books valued at N$200,000 to the Ministry of Education to honour the legacy of Founding President Sam Nujoma and promote literacy and historical preservation.
13 May 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 1 April
Police chase ends with crash into Chinese embassy wall
A police pursuit of robbery suspects in a Volkswagen Polo resulted in the police vehicle crashing into the wall of the Chinese Embassy in Windhoek; officers allegedly fired at the fleeing car's tyres during the chase, with the incident captured on CCTV and shared on social media.
1 April 2026 · Informanté →
Thursday 26 March
Police vehicle crashes into Chinese embassy during pursuit
A police vehicle crashed into the Chinese embassy's premises in Ludwigsdorf while pursuing a white Volkswagen Polo suspected of involvement in crime. The suspect vehicle escaped despite the collision and officers' gunfire; the police driver sustained serious injuries and investigations are ongoing.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Shooting reported near Chinese Embassy in Windhoek
Authorities are responding to reports of a possible shooting near the Chinese Embassy on Hebenstreit Street in Windhoek. The public is advised to avoid the area until further notice.
26 March 2026 · Informanté →