Ana Beatriz Martins

Niël Terblanché The European Union (EU) has donated approximately N$3.8 million to support Namibia's ongoing drought relief programme in a gesture of international solidarity. The announcement of the generous donation was made on Friday during a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and EU Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila expressed the Namibian government's gratitude for the EU's timely assistance, highlighting that the funds will be channelled through the Namibia Red Cross Society. She said that the collaboration aims to provide essential aid, including food, clean water, and multipurpose cash, to over 140 000 individuals affected by drought…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Officials from various local institutions are currently undergoing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing training. This training aims to enhance the country's ability to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The three-day workshop began in Windhoek on Wednesday and is organised by the European Union Global Facility project in collaboration with Namibia's Financial Intelligence Centre. Ana Beatriz Martins, the EU Ambassador to Namibia, stated that the training will assist Namibian competent authorities in establishing an effective Beneficial Ownership Framework (BO) and fostering strong coordination among all relevant stakeholders. “Money laundering, terrorist financing, and the proliferation of illicit financial flows…

EU contributes N$3.8 million to drought relief efforts

EU-Namibia advances fight against illicit financial flows